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South Africa 12-13 Wales: Josh Adams’ late try, converted by Gareth Anscombe, delivered a narrow win at the end of a dire game

Josh Adams’ late try, converted by Gareth Anscombe, delivered a narrow win for the tourists.

Follow all the reaction from Bloemfontein as Wales beat the Springboks on South African soil for the first time

This weekend's referee has previously been named the best in the world

Dubbed the "train of hope," the Phelophepa has brought health care to millions of South Africans. But it's facing an unprecedented spree of theft and vandalism on the country's railways.

Everything you need to know ahead of the second game of the series

Everything you need to know ahead of the second game of the series

Everything you need to know ahead of the second game of the series

Last July South Africa was hit by a wave of devastating violence that left over 350 people dead and caused massive economic damage. Different people have used different terms to describe what happened: civil unrest, looting, food riots, uprising, rebellion, counter-revolution.

Wainwright came from almost nowhere to be named in Wales' squad for the summer tour and is now on the verge of a debut

An international team led by the University of Toronto researchers have discovered 1.2-billion-year-old groundwater in South Africa, shedding more light on how life is sustained below the Earth’s surface and how it may thrive on other planets. The same team previously discovered one-billion-year-old groundwaters in a mine, in Ontario, Canada,…