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5 great reads by South African writers from 30 years of real-life stories

Across three decades of democracy, South Africa has – like many places undergoing complex and uneven social change – seen an outpouring of remarkable nonfiction. The Interpreters is a new book that collects the work of 37 authors, all of it writing (plus some drawing) concerned with actual people, places…

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Meghan Markle Accused Of Treating Her Kids Like “Accessories” After Flight Attendant Speaks Out

"Her behavior on board flights was diva-like, rude, cold, and demanding"

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Up to Australia's bowlers again in WTC title defence

South Africa will need to post the biggest total of the match to successfully chase down Australia's target in the World Test Championship final at Lord's.

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How to watch post-match reaction of the World Test Championship Final 2025 cricket on ICC TV (It's free), South Africa are World Test Champions

Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma have led their team to 69 runs from victory - can South Africa seal their first major cricket trophy. Here's how to watch post-match action for FREE.

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Shaka iLembe: finally, a TV series on the Zulu king that’s true to language and culture

Shaka Zulu is one of the most storied figures in South African history. Believed to have been born around 1787, the man also known as uShaka kaSenzangakhona is regarded as the founder of the country’s Zulu nation.

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South Africa v Australia: World Test Championship final cricket, day two – as it happened

For the second day in a row, ball dominated bast as 14 wickets fell with Australia holding a nervy lead of 218.

The Guardian - UK

Rescuers in South Africa search for the missing after floods leave at least 49 dead

Rescue teams have begun a third day searching for missing people after floods devastated parts of South Africa’s rural Eastern Cape province and left at least 49 dead

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'Not my best moment'; Rabada responds in Lord's final

In his first Test since an off-field misdemeanour, South Africa quick Kagiso Rabada lit up Lord's in the World Test Championship final.

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ICC chair Jay Shah likes what he sees at Lord’s and that can only be a good thing

MCC is cosying up to Jay Shah during the World Test Championship between South Africa and Australia

The Guardian - UK

Cricket’s world showdown finally lives up to its billing on thrilling first day

Grumbles about formats and venues are forgotten as first South Africa’s quicks, and then Australia’s, make hay in Lord’s sunshine

The Guardian - AU

WTC final: Australia-South Africa – Rabada rebounds with five-for

South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada comes back from suspension to take five Australia wickets in World Test Championship final.

Al Jazeera

Kagiso Rabada blows clouds away with World Test Championship final fireworks

Teammates say he is the world’s best bowler and judging by his first-day display against Australia he is not far off

The Guardian - UK

Starc leads Australia fightback after Rabada stars for South Africa on day one of WTC final

Kagiso Rabada took five for 51 as South Africa bowled out Australia for 212 at Lord’s but then struggled to 43 for four on day one of the World Test Championship final at Lord’s

The Guardian - UK

Kagiso Rabada lets his bowling do the talking – but Australian seamers have telling say

South Africa (43/4) trail Australia (212) by 169 runs: Back from a drugs ban, Rabada starred with a five-for on the opening day of the World Test Championship final before Australia exposed their batting frailties

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Lawrence Okolie confirmed for Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois undercard in second heavyweight fight

Former cruiserweight and bridgerweight world champion takes on South African Kevin Lerena, a former opponent of Dubois’

The Independent UK

At least 49 people have died in flooding in South Africa, officials say

Officials say at least 49 people have died in flooding in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province

The Conversation

What students eat: I conducted a survey at a South African university’s cafes – the results are scary

University students have limited spending money and their schedules are packed. Many are adapting to new lifestyles on campus. Eating a healthy diet is crucial: a poor diet leads to reduced concentration, lower grades and increased stress.

The Independent UK

Secrets of underground reptile colonies revealed after 250 million years

The findings confirm that communal living among land-living reptiles happened further back in time than we thought

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'Oh, man!' - Proteas ruing crucial miss in WTC final

South Africa had Australia on the ropes on day one of the World Test Championship final, before a non-referral crucially swung the momentum at Lord's.

The Guardian - UK

South Africa v Australia: World Test Championship final cricket, day one – as it happened

Australia assume control of the World Test Championship final after Kagiso Rabada takes five of 14 wickets to fall across the first day.

Al Jazeera

Dozens of white rhinos relocated from South Africa to Rwanda

Two batches of 35 rhinos moved by truck and airliner as part of major rewilding involving South Africa and Rwanda.

The Guardian - UK

High stakes and a shot at silverware: WTC final will sparkle despite critics

It may not be the pinnacle of cricket’s most storied format but it does provide a spectacle beyond established rivalries

The Independent UK

At least 7 people have died and schoolchildren were swept away as floods and snow hit South Africa

Provincial government officials say at least seven people have died in flooding in South Africa after a weather front bringing heavy rain and snow hit eastern and southern provinces

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Labuschagne faces another defining moment at Lord's

Promoted to open for the first time, Marnus Labuschagne will be hoping a return to Lord's will snap him into form in the World Test Championship final.

The Guardian - UK

Bavuma says ‘eye-opening’ defeat by Australia inspired South Africa Test transformation

The South Africa captain seeks an upset in the World Test Championship final while Pat Cummins feels the champions are facing an unknown at Lord’s

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