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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.

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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

The Independent UK

'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.

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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.

The Guardian - UK

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.

Al Jazeera

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 Guardian - 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.

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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

The Guardian - UK

Fossils show colonies of reptiles lived communally 250 million years ago: new South African study

A fossilised colony of small burrowing reptiles that lived some 250 million years ago was recently found in South Africa. It’s the first time that the Procolophon trigoniceps, which lived in the lowlands of what was then the ancient supercontinent of Gondwana (today the central Karoo), has been found to…

The Conversation

2025 U.S. Open Tee Times for the First Two Rounds at Oakmont Country Club

Rory McIlroy will play alongside Justin Rose, who he defeated in the Masters playoff, along with close friend Shane Lowry.

Sports Illustrated

How to watch 'Alone' season 12 online — stream episode 1 of survival reality TV now

Here's how to watch "Alone" season 12 online and from anywhere as ten determined and brave survivalists head to Africa for the first time.

Tom’s Guide

How South Africa can finally shed ‘chokers’ tag against Australia to shake up Test cricket

WORLD TEST CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL 2025: South Africa’s path to Lord’s has been criticised by some, but, as Harry Latham-Coyle writes, the imperfect World Test Championship final against Australia brings a chance to rejuvenate a format under siege

The Independent UK

Australia vs South Africa Prediction: Aussies Can Bag Test Title

Follow our cricket betting tips as Australia face South Africa in the ICC World Test Championship final

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South Africa v Australia live: Cricket score and updates from World Test Championship final

Follow all the action as the World Test Championship final begins at Lord’s

The Conversation

What is cricket’s World Test Championship and how did Australia qualify for the final?

Cricket’s third World Test Championship final will begin on Wednesday night in London. Reigning champions Australia will compete with South Africa to be crowned the world’s best men’s Test cricket team.

The Guardian - UK

Pat Cummins: ‘We want to play hard and fair, and I think we’ve got it right’

The Australia captain tells Donald McRae about leading the side against South Africa and not getting too big for his boots – but plays a dead bat regarding the Bairstow dismissal at Lord’s

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Australia's Ashes nemesis plots South Africa upset

Stuart Broad is aiming to be part of another huge Test victory over Australia, this time as a coaching consultant for South Africa at Lord's.

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Steve Smith not thinking about Ashes as Australia prepare for World Test final

Australia will face South Africa at Lord’s as they look to retain their title.

The Conversation

Africa’s power pools: what the G20 can do to help countries share electricity

South Africa holds the presidency of the G20 this year. The group is made up of 19 of the world’s largest economies, the European Union and the African Union. A priority of South Africa’s G20 presidency is African connectivity: promoting cross-border energy trade and regional power pools as a way…

The Conversation

Johannesburg’s problems can be solved – but it’s a long journey to fix South Africa’s economic powerhouse

South African president Cyril Ramaphosa met senior leaders of Johannesburg and Gauteng, the province it’s located in, in March 2025 to discuss ways to arrest the steep decline in South Africa’s largest city.

The Guardian - UK

‘We are just sitting here’: South African coal belt town split over green transition

The country wants to cut greenhouse gas emissions without destroying livelihoods, but progress is slow – and the residents of a small town are in the crosshairs

The Guardian - UK

Weather tracker: Storms make way for summer heat in Europe

Florence in Italy could hit 39C as hot weather sweeps continent, while parts of South Africa brace for snow

AAP

No more 'opening-itis': Next man up for Aust at Lord's

Usman Khawaja is almost certain to have a fifth opening partner since David Warner retired in January 2024 when Australia face South Africa in the WTC final.

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'This team is different': Proteas dismiss old failures

Star batter Aiden Markram believes South Africa's miserable record in ICC tournaments counts for nothing ahead of the World Test Championship final.

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