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England knocked out of World Cup as supreme South Africa power into final

Laura Wolvaardt made a quite magnificent 169 before Marizanne Kapp dismantled England’s top order

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025

South Africa claim historic World Cup final spot as Wolvaardt blows England away

South Africa have made history after a phenomenal innings from the captain, Laura Wolvaardt, helped them to progress to their first 50-over World Cup final

The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2025

South African writer Zoë Wicomb embraced humanity in all its complexity

Zoë Wicomb’s first book, You Can’t Get Lost in Cape Town (1987), is a tour through episodes in the life of a writer-character, Frieda Shenton. She’s not unlike but crucially not exactly like Wicomb (child of South Africa’s Namaqualand, graduate of what is now the University of the Western Cape,…

The Conversation · Oct 29, 2025

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South Africa beat England by 125 runs: Women’s Cricket World Cup semi-final – as it happened

Laura Wolvaardt and Marizanne Kapp produced epic performances as South Africa routed England in Guwahati

The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2025

State of the Nations: form guide for November rugby internationals

The southern hemisphere big guns have touched down in Europe for the Autumn Nations Series and there is much to look forward to over the next five weekends

The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2025

Zoë Wicomb obituary

South African-Scottish author admired for her first book You Can’t Get Lost in Cape Town, a collection of short stories

The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2025

England expect Ecclestone to play through pain in Cricket World Cup semi-final

Nat Sciver-Brunt says she expects Sophie Ecclestone to play in Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final against South Africa despite a shoulder injury

The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2025

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South Africa’s coal mines are leaking methane – and no one knows how much

Methane is a potent greenhouse gas. It is released from natural sources (like wetlands) and human activities (coal mining, and oil and gas production). It is also emitted by agriculture (especially livestock and rice paddies), and decomposing waste in rubbish dumps.

The Conversation · Oct 28, 2025

Nat Sciver-Brunt ‘pretty confident’ Sophie Ecclestone will bowl in England semi

The left-arm spinner fell awkwardly on her left shoulder while trying to stop a boundary.

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025

Paul Diamond: Strategic Investor and Visionary Leader

Paul Diamond’s journey from prodigious student to strategic investor shows how loyalty, risk, and reinvention shaped a remarkable career.

inkl · Oct 28, 2025

Pakistan vs South Africa LIVE: Cricket score and updates from South Africa in Pakistan 2025

Follow all the action from Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2025

Father’s 80th birthday visit to palace his ancestor was commissioned to paint

Jacob de Wet II was commissioned by King Charles II to create more than 110 paintings for the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2025

England suffer Sophie Ecclestone injury scare in dominant win over New Zealand

England meet South Africa in the semi-final on Wednesday.

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2025

Journeying through Mandela’s legacy in South Africa

Justine Gosling heads to the Rainbow Nation in pursuit of learning more of the anti-apartheid activist’s incredible legacy — bedding down at three memorable hotels along the way

Evening Standard · Oct 26, 2025

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The Conversation · Oct 26, 2025

Ethiopian quarter: how migrants have shaped a thriving shopping district in South Africa’s city of gold

Since its founding in 1886, Johannesburg, has been a city of migrants, internal and international. But the economic capital of South Africa has undergone big changes since 1994 when South Africa became a democracy. One such change involves migration into the city by people from other African countries.

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2025

Alana King leaves South Africa in a spin as dominant Australia top World Cup group

The leg-spinner finished with remarkable figures of 7-18 as South Africa were bowled out for 97

AAP · Oct 25, 2025

King breaks World Cup record to keep Australia unbeaten

Alana King's superb World Cup has continued, with the legspinner claiming 7-18 to bowl Australia to a seven-wicket win over South Africa.

The Guardian - AU · Oct 25, 2025

Australia beat South Africa by seven wickets: Women’s Cricket World Cup – as it happened

Alana King takes a record-breaking seven wickets in rampant victory as the unbeaten Australia finish top of the table

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The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2025

England in Women’s World Cup semi-finals but questions remain for Charlotte Edwards

Having achieved the minimum expectation a dead rubber against New Zealand offers a chance to build confidence before meeting Australia or South Africa in the last four

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2025

Charlotte Edwards will help England handle World Cup pressure – Sarah Taylor

England great Taylor is optimistic that Nat Sciver-Brunt’s side can come through a final four that also includes South Africa, India and Australia.

Benzinga · Oct 23, 2025

Tesla Operates In Five Continents, A Sixth Could Be On The Way With This Country

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk was born in South Africa and spent 17 years there before moving to North America. The billionaire's EV company could be headed to Africa for the first time, but it won't be Musk's home country.

The Conversation · Oct 23, 2025

Black Coffee and Enhle ruling sends a clear message: customary and white weddings are equal in South Africa

South African actress and businesswoman Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa has won a victory in the Johannesburg High Court. It ruled that her customary marriage to music star Nkosinathi “Black Coffee” Maphumulo was valid, declaring their later civil marriage and antenuptial contract null and void. Mlotshwa is now legally entitled to half…

The Conversation · Oct 23, 2025

Africa’s air links are poor: can the G20 push for more direct flights to improve tourism and trade?

In Africa, less than one in five continental airline routes are direct. Air connections are decided by factors like trade levels, diplomatic relations, and whether there’s enough demand to make a route financially worthwhile. Because there are so few direct connections in Africa, getting from one country to another often…

The Conversation · Oct 22, 2025

South Africans feel mixture of hope and despair as apartheid becomes a distant memory

According to data released by global market research firm Ipsos in September, 80% of South Africans say their country is on the wrong track. It is not hard to see why.

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025

Judge orders former South African President Zuma to repay $1.6 million in legal fees

A Pretoria High Court has ordered former South African President Jacob Zuma to repay about $1.6 million to the Office of the State Attorney for legal fees

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