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New Zealand set up South Africa final in T20 World Cup

The Women's T20 World Cup will see first-time champions crowned after New Zealand beat West Indies to set up a final with South Africa.

AAP

South Africa asks Taiwan to move its unofficial embassy out of the capital

South Africa has asked Taiwan to move its unofficial embassy out of the administrative capital, Pretoria, in a move that’s seen as appeasing ally China

The Independent UK

Australia’s dominance ends at Women’s T20 World Cup but shock defeat can spark a new era

Reigning champions missed chance to add a historic fourth consecutive title when falling to South Africa but this could be the loss they had to have

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Anneke Bosch stars as South Africa crush favourites Australia to reach T20 World Cup final

South Africa sealed an eight-wicket win in Dubai to set up a final against either New Zealand or West Indies on Sunday

The Independent UK

Bosch! Aussie women's domination smashed by Proteas

Australia's reign as Women's T20 World Cup champions is over after they were hammered by Anneke Bosch-inspired South Africa in their semi-final in Dubai.

AAP

Australia stunned by South Africa: Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final – as it happened

Over-by-over report: Anneke Bosch’s brilliant unbeaten 74 from 48 balls steered South Africa to the Women’s T20 World Cup final as the holders, Australia, were outplayed

The Guardian - UK

Teams, time: Australia vs South Africa – Women’s T20 World Cup semifinal

Australia will sweat on fitness of captain Healy while South Africa will look to avenge their defeat in 2023 final.

Al Jazeera

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Healy still hopes to lead Australia into World Cup semi

Injured captain Alyssa Healy hasn't given up hope of playing in the T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa.

AAP

Alex Mitchell ruled out of England squad with George Ford a doubt for autumn

Henry Slade is fit to make a return to Steve Borthwick’s squad ahead of fixtures against New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Japan

The Independent UK

England crash out to Windies, Aussies to face S Africa

South Africa will be Australia's opposition in the Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals after West Indies punished England's sloppy catching by knocking them out.

AAP

Alex Mitchell a doubt for England squad for autumn Tests after concerning neck injury update

Mitchell has not played this season and could miss out on Steve Borthwick’s squad, which is named on Wednesday

The Independent UK

Fears Nelson Mandela's grandson blocked from entering UK over stance on Gaza

A SCOTTISH campaign group has raised fears that Nelson Mandela’s grandson has been “prevented” from entering the UK to deliver talks on the…

The National (Scotland)

Ray McCauley, the bodybuilder turned pastor who introduced the prosperity gospel to a new South Africa

News of the passing of South African pastor Ray McCauley on 8 October was met by a flood of tributes from across the spectrum of society, from President Cyril Ramaphosa to everyday worshippers at the Rhema Bible Church. McCauley established the influential church in 1985. It has since attracted a…

The Conversation

South Africa’s 36.1% electricity price hike for 2025: why the power utility Eskom’s request is unrealistic

South Africa’s state-owned electricity company, Eskom, has applied to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa to approve a 36.1% electricity price hike from April 2025, a 11.8% price increase in 2026 and an 9.1% increase in 2027. Steven Mathetsa teaches and researches sustainable energy systems at the University of…

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The Independent UK

Lauren James returns to Lionesses squad as Euro 2025 preparation continues

James and Lotte Wubben-Moy both return for England after missing the summer qualifiers, while Lucy Parker is recalled for the first time in a year

Evening Standard

Chelsea star Lauren James back in England squad and set for Lionesses return after six-month absence

James called up by Sarina Wiegman for October friendlies against Germany and South Africa

The Conversation

South Africa’s unity government won’t dent poverty and inequality if it follows the same old policies – sociologist

A recent poll by the Social Research Foundation, a think thank, found that 60% of South Africans thought the government of national unity was working well. It also reported that support for the unity government’s anchor political parties, the African National Congress (ANC) and the Democratic Alliance (DA), had risen…

The Independent UK

England face key questions and selection dilemmas ahead of squad announcement

The Lionesses face Germany and South Africa this month ahead of Euro 2025 next summer

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The Guardian - UK

Milisuthando review – a life haunted by, and isolated from, the horrors of apartheid

As a child, Milisuthando Bongela was unaware of white-supremacist South Africa, only to later wake up to the realities of a racialised political system

The Conversation

Tito Mboweni: South African Minister and Reserve Bank governor who drove significant economic reforms

Tito Mboweni, former South African Reserve Bank Governor, Minister of Finance, and Minister of Labour was arguably one of the country’s most consequential economic policymakers and drove several significant economic reforms.

The Conversation

The remarkable career of Tito Mboweni: from South African freedom fighter to central bank governor and trusted politician

It is sad to write about Tito Mboweni in the past tense.

Al Jazeera

Why hasn’t US President Biden made any state visits to Africa?

The outgoing US leader has not prioritised Africa enough, some say, as Russia and China make inroads into the continent.

Radio France Internationale

Zimbabwe reports first two mpox cases, after Zambia week before

Zimbabwe has confirmed its first two cases of mpox, days after Zambia reported its first case. The cases, whose variants have not been identified, were detected in people who were from or had travelled to Tanzania and South Africa.

Al Jazeera

The world’s oldest termite colony holds secrets – to the past and future

The discovery of a 34,000-year-old mound in South Africa sheds light on the insects’ role in combating climate change

RideApart

This African EV Startup Is Crazy About Solar, and Wants To Prove a Point

Kenyan EV startup Roam Electric is out to prove that solar power is the future with a 3,700 adventure from Nairobi to South Africa.

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