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South Africa aims for place in World Test Championship final with win over Pakistan

South Africa is within touching distance of a place in next June’s World Test Championship final at Lord’s but must win at least one of its two Tests against Pakistan, which start with the Boxing Day encounter in Pretoria. A run of five successive Test victories in the last five months — over the West Indies, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka …

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5 days, 16 hours ago

South Africa squad for Test series against Pakistan: Uncapped Bosch, Maphaka called up

The Hindu

South Africa has called on uncapped all-rounder Corbin Bosch for the crucial two-Test home series against Pakistan that starts in Pretoria on December 26, but will offer injured Wiaan Mulder time to prove his fitness. All-rounder Mulder missed the second Test win over Sri Lanka earlier this month with a fractured middle finger, having been a key part of the …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Anrich Nortje ruled out of South Africa’s white-ball series against Pakistan due to toe injury

The Hindu

South Africa fast bowler Anrich Nortje was ruled out of the remainder of the Twenty20 series against Pakistan and the three One-Day Internationals because of a left toe injury, Cricket South Africa said on Thursday. The 31-year-old was initially ruled out of the T20 win over Pakistan in Durban on Tuesday after injuring the toe in training ahead of the …

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2 weeks ago

SA vs PAK, 1st T20I: All changed South Africa turns to Pakistan white-ball series a day after Test triumph over Lankans

The Hindu

While South Africa’s Test team was on the field against Sri Lanka in Gqeberha, a separate group of players were in Pretoria preparing for a Twenty20 series against Pakistan. It is the first of six white-ball matches—three T20 internationals and three one-day internationals—to be played by Pakistan before it meets South Africa in two Test matches. Only Ryan Rickelton of …

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3 weeks ago

Former South Africa test cricketers Tsolekile and Tsotsobe arrested over match-fixing

Associated Press

PRETORIA, South Africa — Former South Africa test cricketers Thami Tsolekile and Lonwabo Tsotsobe have been arrested over long-running match-fixing allegations and charged with corruption, leaving them facing the possibility of prison sentences if they are convicted. Tsolekile and Tsotsobe were arrested last month over a match-fixing scandal relating to a domestic tournament in South Africa in 2015, police said …

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China donates sports equipment to South Africa

China Daily

By Ndumiso Mlilo in Johannesburg, South Africa | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-11-25 21:47 China donated 200 table tennis, 800 bats and over 20,000 balls to South Africa on Monday to assist the country in developing the sport. Wu said the donation will help to "promote and develop" South Africa's table tennis. He explained that South Africa has some strength in …

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China donates sports equipment to South Africa

China Daily

By Ndumiso Mlilo in Johannesburg, South Africa | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-11-25 21:47 China donated 200 table tennis, 800 bats and over 20,000 balls to South Africa on Monday to assist the country in developing the sport. Wu said the donation will help to "promote and develop" South Africa's table tennis. He explained that South Africa has some strength in …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Two saved from abandoned South Africa gold mine after court orders rescue

Al Jazeera

Rescue operations involving volunteers under way in Stilfontein amid reports that hundreds are still trapped underground. Two men have been pulled out from an abandoned gold mine in South Africa after a court ordered the police to lift a blockade and allow the rescue of hundreds of workers believed to be involved in “illegal” mining activities. Authorities had earlier blocked …

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1 month, 1 week ago

The meteoric rise of Elon Musk — from South Africa to US White House, we profile world’s richest man

Live Mint

United States President-elect Donald Trump last week appointed billionaire CEO Elon Musk and Indian-American pharma executive Vivek Ramaswamy to lead the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, dubbed 'DOGE' "Together, these two wonderful Americans will pave the way for my administration to dismantle government bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure federal agencies — essential to the 'Save America' …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Elon Musk's rise: How billionaire rocketed from startup founder to US politics

India Today

Last month, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang labelled tech titan Elon Musk "superhuman" after his company, xAI, built one of the fastest AI-training supercomputers. At the age of 53, Musk is not only the CEO of a host of groundbreaking ventures like Tesla and SpaceX, but has emerged as a significant political force in the incoming Donald Trump administration. On Wednesday, …

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2 months ago

Putin's BRICS Summit: A Show of Strength and Resilience Amid War in Ukraine

Al Jazeera

The BRICS summit, which brings together 22 world leaders in Russia, is a significant event in the geopolitical landscape of the world. The summit is a response to the West's economic and political dominance, and aims to reduce Russia's dependence on the US dollar and the SWIFT system. BRICS members are working to establish a more independent and fragmented world …

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2 months ago

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

The Independent

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

SAS soldier dies in parachuting accident

The Telegraph

An SAS soldier has died in a parachuting accident in South Africa. He wrote online: “As always, a change or development can bring risk!” In a statement, British Skydiving said: “With immense sadness, we announce the passing of Chris Good whilst skydiving in Pretoria, South Africa. “Our heartfelt condolences go out to Chris’s family and friends during this difficult period.” …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

China, South Africa elevate relations

China Daily

President Xi Jinping shakes hands with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa during their meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday. FENG YONGBIN/CHINA DAILY President Xi Jinping and visiting South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the elevation of bilateral ties to an all-around strategic cooperative partnership for the new era on Monday, charting new directions for …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

China, South Africa elevate relations

China Daily

President Xi Jinping shakes hands with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa during their meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday. FENG YONGBIN/CHINA DAILY President Xi Jinping and visiting South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the elevation of bilateral ties to an all-around strategic cooperative partnership for the new era on Monday, charting new directions for …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

China, South Africa elevate relations

China Daily

President Xi Jinping shakes hands with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa during their meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday. FENG YONGBIN/CHINA DAILY President Xi Jinping and visiting South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the elevation of bilateral ties to an all-around strategic cooperative partnership for the new era on Monday, charting new directions for …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

African development gets Chinese push

China Daily

An Africa-bound freight train leaves Zhuzhou, Hunan province. CHEN SIHAN/XINHUA At a factory in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, workers in blue uniforms meticulously assemble vehicles, while another team maneuver around 300 sport utility vehicles and sedans into a staging area. These cars, manufactured at Chinese carmaker Beijing Automotive Group Co's plant, will be delivered to its customer, South African Airways, …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

African development gets Chinese push

China Daily

An Africa-bound freight train leaves Zhuzhou, Hunan province. CHEN SIHAN/XINHUA At a factory in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, workers in blue uniforms meticulously assemble vehicles, while another team maneuver around 300 sport utility vehicles and sedans into a staging area. These cars, manufactured at Chinese carmaker Beijing Automotive Group Co's plant, will be delivered to its customer, South African Airways, …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

African development gets Chinese push

China Daily

An Africa-bound freight train leaves Zhuzhou, Hunan province. CHEN SIHAN/XINHUA At a factory in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, workers in blue uniforms meticulously assemble vehicles, while another team maneuver around 300 sport utility vehicles and sedans into a staging area. These cars, manufactured at Chinese carmaker Beijing Automotive Group Co's plant, will be delivered to its customer, South African Airways, …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

African development gets Chinese push

China Daily

An Africa-bound freight train leaves Zhuzhou, Hunan province. CHEN SIHAN/XINHUA At a factory in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, workers in blue uniforms meticulously assemble vehicles, while another team maneuver around 300 sport utility vehicles and sedans into a staging area. These cars, manufactured at Chinese carmaker Beijing Automotive Group Co's plant, will be delivered to its customer, South African Airways, …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

In South Africa’s richest area, mother-to-baby HIV transmission is a concern despite free prevention

Associated Press

PRETORIA, South Africa — It’s a worrying question for health officials in one of the richest and most developed areas of the African continent: Why are babies being born with HIV when free medication is available to prevent mother-to-child transmission? In the first half of this year, 232 babies were born with HIV in South Africa’s Gauteng region, which includes …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Zak Crawley joins Sunrisers amid English exodus to SA20; Jonathan Trott roped in as Capitals' head coach

India TV News

Zak Crawley is the latest England player in the mass exodus from his country to get involved in the SA20, in particular, the ones who play Test cricket predominantly since the white-ball team will be in action in January in India and they have a vacant window. Crawley is the fourth England player among the direct signings before the August …

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4 months, 4 weeks ago

South Africa has a new top diplomat. What does that mean for Palestine?

Al Jazeera

Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola steps into the role at a critical time amid the ICJ case against Israel and ongoing regional conflicts. South Africa’s principle of non-alignment in global conflicts remains firm, Lamola asserted, saying the country’s foreign policy will not waver despite the coalition government. According to foreign policy analyst Sanusha Naidu, Lamola will likely maintain South Africa’s assertive …

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5 months ago

The Gods Must Be Crazy broke box-office records worldwide. The story behind it is even crazier.

Slate

Forty years ago this month, a low-budget, whimsical comedy made in South Africa opened in art-house theaters across the United States. “Certainly you can’t even begin to think of them governing a complex industrial society like South Africa,” said the author Mbulelo Mzamane in a 1991 interview, “when they still think there’s something magical about an empty bottle of Coca-Cola.” …

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South Africa aims for place in World Test Championship final with win over Pakistan

South Africa squad for Test series against Pakistan: Uncapped Bosch, Maphaka called up

Anrich Nortje ruled out of South Africa’s white-ball series against Pakistan due to toe injury

SA vs PAK, 1st T20I: All changed South Africa turns to Pakistan white-ball series a day after Test triumph over Lankans

Former South Africa test cricketers Tsolekile and Tsotsobe arrested over match-fixing

China donates sports equipment to South Africa

China donates sports equipment to South Africa

Two saved from abandoned South Africa gold mine after court orders rescue

The meteoric rise of Elon Musk — from South Africa to US White House, we profile world’s richest man

Elon Musk's rise: How billionaire rocketed from startup founder to US politics

Putin's BRICS Summit: A Show of Strength and Resilience Amid War in Ukraine

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

SAS soldier dies in parachuting accident

China, South Africa elevate relations

China, South Africa elevate relations

China, South Africa elevate relations

African development gets Chinese push

African development gets Chinese push

African development gets Chinese push

African development gets Chinese push

In South Africa’s richest area, mother-to-baby HIV transmission is a concern despite free prevention

Zak Crawley joins Sunrisers amid English exodus to SA20; Jonathan Trott roped in as Capitals' head coach

South Africa has a new top diplomat. What does that mean for Palestine?

The Gods Must Be Crazy broke box-office records worldwide. The story behind it is even crazier.