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Pakistan completes a 3-0 sweep of ODI series against South Africa
14 hours, 59 minutes ago

Pakistan completes a 3-0 sweep of ODI series against South Africa

New Indian Express  

JOHANNESBURG: Pakistan completed a 3-0 sweep of its ODI series against South Africa, winning the third match by 36 runs under the DLS method on Sunday. Opener Saim Ayub hit 101 runs in 94 balls as Pakistan scored 308-9 at the Wanderers in a game reduced to 47 overs by rain. Pakistan had already secured the one-day international series, winning …

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Pakistan completes a 3-0 sweep of ODI series against South Africa
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16 hours, 25 minutes ago

Pakistan completes a 3-0 sweep of ODI series against South Africa

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — Pakistan completed a 3-0 sweep of its ODI series against South Africa, winning the third match by 36 runs under the DLS method on Sunday. Opener Saim Ayub hit 101 runs in 94 balls as Pakistan scored 308-9 at the Wanderers in a game reduced to 47 overs by rain. Pakistan had already secured the one-day international series, …

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The humble South African shoe that Hollywood A-listers, British royals love
1 day, 14 hours ago

The humble South African shoe that Hollywood A-listers, British royals love

Al Jazeera  

In August 2016, Nick Dreyer packed up his failing art dealership in Johannesburg and decided to head back to his native Cape Town. “The Nigerians felt Nigerian, the Americans felt American, … but the South Africans could have been from anywhere.” “We started talking about how we could improve the uniform,” Dreyer says in the duo’s shared office in the …

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Holiday lights illuminate the world
2 days ago

Holiday lights illuminate the world

Associated Press  

Holiday lights are everywhere – and everywhere they look a little different. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Visitors walk in front of the illuminated Christmas tree at Cathedral Square in Vilnius, Lithuania, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Christmas lights are …

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Is Oscar Pistorius so sick he wanted to find a lookalike?
2 days, 13 hours ago

Is Oscar Pistorius so sick he wanted to find a lookalike?

Daily Mail  

Truly, this was a year that began on a high for athlete turned killer Oscar Pistorius. It's an extraordinary twist in a tragic story which – since the horrific day Pistorius shot and killed Reeva at his home nearly 12 years ago – remains firmly fixed in the public imagination. New girlfriend Rita Greyling is a high-flying management consultant and …

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Maya Jama 'quits the UK for luxury South African villa' amid hosting the new series of Love Island All Stars
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2 days, 18 hours ago

Maya Jama 'quits the UK for luxury South African villa' amid hosting the new series of Love Island All Stars

Daily Mail  

Maya Jama is reportedly quitting the UK and staying in her very own luxury villa in South Africa amid hosting the new series of Love Island All Stars. A source told publication: 'Maya puts everything she has into Love Island - it’s so important to her so she’s moving out to South Africa again this year. Maya Jama is reportedly …

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UN food agency says 40 million people are struggling to feed themselves in West and Central Africa
3 days, 2 hours ago

UN food agency says 40 million people are struggling to feed themselves in West and Central Africa

Associated Press  

DAKAR, Senegal — More than 40 million people are now struggling to feed themselves across West and Central Africa with that number set to rise to 52 million by the middle of next year, the United Nations food agency said Friday. According to a new report released Friday, the World Food Program said 3.4 million people are currently facing “emergency …

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PAK vs SA: Pakistan's Babar Azam Shatters MS Dhoni's Record
3 days, 5 hours ago

PAK vs SA: Pakistan's Babar Azam Shatters MS Dhoni's Record

ABP News  

Babar Azam breaks MS Dhoni's record: Pakistan attained a thumping 81-run win over South Africa in the second ODI of the ongoing three-match series on December 19, clinching PAK vs SA ODI series 2-0. Babar Azam's performance in PAK vs SA 2nd ODI saw him shatter multiple records, including surpassing a major milestone set by former India captain MS Dhoni. …

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France’s military is being ousted from more African countries. Here’s why
3 days, 9 hours ago

France’s military is being ousted from more African countries. Here’s why

Associated Press  

DAKAR, Senegal — It’s been a tumultuous month for France and its relationship with former colonies in Africa, as its influence on the continent faces the biggest challenge in decades. “Chad’s decision marks the final nail in the coffin of France’s post-colonial military dominance in the entire Sahel region,” said Mucahid Durmaz, a senior analyst at global risk consultancy Verisk …

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Mohammad Rizwan & Heinrich Klaasen Engage In Heated On-Field Exchange During SA vs PAK 2nd ODI | WATCH
3 days, 10 hours ago

Mohammad Rizwan & Heinrich Klaasen Engage In Heated On-Field Exchange During SA vs PAK 2nd ODI | WATCH

ABP News  

Rizwan-Klaasen On-Field Clash: Pakistan, led by Mohammad Rizwan, took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series against South Africa with an 81-run victory in the second ODI on Thursday in Cape Town. However, what also attracted attention was a heated on-field exchange involving Rizwan and South Africa’s Heinrich Klaasen. Rizwan and Heinrich Klaasen were involved in a heated …

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SA vs PAK 2nd ODI: All-Round Pakistan Hand South Africa 81-Run Defeat To Clinch Series In Cape Town
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3 days, 12 hours ago

SA vs PAK 2nd ODI: All-Round Pakistan Hand South Africa 81-Run Defeat To Clinch Series In Cape Town

ABP News  

SA vs PAK 2nd ODI: Pakistan defeated South Africa by 81 runs in the second match of the SA vs PAK ODI series at the Newlands, Cape Town on December 19. Pakistan batters, including Babar Azam, set a good tone for Pakistan with the star pace duo of Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah delivering with the ball later. South Africa’s …

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Denzel Washington's British accent has fans all saying the same thing
3 days, 13 hours ago

Denzel Washington's British accent has fans all saying the same thing

Daily Mail  

Fans are all saying the same thing about an resurfaced clip of Denzel Washington doing an English accent in one of his early films. Fans are all saying the same thing about an resurfaced clip of Denzel Washington doing an English accent in the 1988 movie For Queen And Country Fans joked that his alleged English accent was tinged with …

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Heinrich Klaasen fined for outburst during South Africa vs Pakistan 2nd ODI
3 days, 14 hours ago

Heinrich Klaasen fined for outburst during South Africa vs Pakistan 2nd ODI

India Today  

South African batter Heinrich Klaasen was fined 15% of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the second ODI against Pakistan on Thursday, December 19. In addition to the fine, Klaasen received one demerit point for violating Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which addresses the “abuse of cricket equipment or …

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SA vs PAK: South Africa pacer to miss 3rd ODI due to knee injury
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3 days, 14 hours ago

SA vs PAK: South Africa pacer to miss 3rd ODI due to knee injury

India Today  

South Africa pacer Ottneil Baartman is set to miss the third ODI against Pakistan due to an injury. South Africa will be without the services of Baartman in the final ODI, who has been ruled out due to a knee injury. Apart from him, South Africa have also been marred by an injury to their left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj who’s …

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World Cup for red-ball players: South Africa's Temba Bavuma sets sights on WTC final
3 days, 14 hours ago

World Cup for red-ball players: South Africa's Temba Bavuma sets sights on WTC final

India Today  

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has set his sights firmly on a historic achievement as his team stands on the brink of making their first-ever ICC World Test Championship Final, set to take place at Lord's in June 2025. With South Africa currently leading the points table for the ongoing WTC cycle, Bavuma is determined to guide his side to …

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India TV Sports Wrap on December 20: Today's top 10 trending news stories
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3 days, 14 hours ago

India TV Sports Wrap on December 20: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

Indian vice-captain Smriti Mandhana created history by achieving two iconic women's T20I records, as she left behind New Zealand's Suzie Bates. India women beat West Indies in the third and final T20I of the series to register a first home T20I series win in five years. Top 10 Trending Sports Stories Pakistan hand South Africa a second successive defeat to …

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Southern Africa’s liberation movements have lost their political mojo
3 days, 14 hours ago

Southern Africa’s liberation movements have lost their political mojo

Al Jazeera  

Electoral support for former freedom fighters is dwindling across the region due to their inability to deliver ethical and effective governance after decades in power. On December 3, the Electoral Commission of Namibia announced that Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of the ruling South West Africa People’s Organisation party, has emerged victorious in the disputed presidential election conducted from November 27 to 30. …

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SPG adds 1st direct service to Southeast Africa
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3 days, 14 hours ago

SPG adds 1st direct service to Southeast Africa

China Daily  

The carrier GREEN NAGOYA, loaded with 20,000 cubic meters of goods including vehicles, equipment and steel products, docked at Qingdao Port of Shandong Port Group on Dec 16. This marks the official launch of the first direct Southeast Africa shipping service at SPG, a service that sets sail every week. The service reduces the fastest direct shipping time from China's …

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SA vs PAK: Babar Azam, Rizwan's grit leads Pakistan to seal series in Cape Town
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3 days, 14 hours ago

SA vs PAK: Babar Azam, Rizwan's grit leads Pakistan to seal series in Cape Town

India Today  

Pakistan showcased a commanding performance to clinch an ODI series victory against South Africa with an 81-run win on December 20 at Cape Town, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead. A stellar batting display, led by the likes of Babar Azam, captain Mohammad Rizwan, and Kamran Ghulam, coupled with a sensational bowling spell by Shaheen Afridi, sealed Pakistan’s third consecutive ODI …

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SPG adds 1st direct service to Southeast Africa
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3 days, 14 hours ago

SPG adds 1st direct service to Southeast Africa

China Daily  

The carrier GREEN NAGOYA, loaded with 20,000 cubic meters of goods including vehicles, equipment and steel products, docked at Qingdao Port of Shandong Port Group on Dec 16. This marks the official launch of the first direct Southeast Africa shipping service at SPG, a service that sets sail every week. The service reduces the fastest direct shipping time from China's …

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SA vs PAK, 2nd ODI: Pakistan outplays South Africa to earn 81-run win and take series lead
Top News
3 days, 17 hours ago

SA vs PAK, 2nd ODI: Pakistan outplays South Africa to earn 81-run win and take series lead

The Hindu  

Shaheen Shah Afridi produced a spell of high-quality seam bowling as Pakistan claimed its One-Day International series against South Africa with a game to spare following a comprehensive 81-run victory at Newlands on Thursday. SA vs PAK 2nd ODI HIGHLIGHTS Captain Mohammad Rizwan scored 80 from 82 balls to anchor the Pakistan innings, but the impetus for its total came …

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Pakistan in good shape for Champions Trophy after winning ODI series in South Africa
3 days, 18 hours ago

Pakistan in good shape for Champions Trophy after winning ODI series in South Africa

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Pakistan won a second straight major one-day international series away from home when it beat South Africa by 81 runs at Newlands on Thursday. Heinrich Klaasen hit 97 but South Africa’s chase was strangled by Pakistan, and fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi ended the last meaningful resistance with three wickets in three overs. Pakistan’s fifth …

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SA vs PAK Highlights, 2nd ODI: Pakistan seals series with 81-run win over South Africa
4 days, 4 hours ago

SA vs PAK Highlights, 2nd ODI: Pakistan seals series with 81-run win over South Africa

The Hindu  

Pakistan clinched the One Day International series and took an unassailable 2-0 lead against South Africa after beating the Proteas by 81 runs in the second ODI at Newlands in Cape Town on Thursday. SA vs PAK 2nd ODI - Highlights Playing XIs South Africa: Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, …

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I spent four months travelling around Africa on buses, boats and planes - these are the mistakes people make when planning a trip to the continent and why South Africa is best for first-timers
4 days, 4 hours ago

I spent four months travelling around Africa on buses, boats and planes - these are the mistakes people make when planning a trip to the continent and why South Africa is best for first-timers

Daily Mail  

He shares which country is 'otherworldly' and which has the 'friendliest' people 'I've travelled to over 70 countries across five continents, but even that couldn't prepare me for a lot of what I experienced in Africa.' Eli travelled to Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia and South Africa, and reveals: 'Logistically, it might be the toughest trip I've taken. …

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