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Rescue and arrests: illegal mining tragedy in South Africa

More than 150 illegal miners have been rescued from an abandoned mine in South Africa's Mpumalanga province, with three bodies recovered during the operation. Most...

Sri Lanka crumbles to record low test score of 42 against South Africa in Durban

Sri Lanka were bowled out for just 42 runs in 13.5 overs against South Africa in Durban, marking their lowest Test total ever. Marco Jansen...

NZ man dies protecting family in South Africa

49-year-old Eugene Robbemond from Whanganu tragically lost his life during a violent robbery in Cape Town, South Africa. Visiting his parents, Robbemond intervened as a...

Springboks dominate as Wales suffer 12th consecutive loss

South Africa delivered a commanding performance to defeat a young and outmatched Wales team, extending the hosts' winless streak to 12 games. Early tries from...

What was behind the death of the first African Nobel Peace Prize winner?

Many believe Albert Luthuli was silenced because he was using a global platform to highlight the horrors of Apartheid. Chief Albert Luthuli, renowned anti-Apartheid activist...

White Ferns stun South Africa to claim T20 World Cup victory

The White Ferns pulled off a major upset by defeating South Africa in the T20 Women's World Cup final in Dubai, marking New Zealand's...

Springboks clinch 2024 Rugby Championship with Commanding 48-7 win over Argentina

South Africa secured the 2024 Rugby Championship title with a dominant 48-7 victory over Argentina at Mbombela Stadium. Fullback Aphelele Fassi and flanker Pieter-Steph du...

African Game of Thrones: How will the new Zulu king deal with rebellious relatives?

In South Africa, the largest and most influential traditional monarchy is undergoing epic challenges over the problem of succession. The death of South Africa’s Zulu...

Rugby Championship: Springboks 31 – 27 All Blacks

The Springboks have beaten the All Blacks 31-27 in their Rugby Championship match overnight at Ellis Park in Johannesburg. https://youtu.be/BTO2X3YRfQM?si=XTNChPXEx2KZ5n0-

Springboks face lock crisis as injuries mount ahead of All Blacks clash

The Springboks are dealing with a big setback as star lock Eben Etzebeth is doubtful for their upcoming match against the All Blacks due...

Ethan de Groot ruled out of Springbok Tests

All Blacks prop Ethan de Groot has been ruled out of the upcoming Rugby Championship tests in South Africa due to a neck injury...

South African opposition party fears mass exodus as leader resigns

The deputy leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters has quit, to join former president Jacob Zuma’s party. The deputy leader and founding member of the...

Ireland snatch dramatic win over Springboks with last-minute drop goal

Ciaran Frawley delivered a sensational drop-goal with the last kick of the game, securing a win for Ireland against South Africa 24-25 in a...

South Africa’s ruling party secures national unity government deal with opposition

The Democratic Alliance, which came in second in the May 29 voting, says it will back President Cyril Ramaphosa’s re-election. South Africa’s ruling African National...

Ramaphosa under pressure as ANC suffers worst election defeat in 30 years

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is under significant pressure after the African National Congress (ANC) secured only 40% of the vote in the recent...

Voting underway in South Africa

Opinion polls suggest President Cyril Ramaphosa’s party could lose its majority for the first time since 1994. South Africans have begun voting for new members...

Williamson century leads Black Caps to series victory over South Africa

Kane Williamson's outstanding unbeaten century (133 runs) in the fourth innings played a pivotal role in New Zealand's successful chase of a record target...

Ravindra’s 240 powers Black Caps to commanding position against South Africa

In an impressive display on day two of the First Test in Mount Maunganui, Rachin Ravindra's monumental 240 puts NZ in the box seat...

Rassie hospitalised with chemical burns

South Africa's director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has been hospitalised due to chemical burns caused by a freak accident involving a powerful detergent product. Erasmus...

Pistorius to be released with ‘strict conditions’

Oscar Pistorius, the double-amputee Olympic runner, is set to be released from prison after serving nearly nine years of a murder sentence for the...

‘Chaotic day’ – South Africa v India, 2nd Test

On an eventful opening day of the second Test match between India and South Africa in Cape Town, India dismissed South Africa for just...

Israel responds to ICJ genocide claim

The Foreign Ministry also accused South Africa of collaborating with Hamas. The Israeli Foreign Ministry has rejected “with disgust” South Africa’s claim that it is...

Israel sued for ‘genocide’ in The Hague

South Africa has asked the International Court of Justice to intervene in Gaza conflict. South Africa has filed an appeal before the International Court of...

South African Army raids suspected illegal miners

President Cyril Ramaphosa says Pretoria is “tired of criminals operating with impunity” and undermining the country's economy. South African security forces arrested dozens on Thursday...

RWC 2023: England 15 – 16 Springboks

South Africa have beaten England 15-16 in their Rugby World Cup semifinal today at the Stade de France in St. Denis, Paris. The Springbok's will...

RWC 2023: France 28 – 29 South Africa

South Africa have beaten France 28-29 in their Rugby World Cup 2023 quarterfinal clash at the Stade de France in St. Denis. https://youtu.be/y1chFu3sfEk?si=8AHASDJVSRqyGS4O

RWC 2023: South Africa 8 – 13 Ireland

Ireland have beaten South Africa 8-13 in their Pool B match in the Rugby World Cup 2023 at the Stade de France in St....

RWC 2023: South Africa 76 – 0 Romania

South Africa have beaten Romania 76-0 in their Rugby World Cup 2023 Pool B match today at the Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux. https://youtu.be/bPo4KkkTTf0?si=S2ghcbzbl66ZSRbY

FIFA WWC: Netherlands 2 – 0 South Africa

The Netherlands have beaten South Africa 2-0 in their FIFA Women's World Cup Round of 16 match today. https://youtu.be/nFKIvWypXCs

FIFA WWC: Argentina 2 – 2 South Africa

Argentina and South Africa have drawn 2-2 in their Group G FIFA Women's World Cup match today. https://youtu.be/kXIIpIqETpU

FIFA WWC: Sweden 2 – 1 South Africa

Sweden have beaten South Africa 2-1 in their FIFA Women's World cup Group G clash today in Wellington. https://youtu.be/tpVxoBcyWo8

Cause of deadly South African explosion remains unknown

Authorities warn locals to avoid central Johannesburg after a powerful blast. An explosion ripped through one of the busiest streets of Johannesburg late on Wednesday,...

South African president’s security detail prevented from going to Russia

Hungary refused to let the aircraft into its airspace after Polish authorities blocked dozens of South African security personnel. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has...

South Africa calls out Reuters’ air-raid ‘misinformation’

Sirens reportedly blared as a delegation from Pretoria arrived in Kiev, but a spokesman for President Ramaphosa claimed everything was peaceful. South African presidential spokesman...

South African opposition calls for mass exodus from International Criminal Court

Julius Malema says the court has turned a blind eye to serious crimes. South Africa and other African countries must withdraw from the International Criminal...

Oscar Pistorius denied parole

It was found that Oscar Pistorius has not yet completed the minimum period of detention required by law. Oscar Pistorius, the double amputee and former...

South African court action to stop use of Pfizer mRNA jabs could have ‘global implications’ – expert

A group of international scientists and leading experts have filed proceedings in the Pretoria High Court seeking to stop the use of Pfizer's mRNA...

Watch: President of RSA Medical Association pressured by European politicians to call Omicron serious

The President of the South African Medical Association, Angelique Coeztee has told media that she is under constant pressure from both scientists and European...

South Africa wants to stop upcoming sale of Mandela’s cell key

The South African minister of sports, arts and culture has called on Guernsey’s Auction to not go ahead with the sale of the key...

Watch: South African doctor who discovered Omicron says patients suffer only very mild symptoms

The doctor who discovered the Omicron variant of COVID-19 says all patients seen by her and colleagues suffered only 'very mild symptoms', and none...

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