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Mo’unga called into All Blacks squad

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Richie Mo'unga is heading to South Africa to join the All Blacks after injuries created an opening in the touring squad. New Zealand Rugby confirmed...

Savea rested as All Blacks prepare for South Africa tour

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The All Blacks will begin their tour of South Africa without captain Ardie Savea, with coach Dave Rennie opting to rest the influential loose...

South African group investigates deaths attributed to initiation rites

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More than 600 boys and young men have reportedly died during traditional induction ceremonies over the past decade, according to the CRL Rights Commission. A...

Springboks cruise past Wales

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South Africa maintained their unbeaten Nations Championship campaign with a commanding 49-0 victory over Wales in Durban, running in seven tries to secure a...

South Africa ramps up migrant deportations

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Thousands of undocumented foreign nationals are being processed as repatriation and voluntary returns continue. South Africa has processed between 47,000 and 50,000 migrants for deportation...

Mexico opens FIFA World Cup with win

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup officially got underway in Mexico City with a colourful opening ceremony at the Azteca Stadium featuring performances from Shakira,...

South Africa mass shooting leaves 12 dead

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More than 10 suspects are being pursued after a late-night attack near Johannesburg, police have said. A manhunt is underway in South Africa’s Gauteng province...

Four arrested in South African Pangolin trafficking sting

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Four people have been arrested in South Africa's Free State province after authorities allegedly caught them attempting to sell a critically endangered pangolin for...

Springbok prop given 18-month doping ban

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South Africa prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye has been handed an 18-month suspension after testing positive for the banned substance DHEA, a sanction expected to rule...

South Africa punishes thousands of prison officials over misconduct

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More than 2,300 individuals were disciplined over the past year, with 289 suspended and 118 dismissed, Correctional Services Minister Pieter Groenewald has said. South African...

Human remains found inside crocodile in South African river (Video)

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The grisly discovery followed a search for a missing businessman whose car was left near a river, according to police. Human remains have been found...

Rare ‘virus outbreak’ kills travellers on Atlantic cruise ship

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Of the six affected individuals, three have died and one is currently in intensive care in South Africa, the WHO has said. A suspected hantavirus...

South African vessels can pass through Strait of Hormuz – Iran

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The move came after Pretoria’s Foreign Ministry said it had held substantive discussions with its Iranian counterpart over the instability in the Middle East. Iran...

South Africa dropped from G7 guest list

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South Africa says it was removed from the guest list for June’s G7 summit in France after alleged pressure from the United States, though...

South Africa level series with Black Caps

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South Africa squared the T20I series with a decisive win over New Zealand, successfully defending a modest total of 164 thanks to a disciplined...

Black Caps level series after bowlers rout South Africa

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New Zealand squared the series after defending a competitive total in the second match, with the Black Caps producing a dominant bowling display against...

Brazil pitches defense cooperation with BRICS partner to avoid ‘invasion’

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South Africa should work more closely with the Latin American country and stop buying foreign arms, President Lula da Silva has said. Brazilian President Luiz...

Finn Allen century powers Black Caps into T20 World Cup final

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New Zealand stormed into the Men’s T20 World Cup final with a dominant nine-wicket win over South Africa, powered by a blistering unbeaten century...

South African soldiers deployed to combat crime

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Families have fled their homes due to violent attacks and threats by “dangerous syndicates,” Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has said. Over 450 soldiers have been...

South Africa to import record vaccines amid foot-and-mouth outbreak

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Pretoria expects to receive more than 5 million doses from three suppliers by the end of March, Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has said. South Africa...

South Africa arrests dozens in investment scam crackdown

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South African authorities have arrested six alleged investment scammers and 25 call centre agents in Johannesburg as part of a coordinated operation targeting fraudulent...

India courts Africa: Who gains most?

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New Delhi’s push across the African continent weds dignity and shared growth to a bold bid to rewrite global rules. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s...

Salah penalty sends Egypt into Afcon knockouts

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Mohamed Salah’s first-half penalty was enough to earn Egypt a hard-fought 1-0 win over South Africa and secure the seven-time champions a place in...

Manhunt launched after gunmen kill nine at South African pub

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Police in South Africa have launched a manhunt after a late-night shooting at a tavern near Johannesburg left nine people dead and at least...

U.S. Senator calls South Africa the ‘enemy’

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U.S. Republican Senator John Kennedy has declared South Africa “our enemy” during a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing. Kennedy pressed US Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer...

Etzebeth accepts 12-match ban but insists eye-gouge was accidental

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Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth has accepted a 12-match suspension for an eye-gouge on Wales flanker Alex Mann during last month’s 73–0 win in Cardiff,...

11 killed in South Africa hostel mass shooting

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At least 11 people, including a three-year-old child, were killed and 14 others injured when gunmen stormed an illegal drinking venue in Saulsville township...

Etzebeth banned 12 weeks over eye gouge in Wales test

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South Africa’s double World Cup-winning lock Eben Etzebeth has been suspended for 12 weeks after an independent disciplinary panel ruled he intentionally made contact...

South Africa thrash India by record margin to seal 2-0 Test series sweep

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South Africa crushed India by 408 runs in Guwahati, sealing a 2-0 series sweep and inflicting India’s heaviest-ever Test defeat by runs. The Proteas declared...

13 arrested in South Africa over G20 thefts, protests and security breaches

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South African police have made 13 arrests in Gauteng after a series of thefts, disturbances and violent protests during the G20 Summit in Johannesburg. The...

Starmer steadies himself after near fall at G20 summit (Video)

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer had an awkward start to his G20 visit in South Africa, nearly falling flat as he approached a group...

Ill-disciplined Ireland collapse as Springboks power to first Dublin win since 2012

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South Africa overpowered a card-plagued Ireland 13–24 in a chaotic and bruising Test match in Dublin, securing their first victory on Irish soil in...

Springboks assistant coach says team ‘unfairly treated’ after run of red cards and suspensions

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South Africa assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says the Springboks are being treated unfairly after a series of red cards and suspensions disrupted their recent...

14-man Springboks beat Italy

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South Africa powered to a 32–14 win over Italy in Turin despite losing Franco Mostert to a red card in the 12th minute, marking...

South Africa accuses credit agencies of ‘unfair bias’ against African economies

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South Africa’s finance minister, Enoch Godongwana, has accused major international credit rating agencies of systematically undervaluing African economies, saying their assessments fail to reflect...

All Blacks confirm four-test tour of South Africa

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The All Blacks have confirmed a long-rumoured 2026 tour of South Africa featuring four tests against the reigning world champion Springboks, three in South...

Family of late South African envoy seeks answers after death in Paris

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Investigators have found no signs of a struggle or traces of medication or narcotics in the room of the former ambassador to France. The family...

Springboks edge Pumas 29–27 to take back-to-back Rugby Championship titles

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South Africa secured their second consecutive Rugby Championship crown with a gritty 29–27 win over Argentina at Twickenham, edging the All Blacks on points...

South African ambassador found dead in France

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Nathi Mthethwa had earlier expressed his intention to end his life in a message to his wife, the Paris prosecutor’s office has said. South Africa’s...

U.S. puts South Africa on human trafficking watch list

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The State Department has accused Pretoria of failing to take effective measures against traffickers. The US has placed South Africa on its human trafficking watch...

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