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Springboks seal Rivalry Series with win over All Blacks

South Africa underlined their status as rugby’s top-ranked side with a convincing 43-28 victory over New Zealand in Baltimore, completing a 3-1 triumph in...

Ramaphosa signals court challenge over election nomination dispute

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the African National Congress (ANC) is considering taking its dispute with the country's electoral authorities to court after...

Nine All Blacks return home ahead of Baltimore finale

Nine All Blacks will return to home rather than travel to the United States for the final match of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series,...

Springboks edge All Blacks to take 2-1 series lead

South Africa have defeated the All Blacks 29-24 in a bruising third test at Johannesburg’s FNB Stadium, taking an unassailable 2-1 advantage into the...

South Africa recovers $519m in corruption assets

South African authorities claim to have recovered 8.3 billion rand (USD $519 million) in assets and funds connected to corruption, up from roughly R6...

All Blacks named for third Springboks test in Johannesburg

All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has named his side to face South Africa in the third Test of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry at FNB...

Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Series draws big NZ audiences

Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry has attracted strong audiences across New Zealand, with 1.275 million viewers watching the series so far on Sky Sport and Three...

Springboks hold off All Blacks in Cape Town thriller

South Africa held off a late All Blacks fightback to claim a 33-26 victory before a capacity crowd of around 60,000 at DHL Stadium,...

All Blacks ring changes for Cape Town clash

All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has reshuffled his side for Sunday morning’s second Test against the Springboks in Cape Town, following New Zealand’s 16-33...

All Blacks rally from 18 points down to beat Lions at Ellis Park

The All Blacks overcame a disjointed performance and a fierce Lions challenge to claim a 35-41 victory at Ellis Park, completing five wins from...

South African teen makes English Channel history

South African swimmer Amber-Rose Berry has become the youngest woman from her country to cross the English Channel, completing the 33km journey from England...

All Blacks overpower Springboks 16-33 (Video)

The All Blacks opened their campaign with an emphatic 16-33 victory over South Africa at Ellis Park, running in five tries to one in...

Mo’unga called into All Blacks squad

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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’

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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’

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

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

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

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...

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