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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...

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Silver Ferns survive thriller against South Africa to seal Taini Jamison Series

The Silver Ferns pulled off a dramatic 57-56 win over South Africa in Invercargill to complete a 3-0 sweep of the Taini Jamison series. Facing...

Feinberg-Mngomezulu scores record 37 points as Springboks crush Argentina in Durban

South Africa surged to the top of the Rugby Championship table with a 67-30 win over Argentina at King’s Park in Durban, led by...

Errol Musk accused of decades of sexual abuse against his children

A New York Times investigation has detailed allegations that Errol Musk, the 79-year-old father of Elon Musk, sexually abused at least five of his...

Silver Ferns clinch Taini Jamison Trophy with 70-58 win over South Africa

The Silver Ferns secured the Taini Jamison Trophy in Napier with a 70-58 victory over South Africa, sealing the series 2-0. After a shaky start...

Silver Ferns overcome coaching turmoil with 77-51 rout of South Africa

The Silver Ferns brushed aside recent upheaval to thump South Africa 77-51 in the opening test of the Taini Jamison series in Auckland. Interim coach...

Zulu king challenges professor to stick fight over alleged insult

Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has publicly challenged Professor Musa Xulu to a stick fight during the annual Reed Dance, saying the professor’s comments insulted...

South Africa crush England in ODI opener with seven-wicket win

England’s new white-ball era under captain Harry Brook suffered a crushing setback as they were bowled out for just 131 in the first ODI...

Erasmus rings changes as Springboks overhaul squad for second test against Wallabies

South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus has made 10 changes to his starting lineup for Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash with Australia in Cape Town, following a...

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