South Africa
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Nortje express returns as Proteas gamble without Rabada
Nortje makes Test return as Rabada sits out Kingsmead opener. Bavuma backs X-Factor paceman’s 150km/h+ pace against Australia on Friday.
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Proteas-Australia rivalry reignites eight years after scandal
World champions SA face Australia in first Test series since Sandpapergate. Rabada’s fitness and spin-friendly Durban pitch dominate build-up.
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Opinion| How many women must die before South Africa acts?
Five women have been found dead in Kempton Park since July. Elizabeth Moselakgomo went for a run and did not come home. A declaration is not
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Foreign nationals targeted in South Africa’s extortion explosion
Foreign-owned spaza shops become prime targets in South Africa’s exploding extortion economy as gangs prey on immigrant business owners’ fears.
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Presidency launches national plan to tackle water crisis
The Presidency has launched a five-point National Water Action Plan to fix SA’s failing water systems as nearly half of pumped water is lost.
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Opinion | Things fall apart: What Yeats and Achebe tell us about South Africa
Yeats warned that things fall apart when the centre cannot hold. Achebe showed how societies crack before the final blow. South Africa is listening.
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Schoolgirl’s fundraiser helps Lotus River gymnast chase her dreams
After reading about Saarah Bosch’s gymnastics journey, a fellow learner launched a fundraiser to help the young athlete pursue her dreams.
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Youth Day sparks debate on drive, ambition and modern challenges
South Africans debate whether today’s youth are less driven than 1976, with many saying challenges are different, not weaker.
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No matter which anthem we sing, we unite for a common goal
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins, fans reflect on iconic moments, global controversies and football’s power to unite people.
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Ottery mother recalls last call with detained daughter aboard Gaza flotilla
Ottery resident Gadija Ahjum-Mathee recalls the last time she spoke to her daughter before a Gaza aid flotilla interception.
