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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New book explores the fascinating origins of South African place names
Dr Malcolm Venter’s book explores South African place names, their histories, meanings and renaming debates.
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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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Pedal Power Association calls for justice after string of cyclist deaths
The Pedal Power Association is calling for urgent justice reform after three cyclists were killed on South African roads and one case was won.
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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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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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South African professor details race to confirm hantavirus cases
It was the start of a long weekend in South Africa on Friday when Lucille Blumberg received an email from a fellow infectious disease specialist about an unknown illness on…
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