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John Cooney outlines simple life philosophy and fans absolutely love it

Cooney starred with the boot as Ulster beat the Sharks in Durban on Saturday

Belfast Live

Ulster determined to keep play-off fate in their own hands says Dan Soper

Province prepared for testing United Rugby Championship clash with the Sharks in Durban

Belfast Live

AKA: slain South African rapper was a once-in-a-generation pop culture sensation

AKA, South Africa’s most recognisable name in hip-hop, was gunned down – with his friend, celebrity chef Tebello ‘Tibz’ Motsoane – outside a restaurant along Durban’s popular night spot Florida Road on 10 February.

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Popular S.African rapper AKA shot dead

JOHANNESBURG: One of South Africa's hottest rap artists, Kiernan Forbes, known as AKA, has been shot dead outside a restaurant in the southeastern city of Durban, his family said Saturday.

Bangkok Post

Johannesburg (AFP) - One of South Africa's hottest rap artists, Kiernan Forbes, known as AKA, has been shot dead outside a restaurant in the southeastern city of Durban, his family said Saturday.

AFP

Four killed in South African township shooting

Three people were shot dead and another one died in a hospital after gunshots were fired in KwaMashu township, north of South Africa's Durban, police said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Cricket fan pulls off incredible one-handed catch in stands before taking plaudits

The SA20 clash between the Joburg Super Kings and Durban Super Giants went down to the final over, but it was a spectator who stole the show with an amazing catch

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Water quality worries hang over Durban months after deadly flooding

Beaches open and close as E coli levels fluctuate, leaving local South African tourism sector in limbo

The Guardian - UK

Rare victory lifts Royal seven places in South Africa

Johannesburg (AFP) - Royal AM beat AmaZulu 2-0 in a Durban derby on Sunday and rose seven places to fifth, after leaders Mamelodi Sundowns were the only club to win among those who began the weekend in the top eight positions.

AFP

Richards Bay regain second spot in South Africa as dream run continues

Johannesburg (AFP) - Richards Bay regained second place in the South African Premiership thanks to a 1-0 win over lowly Swallows in Durban on Saturday.

AFP

Enormous 'freak wave' kills three people including teen as 17 injured in South Africa

The Emergency Medical Services "responded to reports of a freak wave that swept a group of beachgoers against the pier causing multiple injuries," EMS spokesman Njabulo Dlungele said

Daily Mirror

Massive wave hits Durban beach in South Africa; 3 dead

South Africa’s coastal city of Durban has closed its North Beach after three people died when they were caught in a freak wave

The Independent UK

Freak wave kills three swimmers, injures 17 at South Africa beach

Official says at least 17 people were hospitalised and in critical condition following a huge wave at Durban beach.

Al Jazeera

Dirty Durban ocean waters vex South Africa tourist trade

Johannesburg (AFP) - Untreated sewage flowing into the Indian Ocean has hoteliers in tourist hotspot Durban up in arms as South Africa gears up for the holiday season.

AFP

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Durban coastline: sewage polluted beaches pose threat to holiday makers and the environment

Large numbers of businesses in eThekwini on South Africa’s eastern seaboard – which includes the port city of Durban – rely heavily on tourism. It’s a popular holiday destination, only six hours by road from Johannesburg. Millions of people living inland head to the warm coastline over the country’s extended…

The Guardian - UK

From Brentford to Durban: new-look Heineken Cup prepares for takeoff

With three South African sides added this season, long flights and absurd contrasts in temperature and altitude will be part of the Champions Cup package

AFP

Saleng gives 'humble and hungry' Orlando Pirates final victory

Johannesburg (AFP) - Monnapule Saleng scored direct from a free-kick to give Orlando Pirates a 1-0 victory over AmaZulu on Saturday in the South African MTN 8 final in Durban.

Reuters

South Africa's new Zulu king officially recognised by government

Misuzulu, who has promised to unite his nation and protect tradition, was officially recognised as the AmaZulu King by the South African government on Saturday in the first Zulu coronation since 1971.

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Mega party as S.Africa crowns new Zulu king

Durban (South Africa) (AFP) - Tens of thousands of people in colourful regalia gathered at a huge soccer stadium in the coastal city of Durban on Saturday to celebrate the official coronation of South Africa's Zulu king.

Belfast Live

Ulster Rugby match rescheduling thrown in doubt as forfeit fears arise

Dan McFarland's squad were struck down by illness in Durban last week and their game against Sharks was called off

Belfast Live

Sharks vs Ulster postponed after travelling side hit by gastroenteritis bug

Ulster were due to take on the Sharks on Saturday evening in Durban

Benzinga

The Fascinating History Of Durban Poison And The Origins Of Cannabis

What’s the difference between Panama Red and White Widow? What makes Afghani distinct from Northern Lights? How about Durban Poison and Trainwreck?

AFP

Argentina slam referee after four yellow cards and 22 penalties

Johannesburg (AFP) - Argentina coach Michael Cheika has slammed Australian referee Damon Murphy after four of his players were yellow-carded and they conceded 22 penalties in a weekend loss to South Africa.

AFP

Erasmus set for Springboks return as ban comes to an end

Durban (South Africa) (AFP) - Controversial former Springbok rugby coach Rassie Erasmus is likely to be back with the team on their end-of-year northern hemisphere tour as a lengthy ban from attending matches comes to an end.

AFP

New Zealand win Rugby Championship, South Africa second

Durban (South Africa) (AFP) - New Zealand won the Rugby Championship for an eighth time on Saturday after rivals South Africa failed to secure a bonus point and a wide winning margin when beating Argentina 38-21 in Durban.

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