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Africa's oldest dinosaur found in Zimbabwe

Johannesburg (AFP) - Scientists in Zimbabwe have discovered the remains of Africa's oldest dinosaur, which roamed the earth around 230 million years ago.

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S.African court confirms Shell seismic exploration ban

Johannesburg (AFP) - A South African court on Thursday upheld a ban imposed on energy giant Shell from using seismic waves to explore for oil and gas off the Indian Ocean coast.

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Angola's leader faces uphill battle after narrow win

Johannesburg (AFP) - President Joao Lourenco faces Herculean tasks of fixing Angola's economy and winning over its disillusioned youth as he enters his second term with decimated support, analysts say.

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S.Africa's Paralympian Pistorius goes to court to push for parole

Johannesburg (AFP) - South African Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius, who was jailed for 13 years for murdering his girlfriend, has asked the courts to force prison authorities to consider him for parole, a lawyer said Wednesday.

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S.Africa's Ramaphosa lashes xenophobic hospital protests

Johannesburg (AFP) - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday condemned anti-immigrant protests that had prevented foreigners from accessing a hospital in the capital, fuelling concerns about rising xenophobia.

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Ghana inflict another setback on arch rivals Nigeria in CHAN

Johannesburg (AFP) - Ghana inflicted another setback on Nigeria with a 2-0 victory over their fierce rivals in an African Nations Championship (CHAN) second round first leg on Sunday.

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Chilean Allende scores on Mamelodi Sundowns debut

Johannesburg (AFP) - Chilean Marcelo Allende, a former teenage trialist at Premier League club Arsenal, scored on his debut for Mamelodi Sundowns in a 3-0 South African Premiership win over Stellenbosch on Wednesday.

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South African inflation hits new 13-year high

Johannesburg (AFP) - Inflation in South Africa accelerated to its highest level in 13 years in July, pushed mainly by surging food, transport and electricity prices, official data showed Wednesday as workers staged protests over the high cost of living.

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All Blacks captain Cane warns 'plenty of work to do'

Wellington (AFP) - Captain Sam Cane says the All Blacks must prove their stunning win over South Africa in Johannesburg was no fluke as they prepare for back-to-back home Tests against Argentina.

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Scare for Orlando Pirates as they waste chance to go top

Johannesburg (AFP) - Orlando Pirates lost a chance to top the South African Premiership table on Sunday when held 0-0 by lowly SuperSport United in Pretoria.

AFP

CSK signs five players for South Africa T20 league Johannesburg franchise

The team is allowed to take one development player from South Africa

The Hindu

Five challenges facing world champion Springboks in Australia

Johannesburg (AFP) - World Cup title-holders South Africa are set to arrive in Australia on Friday for two Rugby Championship matches, seeking consistency after erratic early-season form.

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South Africa's 'silent revolution' as those with cash go solar

Thanks to his rooftop solar panels, Pierre Moureau only notices the blackouts that regularly plunge South Africans into darkness when complaints pop up on his Johannesburg neighbourhood's WhatsApp group.

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Under-pressure Foster expects to remain All Blacks coach

Johannesburg (AFP) - Ian Foster says that he expects to stay on as All Blacks coach after receiving the backing of his players, with his fate to be decided in the coming days.

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Chippa inflict first loss on Orlando Pirates' new 'plumber' coach

Johannesburg (AFP) - Perennial strugglers Chippa United shocked Orlando Pirates 1-0 on Sunday in a South African Premiership third-round match, condemning new Spanish coach Jose Riveiro to his first loss.

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'The best player in the world' - People are saying the same thing as South Africa star lights up monumental game

New Zealand beat the Springboks 35-23 in Johannesburg but the performance of Lukhanyo Am had everyone purring

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Pressure on Springboks after All Blacks bounce back

Johannesburg (AFP) - A week after enjoying the adulation of South African rugby supporters, the Springboks found themselves back at square one after losing to New Zealand's All Blacks in a wide-open southern hemisphere Rugby Championship.

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Foster hails All Blacks, slams 'vicious' media after sinking Springboks

Johannesburg (AFP) - Under-fire All Blacks coach Ian Foster praised his team and criticised the New Zealand media after a 35-23 triumph over South Africa in The Rugby Championship on Saturday in Johannesburg.

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Late All Blacks tries beat Springboks to give coach Foster lifeline

Johannesburg (AFP) - New Zealand ended a three-match losing streak with a 35-23 Rugby Championship win over South Africa at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday and may have saved the job of embattled coach Ian Foster.

Wales Online

South Africa 23-35 New Zealand: All Blacks hit back to claim revenge as pressure on Ian Foster eased

South Africa suffered defeat to New Zealand on home soil in Johannesburg

The Independent UK

South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE rugby: Result and final score as All Blacks hold off Springboks in thriller

South Africa 23-35 New Zealand: With their backs against the wall after recent results, the All Blacks held off a thrilling comeback from the Springboks in Johannesburg to claim a vital win

The Independent UK

South Africa vs New Zealand live stream: How to watch Rugby Championship online and on TV today

Everything you need to know ahead of the Test match in Johannesburg

The Independent UK

Is South Africa vs New Zealand on TV today? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Rugby Championship

Everything you need to know ahead of the Test match in Johannesburg

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Foster on ropes in South Africa as All Blacks seek end to dismal run

Johannesburg (AFP) - The New Zealand Herald has called embattled All Blacks coach Ian Foster "a decent man who is out of his depth in a brutal business" as he prepares for a Test that could seal his fate.

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Africa Super League: What we know and don't know

Johannesburg (AFP) - The Africa Super League was launched in Tanzania this week amid much fanfare, with huge prize money for the 24 clubs who qualify for the first edition next year.

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