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UN humanitarian chief ‘strongly condemns’ attack on aid convoy – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Israel rejects S. Africa's genocide case, WHO warns of infectious diseases in Gaza

Israel's foreign ministry on Friday said it "rejects with disgust" a case launched by South Africa at the International Court of Justice against what it called Israel's "genocidal" acts in Gaza. The news came as tens of thousands of Palestinians continued to stream into an already crowded town at the…

France 24

England fans who flew down to watch India play Tests in South Africa

Two cricket fans spend a fortune to watch Test series of neutral countries, proving that Test cricket still has takers.

The Hindu

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SA vs IND, 2nd Test| Temba Bavuma out of Cape Town Test; Dean Elgar to lead South Africa

India vs South Africa: As Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of South Africa’s second Test against India, Zubayr Hamza, who last played a Test in February 2022, has been added to the squad.

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Mbongeni Ngema, South African theatre legend behind the musical ‘Sarafina!’, killed in car crash

Writer, musician and director was praised for work that reflected ‘the spirit of resistance’

The Independent UK

South Africa skittle India for innings win inside three days of first Test

After Dean Elgar pushed on to make 185, South Africa’s bowlers secured a dominant win over India in the first Test at Centurion

The Guardian - UK

SA vs IND first Test | Burger & Co. dash India’s ‘final frontier’ dream, inflict innings defeat

India tour of South Africa: South Africa vs India first Test in Centurion | Elgar and Jansen put South Africa in comfortable position

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Mbongeni Ngema, South African playwright and creator of 'Sarafina!,' has died at 68

Renowned South African playwright Mbongeni Ngema was killed in a car crash, his family said. He was best known for creating the hit "Sarafina!," which premiered on Broadway in 1988.

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'Sarafina!' celebrated South African playwright Mbongeni Ngema dies in car crash at 68

The family of renowned South African playwright, producer and composer Mbongeni Ngema said he has died in a car crash at the age of 68

The Independent UK

The year in World Cups: how South Africa won rugby’s battle of fine margins

Springboks and their inspirational captain, Siya Kolisi, won their three knockout games in France by a single point

The Guardian - UK

SA vs IND | Elgar’s unbeaten ton helps South Africa nose ahead

India vs South Africa: Rahul’s flair and fluency was hardly a surprise. But Elgar’s urgency to score and the frequency of fluent drives may have surprised quite a few.

The Hindu

Composed Dean Elgar century helps South Africa move ahead of India in first Test

Elgar will retire from international cricket after next week’s clash in Cape Town and offered a fitting reminder of his qualities with a polished 140 not out

The Independent UK

Interview with Fanie de Villiers: Azharuddin is the batter I respected most

Former South African quick Fanie de Villiers shares his respect for Mohammed Azharuddin, Manoj Prabhakar, and India's current pacers.

The Hindu

Suresh Raina congratulates KL Rahul for well-deserved century in INDvsSA

Suresh Raina congratulates KL Rahul on his century with admiration and sportsmanship in the India vs South Africa match. Well-deserved and truly brilliant ...

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When Steve Rixon sledged Graeme Pollock and regretted right away

Witness Graeme Pollock's 108 in 1985 Unofficial Test vs Australia XI, as Steve Rixon's sledge backfired. Mike Haysman, a prolific scorer in Australia, shares his experience of the rebel tour & his love for South Africa & its wildlife.

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If South Africa plays two Tests a year how will Rabada reach 400 wickets, fumes Ntini

Makhaya Ntini speaks on the possibility of Kagiso Rabada surpassing Dale Steyn's record of 439 Test wickets.

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Watch: Crocodile ‘displays’ massive catfish for safari guests

A safari company in South Africa has shared footage showing a Nile crocodile seemingly showing off its super-impressive catch of the day.

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IND vs SA | Rahul stands firm as Rabada’s five-for stymies India

IND vs SA 1st Test: Left-arm pacer Nandre Burger (2/23), who made his Test debut, looked dangerous while Kagiso Rabada (1/15) picked up the other wicket as South Africa managed 26 overs in the first session.

The Guardian - UK

Sport quiz of the year: test your knowledge of 2023

Our bumper end-of-year quiz features 60 questions from a year of World Cups, quotes, champions and controversy

The Conversation

Unusual ancient elephant tracks had our team of fossil experts stumped – how we solved the mystery

Over the past 15 years, through our scientific study of tracks and traces, we have identified more than 350 fossil vertebrate tracksites from South Africa’s Cape south coast. Most are found in cemented sand dunes, called aeolianites, and all are from the Pleistocene Epoch, ranging in age from about 35,000…

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India has had its moments in the Rainbow Nation, will look for maiden Test series win

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Want to achieve what nobody has achieved in South Africa: Rohit Sharma

India tour of South Africa: South Africa vs India first Test in Centurion on boxing day: Rohit Sharma press conference on December 25, 2023.

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Temba Bavuma feels India's strong bowling attack can "nullify" SA's advantage

South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma, ahead of the Boxing Day Test on Tuesday, said that India's strong bowling attack can nullify the advantage of the experience that the hosts have in Centurion. Read further on Dynamite News:

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IND vs SA first Test | Rohit's men gear up to end 31-year wait for series win in South Africa

India tour of South Africa: South Africa vs India first Test in Centurion on boxing day — preview

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