18 h. ago Charlotte Edwards will help England handle World Cup pressure – Sarah Taylor

England great Taylor is optimistic that Nat Sciver-Brunt’s side can come through a final four that also includes South Africa, India and Australia.

Events

20 h. ago Rugby union star gets huge ban for ‘grabbing and twisting opponent’s genitals’

South African international Jan-Hendrik Wessels has been banned for nine matches after he was found guilty of “grabbing, twisting or squeezing the genitals” of an opponent

Politics

24 h. ago Rugby LIVE: Eddie Jones sends warning as huge ban issued for autumn internationals

Wales face four rugby nations in the upcoming autumn Tests with Argentina, Japan, New Zealand and South Africa visiting Cardiff over the next month

Events

43 h. ago Harry Brook: England T20 side’s bonding time in New Zealand made it worthwhile

A washout at Eden Park was the second abandonment of the three-match T20 series.

Politics

69 h. ago Escaped lion stands on roof of trailer speeding down 60mph road as motorists watch in horror

The massive beast was filmed on top of a trailer speeding along a 60mph road in South Africa. The driver and owner of the lion did not know the huge cat had escaped

Events

2 d. ago A Cuban man deported by the US to Africa is on a hunger strike in prison, his lawyer says

A lawyer representing a Cuban man deported by the United States to the African nation of Eswatini says he is on a hunger strike after being held at a maximum-security prison for more than three months without charge or access to legal counsel

Events

3 d. ago Call for top rugby ref to be axed after red card incident and obscene accusation

Nick Murphy smacked Jan-Hendrik Wessels once before pushing him right in front of the referee but complained about a possible obscene act

Politics

4 d. ago Rare glossy ibis visitor spotted in part of Scotland for first time

The glossy ibis is normally found in hotter countries.

Politics

5 d. ago Rugby LIVE: South Africa reveal squad as England exclude two huge names

South Africa have revealed their squad which will take on Wales at the end of November at the Principality Stadium.

Politics

5 d. ago Images of awful URC crowd at Scarlets match make stark viewing

The Scarlets' trip to South Africa saw them play in front of a sparse crowd

Politics

5 d. ago South African rowers of color become first to compete at Charles, part of larger trend toward access

Five athletes are becoming the first from South Africa to compete in the prestigious Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston as part of a crew comprised of all people of color

Events

5 d. ago I'm A Celebrity star Nicola McLean 'furious' after being left out of All Stars line

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! star Nicola McLean has revealed she's "furious" after being snubbed from the second All Stars series based in South Africa

Politics

5 d. ago ITV I'm A Celebrity star not asked back for All Stars series and they are 'furious'

Former glamour model Nicola McLean has shared her thoughts on the rumoured line-up of the new series of I'm a Celebrity... South Africa and there's no major problem

Culture

5 d. ago I'm A Celebrity legend Nicola McLean says 'I'm furious' as All Stars line

Former glamour model turned TV personality Nicola McLean has revealed she hasn't been asked to take part in the I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! spin-off in South Africa

Politics

6 d. ago ITV I'm A Celebrity star 'furious' after being snubbed from All Stars in South Africa

EXCLUSIVE: Nicola McLean has admitted she's "furious" after being snubbed from the rumoured I'm A Celebrity... South Africa line-up as former contestants return to take on more gruelling trials

Politics

7 d. ago Farmer who trusted pet hippo, Humphrey 'with his heart' paid the ultimate price

Marius Els raised Humphrey the hippo 'like a son' and even swam with him in a specially built lake on his farm in South Africa - but the unlikely relationship ended in tragedy

Politics

8 d. ago Wales' new coaching team in full and what's become of Gatland's axed lieutenants

Wales will face Argentina, Japan, New Zealand and South Africa in Cardiff, with incoming head coach Steve Tandy looking to get his new chapter off to a flying start

Politics

8 d. ago South Africa and New Zealand to collide in ‘Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry’ as details for new tour confirmed

The two rivals will collide in four Tests in 2026 to kick off a new reciprocal touring agreement

Politics

8 d. ago Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus calls for major change to Rugby Championship as New Zealand series launches

Erasmus’s South Africa will take on New Zealand next year in a new series to replace the annual competition

Sport

8 d. ago South Africa welcomes $115M US bridge plan to sustain its HIV programs for 6 months

South Africa has welcomed a U.S. bridging plan worth $115 million to continue funding HIV treatment and prevention programs until the end of March

Politics