6 h. ago Initiation ceremony that killed 93 children and boys have genitals sliced open by 'surgeons' begins

WARNING, GRAPHIC CONTENT: The Ulwaluko is a traditional Xhosa rite of passage to manhood in South Africa, where teenage males undergo a painful circumcision that can lead to fatal injuries

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12 h. ago Let legends keep the records – Wiaan Mulder happy not to chase Brian Lara’s 400

Mulder opted to bring an end to his innings 33 runs shy of Lara’s landmark.

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15 h. ago Wiaan Mulder declares 33 runs short of Brian Lara's iconic test record

Lara’s long-standing record will continue to reign

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16 h. ago Strictly’s Johannes Radebe to make West End debut as Kinky Boots’ drag queen

The South African dancer will play drag queen Lola in the award-winning musical at London Coliseum next year.

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17 h. ago Top South African official accuses police minister of colluding with crime syndicates

A South African security official has accused top police leaders of colluding with crime syndicates

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18 h. ago Wiann Mulder declares 33 runs short of Brian Lara's iconic test record

Lara’s long-standing record will continue to stand

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18 h. ago South Africa’s Wiaan Mulder hits 367 and declares 33 runs short of Lara’s Test record

Stand-in captain hits unbeaten score in ZimbabweBrian Lara hit 400 not out against England in 2004South Africa’s Wiaan Mulder scored an unbeaten 367 against Zimbabwe before the stand-in captain remarkably declared 33 runs shy of Brian Lara’s Test record.In his first match as South Africa captain in place of the injured Keshav Maharaj, all-rounder Mulder reached the stunning total – the highest by a player in his first Test innings as captain – as he arrived at lunch with the team on 626 for five. Continue reading...

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18 h. ago South Africa’s Mulder hits 367 and declares 33 runs short of ‘legend’ Lara’s record

Stand-in captain hits unbeaten score in ZimbabweLara keeping record 401 ‘is the way it should be’South Africa’s Wiaan Mulder scored an unbeaten 367 against Zimbabwe before the stand-in captain remarkably declared 33 runs shy of Brian Lara’s Test record.In his first match as South Africa captain in place of the injured Keshav Maharaj, all-rounder Mulder reached the stunning total – the highest by a player in his first Test innings as captain – as he arrived at lunch with the team on 626 for five. Continue reading...

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18 h. ago South Africa’s Mulder declares on 367 and says ‘legend’ Lara should keep Test record

Stand-in captain hits unbeaten score in ZimbabweLara keeping record 401 ‘is the way it should be’South Africa’s Wiaan Mulder scored an unbeaten 367 against Zimbabwe before the stand-in captain remarkably declared 33 runs shy of Brian Lara’s Test record.In his first match as South Africa captain in place of the injured Keshav Maharaj, all-rounder Mulder reached the stunning total – the highest by a player in his first Test innings as captain – as he arrived at lunch with the team on 626 for five. Continue reading...

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20 h. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing star 'blown away' as he takes break from huge role away from ballroom

Johannes Radebe has said he was 'blown away' by an inspiring return to his home country of South Africa

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37 h. ago Missing fisherman feared dead after being 'attacked by two sharks'

A man was dragged underwater while fishing for sardines on a popular beach at Mfazazana, South Africa, on Friday afternoon - he is believed to have been attacked by two sharks

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39 h. ago A beer pioneer, South Africa's first Black female brewery owner trains a new generation

South Africa’s first Black female beer brewery owner is aiming to shake up the industry

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57 h. ago Legendary British high street name returns – but not as UK shoppers had dreamed

Woolworths is set to return to the high street with a focus on 'sustainability and customer experience' but sadly it won't be in the UK but in fact, South Africa

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58 h. ago South Africa vs Italy live: Result and reaction as Springboks hold off late Azzurri charge

The world champions held off a fine comeback from the Azzurri to secure a 42-24 win

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64 h. ago South Africa vs Italy live: Latest score and updates as Springboks take on Azzurri in rare meeting

Can Italy cause a shock against the world champions?

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2 d. ago Our wine expert reveals her pick of the best South African summer wines

Charlotte's South African stunners

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4 d. ago England in Deep trouble on day two after Shubman Gill’s 269 piles on the pain

India 587; England 77-3Akash Deep removes both Duckett and Pope for ducksThe last time a visiting skipper in England notched up a double century was Graeme Smith in 2003 and it prompted Nasser Hussain to fall on his sword mid-series. Smith – or “what’s-his-name” as Hussain called him beforehand – was a captain killer on these shores, his South Africa team accounting for Michael Vaughan five years later.Ben Stokes at least knew Shubman Gill’s name before this series and, in fairness, the England captaincy is unlikely to change hands in the next week. Nevertheless, Gill inflicted one of the toughest days of Stokes’ three years in charge as his chanceless and downright merciless 269 from 387 balls drove India to a position of dominance. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa: Sadiq Khan outlines plans for first mayoral trip to Africa

But mayor accused of being ‘more interested in Lagos than John Lewis’ as he misses meeting on Oxford Street

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4 d. ago I’m no fan of Elon Musk. But Trump’s threat to deport him is sickening | Justice Malala

The president said he would ‘take a look’ at deporting the US citizen amid a political feud, as Republicans make similar remarks about Zohran MamdaniElon Musk is an utterly deplorable human being. He has unashamedly flashed an apparent Nazi salute; encouraged rightwing extremists in Germany and elsewhere; falsely claimed there is a “genocide” in South Africa against white farmers; callously celebrated the dismantling of USAID, whose shuttering will lead to the deaths of millions, according to a study published in the Lancet this week; and increased misinformation and empowered extremists on his Twitter/X platform while advancing his sham “I am a free speech absolutist” claims. And so much more.So the news that Donald Trump “will take a look” at deporting his billionaire former “first buddy” Musk has many smirking and shrugging: “Couldn’t happen to a nicer guy.” Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Trump and Musk’s feud blows up again with threats of Doge and deportation

Reignited quarrel centers around Musk’s opposition to the president’s signature tax bill as it moves through CongressDonald Trump and Elon Musk’s feud reignited this week with the former political allies trading sharp public threats of retribution. The blowup, centered around Musk’s opposition to Trump’s signature tax bill as it moves through Congress, ends a period of rapprochement between two of the world’s most powerful men.Musk posted escalating attacks against Trump’s sweeping spending bill on his social media platform X, calling the legislation “insane” and vowing to form a new political party if it passed late Monday. In response, Trump claimed he could “look into” deporting the South Africa-born billionaire, while also suggesting he could cut government subsidies for Musk’s companies or set the so-called “department of government efficiency” (Doge) on its former leader. Continue reading...

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