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South Africa v Australia: third men’s cricket Test, day one – live

Over-by-over report: The series decider at Newlands in Cape Town – scene of the sandpaper scandal – gets under way. Join our writers for updates

The Guardian - AU · 30m ago

Smith to miss series decider with South Africa

Steve Smith is set to miss the deciding third Test against South Africa in Cape Town due to his neck injury.

AAP · 41m ago

How cricket is changing Cape Town's poorest township

In the heart of Cape Town where the long-lasting impacts of Apartheid are still being felt, cricket is helping to try to create generational change.

AAP · 6h ago

'Couldn't love him any more': same old Scotty puzzle

Scott Boland was Australia's best player in the second-Test loss to South Africa, leaving selectors with a difficult call for Cape Town.

AAP · Oct 23

South Africa seal win over stubborn Australia to set up series decider

South Africa secured victory over Australia on the final day in Gqeberha to level their three-match series at 1-1. South Africa needed six wickets heading into the fifth day for victory after enforcing the follow-on on Wednesday, but the opening session was washed out due to rain. Australia opener Travis…

The Independent UK · Oct 22

Anatomy of a scandal: The story of sandpapergate and how Australia got caught

LONG READ: Australia arrived in South Africa amid simmering hostility and left in disgrace, writes Lawrence Ostlere. But, as they prepare to return to Cape Town eight years on, there remain uncomfortable questions about who knew what

The Independent UK · Oct 9

South African tycoon to spend $402M turning 600-hectare farm into F1 circuit by 2031

Neal Froneman leads a consortium aiming to construct a $402 million Formula 1 circuit near Cape Town, marking a potential revival of South African motorsport after nearly 40 years. Currently in the pre-feasibility phase, the circuit is designed to accommodate 125,000 fans and will include a media complex and entertainment…

The Times of India · Oct 6

Eight years on, a new Cape Town legacy awaits Australia

Australia have returned to the scene of their 2018 shame, knowing questions still abound about the sandpaper scandal but the stakes are high for other reasons.

AAP · Oct 6

Grain Silo Becomes Museum And Hotel: designers carve galleries from 42 tubes; project champions adaptive reuse

In 2017, Cape Town's former grain silo was ingeniously reinvented as the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa. This ambitious project retained the silo's industrial essence while introducing a boutique hotel on top. Key design features ensured the preservation of the silo's distinctive 42 tubes, incorporating contemporary elements. This transformation…

The Times of India · Oct 3

ICC ODI World Cup 2027 Full Schedule: Check groups, key fixtures, Super 7 format and knockouts

ICC ODI World Cup 2027 Full Schedule: The tournament will begin on October 2, 2027, with the qualifying Super Series in Windhoek before the main group stage starts on October 7. India and Pakistan are among the teams in Group A, with their match scheduled for October 10. The tournament…

The Economic Times · Oct 1