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JOHANNESBURG: One of South Africa's hottest rap artists, Kiernan Forbes, known as AKA, has been shot dead outside a restaurant in the southeastern city of Durban, his family said Saturday.

Bangkok Post

Four killed in South African township shooting

Three people were shot dead and another one died in a hospital after gunshots were fired in KwaMashu township, north of South Africa's Durban, police said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Cricket fan pulls off incredible one-handed catch in stands before taking plaudits

The SA20 clash between the Joburg Super Kings and Durban Super Giants went down to the final over, but it was a spectator who stole the show with an amazing catch

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Water quality worries hang over Durban months after deadly flooding

Beaches open and close as E coli levels fluctuate, leaving local South African tourism sector in limbo

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Enormous 'freak wave' kills three people including teen as 17 injured in South Africa

The Emergency Medical Services "responded to reports of a freak wave that swept a group of beachgoers against the pier causing multiple injuries," EMS spokesman Njabulo Dlungele said

Daily Mirror

Massive wave hits Durban beach in South Africa; 3 dead

South Africa’s coastal city of Durban has closed its North Beach after three people died when they were caught in a freak wave

The Independent UK

Freak wave kills three swimmers, injures 17 at South Africa beach

Official says at least 17 people were hospitalised and in critical condition following a huge wave at Durban beach.

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Durban coastline: sewage polluted beaches pose threat to holiday makers and the environment

Large numbers of businesses in eThekwini on South Africa’s eastern seaboard – which includes the port city of Durban – rely heavily on tourism. It’s a popular holiday destination, only six hours by road from Johannesburg. Millions of people living inland head to the warm coastline over the country’s extended…

The Conversation

From Brentford to Durban: new-look Heineken Cup prepares for takeoff

With three South African sides added this season, long flights and absurd contrasts in temperature and altitude will be part of the Champions Cup package

The Guardian - UK

South Africa's new Zulu king officially recognised by government

Misuzulu, who has promised to unite his nation and protect tradition, was officially recognised as the AmaZulu King by the South African government on Saturday in the first Zulu coronation since 1971.

Reuters

Ulster Rugby match rescheduling thrown in doubt as forfeit fears arise

Dan McFarland's squad were struck down by illness in Durban last week and their game against Sharks was called off

Belfast Live

T20 World Cup: India vs Pakistan - Interesting statistics & trivia

Though the threat of rain looms large over the marquee India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match on Sunday, fans on both sides of the border are keeping their fingers crossed that there is no washout.

The Times of India

Sharks vs Ulster postponed after travelling side hit by gastroenteritis bug

Ulster were due to take on the Sharks on Saturday evening in Durban

Belfast Live

The Fascinating History Of Durban Poison And The Origins Of Cannabis

What’s the difference between Panama Red and White Widow? What makes Afghani distinct from Northern Lights? How about Durban Poison and Trainwreck?

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On this day in 2007, Yuvraj Singh became first T20I player to smash six sixes in one over

DURBAN: On this day in 2007, former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh became the first-ever T20I batter and second batter in international cricket after South Africa's Herschelle Gibbs (ODI) to smash six sixes in an over, against England at Durban during the ICC T20 World Cup 2007.

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Not yet uhuru: the African Union has had a few successes but remains weak

The African Union (AU) was born in the South African port city of Durban in 2002. Under its first chair,Thabo Mbeki, African leaders seemed determined to abandon the grandiose plans of its predecessor, the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). The OAU had been established in 1963 to promote African unity…

The Independent UK

What will be the legacy of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games?

Organised at relatively short notice after initial host Durban was forced to pull out, Birmingham has lived up to its reputation as one of Britain’s most diverse cities

Daily Mirror

Erik ten Hag adds former Premier League forward Benni McCarthy to Man Utd staff

The much-travelled 44-year-old stepped down as coach of Durban-based AmaZulu in March after helping them qualify for the CAF Champions League

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CSA T20 League: Lance Klusener named coach of Durban franchise

KOLKATA: Former South African all-rounder Lance Klusener was on Monday named as the head coach of the Durban franchise for the first CSA T20 League.

The Times of India

INS Gomati and INS Khukri crew avenged Indian cricket team loss in South Africa

LUCKNOW: Be it sea or 22-yard pitch of gentleman's game cricket, the Indian Navy have always shown their skills to dominate on their opponents, with whatever available resource they have. Some 28-years ago, the crew of INS Gomati and INS Khukri with their skills avenged Indian cricket team losses in…

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India's UPL applies to flush toxic pesticides into South African sea

Indian agrochemicals manufacturer UPL Ltd has applied for permission to flush water contaminated by a toxic pesticides spill in South Africa's city of Durban directly into the sea or the sewerage system, the company said on Saturday.

The Independent UK

UK flights diverted to refill due to Johannesburg airport fuel crisis

Tonight’s Virgin Atlantic departure from South Africa’s hub will fly via Durban and arrive three hours late at London Heathrow

The Conversation

Floods create health risks: what to look out for and how to avoid them

Recently South Africa has experienced heavy rains which resulted in floods in some parts of the country. In the coastal city of Durban hundreds of people have died and families have been displaced in the aftermath. Water pipes, sewerage systems and roads have also been damaged. Public health experts, Juno…

The Guardian - UK

After the relentless rain, South Africa sounds the alarm on the climate crisis

Many are still missing after this month’s floods. Extreme weather is becoming more frequent, and it can be devastating

The Independent UK

South Africa's Durban still recovering from deadly floods

Grief-stricken South Africans are still searching for family members swept away by last week’s floods in which 435 people died and more than 40,000 were made homeless in the coastal city of Durban and the surrounding KwaZulu-Natal province

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