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Farewell Dennis Breakwell, Somerset stalwart and mentor to generations of cricketers

Left-arm spinner who has died aged 78 played alongside Ian Botham and Viv Richards in county’s glory days, experience he passed on to Jos Buttler and many others

The Guardian - UK · 2h ago

Pant, Gill the only Indians in ICC Test batting top 10; Afghanistan's Rahmat breaks new ground

Wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant and captain Shubman Gill are the only Indians in the top 10 ICC Test batting rankings. Pant holds eighth place with 713 rating points while Gill is ranked tenth with 697 points. Afghanistan's Rahmat Shah has made history by entering the top 10 for the first time…

The Economic Times · 2h ago

Bethell faces fitness race for South Africa Tests after being ruled out of Australia tour

Jacob Bethell is battling to be fit for England’s Test series in South Africa next month after being ruled out of the white-ball tour of Australia

The Guardian - UK · 3h ago

Hunger makes it hard to focus at school: what learners in South Africa told us about food insecurity

Hunger is often treated as a household or poverty problem. But it can also become an education problem. When learners are hungry, it can be difficult to concentrate, participate in lessons and remain focused throughout the school day.

The Conversation · 23h ago

Prendergast to Pollock via Paris: winners and losers from rugby’s ultimate weekender

A 72-hour TV blizzard was a test of sofa stamina as Ireland and England shone while South Africa looked ominous

The Guardian - UK · Nov 10

South Africa's ANC suffers historic setback in local elections as coalition talks begin

South Africa's ruling ANC party suffers its worst-ever local election results, securing just 30 percent of the vote, as coalition talks loom. Meanwhile, former Ugandan military intelligence officer Herbert Matanda Mabonga accuses the army of secretly detaining and torturing opponents, following the release of videos that sparked national outrage. Finally,…

France 24 · Nov 9

South Africa's ANC Hits All-Time Low in Municipal Elections as DA Sweeps 5 Cities

South Africa's ANC recorded its lowest electoral share since 1994, as opposition parties gained ground in major cities and more than half of municipal councils faced coalition negotiations.

Latin Times · Nov 9

South Africa's ANC records worst-ever result in 'catastrophic' local election

The African National Congress took just 30 percent of the votes in last week's local elections, its worst electoral performance to date, the electoral commission said on Sunday. The party had previously dominated South African politics since the end of apartheid.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 9

South Africa expands Electronic Travel Authorization to Indian travellers

South Africa's Electronic Travel Authorization system now allows online visa applications for 53 countries including India. The new ETA system simplifies the visa process for eligible travellers and their families. Minors can now apply online, enhancing accessibility for younger visitors. The expansion aims to support tourism growth ahead of the…

The Economic Times · Nov 9

South African police arrest 9 foreign nationals suspected of traveling to Russia to fight in Ukraine

South African police have arrested nine foreign nationals suspected of trying to travel to Russia to fight in the war between Russia and Ukraine

The Independent UK · Nov 9