Proteas urged to wear down Australia's bowling machines South Africa have conceded they didn't do a good enough job making Australia's bowlers toil in the first Test, a point they must address at St George's Park. AAP · 6h ago
Spring-summer 2027 ready-to-wear collections: Africa in the spotlight at Paris Fashion Week Fashion can absolutely be political, when it shapes identities and questions the balance of power. With his label Maxhosa Africa, South Africa's Laduma Ngxokolo is determined to put the continent in the spotlight. In Paris, Jacques Logoh, designer and founder of Togo's International Fashion Festival, gives African creatives a platform… France 24 · 11h ago
Trump wants more Afrikaner refugees while others are stuck due to his ‘cruel’ policies Thousands of vetted and approved refugees are suffering as Trump restricts quotas and prioritizes white South Africans The Guardian - US · 12h ago
Reverse swing relevant again on return to South Africa Eight years after a dramatic reverse-swing arms race during the controversial 2018 tour of South Africa, conditions have brought the art form back to the fore. AAP · 13h ago
US administration plans $335,000 ad campaign as Afrikaner refugee interest falls short The US government is launching a $335,000 initiative to investigate the low application rates of Afrikaner refugees. This includes focus groups and a comprehensive survey to collect relevant data. This move comes after President Donald Trump emphasized the need for Afrikaner resettlement amidst claims of persecution in South Africa. However,… The Times of India · 17h ago
Australia's old rival firing up for South Africa return South Africa hope Kagiso Rabada can be the spark to put them back in the series against Australia, with their key quick back firing ahead of the second Test. AAP · Oct 15
South Africa is going digital on VAT: what it can learn from the rest of Africa Completing value-added tax (VAT) returns takes time, and waiting for a refund can tie up money a business needs to pay suppliers or invest. The Conversation · Oct 15
Green back batting, but second Test is too soon Cameron Green has been all but ruled out of Australia's second Test against South Africa, with the allrounder only returning to light duties at training. AAP · Oct 15
US officials considering ad campaign to urge South African Afrikaners to emigrate Exclusive: Trump has falsely claimed Afrikaners are facing ‘white genocide’, but very few have applied to live in US The Guardian - US · Oct 15
Testing quick turnaround puts an orange light on Green Australian allrounder Cameron Green is unlikely to play in the second Test against South Africa as he continues his recovery from an abdominal strain. AAP · Oct 14
'Need to get bloody better': Proteas swing axe for Test South Africa are set to welcome back their "Rolls Royce" in Kagiso Rabada for the second Test against Australia, but are set to make two other changes. AAP · Oct 14
Nobel Prize winner Navi Pillay: 'You don't wait for a million people to be killed' The winner of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, South African judge Navanethem "Navi" Pillay, tells RFI why she stands by the conclusion that Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, and why the world has a responsibility to act. Radio France Internationale · Oct 14
Gunman opens fire at memorial service in South Africa - killing at least 2 and wounding child IN FULL The Independent UK · Oct 14
Two dead and child wounded after gunman open fires at memorial service in South Africa The horror attack left at least two mourners dead and five others injured, as police say the shooting is being investigated by a political killings task team The Independent UK · Oct 14
AAP · Oct 13 "Compelling" case needed for Renshaw to return to open Pat Cummins has suggested it would take a "compelling" case for Matt Renshaw to go back to open against South Africa, after his scores of 190 and 82 at No.5.
AAP · Oct 13 Record-breaking bowlers relishing it while they can Australia need their big four bowlers fit and firing to achieve what they want to over the next 12 months. And the early signs are good in South Africa.
AAP · Oct 13 Rabada ready but South Africa must fix bigger problems Kagiso Rabada is set to return from a hamstring tear to lead South Africa's bowling attack in the second Test, but the Proteas know they have other issues.
The Independent UK · Oct 13 The real details and dilemmas behind F1’s historic ‘African Grand Prix’ in Rwanda IN FOCUS: F1 has announced a long-heralded return to Africa, with Rwanda pipping South Africa to hosting a grand prix in the “early 2030s.” Yet amid human rights and sportswashing concerns, the sport and the East African country will have several doubters to appease. Kieran Jackson reports
The Guardian - AU · Oct 13 Josh Hazlewood reminds Australia of his worth with six for 49 to see off South Africa The veteran quick showed skill and stamina to end the Proteas’ resistance and take a 1-0 lead in the Test series
The Guardian - UK · Oct 13 F1 returns to Africa for first time since 1993 with 10-year Rwanda deal from ‘early 2030s’ Formula One has answered Lewis Hamilton’s call to have a race in Africa after the sport’s bosses announced Rwanda will join the calendar
The Independent UK · Oct 13 Australia break Aiden Markram resistance to wrap up first Test victory against South Africa Josh Hazlewood took a six-for to help Australia to victory, while Matt Renshaw continued an outstanding Test by chipping in with two key wickets
The Independent UK · Oct 13 Environmentalists picket African Energy Week, urging an end to new oil and gas exploration Climate activists in South Africa have picketed outside the African Energy Week conference, demanding an end to new oil and gas exploration across the continent
AAP · Oct 13 Ruthless Australia start road run with a big win Josh Hazlewood's six-wicket haul has carried Australia to a resounding 214-run win in the first Test against South Africa in Durban.
AAP · Oct 13 Smith back on field after concussion scare Australia's top-ranked batter Steve Smith has been cleared to return from a concussion scare and come back on the field against South Africa in Durban.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 13 Australia beat South Africa by 214 runs: first men’s cricket Test, day five – as it happened Josh Hazlewood took Test-best figures of 6 for 49 as Australia wrapped up a crushing victory in Durban