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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

The Guardian - AU · Oct 13

World Cup-winning coach to lead Fiji at 2027 tournament

Former South Africa coach Jake White has beaten a strong field to be named as Fiji coach ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup in Australia.

AAP · Oct 13

Ethiopian government forces enter key Tigray town near Eritrea border

In tonight's edition: Ethiopian forces tighten their grip on Tigray, advancing into the key town of Adwa after rebels withdrew. Also, police arrest 30 people amid violence across South Africa. Plus we head to Tunisia, where ancient Sufi chants collide with pulsating electronic beats.

France 24 · Oct 12

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Proteas underdone ahead of heavyweight Australia clash

Spinner Keshav Maharaj has conceded the fact South Africa entering the Test series against Australia without a red-ball match in 10 months has impacted them.

AAP · Oct 12

Renshaw’s heroics leave South Africa reeling as Australia close on first Test victory

Matt Renshaw followed up his epic first-innings 190 with an impressive 82, plus Temba Bavuma’s wicket, to put Australia on course for a statement win against South Africa in Durban

The Guardian - UK · Oct 12

Who is Navi Pillay, the South African judge who won the Nobel prize? We asked her biographer

International human rights judge Navi Pillay was awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. She was honoured for her lifelong dedication to international law and global justice.

The Conversation · Oct 12

Radical economic policies in Argentina offer lessons – but not a blueprint – for South Africa

Economic reform is usually judged by its numbers: inflation, deficits, growth. Less attention goes to the beliefs and habits that decide whether people will accept those numbers, and for how long.

The Conversation · Oct 12

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Smith to be monitored as middle-order questions loom

Steve Smith has passed initial concussion tests, but will continue to be monitored after being struck in the side of the helmet by Anrich Nortje.

AAP · Oct 12

South Africa police deputy chief quits amid corruption and sex offense claims

South Africa's suspended deputy police head, Shadrack Sibiya, has resigned amid allegations of corruption and sexual offenses

The Independent UK · Oct 12

Gabrielle Goliath: Elegy review – devastating lament is a furious, single-note call to action

Too controversial for the Venice Biennale, this haunting video and audio work commemorates murders and genocides with an angry act of mourning

The Guardian - UK · Oct 12

Matt the Bat becomes Matt the Ball with win in sight

Australia are six wickets away from a series-opening victory in Durban, after South Africa slumped to 4-102 in pursuit of an unlikely target of 421.

AAP · Oct 12

South Africa v Australia: first men’s cricket Test, day four – as it happened

Australia are six wickets away from victory after another dream day – with bat and ball – for Matt Renshaw

The Guardian - AU · Oct 12

Containing Australia could be name of game for Proteas

South Africa have conceded their best hope may be trying to contain Australia in Durban, with the tourists the side with the best hope of a 1-0 series lead.

AAP · Oct 11

Ian Berry obituary

Photojournalist whose arresting images captured human disaster from Vietnam to Aberfan, and most notably in apartheid South Africa

The Guardian - UK · Oct 11

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The Guardian - UK · Oct 11

Record-breaking quartet put Australia in full control against South Africa

Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon shared nine wickets as Australia dismissed South Africa for 284 in the first Test in Durban

AAP · Oct 11

Lightning strikes twice for Smith but darkness an issue

Australia have a clear advantage in the first Test against South Africa in Durban, but early sunsets could leave them in a hurry to set up a victory in time.

The Guardian - AU · Oct 11

South Africa v Australia: first men’s cricket Test, day three – as it happened

Bad light curtails play for a third day in a row at Durban with Australia in command

The Conversation · Oct 11

Bambara groundnut: new maps show where southern African farmers can grow this drought-tolerant crop

Across Africa, wheat, maize and rice are the most consumed cereal crops. When they fail because of drought, floods or other climate disasters, this can be devastating for farmers, particularly smallholder farmers whose livelihoods and food security depend directly on how many crops they can grow and sell.

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AAP · Oct 10

Renshaw's runs to give Australia more food for thought

Matt Renshaw saved Australia with his 190 in the middle order against South Africa in Durban. But it begs the question of where he should bat in the future.

AAP · Oct 10

Proteas quick admits South Africa may have got it wrong

South Africa's inability to stop Matt Renshaw controlling the strike stood out as a glaring error on day two in Durban, as Australia recovered to 390.

The Independent UK · Oct 10

Sublime Matt Renshaw century leads Australia fightback in first Test against South Africa

Renshaw made an outstanding 190 as the tourists hit back on the second day

The Guardian - AU · Oct 10

Matt Renshaw’s epic 190 helps Australia turn tables on South Africa in Durban

Matt Renshaw scored his first century in Tests for nine years and 280 days as Australia notched 390 with a second highest ninth wicket partnership of 134

The Conversation · Oct 10

Navi Pillay’s Nobel peace prize is a vote of confidence in a global legal order under fire

The awarding of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to distinguished South African jurist and international judge Navanethem “Navi” Pillay is about more than just the recognition of an exceptional individual in the global fight for justice.

Motorsport · Oct 10

Lewis Hamilton celebrates breakthrough in push for African Grand Prix

South Africa's sports minister confirms Rwanda's massive F1 bid while Lewis Hamilton praises the continent's beauty

AAP · Oct 10

Renshaw's 10-year wait worth it for Australia in Durban

Matt Renshaw has spent close to a decade wanting to add to a century he scored as a 20-year-old in 2017. In Durban he has done that and put Australia on top.

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