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Fleming 'like me, but better': McCullum on new England Test coach

Stephen Fleming has been appointed as England's new Test coach. He will take over for the upcoming tour of South Africa. Fleming, a former New Zealand captain, brings extensive IPL coaching experience. Brendon McCullum expressed confidence in his successor's abilities. Both coaches aim for success across all three formats of…

The Economic Times · Aug 7

In 2012, South Africa began airlifting black rhinos upside down from remote terrain to expand their range; the conservation program has since helped establish 17 new populations

Conservationists developed an unusual method to relocate rhinos using helicopters. This technique involved suspending sedated rhinos upside down by their ankles. Studies confirmed this method was safe and efficient for transporting the animals. The Black Rhino Range Expansion Project has successfully created new populations. This innovative approach aids the survival…

The Times of India · Aug 7

SA adds three T20Is to home series against India, to ramp up Champions Trophy prep

South Africa has announced the inclusion of three T20 Internationals against India, set to take place after the Christmas holiday. This strategic addition aims to prepare the Proteas for the upcoming Champions Trophy next year. Throughout December, India will participate in a total of seven matches across South Africa, reigniting…

The Economic Times · Aug 7

Abuse and silence in South Africa’s classical music culture: what a student’s story reveals

When I interviewed a man I will call Charles as part of my research on classical music and abuse in South Africa, he shared a poem with me. He’d written it when he was studying music at university in South Africa.

The Conversation · Aug 6

What happens to elephants that stray from Kruger Park? South African policy needs a rewrite

When an elephant wandered out of South Africa’s Kruger National Park into the nearby village of Matsulu on 10 February 2024, hundreds of people gathered around and chased it.

The Conversation · Aug 6

India women cricket team's South Africa tour expanded with three T20Is

Cricket South Africa has added a T20I series to India Women's tour. The revised itinerary now includes all three international cricket formats. This expansion provides valuable match practice for upcoming tournaments. The tour will conclude with T20 matches played during the festive period. Both teams will compete across formats before…

The Economic Times · Aug 6

Back to the future as champion Springboks host All Blacks

JOHANNESBURG - Hosts South Africa and visitors New Zealand are going back to the future with a rugby tour that begins in Cape Town on Friday and ends 12,700 kilometres away in the United States.

Bangkok Post · Aug 6

Argentina’s Albornoz given four-match ban for intimidating referee after England defeat

The incident occurred after Argentina were denied a late try, with Tomás Albornoz’s ban beginning against South Africa on Saturday

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5

Quote of the day by Nelson Mandela: "Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will..." — Life lessons on forgiveness, emotional intelligence, inner peace, healing, and why letting go often becomes the greatest act of personal freedom by the South African anti-apartheid leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate

Today's Quote of the Day by Nelson Mandela: Nelson Mandela’s famous quote "resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies" serves as a timeless warning against the self-destructive nature of harboring anger. Rather than harming the person who caused pain, holding onto a grudge systematically…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Burundi refugees talk about life in South Africa after their long journey: hope and heartbreak side by side

Over 250,000 people were registered as asylum seekers and refugees – people displaced by force – in South Africa in 2024. About 4% of them were from Burundi, some 3,000km away.

The Conversation · Aug 5