HISTORICAL FACTS: 3 - Caught on Camera

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.

AAP · 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 Guardian - AU · 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.

The Conversation · Oct 11

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.

The Conversation · 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

Motorsport · 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.

AAP · Oct 10

Inglis return to add to Australia's selection quandary

Josh Inglis will rejoin Australia ahead of the second Test against South Africa, with he and Cameron Green fighting to be fit and get back into the side.

AAP · Oct 10

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

Matt Renshaw’s first innings 190 puts Australia in command against South Africa in Durban

The Guardian - AU · Oct 10

Civil unrest playing out kilometres from Durban Test

Cars and small buildings have been set alight just kilometres from where Australia's first Test against South Africa is being played, amid unrest in Durban.

AAP · Oct 9

‘Hater of America and Israel’: Trump reshares post criticising Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay

US President Donald Trump on Friday reshared a post attacking 2026 Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay, calling the South African jurist an “unabashed hater of America and Israel” after she was awarded the honour.

The Times of India · Oct 9