South Africa dismantle Australia’s top order to make strong start to Test series Even without Kagiso Rabada, South Africa’s seam attack proved too hot to handle in Durban The Independent UK · Oct 9
Nobel Peace Prize for head of UN commission that found Israel committed genocide in Gaza Navi Pillay, a South African-born jurist and former UN human rights chief whose career has spanned from defending the rights of an imprisoned Nelson Mandela to leading a panel that found that Israel committed genocide in Gaza, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for her efforts to promote international… Newslaundry · Oct 9
As Trump lashes out, praise pours in for Nobel Peace Prize-winner Navi Pillay Navi Pillay, a South African jurist and former U.N. human rights chief, won the Nobel Peace Prize The Independent UK · Oct 9
Thabo Mbeki’s legacy in South Africa: stronger government but a blurred line between state and party Evaluating national leaders is a difficult task. Citizens often judge presidents and prime ministers by simple measures like economic growth during their term, or personal character. However, these metrics are misleading and ignore the actual mechanics of political power. The Conversation · Oct 9
Meet Navi Pillay: The former UN human rights chief awarded the Nobel Peace Prize Navanethem ‘Navi’ Pillay was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote peace and international law The Independent UK · Oct 9
Navi Pillay Wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize: 10 Things To Know About the Former ICC Judge South African jurist Navi Pillay has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for advancing peace and international law, as the Nobel Committee warns that global legal institutions face mounting pressure. International Business Times UK · Oct 9
South African former UN human rights chief Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize The Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to South Africa's Navanethem "Navi" Pillay, the judge who headed the Rwanda genocide tribunal and last year presided over a UN commission that accused Israel of genocide in Gaza. Radio France Internationale · Oct 9
ICJ judge Navi Pillay wins Nobel peace prize for promoting international law Committee recognises work of South African who chaired UN commission that concluded Israel was guilty of genocide in Gaza The Guardian - UK · Oct 9
Anatomy of a scandal: The story of sandpapergate and how Australia got caught LONG READ: Australia arrived in South Africa amid simmering hostility and left in disgrace, writes Lawrence Ostlere. But, as they prepare to return to Cape Town eight years on, there remain uncomfortable questions about who knew what The Independent UK · Oct 9
Nobel Peace Prize 2026: Who is Indian origin South African jurist Navanethem "Navi" Pillay? Navanethem Navi Pillay has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her human rights advocacy. Her career includes landmark cases and roles in international criminal tribunals. Pillay served as the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights from 2008 to 2014. She has co-founded organizations that promote equality and women's… The Economic Times · Oct 9
Navi Pillay Awarded Nobel: South African jurist wins 2026 Peace Prize Navanethem “Navi” Pillay, a South African jurist of Indian Tamil origin, has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote peace and international law. Her recognition honours a career spanning decades in which she challenged racial discrimination, defended human rights and helped strengthen international legal institutions. The Times of India · Oct 9
South Africa's Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize Former UN human rights chief and International Court of Justice judge Navanethem "Navi" Pillay has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her contributions to international law, the Nobel jury announced on Friday. The Nobel committee denied it was taking a stance on whether Israel is committing genocide in Gaza… France 24 · Oct 9
Cars burned and shops looted as anti-immigration protests rock South Africa South Africa saw violent anti-immigration protests in Soweto and Durban on Thursday, 8 October, after a Constitutional Court ruling eased restrictions on asylum applications. Euronews · Oct 9
Australian batter handed first Test start in 10 years after recovery from cancer Australian batter Nic Maddinson was named in the Test side to face South Africa in Durban on Friday morning. Maddinson had not played for the Test team since facing Pakistan back in December 2016, but earned a shock recall to the squad last week and was picked in the starting… The Independent UK · Oct 9
AAP · Oct 9 Maddinson return falls flat before Australia fightback Australia have fought to 6-187 on the opening day of the first Test against South Africa, with Matt Renshaw and Pat Cummins saving the tourists' blushes.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 9 Australia reach 187-6 against South Africa on day one of first Test – as it happened Bad lights stop play as Renshaw and Cummins rebuild to reach 187-6 after South Africa snared six wickets for 124 runs
The Conversation · Oct 9 Once the envy of the world, where has Australia’s batting talent gone? Tonight, the Australian men’s cricket team starts its three-match Test series against South Africa with serious question marks over most of its batting lineup.
AAP · Oct 8 Behind the scenes of Aussie cricket's sandpaper scandal AAP's sports editor was in South Africa for Australia's tampering-marred 2018 tour, charting how the perfect storm erupted and what stood out in the aftermath.
The Independent UK · Oct 8 This is Australia’s best shot at the Bledisloe Cup in years – but beware an All Blacks side with a ‘point to prove’ BLEDISLOE CUP: High on confidence after beating South Africa, the Wallabies face an injury-hit New Zealand in Auckland in the first of back-to-back Tests
The Independent UK · Oct 8 Vehicles torched in South Africa as protests over asylum ruling rage on Clashes between South African and foreign nationals in Soweto have led to nine vehicles being set on fire
AAP · Oct 8 Masked man intrigue as Australia weigh up Test XI Australia will wait until the toss to name their side to face South Africa, with the sight of Cooper Connolly leaving training in a mask adding more intrigue.
The Conversation · Oct 8 Zimbabwe’s dinosaurs were different from South Africa’s: new species offers clues Africa boasts up to 25% of Earth’s animal and plant species. This diversity is driven by diverse habitats: harsh deserts, vast grasslands, dense forests, towering mountains, lush coastlines and teeming seas. It is also due to deep evolutionary roots, as many animal and plant groups originated here in the distant…
The Conversation · Oct 8 Sol Plaatje at 150: why a pioneering South African change-maker still inspires today On 9 October 1876, Solomon Tshekisho “Sol” Plaatje was born in the rural interior of what is now South Africa. He was raised in a Setswana-speaking Barolong family and grew up on a German mission station in the then Cape Colony.
The Economic Times · Oct 8 Australia need to handle test grind better, Cummins says Australia's captain Pat Cummins highlighted the importance of grinding out results in test cricket against South Africa. The first test starts on Friday at Kingsmead, where conditions are expected to vary significantly. Cummins expressed that the team must adapt their approach to handle the ebb and flow of the game…
Fortune · Oct 8 Jim Farley is right about Gen Z and blue-collar work. We see firsthand how the industry is failing them At the International Youth Foundation, we've spent over a decade building automotive talent pipelines in Mexico and South Africa and One lesson holds up.