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England avoid Australia & India in World Cup draw
England avoid defending champions Australia and world number one-ranked side India in the group-stage draw for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup.
October 1, 2026NI qualifying for World Cup 'surreal' - O'Hanlon
Northern Ireland netball vice-captain Caroline O'Hanlon says "not many outside of our camp expected us to qualify" after the booked their spot in the 2027 World Cup in Australia.
September 27, 2026Two mass shootings in South Africa leave 27 dead
The two attacks hours apart come as the country struggles to stop high levels of gang-related armed violence.
September 27, 2026Stormers win as Connacht falter on opening night
Connacht fall to an opening-night defeat in the United Rugby Championship in Galway as the Stormers' power wore them down in the second half.
September 25, 2026Welsh rugby's key signings ahead of new season
Four summer signings are tipped to make a big impact at Cardiff, Dragons, Ospreys and Scarlets in the 2026-27 United Rugby Championship.
September 20, 2026'Enough is enough': Women protest after string of murders near Johannesburg
The police have since set up a task team to investigate the murders and have urged women in the Kempton Park area to avoid walking or running alone "particularly in isolated areas".
September 19, 2026Adams Verling handed Ireland debut for WXV opener
Connacht back row Jemima Adams Verling is handed her senior Ireland debut in Sunday's WXV Global Series opener against the United States in Dublin.
September 18, 2026WXV series about 'turning the page' for Ireland
Ireland head coach Scott Bemand says the forthcoming WXV series represents an opportunity to start bringing on new talent with the 2029 World Cup in mind.
September 18, 2026Charles 'sounded giddily elated' after Diana died, Earl Spencer claims
Buckingham Palace has strongly pushed back against claims in a new book by the late Princess of Wales's brother.
September 18, 2026Six Nigerians accused of romance scams to be extradited to the US
The six will face wire fraud and money-laundry charges in the US, South African police say.
September 11, 2026South African airline behind daring stadium stunt cancels next flyby, regulator says
The civil aviation authority says it is also investigating last Saturday's aerial display.
September 2, 2026South African airline defends low-altitude aerial stunt over packed stadium
Airlink says the manoeuvre with two planes in close formation involved careful and precise planning.
August 31, 2026Boks drop Feinberg-Mngomezulu to bench for All Blacks rematch
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu pays for an indifferent showing in South Africa's series opener against New Zealand, as the fly-half drops to the Springbok bench.
August 24, 2026UK diplomats no longer get hardship bonus for being posted to Buenos Aires
Civil servants are entitled to extra money for working in difficult or dangerous cities around the world.
August 14, 2026'If we worry about erosion, we will never get any sleep'
Derrick Bowler says even if he won the lottery he knows he would not be able to stop nature.
August 9, 2026Nigeria date removed from South African pop star Tyla's world tour after boycott petition
Nigerians urged Tyla to cancel her concert in Lagos over anti-migrant protests in South Africa.
July 31, 2026Inside rugby's greatest production factory
On Saturday Wales face South Africa - a nation who never seem to run out of international-class players. Are there lessons the tourists can learn?
July 17, 2026Referee Barrett-Theron stands down after cancer diagnosis
One of the world's leading female referees, Aimee Barrett-Theron, has stood down from officiating after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
July 15, 2026Diamond giant De Beers halts work at flagship South African mine as demand plummets
Production will stop for two years at the mine which employs more than 4,000 people.
July 14, 2026Teen sees off 300,000 competitors to become a Cheetah Girl
The Cheetah Girls are making a comeback with a new generation of young stars.
July 14, 2026South Africa World Cup midfielder Adams dies aged 25
South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams dies at the age of 25, just weeks after featuring for his country at the World Cup.
July 11, 2026Ghana halts visit by South African president amid row over anti-migrant protests
Many in Ghana feared his presence would lead to mass protests, and officials say it is postponed for now.
July 7, 2026South African jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim dies at 91
Ibrahim helped define a genre of South African jazz music in a career that spanned eight decades.
June 15, 2026Departing players have been 'a big motivator' - Doris
Leinster captain Caelan Doris says the prospect of several players leaving the province at the end of the season provided extra motivation before their 20-11 URC semi-final win against the Stormers.
June 6, 2026South Africa's Ramaphosa faces down calls to resign over cash-in-sofa scandal - Reuters
South Africa's Ramaphosa faces down calls to resign over cash-in-sofa scandal Reuters
May 11, 2026South African president says he will not step down after impeachment call
President Cyril Ramaphosa said he would not resign on Monday evening after days of speculation.
May 11, 2026South Africa says British national critical after hantavirus case on antarctic cruise - Reuters
South Africa says British national critical after hantavirus case on antarctic cruise Reuters
May 4, 2026Three dead in suspected virus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship
The World Health Organization said one case of hantavirus infection has been confirmed, with five more suspected cases under investigation.
May 3, 2026South Africa's top envoy to Ghana summoned over attacks on foreigners
A Ghanaian national was confronted by South Africans in a viral clip and questioned about his immigration status.
April 24, 2026South African opposition figure Malema sentenced to five years in prison for firing a gun
Malema is appealing against the decision, which means he is not going to prison immediately.
April 16, 2026Chess-Uzbek Sindarov wins Candidates tournament, sets up world title match with Gukesh - Reuters
Chess-Uzbek Sindarov wins Candidates tournament, sets up world title match with Gukesh Reuters
April 14, 2026Semenya vows to fight against IOC's gene-screening policy - Reuters
Semenya vows to fight against IOC's gene-screening policy Reuters
March 31, 2026South Africans say criminal gangs are exploiting the water crisis
Residents of some areas have been without mains water for weeks.
March 19, 2026South Africa offers to mediate in Middle East conflict if asked - Reuters
South Africa offers to mediate in Middle East conflict if asked Reuters
March 4, 2026Ramaphosa thanks Putin for release of South Africans lured into Russia-Ukraine war
The men believed they were going to Russia for training as bodyguards but ended up on the front line.
February 24, 2026