South Africa

Lyle Foster's sweet strike fires South Africa to 2-1 victory over Angola

December 23, 2025 1:14 am

South Africa also had a goal disallowed and struck ‍the ⁠crossbar, just about deserving the nervy victory as Angola also had chances and will be disappointed not to have got something from the game.

South Africa: 11 killed as gunmen storm hostel in attack linked to illegal shebeens

December 06, 2025 4:42 pm

Police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe confirmed that 25 people were shot, with 14 injured and taken to hospital. “Ten died on the scene, and one succumbed to injuries in hospital,” she said.

Why was Irfan Pathan critical of Ravindra Jadeja after the 2nd ODI: 'There was one issue for me...'

December 05, 2025 9:21 am

"During commentary we were saying that this could hurt India, and in the end that became the difference," said Pathan

Bavuma's Indian summer in November: Favourite Hindi word - 'theek hai' and choosing butter chicken over peri peri chicken

November 30, 2025 4:22 pm

South African captain who has been impressing India with his calm leadership, and got compared to MS Dhoni by ABdV, also spoke of what he'd be doing in life, if not for cricket

‘They are killing white people’: Donald Trump on why US boycotted Johannesburg Summit, South Africa won’t be invited to G20 in Miami

November 28, 2025 11:31 pm

This is not the first time Trump has claimed that the white minority, which once ruled South Africa, is being persecuted and that their land and other assets are being taken away.

South Africa not to receive invitation to G20 summit to be hosted in Miami in 2026: Trump 

November 27, 2025 10:32 am

The US takes over the Presidency of the G20 from South Africa and will head the grouping from December 1, 2025, through November 30, 2026.

France's Macron says peace deal proposal needs to be revisited

November 22, 2025 11:03 pm

"But it's a basis for work that needs to be revisited, as we did last summer, because this plan, first of all, wasn't negotiated with the Europeans," he said.

'Particularly special summit': PM Modi as he embarks on 3-day visit to South Africa to attend G20 Summit

November 21, 2025 9:29 am

PM Modi will present India's perspective at the forum in line with its vision of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ and 'One earth, One Family and One future.’

Should 11th unbeaten batter continue to play till she or he are dismissed? Lungi Ngidi and Tony de Zorzi debate

November 18, 2025 8:43 pm

While the South African quick was in favour of letting the 11th wicket continue, de Zorzi believed 22 wickets would be tiring to take in Test cricket

Temba Bavuma: South Africa's Iron Man with a giant heart, undefeated and unbroken, leads from the front at Eden Gardens for famous win

November 16, 2025 7:58 pm

Pouching the match-winning catch and grafting the match-turning knock were straightforward chores for Temba Bavuma, a man who has worn heavier burdens.

Cape Town storms, floods displace thousands, emergency response underway

July 12, 2024 5:43 am

The impact has been especially harsh in informal settlements on the outskirts of Cape Town.

At least 73 dead as fire destroys rundown building in Johannesburg

August 31, 2023 8:41 pm

Authorities said it was unclear what sparked the blaze at the building occupied by homeless people and squatters in the city centre that displaced dozens of families.

Desmond Tutu, South African equality activist, dies at 90

December 26, 2021 1:59 pm

Tutu was diagnosed with prostate cancer in the late 1990s and in recent years he was hospitalized on several occasions to treat infections associated with his cancer treatment.

Deadly South Africa unrest in pictures

July 17, 2021 5:13 pm

The arrest of former South African President Jacob Zuma has triggered massive unrest in the country, amidst a wave of Covid-19 infections. Here is what’s happening in South Africa, explained through pictures.

U-19 World Cup: 'Tiger Cubs' script history in South Africa

February 10, 2020 7:34 am

In a low-scoring final, Bangladesh first choked India to a meager 177 in 47.2 overs and then did well enough to score a revised target of 170 in 42.1 overs under Duckworth-Lewis method.

Cyclone Idai claims more than 1,000 lives in Zimbabwe, Mozambique

March 22, 2019 6:58 am

The cyclone hit land near Beira on Thursday and moved inland throughout the weekend, leaving heavy rains in its trail on Tuesday. More rural areas remained unaccessible.

South Africa vs Sri Lanka: South Africa conclude World T20 campaign with comfortable win

March 29, 2016 12:36 am

South Africa brought curtains on their World Twenty20 campaign with a comfortable eight–wicket win over defending champions Sri Lanka.

West Indies beat South Africa in low scoring match

March 26, 2016 1:17 am

West Indies clinched a place in the semi-finals of ICC World Twenty20 with a three-wicket win over South Africa on Friday.

South Africa vs Afghanistan: AB de Villiers show leads South Africa to win over Afghanistan

March 20, 2016 10:01 pm

Afghanistan give South Africa a score but Protea bowlers defended 209 to give their team first win WT20 2016.

England set Wankhede alight with record win over South Africa

March 19, 2016 1:49 am

England chase down record total for their first win of ICC World T20 on Friday.

Killing of two black farm workers exposes South Africa faultlines

February 19, 2016 5:03 pm

Goa Carnival attracts tourists in large number

February 08, 2016 10:43 am

Panji, Feb 08 (ANI): A colourful carnival drew hundreds of tourists in Panaji city. International and local artists mersmerised people with their performances and paraded on the streets. Goa Tourism Minister Dilip Parulekar said Goa has invited 12 artists from the U.K. and South Africa for the four-day long carnival. Colourful tableaus were paraded on the streets on the third day of the carnival, depicting the cultural heritage of Goa and the influence of Portuguese culture. Local and international tourists alike enjoyed the carnival, hoping to witness more in the coming days. The carnival, which will end on Tuesday, marks merriment and precedes the 40 days of Lent observed before Easter.

Breast milk banks reshaping South Africa attitudes

January 25, 2016 6:17 pm

Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas dedicated to overseas Indians: Swaraj

January 09, 2016 12:38 pm

New Delhi, Jan 09 (ANI): While addressing the Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas on Saturday, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said that the day is dedicated to overseas Indians. Explaining about the day, Swaraj said in the year 2003, under the leadership of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, a decision was taken to celebrate Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas on January 9. She further stated that the reason behind selecting January 9 for Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas was that Mahatma Gandhi had returned from South Africa on this day in 1915 and this day is being celebrated across the world.

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