Africa

Smith’s absence a pain in the neck for Australia’s reshuffled top six batting

Starc strikes late as Australia fight back v South Africa

FILE PHOTO: Cricket - The Ashes - Australia v England - Second Test - The Gabba, Brisbane, Australia - December 4, 2025 Australia's Mitchell Starc reacts REUTERS/Hollie Adams/File Photo

Ireland’s Ringrose doubtful for Nations Championship

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - Ireland v Italy - Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland - February 14, 2026 Ireland's Garry Ringrose in action REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne/File Photo

South Africa deploys troops to coastal province to help control anti-migrant protests

A police officer carrying a weapon walks past a shop as police maintain a presence during a march following anti-migrant unrest in Johannesburg and the coastal city of Durban, where vehicles were torched and foreign-owned shops were looted, in Johannesburg, South Africa, October 9, 2026. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko

Australia win toss and bowl, but no Smith for third test v S Africa

All Blacks coach Rennie excited by return of triple-threat Fainga'anuku

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup 2023 - New Zealand Training - Stade du Parc, Rueil-Malmaison, France - October 27, 2023 New Zealand's Leicester Fainga'anuku during training REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo

New Zealand welcome back eight players but no Savea for November fixtures

Rugby Union - New Zealand tour of South Africa - South Africa v New Zealand - FNB Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa - September 5, 2026 New Zealand's Ardie Savea waves to fans after the match. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko

Australia give Smith chance to prove fitness ahead of decider

Australia's Steve Smith walks back to the pavilion after losing his wicket, caught out by England's Jamie Smith off the bowling of Josh Tongue , during The Ashes - Australia v England - Fifth Test, at Sydney Cricket Ground, January 7, 2026. REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake

South Africa make one change for series decider against Australia

FILE PHOTO: Cricket - First Test - South Africa v West Indies - SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium, Centurion, South Africa - March 1, 2023 South Africa's Gerald Coetzee reacts REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo

Battleground metros to watch in South Africa's municipal elections

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