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Batters De Zorzi, Hamza return to South Africa test squad

Cricket - 2025 ICC World Test Championship Final - South Africa Practice - Lord's Cricket Ground, London, Britain - June 10, 2025 South Africa's Tony de Zorzi during practice Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
Cricket - 2025 ICC World Test Championship Final - South Africa Practice - Lord's Cricket Ground, London, Britain - June 10, 2025 South Africa's Tony de Zorzi during practice Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers

Water, jobs and crime among key issues for South African voters

Residents carry buckets to collect water from a leaking pipe ahead of South Africa's municipal elections on November 4, amid voter frustration over poor service delivery, unstable local government coalitions and rising living costs, in Bronkhorstspruit, east of Pretoria, South Africa, October 27, 2026. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko
Residents carry buckets to collect water from a leaking pipe ahead of South Africa's municipal elections on November 4, amid voter frustration over poor service delivery, unstable local government coalitions and rising living costs, in Bronkhorstspruit, east of Pretoria, South Africa, October 27, 2026. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko

South Africa's splintering vote sets up multi-party battle for cities

Empty buckets stand beside election posters of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) as a resident walks past ahead of South Africa's municipal elections on November 4, amid voter frustration over poor service delivery, unstable local government coalitions and rising living costs, in Bronkhorstspruit, South Africa, October 27, 2026. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko
Empty buckets stand beside election posters of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) as a resident walks past ahead of South Africa's municipal elections on November 4, amid voter frustration over poor service delivery, unstable local government coalitions and rising living costs, in Bronkhorstspruit, South Africa, October 27, 2026. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko

'Still a very good team': coach McDonald backs Australia after South Africa disappointment

Cricket - 2025 ICC World Test Championship Final - South Africa v Australia - Lord's Cricket Ground, London, Britain - June 14, 2025 Australia head coach Andrew McDonald after the final Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
Cricket - 2025 ICC World Test Championship Final - South Africa v Australia - Lord's Cricket Ground, London, Britain - June 14, 2025 Australia head coach Andrew McDonald after the final Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers

South Africa boost WTC final hopes with Australia series win

South Africa's Lions head home after traumatic Europe tour

Australia face difficult questions after series loss to South Africa

Harmer, Rabada steer South Africa to series win over Australia

Harmer, Rabada steer South Africa to series win over Australia

FILE PHOTO: Cricket - 2025 ICC World Test Championship Final - South Africa v Australia - Lord's Cricket Ground, London, Britain - June 13, 2025 South Africa's Kagiso Rabada reacts Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Cricket - 2025 ICC World Test Championship Final - South Africa v Australia - Lord's Cricket Ground, London, Britain - June 13, 2025 South Africa's Kagiso Rabada reacts Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers/File Photo

Senegal kicks off Youth Games, Africa’s first Olympics

International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry speaking at the Youth Olympic Games opening ceremony at the Abdoulaye Wade Stadium in Diamniadio, Senegal, on Oct 31.
International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry speaking at the Youth Olympic Games opening ceremony at the Abdoulaye Wade Stadium in Diamniadio, Senegal, on Oct 31.

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