South Africa v Australia: second men’s cricket Test, day four – live
Updates as the Proteas host Australia at St George’s ParkAny thoughts? Get in touch with an email9th over: Australia 22-2 (Head 14, Labuschagne 6) This is some spell from Rabada. Operating at serious
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21.10.2026
Woman killed in shark attack in South Africa
A 65-year-old woman was killed in a shark attack at a popular beach on South Africa's southeastern coast, local authorities said.
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20.10.2026
Australia on the back foot as Bavuma plays captain’s innings for South Africa
Magnificent 179 puts hosts in charge on day threeNic Maddison dismissed for a duck before closeIn the first Test in Durban, it was Australia’s lower order hanging in with one established batter that f
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20.10.2026
Swimmer, 65, killed in shark attack off South Africa's east coast
Janine Lochrenberg, 65, was out on her daily morning swim with her club when she was attacked, her family tell the BBC.
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20.10.2026
Australia limp to 3-1 after South Africa post 425-9 on day three of men’s second Test – as it happened
Bavuma’s brilliant 179 launched South Africa to 425-9 declared before Rabada’s wicket late on reduced Australia to 3-1 at stumps on day three. 47th over: South Africa 106-5 (Bavuma 42, Mulder 10) Bavu
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20.10.2026
Shark kills woman swimming off South Africa's Eastern Cape, beaches closed
A 65-year-old woman has died in a shark attack on South Africa's southeastern coast
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20.10.2026
Bavuma's Test-best ton has South Africa in dominant position vs Australia
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma struck his Test-best score of 179 to see his side into a dominant position in the second Test against Australia, as they look to level the three-match series.
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20.10.2026
Shark kills woman swimming off popular beach in South Africa
Local media reported the woman was a regular swimmer and had been swimming with a group when the attack occurred.
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20.10.2026
Residents warned not to drink tap water after hundreds fall sick near South Africa capital
More than 400 people, mostly children, become ill after drinking contaminated water, east of Pretoria.
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20.10.2026
'Where are the fans in South Africa?' - Warner slams 'pathetic' Test crowds
Former batter David Warner has hit out at the "pathetic" attendances in the ongoing Test series between South Africa and Australia.
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20.10.2026
A former South Africa deputy police chief facing sexual offense charges is denied bail
A South African court has denied bail to former deputy police chief Shadrack Sibiya, who faces charges of sexual offenses
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20.10.2026
Scott Boland shines against South Africa but rain dominates again
The veteran quick ended the day with four wicketsSouth Africa struggle to 97-5 on second dayStop me if you’ve heard this one before. Scott Boland had to wait a long time. Scott Boland took a wicket as
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19.10.2026
Australia strike late on rain-hit second day against South Africa
Scott Boland has taken four of South Africa's five wickets to fall, including that of Ryan Rickelton late on another rain-hit day in Gqeberha, as Australia reduced their hosts to 97-5 in the second Te
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19.10.2026
Former South African president denies impeding investigation and prosecution of apartheid-era cases
Former South African President Thabo Mbeki denies ordering prosecutors to halt apartheid-era crime cases or making secret deals to protect former security officers
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19.10.2026
South Africa v Australia: second men’s cricket Test, day two – live
Updates as the Proteas host Australia at St George’s ParkPlay start time in Gqeberha is 10am local/7pm AEDT/9am BSTAny thoughts? Get in touch with an emailThis was the risk of Test cricket in October,
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19.10.2026
South Africa and Mozambique to honor Samora Machel 40 years after plane crash death. Here's why
South Africa and Mozambique will remember Samora Machel on Monday, marking 40 years since his mysterious death in a plane crash
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19.10.2026
Australia’s Boland damages South Africa in brief respite from rain
Just 12.2 overs possible on first day of second TestBowler seizes his opportunity with two wicketsIf there is a theme to Scott Boland’s Test career, it’s making the most of limited opportunity. Findin
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18.10.2026
South Africa stutter on rain-hit day one against Australia
South Africa stuttered to 20-2 in the 12.2 overs possible on a rain-hit day one of the second Test against Australia as Scott Boland struck twice in as many balls.
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18.10.2026
South Africa v Australia: second men’s cricket Test, day one rain delay – live
Updates as the Proteas host Australia at St George’s ParkPlay start time in Gqeberha is 10am local/7pm AEDT/9am BSTAny thoughts? Get in touch with Jim on emailStill waiting for our start. There’s very
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18.10.2026
Decades after apartheid, South Africans seek justice for crimes of the past
More than three decades after the end of apartheid, families of victims of some of the worst crimes of South Africa's pastare still fighting for justice. As survivors and perpetrators grow older, a ne
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17.10.2026