Articles tagged with "South Africa"

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South African players celebrate the 1-0 victory in the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between South Africa and South Korea at the Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico, on June 24, 2026. (Photo: AFP)

South Africa stun South Korea to make World Cup history

South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 on Wednesday to reach the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in their history -- an astonishing turnaround after a dismal opening defeat.

June 27, 2026

Dominant Australia beat South Africa in Women's T20 World Cup

Australia begin their Women’s T20 World Cup campaign with a dominant 65-run win over South Africa.

June 13, 2026

Medical technologist and laboratory manager at the National Health Laboratory Service Rirhandzu Mashale points to a malaria-positive blood sample projected from a microscope at Tintswalo Hospital in Bushbuckridge on May 26, 2026. (AFP)

As climate shifts, malaria gains ground in southern Africa

Climate change and extreme weather are driving a sharp rise in malaria cases across southern Africa, straining health systems and threatening disease elimination efforts.

June 12, 2026

Mexico beat South Africa to kick off World Cup

Mexico launches World Cup campaign with a 2-0 win over South Africa at a packed Estadio Azteca, while the visitors finish with nine men after two red cards.

June 12, 2026

Fourth T20I between India and South Africa abandoned due to smog in Lucknow

With Ahmedabad’s Air Quality Index (AQI) currently at 160, classified as ‘Unhealthy,’ the fifth and final T20I scheduled for Friday is under close scrutiny

December 18, 2025

South Africa condemn India to biggest home Test loss for series sweep

World Test champions South Africa bowl out a dismal India for 140 in a mammoth chase of 549 on day five in Guwahati for a 2-0 Test sweep.

November 26, 2025

With Trump skipping G20 Summit, Modi arrives in South Africa

Since US President Donald Trump is skipping the G20 Summit, Modi’s decision to attend, after missing earlier international gatherings where Trump was present, gives credence to the Indian opposition's criticism that the Indian premier is “frightened” of the US president.

November 22, 2025

India beaten by South Africa at home after 15 years

The win also marks South Africa’s 10th triumph in 11 Tests under captain Temba Bavuma.

November 16, 2025

India captain Gill in hospital and out of South Africa first Test

Top-order batsman Gill felt pain in his neck after scoring a boundary on the second day on Saturday in Kolkata and left the field.

November 16, 2025

Noman, Shaheen shine as Pakistan win first Test by 93 runs

Both bowlers take four wickets to bowl South Africa out for 183. Pakistan take a 1-0 lead in the two-match Test series.

October 15, 2025