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Ex-Cyclone Alfred : leaves trail of destruction in Australia –floods, blackouts, chaos on east coast Ex-Cyclone Alfred : continues to wreak havoc across Australia's east coast, bringing torrential rain, fierce winds, and widespread destruction. Thousands remain without power as emergency crews.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:19Published 3 weeks ago

Australia Cyclone Alfred Update \| Watch Shocking Video of Cyclone Ripping Off Parts Of A Building Australia Cyclone Alfred Update: Cyclone Alfred has unleashed its fury, ripping through parts of Australia with devastating winds and torrential rain. A shocking video has emerged showing the cyclone.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:44Published 3 weeks ago

Steve Smith's Retires: Steps Away from ODIs After Australia’s Loss to India in Champions Trophy After Australia's loss to India in the Champions Trophy semi-finals, Steve Smith has officially announced his retirement from One-Day Internationals. The legendary batter, who played a crucial role in.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:11Published on March 5, 2025

First openly gay Imam shot dead in South Africa Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:53Published on February 18, 2025

The first openly gay Muslim imam is killed in South Africa, prompting claims of an assassination Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:56Published on February 17, 2025

Trump and Musk defend cutting federal programs under new DOGE initiative Musk claimed that the two spoke daily and had frequent conversations about where the South African-born billionaire should concentrate his efforts within the government. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:11Published on February 12, 2025

Trump’s ‘Whites First’ Resettlement Order Shocks The World \|After Gaza, Trump Provokes South Africa Former U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order prioritizing refugee resettlement programs for white South Africans, triggering global outrage. The controversial move follows South.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:24Published on February 9, 2025

Trump cuts US aid to South Africa over land restitution law Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:59Published on February 8, 2025

Fact check: Do nearly 80% of refugees in Sweden holiday in their home country, as Elon Musk claims? The South Africa-born billionaire's claim that refugees in Sweden are playing the system has gone viral, but the catchy 79% figure has been taken out of context. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:57Published on February 5, 2025

'US driving South Africa and other Global South, non-aligned countries into the arms of China' Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 09:30Published on February 3, 2025

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Ex-South African president's daughter faces terrorism charges The daughter of ex-South African president Jacob Zuma has appeared in court after being charged over her alleged involvement in July 2021 riots, which left over 300 people dead. Sky News - Published on January 30, 2025
Rwanda and South Africa race to bring F1 back to Africa Rwanda and South Africa hope to host an African grand prix for the first time since 1993, but several expensive obstacles stand in their way. BBC Sport - Published on January 30, 2025

South Africa insists on progress report, stalls cheetah relocation The relocation of 18 cheetahs from South Africa to Madhya Pradesh, scheduled for February 2025, may face delays due to South Africa awaiting progress reports from India. The project, set to introduce.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 20, 2025
Chantel Jeffries Gets Down 'N Dirty on South Africa Excursion Chantel Jeffries is letting it all hang out on her most recent vacation ... baring all on a trip to South Africa -- sharing images of herself scrubbing down in a bathtub. The model and actress posted a.. TMZ.com - Published on January 16, 2025
South Africa's Nortje ruled out of Champions Trophy South Africa fast bowler Anrich Nortje will not play in the ICC Champions Trophy because of a back injury. BBC Sport - Published on January 15, 2025

Dozens of bodies pulled from illegal mine - as 82 survivors face arrest Rescuers have pulled out 36 dead bodies and 82 survivors from a gold mine in South Africa, police said - adding that the survivors would all face illegal mining and immigration charges. Sky News - Published on January 14, 2025
'At least 100 dead' after being trapped in mine for months At least 100 people who were trapped in a South African mine have died, a group representing them has said. Sky News - Published on January 13, 2025
Dragons' Euro hopes hit in home defeat by Pau Dragons must win next week in South Africa, but Ospreys qualify from Pool 3 in the European Challenge Cup. BBC Sport - Published on January 12, 2025
Vaughan to captain England U19s in South Africa Somerset all-rounder Archie Vaughan, son of former England captain Michael, will captain England U19s on their tour of South Africa later this month. BBC Sport - Published on January 8, 2025

South Africa win Pakistan series to top Test table South Africa finally break Pakistan's resistance on the fourth day of the second Test to complete a 2-0 series win and finish top of the World Test Championship table. BBC Sport - Published on January 6, 2025
As anti-immigration rages, migrants jump the border into South Africa with ease Donkey karts loaded with wrapped parcels of unknown goods weave around the large puddles of water left in the dried riverbed. Sky News - Published on January 6, 2025
Pakistan fight back after following on against SA Pakistan fight back on day three of the second Test in Cape Town after being forced to follow on by South Africa BBC Sport - Published on January 5, 2025	Rickelton hits 259 as SA take control against Pakistan Ryan Rickelton moves joint-seventh in South Africa's all-time top scorers in a Test innings after hitting 259 in the second Test against Pakistan. BBC Sport - Published on January 4, 2025
South Africa's Rickelton hits 259 against Pakistan Ryan Rickelton moves joint-seventh in South Africa's all-time top scorers in a Test innings after hitting 259 in the second Test against Pakistan. BBC Sport - Published on January 4, 2025	British woman and fiancé found dead at holiday villa A British woman and her South African fiancé have been found dead at a holiday villa in Vietnam. Sky News - Published on January 4, 2025
Rabada heroics against Pakistan send South Africa to Test final South Africa secure their place in June's World Test Championship final by holding their nerve to beat Pakistan by two wickets on an enthralling fourth day of the first Test in Centurion. BBC Sport - Published on December 29, 2024	'Dropped on Christmas Day and redemption in Durban' Steven Finn looks back on a career of touring with England, including the low of being dropped on Christmas Day and the high of taking down South Africa. BBC Sport - Published on December 23, 2024
The questions facing England before Women's Ashes BBC Sport consider what England have learned from their tour of South Africa with the Women's Ashes coming up in January. BBC Sport - Published on December 19, 2024	'Right decision, wrong process' - lack of DRS mars women's Test The lack of a decision review system has a big impact on the women's Test match between England and South Africa. BBC Sport - Published on December 18, 2024
South Africa all out for 64 as England seal dominant Test win England win their first women's Test since 2014 with a crushing 286-run victory over South Africa in Bloemfontein. BBC Sport - Published on December 17, 2024

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