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The atmosphere was electric at Lord’s as South Africa triumphed in the thrilling World Test Championship final of 2025, solidifying their place in cricket history with a remarkable innings anchored by Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma. The victory, secured with 5 wickets to spare, marked a momentous occasion for South African cricket fans across the globe. As the sun bathed the iconic venue, the last day of the match saw South Africa needing only 10 runs to claim the trophy, with Markram at the crease, whose calm demeanour belied the weight of the situation. His prowess shone through as he…

On a sunlit day at Lord’s, Australia found resilience deep within their batting order as they sought to bolster their lead against South Africa in the World Test Championship final. With the scoreboard reading 179-9 on the third day, the spotlight was on Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood to capitalise on the promising batting conditions while South Africa battled hard to secure the final two wickets. As South Africa’s premier paceman Kagiso Rabada returned to the crease, there was a palpable sense of anticipation. He had already claimed four wickets in the match, and hopes were high for a fifth…

An investigation into the recent crash of an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner at Ahmedabad Airport suggests that the tragedy may not have been caused by the widely speculated failure to extend the aircraft’s wing flaps. Rather, it appears that a critical pilot decision to raise the nose of the low-flying aircraft was a determining factor in the incident, forcing the aircraft into a perilous climb at an insufficient altitude. Eyewitness footage reveals the chilling moment the aircraft “pancaked” and dropped nearly vertically to the ground. According to aviation experts, the action of elevating the nose may have disrupted the…

Jaco Pieterse, principal of Bergview College, has taken a decisive stand against what he deems a grave injustice. Pieterse has laid criminal charges against Fikile Mbalula, the secretary general of the African National Congress (ANC), and Julius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), following their alleged involvement in the public propagation of false accusations concerning his character. The accusations against Pieterse emerged in connection with an alleged rape case involving a young girl from the Eastern Cape, which has since transpired to be unfounded. The principal asserts that the remarks made by Mbalula and Malema have not only…

The death toll in floods in one of South Africa’s poorest provinces rose to at least 78 on Thursday as a top official said rescue attempts in the first hours after the disaster had been “paralyzed” by a lack of resources. Rescue teams spent a third day working through debris and floodwater to find missing people and retrieve bodies after heavy rain caused a river to burst its banks in the predawn hours of Tuesday. The worst floods hit the town of Mthatha and surrounding areas, sweeping away victims along with parts of their houses. Oscar Mabuyane, the premier of Eastern Cape…

Israel launched widescale strikes against Iran on Friday, saying it targeted nuclear facilities, ballistic missile factories and military commanders and that this was the start of a prolonged operation to prevent Tehran from building an atomic weapon.Iran had launched about 100 drones towards Israeli territory in retaliation, which Israel is working to intercept, Israeli military spokesman Brigadier General Effie Defrin said. Iranian media and witnesses reported explosions including at the country’s main uranium enrichment facility at Natanz, while Israel declared a state of emergency in anticipation of retaliatory missile and drone strikes.Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards corps said its top commander,…

When Lungi Ngidi burst onto the international cricket stage, the nation’s hopes soared with the arrival of a 1.93-metre-tall fast bowler. His express pace, accuracy, and skill were a revelation, and as he joined forces with Kagiso Rabada, cricket lovers across South Africa began to envision a formidable duo capable of dismantling any batting line-up. This optimism soared further during Ngidi’s Test debut in January 2018, where he showcased his talent by claiming six wickets against India at SuperSport Park in Centurion, earning the Player of the Match award and igniting dreams of a bright future for the young bowler…

After a turbulent day of activism, a curfew has once again been imposed in downtown Los Angeles, where police used mounted units and tear gas to disperse crowds of protesters. The unrest followed a gathering near City Hall that police declared unlawful shortly before the curfew went into effect, marking the second consecutive night of escalating tensions in a city grappling with contentious immigration policies. Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman sought to address the media portrayal of the protests, stating, “There are 11 million people in this county; 4 million of which live in Los Angeles city. We…

At least 57 people have been confirmed dead as floods devastate one of South Africa’s poorest provinces. Officials said the toll is expected to rise as more bodies are recovered in the search for missing people. The floods hit the largely rural Eastern Cape province in the southeast of the country early Tuesday after a powerful weather front brought heavy rains, gale-force winds, and also snow in some parts. “As we speak here, other bodies are being discovered,” Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane told reporters at a briefing, adding that it was one of the worst weather-related disasters his province…

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has returned home this week following her detention by Israeli authorities while attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. Thunberg was onboard the Madleen, a boat carrying food and supplies, when Israeli forces intercepted the vessel in international waters. The activists aboard were on a mission to challenge the ongoing blockade of Gaza, which has come under renewed scrutiny as the region faces critical humanitarian crises. The incident occurred on Monday, with the Israeli military towing the Madleen to the port of Ashdod before transferring the activists to Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv. Out…