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While there was no clarity on when Steyn and Ngidi would get fit, both are expected to travel with the squad to England. (Photo: AFP/ DC)

Rabada to be fit for WC opener vs India; Steyn, Nigidi remains doubtful

Rabada, became IPL's highest wicket-taker with 25 scalps for Delhi Capitals before Cricket South Africa pulled him out.

12 May 2019 6:17 PM

'Last night the weather conditions worsened significantly ... in various parts of the province, claiming at least 23 lives,' Nomusa Dube-Ncube, a KwaZulu-Natal provincial minister said. (Photo: AP I Representational image)

23 killed in South Africa floods, mudslides

Among those killed were a six-month-old baby and a child aged around 10.

23 Apr 2019 7:57 PM

Gigaba, who was finance minister between March 2017 and February 2018. (Photo: AFP)

Have been blackmailed over leaked sex video: South African minister

Gigaba said he had decided to make the announcement because he had learned that the video was now circulating in political circles.

29 Oct 2018 3:03 PM

Nene is a pivotal figure in a probe into the three Indian-born Gupta brothers, who built a business empire during Zuma's nine-year tenure only to see it disintegrate as the scandal-plagued leader was forced out by his own party in February. (Photo: AP)

South Africa's Finance Minister to testify in Gupta brothers probe

The Gupta family and Zuma have denied any wrongdoing and say the allegations are part of an orchestrated witch hunt.

03 Oct 2018 10:07 AM

Prime Minister Modi who arrived in Johannesburg on Wednesday to attend the BRICS Summit called for sharing the best practices and policies in the connection, while adding that technology can help to enhance better service delivery, productivity levels. (Photo: AP)

India wants to work with BRICS on 'Fourth Industrial Revolution': PM Modi

PM Modi underscored high-skill but temporary work as new face of employment, Fourth Industrial Revolution more important than capital.

26 Jul 2018 9:06 PM

On the sidelines of the BRICS Education Ministers' meeting here, the minister of state for HRD echoed the views of his counterparts that many of the current traditional jobs will become redundant or demand different qualification requirements in future. (Photo: @dr_satyapal/Twitter)

Youth needs to be prepared for 'fourth industrial revolution': Satya Pal

Singh underlined role of digital technologies to enhance education, saying it was key to help India, S Africa prepare youth for future.

15 Jul 2018 12:41 PM

Swaraj will visit the Phoenix Settlement, a South African Heritage site, a place where Mahatma Gandhi developed his philosophy of non-violence. (Photo: ANI)

Sushma Swaraj discusses bilateral ties with South African President

During visit, Swaraj to have meetings with top South African leadership, participate in BRICS, chair IBSA Foreign Ministers Meeting.

04 Jun 2018 3:14 PM

Tributes for the little girl have poured in on social media as news of her shooting went viral. (Representational Image)

Protests in South Africa over death of Indian-origin girl in carjacking

After the incident, over 3,000 members of community gathered outside Chatsworth police station demanding swift action.

29 May 2018 2:08 PM

Often called the "Mother of the Nation" and "Mama Winnie," Madikizela-Mandela fought to keep South Africa's anti-apartheid struggle in the international spotlight while her husband, Nelson Mandela, was imprisoned. (Photo: AP)

Huge crowds turn out for Madikizela-Mandela's final journey

Thousands of mourners packed a 40,000-seat stadium to celebrate the powerful figure who was buried as a national hero.

14 Apr 2018 5:25 PM

Most of Winnie Mandela's 38-year marriage to Nelson was spent apart, leaving her to raise their two daughters alone as she kept his political dream alive. (Photo: AFP)

South Africa lays to rest 'Mama' Winnie Mandela today

A 21-gun salute will be fired and a full honour guard is expected to escort Winnie's remains to her final resting place.

14 Apr 2018 1:46 PM

Madikizela-Mandela was married to Nelson Mandela from 1958 to 1996. Mandela, who died in 2013, was imprisoned throughout most of their marriage. (Photo: AP)

‘Mother of the Nation’ Nelson Mandela’s ex-wife passes away at 81

‘She succumbed peacefully in the early hours of Monday afternoon surrounded by her family and loved ones.’

03 Apr 2018 3:38 PM

Patel and Del Vecchio also stand accused of contravening the Protection of Constitutional Democracy Against Terrorism and Related Activities Act by hoisting an ISIS flag at a modest homestead in a rural area. (Representational Image)

ISIS-linked Indian-origin woman, partner, abduct British couple, held

Fatima Patel and her partner also face charges of robbery and theft after they went on a spending spree using the couples' credit cards.

26 Feb 2018 9:07 AM

The 65-year-old leader was elected as the new President of the African National Congress two months ago. (Photo: AP)

Cyril Ramaphosa sworn in as new S African prez after Zuma’s resignation

Ramaphosa was elected unopposed in the National Assembly Thursday afternoon.

15 Feb 2018 6:41 PM

Zuma has been in a power struggle with multi-millionaire former businessman Cyril Ramaphosa, the deputy president who now becomes interim president. (Photo: AFP)

South African President Jacob Zuma resigns under pressure from ANC

Zuma railed against the ANC for 'recalling' him from office and threatening to oust him via a parliament no-confidence vote due on Thursday.

15 Feb 2018 8:33 AM

Police Zuma and the Guptas - a family of wealthy Indian-born businessmen - deny any wrongdoing. (Photo: AP)

S African Prez Zuma’s ‘wealthy Indian friend’ Atul Gupta’s home raided

A lawyer for the Gupta family said he could not comment on the raid because he had yet to see the search warrant.

14 Feb 2018 2:38 PM

'The decision by the NEC to recall its deployee was taken only after exhaustive discussion on the impact such a recall would have on the country,' he said.

Scandal-tainted S African prez Zuma 'agrees' to step down, but no fixed date

There is no fixed date for Zuma to stand down adding that there would be 'continuing interaction' between party officials and Zuma.

13 Feb 2018 7:56 PM

Federer currently holds 95 career titles, sitting at the second spot on the all-time list behind American Jimmy Connors, who bagged 109 titles. (Photo:AP)

Forbes: Roger Federer overtakes Tiger Woods to become highest-paid athlete in sports

Federer's prize money currently is whopping $110,235,682,surpassing Woods' tally of $110,061,012.

16 Nov 2017 2:22 PM

Nadal, who certainly enjoys playing on clay, had earlier vented his frustration about the hard-court surface at the ATP Finals. (Photo:AP)

Roger Federer dismisses Rafel Nadal's suggestion to play ATP Finals on clay

Federer stressed that hard-court indoor surface was a good choice given the preponderance of other tournaments on the crushed earth..

13 Nov 2017 6:44 PM

Rameez Patel had alleged that his mother was killed by intruders, but during investigations the police detectives found inconsistencies in his story, leading to his arrest. (Photo: Truth and Justice Continue / Facebook)

Indian-origin kick-boxer facing charge of killing wife, held for mother's murder

Patel's mother, Mahejeen Banu Patel, had died in a hospital a fortnight ago after she was shot at in her home in Nirvana.

01 Oct 2017 1:08 PM

Breeders believe open trade is the only way to stop poachers slaughtering rhino. (File Photo)

After court's ruling, South Africa to start auctioning rhino horn online

The ruling in April was said to have little impact outside South Africa because a ban on international trade is still in force.

21 Aug 2017 2:27 PM

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