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Sue Redfern will become the first International Cricket Council-appointed female neutral umpire to stand in a bilateral series as she has been named for the upcoming ICC Women’s Championship and T20I fixtures between Australia and South Africa. Redfern’s appointment follows the ICC’s decision to appoint one neutral umpire for all ICC Women’s Championship series as …
A rain-affected day three of the warm-up matches at the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2024 in South Africa saw three out of the four matches washed out. The first two days of the warm-up games have thrown up some standout performers – South Africa’s Kwena Maphaka and Pakistan’s Ubaid Shah produced impressive performances, …
As the sun rises over Africa’s diverse landscapes, a tapestry of news stories unfolds, highlighting the continent’s struggles, triumphs, and evolving dynamics. Here are the top 5 stories capturing the spirit of Africa today, January 17, 2024: DRC Peace Talks Enter Crucial Phase: Hope flickers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as warring factions …
The South African landscape continues to pulse with stories of legal battles, environmental concerns, and human triumphs as we delve into the top news headlines capturing the nation’s attention today, 17 January 2024: ICJ Ruling Sparks Jubilation and Controversy: South Africa celebrates as the International Court of Justice (ICJ) agrees to hear the country’s genocide …
Two-time champions Pakistan join New Zealand and fellow Asian sides Afghanistan and Nepal in Group D of the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2024. The group opens up with a clash between rivals Afghanistan and Pakistan on 20 January. We look at the four teams, their make-up, and the future stars in the making. …
Head coach Gregor Townsend has today named a 39-player squad for the upcoming 2024 Guinness Six Nations, with four uncapped players among the selection. Props Alec Hepburn and Will Hurd, winger Arron Reed and back-three operator Harry Paterson have all earned a first call-up to Scotland duty, ahead of the championship opener against Wales in …
Wales senior men’s head coach Waren Gatland has named a 34-player squad for the 2024 Guinness Six Nations campaign. Dafydd Jenkins will captain the squad for the championship and is in line to become the second youngest men’s player to lead Wales in a match. Five uncapped players are selected among the 19 forwards and …
The captains of the 16 participating teams at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2024 were given a true South African welcome on Monday, as teams relished a vibrant and colourful Captains’ Day in Broederstroom, north of Johannesburg. The Lesedi Cultural Village hosted the influential youngsters, who were treated to a series of cultural performances …
Wales kick off the new year and their men’s 2024 ‘Guinness Six Nations with a sell-out for Scotland’s round-one visit to Cardiff. Warren Gatland’s squad play their first home clash, and opening game of the tournament in front of a full capacity, 74,000, Principality Stadium crowd. This marks Gatland’s second six nations competition since returning …
RMB Holdings (RMB), a South African financial services powerhouse, has captivated investors with its consistently high dividend yields over the past several years. For those seeking to tap into this income stream, understanding the best ways to invest in RMB shares is crucial. Here are some strategies to consider: Direct Buy and Hold: The simplest …
As South Africa navigates the currents of Tuesday, its news landscape continues to pulse with narratives of legal battles, environmental concerns, and human triumphs. Here are the top 5 headlines captivating the nation’s attention today: ICJ Ruling Sparks Jubilation and Controversy: Celebrations erupt across South Africa following the International Court of Justice (ICJ) decision to …
The International Cricket Council (ICC) today revealed the ICC Men’s and Women’s Player of the Month award winners for December 2023 after shortlists were announced last week. Australia captain Pat Cummins caps a spectacular 2023 with the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for December, following a supreme bowling performance in his side’s victorious …
As the week unfolds across Africa, news stories from various corners capture the dynamism, challenges, and triumphs of the continent. From legal proceedings with global implications to environmental concerns and human resilience, here are the top 5 headlines grabbing attention today: UN Peacekeepers to Withdraw from Democratic Republic of Congo: After 22 years of deployment, …
The Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers produced impressive performances over the weekend for an encouraging double for the South African teams in the Investec Champions Cup, while the Hollywoodbets Sharks were the only local team to win their EPCR Challenge Cup match in a weekend of mixed fortunes. The matches marked the penultimate round of …
Three-time champions Australia are joined by Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, and Namibia to make up Group C of the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2024. The first game in the group will take place between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe on 22 January. All the games will be played in Kimberley. Here we take a look …
For Billy Burns, life at No 10 is a complex mixture of pressure and privilege. He has been a top-flight fly-half for more than a decade now, first with Gloucester and then, for the last six years, with Vodacom URC outfit Ulster, while there have been seven Ireland caps along the way. It’s the pivotal …
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is delighted to announce South African speedster Anrich Nortje as the event ambassador for the ICC U19 Men’s World Cup 2024 in South Africa, with just four days to go until the U19 global showpiece begins. With 144 wickets in 72 matches across all three formats, the blistering right-arm pacer, …
As South Africa wakes up to a fresh Monday, its news landscape pulsates with narratives reflecting the nation’s ongoing dialogue and complexities. From legal battles on the international stage to environmental concerns and human triumphs, here are the top 5 headlines captivating attention today: Moseneke Takes Center Stage in ICJ Case Against Israel: Former Chief …
As Monday brings a fresh start to the week, Africa’s news landscape buzzes with stories reflecting the continent’s dynamism and complexity. From political developments to environmental concerns and human triumphs, here are the top 5 headlines captivating attention today: Judge Moseneke Takes Center Stage in South Africa’s Genocide Case Against Israel: Former Chief Justice Dikgang …
A commanding victory by Afghanistan was the highlight of day two of the warm-up matches at the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2024 in South Africa. The warm-up games had begun on Saturday with rain playing spoilsport in three of the four games. Nepal beat Scotland in the only result of day one, with …
At the end of three days of intense, high quality competition it was the Kenyan men and China women who took top honours at the opening round of the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2024 in Dubai. At the end of three days of intense, high quality competition it was Kenya men and China women …
With South Africa, the hosts, being joined by 2022 finalists England, the 2016 champions West Indies, and a spirited Scotland side, Group B of the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup has the potential to thrill. They begin in Potchefstroom with South Africa taking on West Indies on opening day (19 January) before neighbours Scotland …
Cricket South Africa (CSA) has today announced that Western Province all-rounder Juan James will captain South Africa Under-19 (SA U19) at the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2024. The 19-year-old will the lead the junior Proteas in the 15th edition of the tournament with the hosts set to get their campaign underway against West …
With reference to CSA withdrawing the SA U19 Cricket World Cup Team captaincy of David Teeger after his remarks supporting Israeli soldiers the debate continuess to the merits and demerits therof. Even I, walking the thin line between the two sides, have come in for some uncomfortable questions from across the board after I questioned …