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US mulls new travel bans against over 40 countries
According to a report US diplomatic and security officials have drafted a list of the countries targeted, with varied travel bans for three categories.
Afghanistan’s favourite sport is thriving, even under Taliban rule
“It’s just as thrilling as other competitive sports, like cricket and soccer,” said Narbay Pahlawan, a professional buzkashi player. “Teams often travel from far away. ”
Afghanistan’s favourite sport is thriving, even under Taliban rule
“It’s just as thrilling as other competitive sports, like cricket and soccer,” said Narbay Pahlawan, a professional buzkashi player. “Teams often travel from far away. ”
Afghanistan focused on Proteas despite Gayton McKenzie's call for Champions Trophy boycott
In the face of international pressure, Afghanistan's cricket captain Hashmatullah Shahidi remains resolute, focusing on victory against the Proteas in their Champions Trophy opener.
Proteas bowling coach unveils strategy for Pakistan conditions
Proteas bowling coach Anton Roux emphasises team strategy and execution as South Africa prepares for challenging batting conditions in the ICC Champions Trophy. With flat pitches favouring batsmen, Roux outlines how pace and spin combinations will be crucial for success in Pakistan.
Grandstanding? What happened to the calls to boycott Afghanistan matches at Champions Trophy?
The only entity that could really punish Afghanistan is the ICC itself, and the fact that it has not penalised the nation in any way speaks volumes.
Trump's USAID shutdown: Global aid agency faces historic staff purge
In an unprecedented move that threatens billions in global humanitarian aid, USAID announces immediate administrative leave for its worldwide staff following pressure from Trump and Musk. This dramatic shake-up of the $40 billion agency impacts operations in 120 countries, raising concerns about global humanitarian assistance.
WATCH: Should South Africa boycott their Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan?
In the Champions Trophy, it will be difficult to imagine South Africa boycotting their match against Afghanistan unless Australia and England also agree to not honour their fixture against the Afghans.
Call for body cameras after 107 suspects killed by SAPS in KZN
The DA has urged the implementation of body cameras for police in KwaZulu-Natal after alarming statistics revealed 107 suspects were killed by SAPS in the province within a year.
COGTA MEC wants eThekwini under administration
Buthelezi tells committee that the city faces administrative and governance challenges.
Proteas to widen the net for 2027 against Afghans
THE Proteas are set to face Afghanistan for the first time in a bilateral ODI series in Sharjah from today.
On this day in history, September 18
Some of the more interesting things that happened on this day.
Lungi Ngidi ‘wants to share the knowledge’ as Proteas rookies gear up for Afghanistan challenge
Lungi Ngidi will spearhead the Proteas’ attack in their first One-Day International series since going down to India 2-1 on home soil in December.
Only faceless mannequins are permitted to display clothes in Afghanistan
Mannequins in Kabul are draped to conform with the Taliban's strict modesty rules.
DA and Fedusa call for prosecution of those responsible for millions of NSF funds
NSF reportedly uncovered the misuse of funds intended for the improvement of underprivileged communities across the country who should have benefited from development projects to uplift them.
Former cricketers, government say kudos to the Proteas for reaching T20 World Cup final
Taking to X formerly known as Twitter, the South African government congratulated the men's senior national cricket team for reaching the final.
Gulbadin Naib bowls Afghanistan to historic victory over Australia
Gulbadin Gulbadin finished with 4/20 to turn the match as Australia suffered their first-ever defeat to Afghanistan in a senior international encounter.
World news whirlwind: 5 headlines in 5 minutes
A devastating tornado leaves a trail of injuries in Texas, a military helicopter crash takes lives in Colombia and violence erupts in the US and Afghanistan. Get the latest on these breaking stories and more.
On this day, April 14
A king at 4, the English Premier League’s oldest player, FW de Kerk tells the TRC about apartheid, Covid infections reach record numbers
On this day, April 10
Work starts on Cape Town’s fort, the first 1820 settlers arrive, the ‘unsinkable’ Titanic sets sail, South African aces rack up kills in the air, and remains of 3ft-tall people discovered.
Afghan tailors outfit Eid celebrations with gleaming garb
Costing from 1500 to 30000 Afghanis (R7814), a small fortune in a country where some 85% live on less than a dollar a day according to the UN, the men's suits come in infinite variations.
On this day, April 6
Cape Town’s beginning, the first modern Olympics, Gandhi ‘shakes’ the British Empire’s foundations, and what caused the Rwandan genocide.
On this day, April 5
St Patrick returns to the ‘Emerald Isle’, the first of the Ibrox soccer stadium disasters, the legend of Pocahotas begins, Mount Tambora blows its top, the longest siege in modern history and President Nelson Mandela garners international praise
On this day, April 3
How the colonisation of SA began, the first cellphone call, a ‘royal bastard’ dies, and a famous guitarist says he didn’t smoke his father’s ashes.