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African penguins endangered by shipping noise in Algoa Bay

The already endangered African penguin is being driven away from its natural habitat off the east coast of South Africa due to noise from ship refuelling, a scientific study has found.

Reuters

Ben Stokes happy to see South Africa ‘keep talking’ about England’s new approach

The two teams meet in the first Test at Lord’s on Wednesday

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes vows England will continue to bring the "venom" against South Africa

England Test captain Ben Stokes is looking forward to taking on South Africa and has vowed that his side will be "sticking to our guns" with their new style of play

Daily Mirror

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South African miners mark 10th anniversary of killings

A somber gathering of more than 1,000 marked the 10th anniversary of what has become known as the Marikana massacre, when police opened fire on striking miners, killing 34 in 2012

The Independent UK

After 10 years, widows of victims of 'Marikana massacre' left with no answers

Nosihle Ngweyi and Zameka Nongu complete a laborious climb up a small hill in South Africa's Marikana town and look forlornly at the site where their husbands were killed on Aug. 16, 2012. Ten painstaking years have passed and they still seek answers.

Reuters

Brains as well as brawn: South Africa fast bowlers are more than just brutes

Infuriating meat-munching tropes obscure the real secrets behind the Proteas conveyor belt of fast-bowling talent

The Guardian - UK

South Africa legend says "mind-blowing" England can "get to the top" playing 'Bazball'

South Africa legend Mike Procter is a big fan of England's new approach to Test cricket under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum and is hopeful more teams will look to follow their lead

Daily Mirror

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Voldemort effect of ‘Bazball’ only emphasises why England series with South Africa is a captivating prospect

There was a moment of levity as the dictaphones and cameras were arranged before South Africa head coach Mark Boucher’s pre-Test press conference.

Evening Standard

Sam Billings aims "stupid" dig at South Africa captain Dean Elgar over 'Bazball' jibe

South Africa captain Dean Elgar has dismissed England's new positive and aggressive brand of cricket ahead of their three-match Test series, stating he would "like to see them do it against our seamers"

Daily Mirror

South Africa ready to test England’s bold new era – just don’t mention Bazball

South Africa captain Dean Elgar has shown little time for England’s revolution under Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes ahead of an intriguing first Test at Lord’s on Wednesday

The Independent UK

James Anderson confident no other fast bowler will be ‘stupid enough’ to play Test cricket past 40th birthday

James Anderson will play his first Test match since his 40th birthday when England meet South Africa at Lord’s but he does not believe another fast bowler will be “stupid” enough to play until his age, given the rise of T20 cricket.

Evening Standard

Jimmy Anderson feels fresh at 40 and ready to lead attack against South Africa

England seamer has said only Stuart Broad can match him and still be bowling in Tests at the age of 40 as franchise cricket is increasingly appealing for young quicks

The Guardian - UK

English cricket must react as game’s ‘tectonic plates’ shift, Andrew Strauss claims

Speaking ahead of this week’s Lord’s Test against South Africa, Strauss acknowledged the established order was under threat

The Independent UK

Legal claims for medical mistakes are on the rise in South Africa: what's behind the trend

Medico-legal claims – claims based on medical negligence or malpractice – have skyrocketed in South Africa. Recent figures indicate a growth rate of 23% for medico-legal claims in the public sector since 2014. In the past financial year, more than R6.5 billion (over US$390 million) was awarded in medico-legal claims.

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Evening Standard

South Africa relishing Lord’s return for England Test opener: ‘Where legends are made’

South Africa head coach Mark Boucher says his team have been drinking in the history of Lord’s, and are desperate to carve their own place in the ground’s history with victory in Wednesday’s third Test against England

Evening Standard

England vs South Africa: Relentless drive makes evergreen James Anderson a true great, says Andrew Strauss

Sir Andrew Strauss believes it is James Anderson’s desperation to continue to improve that will this week take his Test career beyond his 40th birthday.

Daily Mirror

Andrew Strauss hails evergreen James Anderson bowling for England at 40 - "It's crazy"

It is a full decade since Sir Andrew Strauss retired but James Anderson is going strong and will be supporting 'Red for Ruth' day on Thursday as England take on South Africa in the opening Test at Lord's

Bristol Post

Bristol Bears, Bath Rugby, Gloucester and Exeter Chiefs youngsters named in England U18s squad

England U18s head to South Africa for a three match international series

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South Africa's 'silent revolution' as those with cash go solar

Thanks to his rooftop solar panels, Pierre Moureau only notices the blackouts that regularly plunge South Africans into darkness when complaints pop up on his Johannesburg neighbourhood's WhatsApp group.

The Conversation

Auto manufacturing is changing: how South Africa can adjust to protect workers and jobs

Technological changes in industry have given rise to contending schools of thought about their impact on work and workers. Automation is rapidly deepening and widening, reaching new areas of work. What’s being produced is also changing. In the automotive manufacturing industry, for example, there is a global shift to vehicles…

The Guardian - AU

Wallabies outplayed by Argentina and out-coached by Michael Cheika

Dave Rennie’s Australia have issues to address before Rugby Championship games with South Africa and the All Blacks

Wales Online

What's happened to the 26 Wales newcomers capped by Wayne Pivac and their World Cup hopes assessed

Pivac has capped a lot of new Wales players but who are the ones with realistic hopes of making France 2023

Wales Online

'The best player in the world' - People are saying the same thing as South Africa star lights up monumental game

New Zealand beat the Springboks 35-23 in Johannesburg but the performance of Lukhanyo Am had everyone purring

Irish Mirror

All Blacks bounce back from humiliating series loss to Ireland with victory over South Africa

The All Blacks stopped the rot after losing three games on the bounce

The Guardian - UK

Blind Ambition review – inspiring documentary on first Zimbabwean wine-tasting team

This affectionate film follows the journey of four migrants from Zimbabwe who go on to become some of South Africa’s top sommeliers

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