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Plasma gangs: how South Africans' fears about crime created an urban legend

Around the middle of 2013 a series of stories appeared in the South African press about a new phenomenon called ‘plasma gangs’, presented as the latest iteration of the country’s crime crisis. Journalists, broadcasters, police and government spokespeople, social media users and local residents shared tales online and in mainstream…

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Why the South African state should not subsidise minibus taxi owners

Millions of South Africans rely on minibus taxis to get around. Without these vehicles, people wouldn’t be able to get to work, school or simply visit friends and family. Data from Statistics South Africa’s Quarterly Labour Force surveys suggest that there are around 250,000 minibus taxi drivers in the country;…

The Conversation

South Africa v Wales winners and losers as Pivac earns respite and personal horror show unfolds

The good, the bad and the ugly from an epic South Africa v Wales contest

Wales Online

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The unseen South Africa v Wales moments as things turn ugly, players square up and referee makes sharp exit

Wales came desperately close to creating history in Pretoria, with the game stuffed full of incident, drama and controversy

Wales Online

Everything that happened as South Africa v 12-man Wales descended into utter chaos in final 15 minutes

It was a chaotic and crazy last few minutes in Pretoria as Wales' chances of victory slipped away

Wales Online

Dan Biggar bemused in press conference as he's questioned on Wales' aggressive approach

Wales got under the skin of South Africa and Biggar had no idea why people expected anything different

Wales Online

South Africa defeat a ‘missed opportunity’ for Wales, says Dan Biggar

Wales were edged out in a thrilling contest at Loftus Versfeld.

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Tonight's rugby news as Dan Biggar denies any wrongdoing in moment that lost the game and Tomas Francis update issued

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins after a busy day of international rugby matches

Wales Online

Wales denied historic result as world champions South Africa ensure last-gasp heartbreak

South Africa 32-29 Wales: Wayne Pivac’s team looked destined to claim a first-ever win in South Africa before late drama

The Independent UK

Wales v South Africa player ratings as debutant shines, giant is immense and Faletau oozes class

Here's how we rated the Wales players in the first Test against South Africa

Wales Online

US Watchdog Charges South African Bitcoin Club With $1.7B Fraud

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Benzinga

Wales suffer agony in Test match for the ages as excruciating turning point sees history slip away

It was some effort by Wales against South Africa but they came up just short, losing 32-29

Wales Online

Late heartbreak for Wales despite spirited showing in first South Africa Test

For large parts of a breath-taking contest, Wayne Pivac’s team looked destined to end 58 years of hurt by claiming a first win in South Africa.

The Independent UK

South Africa v Wales match halted for seven minutes amid concerning scenes

Wales front-rower Tomas Francis suffered a head knock during a low tackle

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Oscar Pistorius meets face-to-face with Reeva Steenkamp's dad 9 years after murder

A lawyer for the Steenkamp family confirmed that the former South Africa paralympic superstar has met with the father of Reeva Steenkamp

Wales Online

Nigel Owens column: Why it is so difficult refereeing in South Africa

The Springboks supporters are just so passionate about rugby

The Independent UK

Oscar Pistorius meets father of murdered partner Reeva Steenkamp in parole bid

Inmates in South Africa are required to take part in ‘victim-offender dialogue’

The Times of India

Records meant to be broken: Robin Peterson after Stuart Broad bowls most expensive Test over

NEW DELHI: After England pacer Stuart Broad bowled the most expensive over in Test history on Saturday, former South African all-rounder Robin Peterson took to social media to share his quirky reaction.

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Wales Online

South Africa v Wales referee Nika Amashukeli is just 27 and dealt with Six Nations farce

Georgian referee Nika Amashukeli, who is just 27, will be the man in the middle for the first summer Test between South Africa and Wales

The Independent UK

South Africa v Wales LIVE rugby: Result and reaction as Damian Willemse kicks Springboks to last-gasp win

Follow reaction from the first Test of Wales’ summer tour as the Springboks break Welsh hearts

Wales Online

Australia v England halted as Tom Banks suffers gruesome injury and Sky Sports commentators apologise for replays

The Wallabies star was forced off halfway through the opening half of the contest in Perth

Wales Online

All Blacks star's 'sickening' challenge against Ireland sparks furore as officials stand accused

New Zealander Scott Barrett's clearout on Ireland flanker Peter O'Mahony has come in for intense criticism

Wales Online

Sam Warburton gets flak from South Africa as he predicts one Wales win this summer

The former Lions captain has revealed that his views on the upcoming series have landed him in a little bit of hot water with Springbok fans

Wales Online

Young boy who had awful autumn international experience to lead Wales out against South Africa

It will be an occasion to remember for eight-year-old mascot Tomos Jones at Loftus Versfeld

The Independent UK

South Africans struggle in the dark to cope with power cuts

South Africans are struggling in the dark to cope with increased power cuts that have hit households and businesses across the country

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