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Australia’s shorter lengths broke South Africa in Durban
A switch to shorter lengths turned a steady South African start into a collapse, while Smith’s catching and Renshaw’s long innings shaped the first Test.
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Culture
How to Keep Household Drinking Water Safe From Source to Cup
Exploring the waterways and lakes of Africa
The evolution of african fashion on the world stage
Economy
South Africa and Brazil seek closer economic ties under US tariff pressure
How infrastructure projects are reshaping Africa
Africa’s role in global trade and commerce
Headlines from the capitals
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Soweto and Durban hit by anti-migrant violence after ruling
Police counted 24 burnt vehicles and looted foreign-run shops, while Home Affairs withdrew its asylum processing order a day after the unrest.
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Across the continent
North Africa
“We Just Struck Gold Again”: Egypt Unveils a Major Deposit That Could Redefine Its Economy and Turn the Desert Into Prosperity
Rare Statue Reveals ‘Messi’ Mystery: Ancient Egyptian Artifact Stuns World With Unbelievable Family Details Hidden Inside
Coronavirus Arrives in Algeria: First Case Confirmed
West Africa
Liberia Faces Backlash Over Landmark Carbon Credit Deal With UAE Firm
Benin Opposition Rejects Election Results, Alleging Fraud and Vote Buying
Togo and UN Partner to Launch African Cybersecurity Centre in Lomé
East Africa
Kenya traces contacts and flight travellers after first imported Bundibugyo Ebola case
Ethiopia links climate resilience, health investment and peacebuilding in development agenda
“It Started With a Thousand-Year Flicker”: This Ethiopian Discovery Reveals the Ancient Climate Collapse That Gave Birth to Civilization Itself
Central and Southern Africa
South African Rowing Team’s Historic Boston Regatta Participation Sparks National Pride and International Recognition
“They Thought It Was the Mantle”: Scientists Reveal South Africa’s Land Is Rising Because Its Water Is Disappearing (and it’s speeding up)
“They’re Just Floating There”: This Deadly Outbreak in Virunga Wipes Out Dozens of Hippos (and the danger may not stop with them)
Environment desk
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Environment
In the Horn of Africa, El Niño forecasts are turning into aid before the crisis
Livestock insurance, paid phone reports from herders and pre-agreed cash triggers show how a forecast can become protection before floods or drought arrive.
