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South Africa vs South Korea World Cup 2026 Predictions and Picks

South Africa must win at Estadio BBVA to stay alive, while South Korea sit pretty at -155. Our pick backs the Koreans to see it out.

Sports Lens

Czech Republic vs Mexico World Cup 2026 Predictions and Picks

Czech Republic need a win at Estadio Azteca but Mexico have kept back-to-back clean sheets. Our pick: Mexico to win and under 2.5 goals.

Sports Lens

Sweat, tears and camaraderie as 20,000 runners take on world’s largest ultramarathon

For one day every June, South Africa’s searing racial inequality seems to melt away at Comrades race

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South African woman creates acclaimed wine from vineyard planted in her parents’ garden during lockdown

Natasha Jacka found an opportunity in the 2020 Covid lockdown when she used the suspension of her studies at an agricultural college to plant her own vineyard at her family home

The Independent UK

Vaccine hesitancy can’t be boiled down to a single factor: what we learnt in South Africa and Brazil

Vaccine uptake has been declining in Brazil and South Africa over the last decade. This decline has reversed important gains in protecting children against vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles, polio, diphtheria and whooping cough.

The Conversation

ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Harmanpreet Kaur prepares for historic 200th T20I against South Africa

Indian cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur is set to make history by becoming the first player to reach 200 T20 international appearances on Sunday against South Africa. Her remarkable career, spanning 17 years, is lauded by bowling coach Aavishkar Salvi for her leadership and mentorship.

The Economic Times

Six newcomers in Boks squad for Nations Championship

Two long absent players have earned recalls and their are six newcomers in South Africa's squad for the start of rugby's inaugural Nations Championship.

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India face South Africa test in Manchester as World Cup campaign gathers pace

India Women aim to maintain their winning streak against a formidable South Africa in a crucial ICC Women's T20 World Cup clash. Following dominant victories, Harmanpreet Kaur's side, powered by Smriti Mandhana and Deepti Sharma's brilliance, faces a South African team boasting aggressive batting and a strong bowling attack. This…

The Economic Times

1938 shock discovery in South Africa: A fish scientists thought was extinct suddenly reappeared after 65 million years and changed science forever

A chance discovery in 1938 by a South African museum curator unearthed a 'living fossil' – a coelacanth, a fish thought extinct for 65 million years. This astonishing find challenged scientific understanding of evolution and extinction, suggesting the deep sea harbors undiscovered ancient life. The coelacanth's unique features provide crucial…

The Economic Times

Is South Africa vs Barbarians on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Springboks clash

Everything you need to know ahead of the clash in Gqeberha

The Independent UK

Nigerian migrants returning from South Africa face the same economic issues they left behind

Nigerians repatriated from South Africa following a series of anti-migrant marches and reported attacks on some foreign nationals are struggling to settle into a new life back home

The Independent UK

England slip to defeat by France in non-cap international after costly mistakes

England slipped to defeat just two weeks before they face South Africa in the Nations Championship

The Independent UK

South Africa boss in World Cup spotlight after shutting down Trump question and calling out Messi treatment

Hugo Broos has not been afraid to speak his mind at the World Cup

The Independent UK

‘We need to talk about this,’ Kallas-Israel spat draws mixed reactions from EU leaders

EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas faced a mixed reaction at the Brussels summit over alleged remarks comparing Israel to apartheid South Africa, after Israel cut contact with her.

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France 24

Mexico qualify for knockout stages, Canada take home first ever World Cup points

With their 1-0 win over South Korea, Mexico have become the first country to qualify for the knockout stages of the World Cup. Canada powered six goals past Qatar to take home their first three points in a World Cup for the first time in their history. Switzerland vs Bosnia…

The Times of India

A South African coastal village learns to peacefully share its space with wild baboons, but the model remains a rare exception

In Rooiels, South Africa, residents share their village with chacma baboons, a routine that contrasts with conflict elsewhere. This peaceful coexistence is achieved through simple lifestyle changes, like using baboon-proof bins and securing homes. Villagers view themselves as guests in a shared ecosystem, demonstrating that human adaptation can foster harmony…

Euronews

Mexico secures ticket to knockout stages as Canada breeze past Qatar with ruthless 6-0 win

Mexico became the first team to secure a knockout rounds ticket after beating South Korea 1-0 to top Group A with six points on matchday two of the group stages.

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026 results: Mexico advances to knockouts after win over South Korea

South Africa drew 1-1 with the Czech Republic in Group A, with Teboho Mokoena scoring a late penalty to secure the equaliser. Switzerland defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1 in Group B, with substitute Johan Manzambi scoring twice and captain Granit Xhaka converting a penalty. Canada achieved their first-ever World Cup…

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Mexico advances to World Cup last 32 to set up final scramble for glory

Co-hosts Mexico beat South Korea 1-0 on Thursday night to claim Group A at the 2026 World Cup – and set up a final round of games that could see South Africa, South Korea and the Czech Republic join them in the knockout stages.

Latin Times

Defense and Patience: How Mexico Beat South Korea Without Dominating

Luis Romo's goal off a keeper error beats South Korea 1-0, sending Mexico top of Group A and first into the World Cup 2026 knockouts.

The Economic Times

South Africa hold Czechs 1-1, keep World Cup knockout dream alive

During a hard-fought battle in Atlanta, South Africa and the Czech Republic ended their clash in a 1-1 stalemate. Teboho Mokoena's late penalty salvaged a point for South Africa after an opening goal from Michal Sadilek put the Czechs ahead. This result ensures that both teams remain in contention for…

France 24

World Cup 2026: Mexico becomes first country to reach knockout stage after beating South Korea

Co-hosts Mexico became the first team to secure a place in the World Cup knockout stage after a 1-0 victory over South Korea at a jubilant Guadalajara Stadium on Thursday. Luis Romo scored shortly after half-time, capitalising on a goalkeeping error, to seal Mexico's second straight win and confirm them…

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026: Who won yesterday's matches & moved up the table? Check all results and the latest group standings

FIFA World Cup 2026 Yesterday's Match: England kicked off their World Cup 2026 campaign with a commanding 4-2 victory over Croatia. Ghana secured a dramatic late win against Panama, while Colombia triumphed 3-1 against debutants Uzbekistan. Czechia and South Africa played out a hard-fought 1-1 draw, with England, Ghana, and…

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Mexico vs South Korea prediction as Group A sides push for qualification

Both sides looking to secure qualification to the knockout stages after winning start.

The Independent UK

South Africa and Czech Republic keep knockout hopes alive with turgid draw

South Africa 1-1 Czech Republic: Teboho Mokoena’s late penalty earned Bafana Bafana a point and both teams will need a win in their final game to stand a realistic chance of advancing

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