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Rahmanullah Gurbaz hit a superb century before leg-spin magician Rashid Khan marked his 26th birthday by taking five wickets as Afghanistan thrashed South Africa by 177 runs in the second one-day international on Friday.

Gurbaz hit 105 as Afghanistan made 311-4 before the Proteas lost nine wickets for 61 runs to be bowled out for just 134 in the 35th over.

It was the seventh century in the 22-year-old's Gurbaz's ODI career and included 10 fours and three sixes.&nbsp;

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"I had a hamstring injury but I try my best to stay on the ground and do my best for the team," said man-of-the-match Rashid after taking 5-19.&nbsp;

"It was a great opportunity for us to win the series against a big team, so I had to stay till the end."

Two days after winning the first ODI by six wickets, Afghanistan made a bright start as the openers capitalised on winning the toss.&nbsp;

Gurbaz and Riaz Hassan added 88 for the first wicket before Aiden Markram had Hassan leg before for 29.&nbsp;

That brought in Rahmat Shah (50) who shared a 101-run partnership with Gurbaz before the opener fell shortly after reaching his milestone, bowled by Nandre Burger for 105.&nbsp;

The innings slowed with that dismissal although Azmatullah Omarzai&nbsp;hit the accelerator with a rapid, undefeated 50-ball 86 which included six sixes, to ensure an awkward chase for the Proteas.

In reply, South Africa's openers, skipper Temba Bavuma, who top-scored with 38, and Tony de Zorzi (31) put on 73 for the first wicket.

But once they had departed, the Proteas fell apart.

Leg-spin star Rashid took 5-19 from nine overs and was ably supported by rookie off-spinner Nangeyalia Kharote who enjoyed figures of 4-26 in just just his third ODI appearance.

"I think the job for openers is to lay the foundation but wickets started falling and we came unstuck against spin," said Bavuma.

"It was not a good enough performance. We were not able to take ten wickets and that's a conversation we need to have. They were a lot better than us clinically."

Rashid's haul took his career total to 190 wickets in the format.

He dismissed middle-order dangermen Tristan Stubbs (five), Kyle Verreynne (two) and Wiaan Mulder (two) for the addition of just eight runs in back-to-back overs.

With the series wrapped up, Afghanistan will look to complete a whitewash in the third and final match in Sharjah on Sunday.

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Rahmanullah Gurbaz hit a superb century before leg-spin magician Rashid Khan marked his 26th birthday by taking five wickets as Afghanistan thrashed South Africa by 177 runs in the second one-day international on Friday.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz hit a superb century before leg-spin magician Rashid Khan marked his 26th birthday by taking five wickets as Afghanistan thrashed South Africa by 177 runs in the second one-day international on Friday. Gurbaz hit 105 as Afghanistan made 311-4 before the Proteas lost nine wickets for 61 runs to be bowled out for just 134 in the 35th over. It was the seventh century in the 22-year-old's Gurbaz's ODI career and included 10 fours and three sixes. Also Read: Multan, not Karachi, to host second England Test as PCB approves revised schedule "I had a hamstring injury but I try my best to stay on the ground and do my best for the team," said man-of-the-match Rashid after taking 5-19. "It was a great opportunity for us to win the series against a big team, so I had to stay till the end." Two days after winning the first ODI by six wickets, Afghanistan made a bright start as the openers capitalised on winning the toss. Gurbaz and Riaz Hassan added 88 for the first wicket before Aiden Markram had Hassan leg before for 29. That brought in Rahmat Shah (50) who shared a 101-run partnership with Gurbaz before the opener fell shortly after reaching his milestone, bowled by Nandre Burger for 105. The innings slowed with that dismissal although Azmatullah Omarzai hit the accelerator with a rapid, undefeated 50-ball 86 which included six sixes, to ensure an awkward chase for the Proteas. In reply, South Africa's openers, skipper Temba Bavuma, who top-scored with 38, and Tony de Zorzi (31) put on 73 for the first wicket. But once they had departed, the Proteas fell apart. Leg-spin star Rashid took 5-19 from nine overs and was ably supported by rookie off-spinner Nangeyalia Kharote who enjoyed figures of 4-26 in just just his third ODI appearance. "I think the job for openers is to lay the foundation but wickets started falling and we came unstuck against spin," said Bavuma. "It was not a good enough performance. We were not able to take ten wickets and that's a conversation we need to have. They were a lot better than us clinically." Rashid's haul took his career total to 190 wickets in the format. He dismissed middle-order dangermen Tristan Stubbs (five), Kyle Verreynne (two) and Wiaan Mulder (two) for the addition of just eight runs in back-to-back overs. With the series wrapped up, Afghanistan will look to complete a whitewash in the third and final match in Sharjah on Sunday. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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The Department of Employment and Labour in South Africa has warned that it will crack down on restaurants flouting the law. This comes after the department conducted a "blitz" inspection at a restaurant in Menlyn, Tshwane.

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's office said he would sign into law a disputed education bill, prompting the first sign of real friction in his unity government when the second-biggest party said the move jeopardised the coalition deal.

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The 21-year-old daughter of former South African president Jacob Zuma is set to marry the Eswatini king “for love” and become his 16th wife, a spokesman for Africa’s last remaining monarchy told BBC.

Nomcebo Zuma was present at the annual reed dance—a traditional celebration of passage for young women and girls—and was named as the liphovela (italics), meaning royal fiancee in Swati.&nbsp;

The days-long reed dance is a traditional rite of womanhood, with young women singing and dancing bare-chested, wearing traditional clothing that includes anklets and thick colourful tassels, some carrying mock swords and shields.

The 56-year-old Eswatini monarch, King Mswati II is currently in a polygamous arrangement with 11 wives—and has been married 15 times in total.

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The Eswatini monarchy spokesperson dismissed any suggestion of marriage being a political alliance. He said instead the marriage is happening because of love.

"Love has no eyes to see or count age. Love happens between two people. It can happen between a person who is 100 years old and a person who is above the average of what is permitted constitutionally," he told the BBC’s Newsday programme.

King Mswati and the former South African president Zuma are already relatives through marriage.&nbsp;

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Eswatini king has been on the throne for the last 38 years and has been often accused of living a luxurious polygamous life while most of his people suffer in poverty.&nbsp;

Eswatini, previously known as Swaziland, has a population of 1.1 million and one of the world’s highest rates of HIV/Aids infection.

Zuma, on the other hand, resigned in disgrace over corruption allegations during his presidency and still faces a court case over the 1999 arms deal, though he denies wrong-doing. However, the 82-year-old is respected by his supporters for upholding his cultural and traditional Zulu beliefs.

The former South African president also had several wives and is thought to have 20 children.&nbsp;

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Nomcebo was dressed in the bright colours of the Eswatini kingdom on the last day of the reed dance on Monday. &nbsp;Also, known as the Umhlanga ceremony, it is intended to discourage those taking part from becoming sexually active at a young age.&nbsp;

This is not the first time that King Mswati III has chosen a young bride at&nbsp;the Umhlanga ceremony. In 2005, he chose 17-year-old Phindile Nkambule as his wife, a few days after he had revoked a ban on sexual relations for girls younger than 18.

(With inputs from agencies)

The 21-year-old daughter of former South African president Jacob Zuma is set to marry the Eswatini king “for love” and become his 16th wife, a spokesman for Africa’s last remaining monarchy told BBC.

The 21-year-old daughter of former South African president Jacob Zuma is set to marry the Eswatini king “for love” and become his 16th wife, a spokesman for Africa’s last remaining monarchy told BBC. Nomcebo Zuma was present at the annual reed dance—a traditional celebration of passage for young women and girls—and was named as the liphovela (italics), meaning royal fiancee in Swati. The days-long reed dance is a traditional rite of womanhood, with young women singing and dancing bare-chested, wearing traditional clothing that includes anklets and thick colourful tassels, some carrying mock swords and shields. The 56-year-old Eswatini monarch, King Mswati II is currently in a polygamous arrangement with 11 wives—and has been married 15 times in total. Also Read | South Africa plans to bomb its island soon to eradicate 'killer' mice The Eswatini monarchy spokesperson dismissed any suggestion of marriage being a political alliance. He said instead the marriage is happening because of love. "Love has no eyes to see or count age. Love happens between two people. It can happen between a person who is 100 years old and a person who is above the average of what is permitted constitutionally," he told the BBC’s Newsday programme. King Mswati and the former South African president Zuma are already relatives through marriage. Watch | South Africa: Ramaphosa takes oath as President, coalition govt in SA × Eswatini king has been on the throne for the last 38 years and has been often accused of living a luxurious polygamous life while most of his people suffer in poverty. Eswatini, previously known as Swaziland, has a population of 1.1 million and one of the world’s highest rates of HIV/Aids infection. Zuma, on the other hand, resigned in disgrace over corruption allegations during his presidency and still faces a court case over the 1999 arms deal, though he denies wrong-doing. However, the 82-year-old is respected by his supporters for upholding his cultural and traditional Zulu beliefs. The former South African president also had several wives and is thought to have 20 children. Also Read | South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma expelled from his ANC party Nomcebo was dressed in the bright colours of the Eswatini kingdom on the last day of the reed dance on Monday. Also, known as the Umhlanga ceremony, it is intended to discourage those taking part from becoming sexually active at a young age. This is not the first time that King Mswati III has chosen a young bride at the Umhlanga ceremony. In 2005, he chose 17-year-old Phindile Nkambule as his wife, a few days after he had revoked a ban on sexual relations for girls younger than 18. (With inputs from agencies)

Ex-South African president Zuma's daughter to marry polygamous king and become his 16th wife

The 56-year-old King of Eswatini, erstwhile Swaziland, is marrying for the 16th time. King Mswati III's bride is all of 20, she is the daughter of South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma. King Mswati's father had 125 wives. #Gravitas brings you the whole story.

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The daughter of the former South African President Jacob Zuma is set to marry the king of Eswatini formerly known as Swaziland. She will be the 16th wife of the 56-year-old Monarch. Watch in for more details!

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While the former South African president Jacob Zuma appeared for a high court pre-trial hearing in an arms deal corruption case in the country. The case relates to allegations surrounding a multi-million dollar government deal with French arms Trader in the 1990s. Watch in for more details!

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West Indies beat South Africa by eight wickets in the rain-affected third T20I on Tuesday (Aug 27) to complete a 3-0 sweep. Batting first, South Africa put up 108/4 in 13 overs but the mighty West Indies chased it down in 9.2 overs.

This is West Indies' eighth T20I win against South Africa in 10 matches since March 2023 including two back-to-back series clean sweeps before and after the T20 World Cup 2024. It is to be noted that West Indies failed to advance to the T20 WC semi-final while Proteas were the runners-up.

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West Indies had won the first two T20Is by seven wickets and 30 runs, respectively. Shai Hope was named Player of the Series for 134 runs in three matches.

"Just trusting my game. Prepare and plan well. Got a great support staff. Just hope we can continue... We're playing good cricket. We understand that tournament cricket is so different to series cricket," Hope said at the post-match presentation.

Apart from Hope, it was Nicholas Pooran who was specifically influential for West Indies, scoring 119 runs at an average of 59.5 and strike rate of 205.

South Africa captain Aiden Markram, meanwhile, agreed that they can improve as a team and said,&nbsp;"Tough one today. Probably got the tougher of the conditions. That being said, we can improve as a team. It's going to take a little bit of time. It's quite a bit we can take from it. It's never great to lose."

West Indies skipper Roston Chase, on the other hand, was happy with the win and said,&nbsp;"It was a good one [leading this time]. We wanted to win the series 3-0. I just asked the boys to give me victory because you want to start well. The powerplay, we were doing well. I just thought that today the guys came out and applied pressure early. In a shortened game, we want guys to go and play their natural game. Guys came out and played brilliantly."

West Indies beat South Africa by eight wickets in the rain-affected third T20I on Tuesday (Aug 27) to complete a 3-0 sweep. Batting first, South Africa put up 108/4 in 13 overs but the mighty West Indies chased it down in 9.

West Indies beat South Africa by eight wickets in the rain-affected third T20I on Tuesday (Aug 27) to complete a 3-0 sweep. Batting first, South Africa put up 108/4 in 13 overs but the mighty West Indies chased it down in 9.2 overs. This is West Indies' eighth T20I win against South Africa in 10 matches since March 2023 including two back-to-back series clean sweeps before and after the T20 World Cup 2024. It is to be noted that West Indies failed to advance to the T20 WC semi-final while Proteas were the runners-up. Also Read: BCCI secretary Jay Shah elected Independent Chair of ICC unopposed West Indies had won the first two T20Is by seven wickets and 30 runs, respectively. Shai Hope was named Player of the Series for 134 runs in three matches. "Just trusting my game. Prepare and plan well. Got a great support staff. Just hope we can continue... We're playing good cricket. We understand that tournament cricket is so different to series cricket," Hope said at the post-match presentation. Apart from Hope, it was Nicholas Pooran who was specifically influential for West Indies, scoring 119 runs at an average of 59.5 and strike rate of 205. South Africa captain Aiden Markram, meanwhile, agreed that they can improve as a team and said, "Tough one today. Probably got the tougher of the conditions. That being said, we can improve as a team. It's going to take a little bit of time. It's quite a bit we can take from it. It's never great to lose." West Indies skipper Roston Chase, on the other hand, was happy with the win and said, "It was a good one [leading this time]. We wanted to win the series 3-0. I just asked the boys to give me victory because you want to start well. The powerplay, we were doing well. I just thought that today the guys came out and applied pressure early. In a shortened game, we want guys to go and play their natural game. Guys came out and played brilliantly."

West Indies beat South Africa in third T20I to complete 3-0 series sweep

The country of South Africa is planning to bomb its Marion Island, a remote island around 2,000 kilometres southeast of Cape Town.

The country has been thinking of taking such a drastic action because an unnerving drama is unfolding on the island, which is, the seabirds, especially albatrosses, falling prey to mice.&nbsp;

The country has come up with the world’s most pivotal&nbsp;bird conservation effort, which is the Mouse-Free Marion Project.&nbsp;

As part of the project, helicopters will be deployed to disperse (or bomb) 600 tonnes of rodenticide-laced pellets across the island.&nbsp;

The project has till now not been funded and a quarter of the $29 million, which is needed, has been raised.

The plan is to strike mice in winter 2027, when they are most famished and the summer-breeding birds are gone.&nbsp;

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The operation will only be successful when every inch of the 25-kilometre-long and 17-kilometre-wide island gets covered.&nbsp;

“We have to get rid of every last mouse. If there was a male and female remaining, they could breed and eventually get back to where we are now," said Anderson.&nbsp;

<h2>What is happening between mice and seabirds on Marion Island?</h2>

Marion Island is a nesting ground for various seabirds, including the&nbsp;albatross. But now they are under threat as hordes of mice are preying on them and eating their eggs, as confirmed by conservationist Mark Anderson in a meeting of BirdLife South Africa.

“These mice, for the first time last year, were found to be feeding on adult Wandering Albatrosses,” said Anderson, who is the CEO of&nbsp;BirdLife South Africa.&nbsp;

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According to the Mouse-Free Marion Project, among the 29 species of seabirds on the island, 19 are facing the threat of local extinction.&nbsp;

“Mice just climb onto them and slowly eat them until they succumb,” Anderson said. “We are losing hundreds of thousands of seabirds every year through the mice," he added.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The country of South Africa is planning to bomb its Marion Island, a remote island around 2,000 kilometres southeast of Cape Town. The country has been thinking of taking such a drastic action because an unnerving drama is unfolding on the island, which is, the seabirds, especially albatrosses, falling prey to mice.

The country of South Africa is planning to bomb its Marion Island, a remote island around 2,000 kilometres southeast of Cape Town. The country has been thinking of taking such a drastic action because an unnerving drama is unfolding on the island, which is, the seabirds, especially albatrosses, falling prey to mice. The country has come up with the world’s most pivotal bird conservation effort, which is the Mouse-Free Marion Project. As part of the project, helicopters will be deployed to disperse (or bomb) 600 tonnes of rodenticide-laced pellets across the island. The project has till now not been funded and a quarter of the $29 million, which is needed, has been raised. The plan is to strike mice in winter 2027, when they are most famished and the summer-breeding birds are gone. Also Read: Bird genes 'store' memories of dinosaur extinction: Here is how The operation will only be successful when every inch of the 25-kilometre-long and 17-kilometre-wide island gets covered. “We have to get rid of every last mouse. If there was a male and female remaining, they could breed and eventually get back to where we are now," said Anderson. What is happening between mice and seabirds on Marion Island? Marion Island is a nesting ground for various seabirds, including the albatross. But now they are under threat as hordes of mice are preying on them and eating their eggs, as confirmed by conservationist Mark Anderson in a meeting of BirdLife South Africa. “These mice, for the first time last year, were found to be feeding on adult Wandering Albatrosses,” said Anderson, who is the CEO of BirdLife South Africa. Watch: Egg prices climb on bird flu impact According to the Mouse-Free Marion Project, among the 29 species of seabirds on the island, 19 are facing the threat of local extinction. “Mice just climb onto them and slowly eat them until they succumb,” Anderson said. “We are losing hundreds of thousands of seabirds every year through the mice," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

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Ahead of India's home season, former South African pacer Morne Morkel has been appointed India's bowling coach. His contract commences on September 1. The development was confirmed by BCCI Secretary Jay Shah. Morkel was not able to join the Indian team during their recent tour of Sri Lanka, due to personal reasons. However, he is now set to take over as the bowling coach with the commencement of India's hectic home season.&nbsp;

Earlier, it was reported that current head coach Gautam Gambhir had recommended Morkel's name as the bowling coach, as per a report in Cricbuzz. The two played together during KKR's golden days, during Gambhir's captaincy tenure, and were also part of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)'s backroom team. The South African, thus, completes Gambhir-led coaching staff which comprises assistant coach Abhishek Nayar (batting) and T Dilip (fielding).

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Morkel had a fruitful career at the international level. He represented South Africa in 86 Tests,&nbsp;117 ODIs and 44 T20Is. He accounted for 309 Test scalps -- including 18 five-fers -- 188 ODI wickets and 47 victims in T20Is. In the IPL, the 39-year-old featured for KKR, Delhi Daredevils (now known as Delhi Capitals) and Rajasthan Royals (RR).&nbsp;

It will be interesting to see how Morkel -- who retired from international cricket in 2018 -- operates with Indian pacers such as Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, etc.&nbsp;

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Notably, Morkel served as Babar Azam-led Pakistan's bowling coach during last year's ODI World Cup in India. He, however, stepped down from the role months before his contract was to end&nbsp;with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

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Ahead of India's home season, former South African pacer Morne Morkel has been appointed India's bowling coach. His contract commences on September 1. The development was confirmed by BCCI Secretary Jay Shah.

Ahead of India's home season, former South African pacer Morne Morkel has been appointed India's bowling coach. His contract commences on September 1. The development was confirmed by BCCI Secretary Jay Shah. Morkel was not able to join the Indian team during their recent tour of Sri Lanka, due to personal reasons. However, he is now set to take over as the bowling coach with the commencement of India's hectic home season. Earlier, it was reported that current head coach Gautam Gambhir had recommended Morkel's name as the bowling coach, as per a report in Cricbuzz. The two played together during KKR's golden days, during Gambhir's captaincy tenure, and were also part of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)'s backroom team. The South African, thus, completes Gambhir-led coaching staff which comprises assistant coach Abhishek Nayar (batting) and T Dilip (fielding). Also Read: 'People think they have big egos,' Dravid's remark on managing Rohit, Virat, Bumrah, Ashwin goes VIRAL Morkel had a fruitful career at the international level. He represented South Africa in 86 Tests, 117 ODIs and 44 T20Is. He accounted for 309 Test scalps -- including 18 five-fers -- 188 ODI wickets and 47 victims in T20Is. In the IPL, the 39-year-old featured for KKR, Delhi Daredevils (now known as Delhi Capitals) and Rajasthan Royals (RR). It will be interesting to see how Morkel -- who retired from international cricket in 2018 -- operates with Indian pacers such as Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, etc. Notably, Morkel served as Babar Azam-led Pakistan's bowling coach during last year's ODI World Cup in India. He, however, stepped down from the role months before his contract was to end with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). At present, the Indian team is on a break. They will kick off their home season with two Tests versus Bangladesh, starting next month.

Official! Former South Africa pacer Morne Morkel named Team India's bowling coach

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