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South Africa’s ruling ANC expelled its former leader, ex-president Jacob Zuma, for leading a rival party into elections following disciplinary proceedings. Watch in for more details!

South Africa: Ex-President Jacob Zuma expelled from ruling ANC

Former South African President Jacob Zuma has been expelled from the African National Congress (ANC) party, where he had been a member for many decades, said media reports.

South Africa: Jacob Zuma expelled from African National Congress

<p>South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma has been expelled from the African National Congress (ANC), the party's secretary-general confirmed on Monday (Jul 28). Zuma, who once led the party, had campaigned for rival uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party in the May general elections, leading to the ouster.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ANC's disciplinary committee had found him guilty of compromising the "integrity" of the party by joining MK. He was suspended in January, earlier this year but after the expulsion, he has&nbsp;three weeks to appeal the ruling.</p>

<p>"He [Zuma] actively impugned the integrity of the ANC and campaigned to dislodge the ANC&nbsp;from power while claiming that he had not severed his membership," said secretary-general&nbsp;Fikile Mbalula.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Barring a successful appeal, Zuma is all set to lose the membership of ANC which he joined via its youth league as a teenager in 1959.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Zuma spoils ANC's party&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The ANC lost majority in the parliament for the first time in 30 years after the election. Since then, the party has been operating a unity government with smaller rivals forming a part of it.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably,&nbsp;Zuma, 82, had a falling out with the party after he was forced to resign as the president in 2018 over corruption scandals. While Zuma denied any wrongdoing, the party pushed him into a corner.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Zuma, who is now the face of MK, helped the party win 58 out of the 400 parliamentary seats which&nbsp;dented ANC's chances of securing the majority. Notably, Zuma could not contest the elections as he has been given a 15-month prison sentence for contempt of court.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to South Africa’s constitution, a person who has been convicted and sentenced to more than 12 months in prison is not allowed to hold public office.</p>

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<p>Despite the shackles, Zuma has emerged as one of the prominent leaders of the&nbsp;new opposition. As the opposition leader, he has accused his successor and former ANC deputy, President Cyril Ramaphosa, of corruption and wrongdoing.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, he is also facing charges of corruption over a multi-billion dollar arms deal from the 1990s when he served as the vice president.</p>

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South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma has been expelled from the African National Congress (ANC), the party's secretary-general confirmed on Monday (Jul 28).

South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma has been expelled from the African National Congress (ANC), the party's secretary-general confirmed on Monday (Jul 28). Zuma, who once led the party, had campaigned for rival uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party in the May general elections, leading to the ouster. The ANC's disciplinary committee had found him guilty of compromising the "integrity" of the party by joining MK. He was suspended in January, earlier this year but after the expulsion, he has three weeks to appeal the ruling. "He [Zuma] actively impugned the integrity of the ANC and campaigned to dislodge the ANC from power while claiming that he had not severed his membership," said secretary-general Fikile Mbalula. Barring a successful appeal, Zuma is all set to lose the membership of ANC which he joined via its youth league as a teenager in 1959. “Former President Jacob Zuma has actively impugned the integrity of the ANC and campaigned to dislodge the ANC from power, while claiming that he had not severed his membership. This conduct is irreconcilable with the spirit of organisational discipline and letter of the ANC… pic.twitter.com/3d999rpoFg — African National Congress (@MYANC) July 29, 2024 × Watch | South Africa: ANC holds disciplinary hearing against Jacob Zuma × Zuma spoils ANC's party The ANC lost majority in the parliament for the first time in 30 years after the election. Since then, the party has been operating a unity government with smaller rivals forming a part of it. Notably, Zuma, 82, had a falling out with the party after he was forced to resign as the president in 2018 over corruption scandals. While Zuma denied any wrongdoing, the party pushed him into a corner. Zuma, who is now the face of MK, helped the party win 58 out of the 400 parliamentary seats which dented ANC's chances of securing the majority. Notably, Zuma could not contest the elections as he has been given a 15-month prison sentence for contempt of court. According to South Africa’s constitution, a person who has been convicted and sentenced to more than 12 months in prison is not allowed to hold public office. Also Read | South Africa: Former president Jacob Zuma barred from running in May election Despite the shackles, Zuma has emerged as one of the prominent leaders of the new opposition. As the opposition leader, he has accused his successor and former ANC deputy, President Cyril Ramaphosa, of corruption and wrongdoing. Meanwhile, he is also facing charges of corruption over a multi-billion dollar arms deal from the 1990s when he served as the vice president. (With inputs from agencies)

South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma expelled from his ANC party

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South Africa: ANC holds disciplinary hearing against Jacob Zuma

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<p>The eerie red lights, which were glowing in the atmosphere of the Earth and above the coast of South Africa, were captured by a NASA astronaut from a window aboard the International Space Station (ISS).</p>

<p>On June 21, NASA's SpaceX Crew-8 mission commander Matthew Dominick captured the mesmerising image. The red glowing light was actually a sudden flash of a weather phenomenon called 'red sprite' lightning.</p>

<p>Red sprites are said to flash above thunderclouds in the upper atmosphere, known as the mesosphere, which extends up to 53 miles (85 kilometres) above the surface.</p>

<p>In the image, blood-red bursts of energy were seen shining above the coast of South Africa. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Super lucky a few weeks ago when shooting a timelapse of a lightning storm off the coast of South Africa," said Dominick, as he explained the image in a post to social site X. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>"One of the frames in the timelapse had a red sprite. If there are any red sprite experts out there I would enjoy tips on how to capture more of these. Clearly, look for lightning storms, but I'm thinking the stronger the storm the better," he added.</p>

<p>The image of the red sprites was captured by Dominick from a vantage point which is hundreds of miles above the high-altitude electrical discharges and falls in the orbit within the ISS.</p>

<h2><strong>What is a red sprite?</strong></h2>

<p>Red sprites are a type of electrical bursts of light which are formed above the highly active thunderstorms.</p>

<p>These are found in the D region of the ionosphere, which is the area above the dense lower atmosphere nearly 37 to 56 miles from the Earth.</p>

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<p>The light appears red at higher altitudes and turns to blue at lower heights. For nearly a century, scientists have known that atmospheric sprites, however, their origins have remained a mystery.</p>

<p>They occur for only a few milliseconds and are comparatively dim in comparison to other lightning.</p>

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The eerie red lights, which were glowing in the atmosphere of the Earth and above the coast of South Africa, were captured by a NASA astronaut from a window aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

The eerie red lights, which were glowing in the atmosphere of the Earth and above the coast of South Africa, were captured by a NASA astronaut from a window aboard the International Space Station (ISS). On June 21, NASA's SpaceX Crew-8 mission commander Matthew Dominick captured the mesmerising image. The red glowing light was actually a sudden flash of a weather phenomenon called 'red sprite' lightning. Red sprites are said to flash above thunderclouds in the upper atmosphere, known as the mesosphere, which extends up to 53 miles (85 kilometres) above the surface. In the image, blood-red bursts of energy were seen shining above the coast of South Africa. Also Read: China set to shoot projectile at asteroid in space by 2030. Will it threaten Earth? "Super lucky a few weeks ago when shooting a timelapse of a lightning storm off the coast of South Africa," said Dominick, as he explained the image in a post to social site X. Super lucky a few weeks ago when shooting a timelapse of a lightning storm off the coast of South Africa. One of the frames in the timelapse had a red sprite. A rare event. My knowledge is pretty much just from Wikipedia but I want to know more. 50mm lens, f1.2, 1/5s, ISO 3200 pic.twitter.com/CU1JpMwE8u — Matthew Dominick (@dominickmatthew) June 20, 2024 × "One of the frames in the timelapse had a red sprite. If there are any red sprite experts out there I would enjoy tips on how to capture more of these. Clearly, look for lightning storms, but I'm thinking the stronger the storm the better," he added. The image of the red sprites was captured by Dominick from a vantage point which is hundreds of miles above the high-altitude electrical discharges and falls in the orbit within the ISS. What is a red sprite? Red sprites are a type of electrical bursts of light which are formed above the highly active thunderstorms. These are found in the D region of the ionosphere, which is the area above the dense lower atmosphere nearly 37 to 56 miles from the Earth. Watch: NASA's manned mission to Mars around the corner? The light appears red at higher altitudes and turns to blue at lower heights. For nearly a century, scientists have known that atmospheric sprites, however, their origins have remained a mystery. They occur for only a few milliseconds and are comparatively dim in comparison to other lightning. (With inputs from agencies)

NASA captures eerie red light above South Africa. Here's what 'red sprite' was doing in Earth's atmosphere

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Over 4,500 people displaced from their homes in Cape Town

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<p>Twelve&nbsp;children&nbsp;were killed in South Africa on Wednesday when a minibus taking them to school near Johannesburg&nbsp;overturned and caught fire after being hit by another vehicle, authorities said.</p>

<p>The driver of the minibus was also killed and seven other&nbsp;children&nbsp;were rushed to hospital, according to officials in Johannesburg's Gauteng province.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Television images showed that the minibus was totally destroyed by the fire in the early morning crash in Merafong, more than 70 kilometres (45 miles) west of the city.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Charred schoolbook pages were scattered on the tarmac, as police examined the scene. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"A private scholar transport minibus was involved in a tragic accident in the Kokosi-Wedela area in Merafong, claiming the lives of the 12 learners and their driver," the Gauteng government said in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It could not immediately give the ages of the&nbsp;children&nbsp;but said most were from a primary school, where students are normally aged between six and 13.</p>

<p>"Seven other learners have been rushed to a medical facility for urgent medical attention," it added.</p>

<p>Police were investigating what happened but it appeared that the minibus was struck from behind by a small pick-up truck, causing it to overturn and subsequently catch fire, authorities said. .&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I am profoundly saddened by this tragic event," Gauteng education minister Matome Chiloane said.</p>

<p>"The loss of our&nbsp;children&nbsp;is a devastating blow to our community, and our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the deceased and injured learners".</p>

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<p>South Africa has one of the most developed road networks on the continent but also has one of the worst road safety records.</p>

<p>In the worst accident this year, 45 people heading to a religious event were killed in March when their bus plunged off a bridge into a ravine in the north of the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The bus was travelling from neighbouring Botswana to Moria, where an Easter pilgrimage and service have attracted more than a million worshippers in recent years.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;South Africa Elections 2024: Unity govt announces coalition cabinet</strong></p>

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<p>In February, at least nine supporters of the African National Congress party were killed in a bus crash as they were travelling home after attending an electoral rally in the east of the country.</p>

<p>And in May, 13 people died in a head-on collision between a minibus taxi and a truck on a major road in the northern province of Limpopo.</p>

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Twelve children were killed in South Africa on Wednesday when a minibus taking them to school near Johannesburg overturned and caught fire after being hit by another vehicle, authorities said.

Twelve children were killed in South Africa on Wednesday when a minibus taking them to school near Johannesburg overturned and caught fire after being hit by another vehicle, authorities said. The driver of the minibus was also killed and seven other children were rushed to hospital, according to officials in Johannesburg's Gauteng province. Television images showed that the minibus was totally destroyed by the fire in the early morning crash in Merafong, more than 70 kilometres (45 miles) west of the city. Charred schoolbook pages were scattered on the tarmac, as police examined the scene. "A private scholar transport minibus was involved in a tragic accident in the Kokosi-Wedela area in Merafong, claiming the lives of the 12 learners and their driver," the Gauteng government said in a statement. It could not immediately give the ages of the children but said most were from a primary school, where students are normally aged between six and 13. "Seven other learners have been rushed to a medical facility for urgent medical attention," it added. Police were investigating what happened but it appeared that the minibus was struck from behind by a small pick-up truck, causing it to overturn and subsequently catch fire, authorities said. . "I am profoundly saddened by this tragic event," Gauteng education minister Matome Chiloane said. "The loss of our children is a devastating blow to our community, and our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the deceased and injured learners". Also read: Breakthrough HIV drug trial shows biannual injection to be 100% effective against infection South Africa has one of the most developed road networks on the continent but also has one of the worst road safety records. In the worst accident this year, 45 people heading to a religious event were killed in March when their bus plunged off a bridge into a ravine in the north of the country. The bus was travelling from neighbouring Botswana to Moria, where an Easter pilgrimage and service have attracted more than a million worshippers in recent years. Watch: South Africa Elections 2024: Unity govt announces coalition cabinet × In February, at least nine supporters of the African National Congress party were killed in a bus crash as they were travelling home after attending an electoral rally in the east of the country. And in May, 13 people died in a head-on collision between a minibus taxi and a truck on a major road in the northern province of Limpopo. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

School bus crash kills 12 children in South Africa, driver loses life as well

<p>Findings from a breakthrough clinical trial conducted in South Africa and Uganda have claimed that biannual injection of a new pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) drug gives young women total protection from HIV infection.</p>

<p>As many as 5,000 participants were enrolled for the study, sponsored by Gilead Sciences,&nbsp;at three sites in Uganda and 25 sites in South Africa to test the&nbsp;efficacy of Lenacapavir and two other drugs.</p>

<p>"Lenacapavir (Len LA) is a fusion capside inhibitor. It interferes with the HIV capsid, a protein shell that protects HIV’s genetic material and enzymes needed for replication. It is administered just under the skin, once every six months,"&nbsp;Physician-scientist Linda-Gail Bekker, principal investigator for the South African part of the study told <em>The Coversation</em>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Apart from&nbsp;Lenacapavir, the trial also tested Truvada - a daily PrEP pill in wide use for more than a decade and Descovy, a newer pill, used for the same purpose.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the randomised trial, none of the 2,314 women who received the injection of&nbsp;Lenacapavir contracted HIV, which suggested the efficacy was 100 per cent.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile,&nbsp;16 of 1,068 women who received Truvada and 39 of 2,136&nbsp;who received Descovy contracted the HIV virus.</p>

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<p>After the early success,&nbsp;Bekker said the trial would go in but now in an "open label" phase.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This means that study participants will be “unblinded”: they will be told whether they have been in the “injectable” or oral TDF (Truvada) or oral TAF (Descovy) groups," she said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"A sister trial is also underway: Purpose 2 is being conducted in a number of regions including some sites in Africa among cisgender men, and transgender and nonbinary people who have sex with men."</p>

<p>Currently, most people&nbsp;who have HIV, require life-long antiretroviral therapy. If an HIV patient stops consuming the prescribed drugs, the dormant virus can reawaken and lead to problems.</p>

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<h2><strong>Other HIV breakthrough</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier this year, a team of scientists at&nbsp;the University of Amsterdam<strong>&nbsp;</strong>claimed to have successfully eliminated HIV, with the use of Nobel Prize-winning Crispr gene-editing technology, from infected cells.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The technology, which functions like scissors at the molecular level, cuts DNA so "bad" that bits can be inactivated or removed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The researchers now aim to remove the virus entirely from the body even though much more work is required to check&nbsp;it is effective and safe.</p>

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Findings from a breakthrough clinical trial conducted in South Africa and Uganda have claimed that biannual injection of a new pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) drug gives young women total protection from HIV infection.

Findings from a breakthrough clinical trial conducted in South Africa and Uganda have claimed that biannual injection of a new pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) drug gives young women total protection from HIV infection. As many as 5,000 participants were enrolled for the study, sponsored by Gilead Sciences, at three sites in Uganda and 25 sites in South Africa to test the efficacy of Lenacapavir and two other drugs. "Lenacapavir (Len LA) is a fusion capside inhibitor. It interferes with the HIV capsid, a protein shell that protects HIV’s genetic material and enzymes needed for replication. It is administered just under the skin, once every six months," Physician-scientist Linda-Gail Bekker, principal investigator for the South African part of the study told The Coversation. Apart from Lenacapavir, the trial also tested Truvada - a daily PrEP pill in wide use for more than a decade and Descovy, a newer pill, used for the same purpose. During the randomised trial, none of the 2,314 women who received the injection of Lenacapavir contracted HIV, which suggested the efficacy was 100 per cent. Meanwhile, 16 of 1,068 women who received Truvada and 39 of 2,136 who received Descovy contracted the HIV virus. Watch | 3 women contract HIV after getting ‘vampire facial’ at New Mexico spa × After the early success, Bekker said the trial would go in but now in an "open label" phase. "This means that study participants will be “unblinded”: they will be told whether they have been in the “injectable” or oral TDF (Truvada) or oral TAF (Descovy) groups," she said. "A sister trial is also underway: Purpose 2 is being conducted in a number of regions including some sites in Africa among cisgender men, and transgender and nonbinary people who have sex with men." Currently, most people who have HIV, require life-long antiretroviral therapy. If an HIV patient stops consuming the prescribed drugs, the dormant virus can reawaken and lead to problems. Also read | California man ‘cured’ of cancer and HIV after stem cell treatment in stunning medical recovery Other HIV breakthrough Earlier this year, a team of scientists at the University of Amsterdam claimed to have successfully eliminated HIV, with the use of Nobel Prize-winning Crispr gene-editing technology, from infected cells. The technology, which functions like scissors at the molecular level, cuts DNA so "bad" that bits can be inactivated or removed. The researchers now aim to remove the virus entirely from the body even though much more work is required to check it is effective and safe. (With inputs from agencies)

Breakthrough HIV drug trial shows biannual injection to be 100% effective against infection

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed former opposition leader John Steenhuisen as Minister of Agriculture on Sunday, bringing the Democratic Alliance and other parties into his new coalition cabinet.

South Africa Elections 2024: Unity govt announces coalition cabinet

<p>India came back from the brink to secure their first ICC trophy in more than 11 years by beating South Africa in the T20 World Cup final in Barbados on Saturday (Jun 29). The Men-in-Blue emerged victorious by seven runs as South Africa fell agonisingly short of the winning line.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Batting first, India posted a challenging total of 176 for 7 in the stipulated 20 overs after captain Rohit Sharma won the crucial toss. Virat Kohli (76) held the innings together while useful knocks from Axar Patel, Shivam Dube&nbsp;and Hardik Pandya allowed India to post the highest total in a T20 WC final.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>How much prize money did India receive for winning the T20 World Cup?</strong></h2>

<p>Prior to the tournament, ICC, the global governing body of cricket and its chief executive, Geoff Allardice had stated that the 2024 edition was historic, primarily due to the bumper prize money on offer for the players and the teams.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“This event is historic in so many ways, so it is fitting that the prize money for players reflects that. Hundreds of millions of fans around the world will be entertained by the players in what we’re hoping to be an Out of This World event," said Allardice.</p>

<p>As per ICC, India, the winner of the marquee tournament, received at least $2.45 million (Rs 20.42 crore) in cash money.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pm-modi-speaks-to-team-india-after-t20-world-cup-win-lauds-rohit-virat-over-massive-effort-736456"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;PM Modi speaks to Team India after T20 World Cup win, lauds Rohit, Virat over massive effort</strong></a></p>

<h2><strong>How much prize money did South Africa receive as the runners-up?</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>South Africa, playing their first final of a World Cup, managed to earn a whopping $1.28 million (Rs 10.67 crore) for their unbeaten run up until the summit clash.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>How much did the losing semifinalists receive?</strong></h2>

<p>Both England and Afghanistan walked away with $787,500 (Rs 6.56 crore), despite missing out on a final berth.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Teams that did not advance past the Super 8 stage received $382,500 each while those finishing between ninth and 12th place pocketed $247,500 each.</p>

<p>As for the lower end of the table, teams finishing between 13th and 20th received $225,000 each.&nbsp;</p>

<table align="center" border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1">
	<tbody>
		<tr>
			<td><strong>Teams</strong></td>
			<td><strong>Money</strong></td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td><b>Champions&nbsp;</b></td>
			<td>$2.45 million (India)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td><b>Runners-up</b></td>
			<td>$1.28 million (South Africa)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td><b>Losing semifinalist 1</b></td>
			<td>$787,500 (England)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td><strong>Losing semifinalist 2</strong></td>
			<td>$787,500 (Afghanistan)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td><strong>Teams ranked 5th to 8th</strong></td>
			<td>$382,500 each</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td><strong>Teams ranked 9th to 12th</strong></td>
			<td>$247,500 each</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td><strong>Teams ranked 13th to 20th&nbsp;</strong></td>
			<td>$225,000 each</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

<p><strong>India get the monkey off the back</strong></p>

<p>The Indian team had been knocking on the doors of an ICC trophy for the better part of the last decade. However, the ultimate glory eluded them.</p>

<p>India came into the T20 World Cup 2024 on the back of a crushing loss in the final of the 50-over World Cup at home against Australia last year. While not many had predicted that India would go the distance in the tournament, the team led by Rohit Sharma finished the competition unbeaten and took home the trophy as well as the invincible tag.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


India came back from the brink to secure their first ICC trophy in more than 11 years by beating South Africa in the T20 World Cup final in Barbados on Saturday (Jun 29).

India came back from the brink to secure their first ICC trophy in more than 11 years by beating South Africa in the T20 World Cup final in Barbados on Saturday (Jun 29). The Men-in-Blue emerged victorious by seven runs as South Africa fell agonisingly short of the winning line. Batting first, India posted a challenging total of 176 for 7 in the stipulated 20 overs after captain Rohit Sharma won the crucial toss. Virat Kohli (76) held the innings together while useful knocks from Axar Patel, Shivam Dube and Hardik Pandya allowed India to post the highest total in a T20 WC final. How much prize money did India receive for winning the T20 World Cup? Prior to the tournament, ICC, the global governing body of cricket and its chief executive, Geoff Allardice had stated that the 2024 edition was historic, primarily due to the bumper prize money on offer for the players and the teams. “This event is historic in so many ways, so it is fitting that the prize money for players reflects that. Hundreds of millions of fans around the world will be entertained by the players in what we’re hoping to be an Out of This World event," said Allardice. As per ICC, India, the winner of the marquee tournament, received at least $2.45 million (Rs 20.42 crore) in cash money. Also read | PM Modi speaks to Team India after T20 World Cup win, lauds Rohit, Virat over massive effort How much prize money did South Africa receive as the runners-up? South Africa, playing their first final of a World Cup, managed to earn a whopping $1.28 million (Rs 10.67 crore) for their unbeaten run up until the summit clash. How much did the losing semifinalists receive? Both England and Afghanistan walked away with $787,500 (Rs 6.56 crore), despite missing out on a final berth. Teams that did not advance past the Super 8 stage received $382,500 each while those finishing between ninth and 12th place pocketed $247,500 each. As for the lower end of the table, teams finishing between 13th and 20th received $225,000 each. Teams Money Champions $2.45 million (India) Runners-up $1.28 million (South Africa) Losing semifinalist 1 $787,500 (England) Losing semifinalist 2 $787,500 (Afghanistan) Teams ranked 5th to 8th $382,500 each Teams ranked 9th to 12th $247,500 each Teams ranked 13th to 20th $225,000 each India get the monkey off the back The Indian team had been knocking on the doors of an ICC trophy for the better part of the last decade. However, the ultimate glory eluded them. India came into the T20 World Cup 2024 on the back of a crushing loss in the final of the 50-over World Cup at home against Australia last year. While not many had predicted that India would go the distance in the tournament, the team led by Rohit Sharma finished the competition unbeaten and took home the trophy as well as the invincible tag. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>South Africa and Afghanistan are bracing to lock horns on Thursday (June 27) in the first semi-final of the 2024 T20 World Cup. The match, set to take place at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba in Trinidad, will be extremely crucial for both the teams to create history by making their first-ever T20 WC final appearance.</p>

<p>With their outstanding performance in the tournament, South Africa have reached the semi-final undefeated. Afghanistan, on the other hand, have been scripting a fairytale run with their triumph over Bangladesh.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/t20-wc-2024-explained-what-if-both-semifinals-wash-out-who-wins-incase-final-is-also-called-off-735341">EXPLAINED! What if both semifinals wash out? Who wins in case final is also called off?</a></p>

<p>However, all eyes are on an intermittent spoilsport- the weather, as predictions mount up over rains impacting the fixture, in light of multiple recent matches during the tournament being cancelled or disrupted.</p>

<h2><strong>South Africa vs Afghanistan: Weather forecast</strong></h2>

<p>With the faceoff beginning on June 26 at 8:30 PM local time (June 27, 6:00 AM IST), there are high chances of rain on the match day in Tarouba, Trinidad, as per weather.com.</p>

<p>However, the silver lining is that the rain forecast is mainly for the afternoon, while the match will start at 8:30 PM local time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Between 1-3 PM local time, the chances of rain are 35-43%, but the conditions should get drier by the evening.</p>

<p>The current probability of rain around the start of the game is in single digits but may show a rise to 11% after 11 PM local time.</p>

<p>While the temperatures are expected to be between 26-27 degrees Celsius during the match, the weather will remain partly cloudy with humidity as high as 80-90%.</p>

<h2><strong>What if rain plays spoilsport in South Africa vs Afghanistan match?</strong></h2>

<p>Albeit the first semi-final between South Africa and Afghanistan has a reserve day, an additional 60 minutes will be provided before that on the scheduled day to finish the match. An extra 190 minutes will be added on the reserve day to try and reach a result.</p>

<p>Despite this, organisers will make every effort to finish the match on the scheduled day, even if it requires reducing overs.</p>

<p>Notably, both sides will need to bat a minimum of 10 overs per innings to complete the semi-final.&nbsp;</p>

<p>If the match begins on the scheduled day but has to be put on hold due to rain, it will resume from that point on reserve day.</p>

<h2><strong>What happens if South Africa vs Afghanistan match gets washed out?</strong></h2>

<p>In spite of the above provisions, if the match is washed out, then South Africa will qualify for the final as they finished at the top of their Group 2 in Super 8s, while Afghanistan finished behind India in Group 1.</p>


South Africa and Afghanistan are bracing to lock horns on Thursday (June 27) in the first semi-final of the 2024 T20 World Cup. The match, set to take place at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba in Trinidad, will be extremely crucial for both the teams to create history by making their first-ever T20 WC final appearance.

South Africa and Afghanistan are bracing to lock horns on Thursday (June 27) in the first semi-final of the 2024 T20 World Cup. The match, set to take place at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba in Trinidad, will be extremely crucial for both the teams to create history by making their first-ever T20 WC final appearance. With their outstanding performance in the tournament, South Africa have reached the semi-final undefeated. Afghanistan, on the other hand, have been scripting a fairytale run with their triumph over Bangladesh. Also Read: EXPLAINED! What if both semifinals wash out? Who wins in case final is also called off? However, all eyes are on an intermittent spoilsport- the weather, as predictions mount up over rains impacting the fixture, in light of multiple recent matches during the tournament being cancelled or disrupted. South Africa vs Afghanistan: Weather forecast With the faceoff beginning on June 26 at 8:30 PM local time (June 27, 6:00 AM IST), there are high chances of rain on the match day in Tarouba, Trinidad, as per weather.com. However, the silver lining is that the rain forecast is mainly for the afternoon, while the match will start at 8:30 PM local time. Between 1-3 PM local time, the chances of rain are 35-43%, but the conditions should get drier by the evening. The current probability of rain around the start of the game is in single digits but may show a rise to 11% after 11 PM local time. While the temperatures are expected to be between 26-27 degrees Celsius during the match, the weather will remain partly cloudy with humidity as high as 80-90%. What if rain plays spoilsport in South Africa vs Afghanistan match? Albeit the first semi-final between South Africa and Afghanistan has a reserve day, an additional 60 minutes will be provided before that on the scheduled day to finish the match. An extra 190 minutes will be added on the reserve day to try and reach a result. Despite this, organisers will make every effort to finish the match on the scheduled day, even if it requires reducing overs. Notably, both sides will need to bat a minimum of 10 overs per innings to complete the semi-final. If the match begins on the scheduled day but has to be put on hold due to rain, it will resume from that point on reserve day. What happens if South Africa vs Afghanistan match gets washed out? In spite of the above provisions, if the match is washed out, then South Africa will qualify for the final as they finished at the top of their Group 2 in Super 8s, while Afghanistan finished behind India in Group 1.

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<p>South African scientists on Tuesday injected radioactive material into live&nbsp;rhino&nbsp;horns to make them easier to detect at border posts in a pioneering project aimed at curbing poaching.</p>

<p>The country is home to a large majority of the world's rhinos and as such is a hotspot for poaching driven by demand from Asia, where horns are used in traditional medicine for their supposed therapeutic effect.</p>

<p>At the Limpopo&nbsp;rhino&nbsp;orphanage in the Waterberg area, in the country's northeast, a few of the thick-skinned herbivores grazed in the low savannah.</p>

<p>James Larkin, director of the University of the Witwatersrand's radiation and health physics unit who spearheaded the initiative, told AFP he had put "two tiny little radioactive chips in the horn" as he administered the radioisotopes on one of the large animals' horns.</p>

<p>The radioactive material would "render the horn useless... essentially poisonous for human consumption" added Nithaya Chetty, professor and dean of science at the same university.</p>

<p>The dusty&nbsp;rhino, put to sleep and crouched on the ground, did not feel any pain, Larkin said.</p>

<p>The radioactive material's dose was so low it would not impact the animal's health or the environment in any way, he said.</p>

<p>In February the environment ministry said that, despite government efforts to tackle the illicit trade, 499 of the giant mammals were killed in 2023, mostly in state-run parks. This represents an 11 percent increase over the 2022 figures.</p>

<p>Twenty live rhinos in total would be part of the pilot Rhisotope project whereby they would be administered a dose "strong enough to set off detectors that are installed globally" at international border posts originally installed "to prevent nuclear terrorism", a pleased Larkin said, sporting a green hat and a khaki shirt.</p>

<p>Border agents often have handheld radiation detectors which can detect contraband in addition to thousands of radiation detectors installed at ports and airports, the scientists said.</p>

<h2><strong>'Best idea'</strong></h2>

<p>Rhino&nbsp;horns are highly sought after on black markets, where the price by weight rivals that of gold and cocaine.</p>

<p>According to Arrie Van Deventer, the orphanage's founder, dehorning the&nbsp;rhino&nbsp;and poisoning the horns have failed to deter poachers.</p>

<p>"Maybe this is the thing that will stop poaching", the tall, slim-built conservationist said. "This is the best idea I've ever heard".</p>

<p>Wildebeest, warthogs and giraffe roamed the vast conservation area as more than a dozen team members performed the delicate process on another&nbsp;rhino.</p>

<p>Larkin meticulously drilled a small hole into the horn, hammered in the radioisotope, then finished off by spraying 11,000 microdots all over the horn.&nbsp;</p>

<p>About 15,000 rhinos live in the southern African nation, according to an estimate by the international&nbsp;Rhino&nbsp;foundation.</p>

<p>The last phase of the project would be the animal's aftercare following "proper scientific protocol and ethical protocol", said the project's COO, a bubbly Jessica Babich.</p>

<p>The team would then take follow-up blood samples to ensure the rhinos were effectively protected.</p>

<p>The material would last five years on the horn, which was cheaper than dehorning every 18 months, Larkin said.</p>


South African scientists on Tuesday injected radioactive material into live rhino horns to make them easier to detect at border posts in a pioneering project aimed at curbing poaching.

South African scientists on Tuesday injected radioactive material into live rhino horns to make them easier to detect at border posts in a pioneering project aimed at curbing poaching. The country is home to a large majority of the world's rhinos and as such is a hotspot for poaching driven by demand from Asia, where horns are used in traditional medicine for their supposed therapeutic effect. At the Limpopo rhino orphanage in the Waterberg area, in the country's northeast, a few of the thick-skinned herbivores grazed in the low savannah. James Larkin, director of the University of the Witwatersrand's radiation and health physics unit who spearheaded the initiative, told AFP he had put "two tiny little radioactive chips in the horn" as he administered the radioisotopes on one of the large animals' horns. The radioactive material would "render the horn useless... essentially poisonous for human consumption" added Nithaya Chetty, professor and dean of science at the same university. The dusty rhino, put to sleep and crouched on the ground, did not feel any pain, Larkin said. The radioactive material's dose was so low it would not impact the animal's health or the environment in any way, he said. In February the environment ministry said that, despite government efforts to tackle the illicit trade, 499 of the giant mammals were killed in 2023, mostly in state-run parks. This represents an 11 percent increase over the 2022 figures. Twenty live rhinos in total would be part of the pilot Rhisotope project whereby they would be administered a dose "strong enough to set off detectors that are installed globally" at international border posts originally installed "to prevent nuclear terrorism", a pleased Larkin said, sporting a green hat and a khaki shirt. Border agents often have handheld radiation detectors which can detect contraband in addition to thousands of radiation detectors installed at ports and airports, the scientists said. 'Best idea' Rhino horns are highly sought after on black markets, where the price by weight rivals that of gold and cocaine. According to Arrie Van Deventer, the orphanage's founder, dehorning the rhino and poisoning the horns have failed to deter poachers. "Maybe this is the thing that will stop poaching", the tall, slim-built conservationist said. "This is the best idea I've ever heard". Wildebeest, warthogs and giraffe roamed the vast conservation area as more than a dozen team members performed the delicate process on another rhino. Larkin meticulously drilled a small hole into the horn, hammered in the radioisotope, then finished off by spraying 11,000 microdots all over the horn. About 15,000 rhinos live in the southern African nation, according to an estimate by the international Rhino foundation. The last phase of the project would be the animal's aftercare following "proper scientific protocol and ethical protocol", said the project's COO, a bubbly Jessica Babich. The team would then take follow-up blood samples to ensure the rhinos were effectively protected. The material would last five years on the horn, which was cheaper than dehorning every 18 months, Larkin said.

Scientists inject radioactive material into rhino horns to curb poaching in South Africa

<p>South Africa head coach Rob Walter says this Proteas team is different from the past which failed to win the close games. The comments came a day before South Africa's semi-final against Afghanistan in the ongoing T20 World Cup.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is to be noted that the Proteas have won all of their games in the tournament so far despite most of them being close ones. Coach Walter says the misses of the past belong to the people who missed them.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>South Africa have had a tendency to losing games under pressure and have never won an ICC title.</p>

<p>"The near misses in the past, they belong to the people who missed them," Walter said at the pre-match press conference.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"To be honest, this team is a different team. We own whatever is ours to own. And so, our nearest reflection point is this tournament where we've managed to get over the line. So that's what we think about," he added.</p>

<p>The SA coach, however, agreed there'll be anxiety mixed with excitement given the occasion.</p>

<p>"There'll be a mixture of emotions which is with anxiety but excitement and I think anyone in any sport, if they get to this phase of a competition, feels that. And so really, it's just acknowledging that and accepting it and then just understanding what you'll do with that. We still want to play our best cricket in the key moments of the game tomorrow," said Walter.</p>

<p>Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott, however, believes that the pressure is on Proteas and not them.</p>

<p>"This is uncharted territory for us. We're just going to go out there and give it our all. There's no preconceived ideas on it all, or history of failure or success in semi-finals in past years. For us it's a new challenge, and I think that makes us dangerous in the semi-finals as a side with nothing to lose and obviously a lot of pressure on the opposition," said the Afghan coach.</p>


South Africa head coach Rob Walter says this Proteas team is different from the past which failed to win the close games. The comments came a day before South Africa's semi-final against Afghanistan in the ongoing T20 World Cup.

South Africa head coach Rob Walter says this Proteas team is different from the past which failed to win the close games. The comments came a day before South Africa's semi-final against Afghanistan in the ongoing T20 World Cup. It is to be noted that the Proteas have won all of their games in the tournament so far despite most of them being close ones. Coach Walter says the misses of the past belong to the people who missed them. Also Read: Former England cricketer SLAMS ICC, asks them to scrap 'FIXED' India vs Pakistan fixtures in mega events South Africa have had a tendency to losing games under pressure and have never won an ICC title. "The near misses in the past, they belong to the people who missed them," Walter said at the pre-match press conference. "To be honest, this team is a different team. We own whatever is ours to own. And so, our nearest reflection point is this tournament where we've managed to get over the line. So that's what we think about," he added. The SA coach, however, agreed there'll be anxiety mixed with excitement given the occasion. "There'll be a mixture of emotions which is with anxiety but excitement and I think anyone in any sport, if they get to this phase of a competition, feels that. And so really, it's just acknowledging that and accepting it and then just understanding what you'll do with that. We still want to play our best cricket in the key moments of the game tomorrow," said Walter. Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott, however, believes that the pressure is on Proteas and not them. "This is uncharted territory for us. We're just going to go out there and give it our all. There's no preconceived ideas on it all, or history of failure or success in semi-finals in past years. For us it's a new challenge, and I think that makes us dangerous in the semi-finals as a side with nothing to lose and obviously a lot of pressure on the opposition," said the Afghan coach.

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