Australia was really feeling the heat at the ODI World Cup as the record five-time champions fell to their second straight defeat at the showpiece event. South Africa handed their Rivals a crushing 134-run defeat in Lucknow.

ICC World Cup 2023: South Africa beat Australia by 134 runs in Lucknow

<p>South Africa had a brilliant start to their ODI World Cup 2023 campaign, having won their first two matches in the tournament. Their second win came against Australia in Lucknow on October 12 as they beat the Aussies by 134 runs. Protea bowler Kagiso Rabada was the wreaker-in-chief, taking 3/33 in his eight overs.</p>

<p>Among the three dismissals by Rabada, the ball he bowled to Josh Inglis was the best one as the batter was left dumbfounded on an unplayable delivery that rattled his&nbsp;stumps. Australia were three down already when Rabada came on to bowl the 12th over of the Kangaroo chase and delivered a peach first up to leave Inglis flummoxed. The batter tried to defend the ball with a straight bat but the ball whizzed past and hit the stumps. Have a look at the video below:</p>

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<p>The Australians eventually got all out for 177 in the chase of 312 and lost by 134 runs - their biggest loss in terms of runs in the ODI World Cups - a tournament which they have won five times.</p>

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<p>Former Australia batter Matthew Hayden lambasted the Pat Cummins-led team after the loss and said that 'Australia haven't laid out the vision for this tournament' and 'they are hoping rather than understanding' at this point of time.</p>

<p>"Australia have won this tournament five times and that's an enormous effort and achievement for generations. But right now, there's a great sense of how are Australia going to win a game during this World Cup. It's had a very slow start, tad selection changes already and that for me just means that the vision or the map of how Australia are going about this tournament has not been really laid out," said Hayden.</p>

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South Africa had a brilliant start to their ODI World Cup 2023 campaign, having won their first two matches in the tournament. Their second win came against Australia in Lucknow on October 12 as they beat the Aussies by 134 runs.

South Africa had a brilliant start to their ODI World Cup 2023 campaign, having won their first two matches in the tournament. Their second win came against Australia in Lucknow on October 12 as they beat the Aussies by 134 runs. Protea bowler Kagiso Rabada was the wreaker-in-chief, taking 3/33 in his eight overs. Among the three dismissals by Rabada, the ball he bowled to Josh Inglis was the best one as the batter was left dumbfounded on an unplayable delivery that rattled his stumps. Australia were three down already when Rabada came on to bowl the 12th over of the Kangaroo chase and delivered a peach first up to leave Inglis flummoxed. The batter tried to defend the ball with a straight bat but the ball whizzed past and hit the stumps. Have a look at the video below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by ICC (@icc) × The Australians eventually got all out for 177 in the chase of 312 and lost by 134 runs - their biggest loss in terms of runs in the ODI World Cups - a tournament which they have won five times. Also Read: 'Gill will definitely play' - Prasad confident of India opener's return for Pakistan clash Former Australia batter Matthew Hayden lambasted the Pat Cummins-led team after the loss and said that 'Australia haven't laid out the vision for this tournament' and 'they are hoping rather than understanding' at this point of time. "Australia have won this tournament five times and that's an enormous effort and achievement for generations. But right now, there's a great sense of how are Australia going to win a game during this World Cup. It's had a very slow start, tad selection changes already and that for me just means that the vision or the map of how Australia are going about this tournament has not been really laid out," said Hayden. Australia next play on October 20 against Pakistan in Bengaluru. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

ODI World Cup 2023: UNPLAYABLE! Kagiso Rabada cleans up Josh Inglis with a PEACH in SA vs Australia - WATCH

<p>Australia slumped to their second defeat in a row in the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023 as they lost against South Africa by 134 runs on October 12 in Lucknow. This is their biggest loss in terms of runs in the ODI World Cups - a tournament which they have won five times - the most by any team.</p>

<p>Chasing 312, Australia folded out for 177 and skipper Pat Cummins acknowledged that they have 'got to try and find a way in all conditions.'</p>

<p>"I think if we want to be challenging, you [have] got to try and find a way in all conditions, and that's for the bowlers try and take wickets and for the batters try and score runs," Cummins told the broadcaster after the loss.</p>

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<p>"Probably not much needs to be said [to my team-mates] tonight. I think everyone's hurting. We've got a few days and the next game's here as well. So we'll group and regroup...everyone's hurting. So we're trying to make amends."</p>

<p>Asked about what went wrong for them, Cummins said it's not one thing where they went wrong, but agreed that there are a few things which they have to tidy up.</p>

<p>"I wouldn't say it's one thing [where Australia went wrong]," he said. "Maybe they [South Africa] got a few more than we would have liked. And obviously 177 is off the mark as well. So yeah, it's a few things we need to tidy up."</p>

<p>There were, however, a couple of contentious DRS calls (Steve Smith and Marcus Stoinis) during the Australian innings which didn't go their way but the batters still didn't look comfortable at all.</p>

<p>Australia had lost the first game against India by seven wickets in Chennai before the South Africa match. They currently are ninth among the 10 teams on the points table. They play next against Pakistan on October 20 and the result of that match can make or break their campaign.</p>

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Australia slumped to their second defeat in a row in the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023 as they lost against South Africa by 134 runs on October 12 in Lucknow. This is their biggest loss in terms of runs in the ODI World Cups - a tournament which they have won five times - the most by any team.

Australia slumped to their second defeat in a row in the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023 as they lost against South Africa by 134 runs on October 12 in Lucknow. This is their biggest loss in terms of runs in the ODI World Cups - a tournament which they have won five times - the most by any team. Chasing 312, Australia folded out for 177 and skipper Pat Cummins acknowledged that they have 'got to try and find a way in all conditions.' "I think if we want to be challenging, you [have] got to try and find a way in all conditions, and that's for the bowlers try and take wickets and for the batters try and score runs," Cummins told the broadcaster after the loss. Also Read: Quinton de Kock relishes playing against Australia, says 'we played to our strengths' "Probably not much needs to be said [to my team-mates] tonight. I think everyone's hurting. We've got a few days and the next game's here as well. So we'll group and regroup...everyone's hurting. So we're trying to make amends." Asked about what went wrong for them, Cummins said it's not one thing where they went wrong, but agreed that there are a few things which they have to tidy up. "I wouldn't say it's one thing [where Australia went wrong]," he said. "Maybe they [South Africa] got a few more than we would have liked. And obviously 177 is off the mark as well. So yeah, it's a few things we need to tidy up." There were, however, a couple of contentious DRS calls (Steve Smith and Marcus Stoinis) during the Australian innings which didn't go their way but the batters still didn't look comfortable at all. Australia had lost the first game against India by seven wickets in Chennai before the South Africa match. They currently are ninth among the 10 teams on the points table. They play next against Pakistan on October 20 and the result of that match can make or break their campaign. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>South Africa batsman Quinton de Kock predicted that Thursday's high-profile&nbsp;World&nbsp;Cup&nbsp;clash with old rivals Australia will be decided by a battle of "big egos".</p>

<p>De Kock, who will quit international&nbsp;cricket&nbsp;at the end of this tournament, has enjoyed being part of a Proteas side who have had the upper hand in recent years.</p>

<p>Since 2016, South Africa have won 15 of their 20 meetings with Australia in One-Day Internationals.</p>

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<p>"The Australians and us have always had a great history, a good competitive background," said 30-year-old De Kock on Wednesday.</p>

<p>"Both teams are going to come out fighting tomorrow, and whoever makes the right choices under pressure will be the stronger team at the end of the day."</p>

<p>He added: "Both teams are strong teams, both got big egos, both want to win, want to beat each other."</p>

<p>South Africa got off to a scintillating start at this&nbsp;World&nbsp;Cup, piling up a tournament record 428 in a 102-run win over Sri Lanka in New Delhi.</p>

<p>De Kock cracked his 18th ODI century in that match but it was his first at a&nbsp;World&nbsp;Cup. Aiden Markram and Rassie van der Dussen also hit centuries.</p>

<p>"I think I've been wanting a 100 for a while. Just for my personal self, it's been a while," said De Kock whose last ton came against India in Cape Town in January 2022.</p>

<p>"Just to tick it off in a&nbsp;World&nbsp;Cup&nbsp;and get the campaign started was a big thing for the guys' confidence."</p>

<p>After the&nbsp;World&nbsp;Cup&nbsp;ends, De Kock will officially remain available for T20 internationals but only when there isn't a clash with more lucrative franchise opportunities.</p>

<p>He will leave behind a legacy of almost 12,000 international runs across the three formats, and 25 centuries. He has scored hundreds in Tests, ODIs and T20&nbsp;cricket.</p>

<p>However, De Kock insists he will have no regrets about closing the book on his 11-year South Africa career.</p>

<p>"I'm sure a lot of guys love the ODI format. I have been doing it for a couple of years now, so I find it quite tiring," he explained.</p>

<p>"But I'm sure there's still a lot of guys coming through the ranks, guys still at school, they still would love to play this format and I highly recommend that they find a way to keep it going."</p>

<p>For the moment, an elusive&nbsp;World&nbsp;Cup&nbsp;title remains De Kock's priority for a country who have fallen at the semi-finals on four occasions.</p>

<p>They have been in good form -- arriving in India having overturned a 2-0 deficit to defeat Australia 3-2 on home soil last month.</p>

<p>"I think in order for us to be one of the best we need to be, we still need to be a bit more consistent," said De Kock who on Thursday will be playing in familiar surroundings -- his Lucknow IPL team is based at the Ekana Stadium.</p>

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South Africa batsman Quinton de Kock predicted that Thursday's high-profile World Cup clash with old rivals Australia will be decided by a battle of "big egos". De Kock, who will quit international cricket at the end of this tournament, has enjoyed being part of a Proteas side who have had the upper hand in recent years.

South Africa batsman Quinton de Kock predicted that Thursday's high-profile World Cup clash with old rivals Australia will be decided by a battle of "big egos". De Kock, who will quit international cricket at the end of this tournament, has enjoyed being part of a Proteas side who have had the upper hand in recent years. Since 2016, South Africa have won 15 of their 20 meetings with Australia in One-Day Internationals. Also WATCH - Virat Kohli and Naveen ul Haq close IPL fight with hug during India vs Afghanistan "The Australians and us have always had a great history, a good competitive background," said 30-year-old De Kock on Wednesday. "Both teams are going to come out fighting tomorrow, and whoever makes the right choices under pressure will be the stronger team at the end of the day." He added: "Both teams are strong teams, both got big egos, both want to win, want to beat each other." South Africa got off to a scintillating start at this World Cup, piling up a tournament record 428 in a 102-run win over Sri Lanka in New Delhi. De Kock cracked his 18th ODI century in that match but it was his first at a World Cup. Aiden Markram and Rassie van der Dussen also hit centuries. "I think I've been wanting a 100 for a while. Just for my personal self, it's been a while," said De Kock whose last ton came against India in Cape Town in January 2022. "Just to tick it off in a World Cup and get the campaign started was a big thing for the guys' confidence." After the World Cup ends, De Kock will officially remain available for T20 internationals but only when there isn't a clash with more lucrative franchise opportunities. He will leave behind a legacy of almost 12,000 international runs across the three formats, and 25 centuries. He has scored hundreds in Tests, ODIs and T20 cricket. However, De Kock insists he will have no regrets about closing the book on his 11-year South Africa career. "I'm sure a lot of guys love the ODI format. I have been doing it for a couple of years now, so I find it quite tiring," he explained. "But I'm sure there's still a lot of guys coming through the ranks, guys still at school, they still would love to play this format and I highly recommend that they find a way to keep it going." For the moment, an elusive World Cup title remains De Kock's priority for a country who have fallen at the semi-finals on four occasions. They have been in good form -- arriving in India having overturned a 2-0 deficit to defeat Australia 3-2 on home soil last month. "I think in order for us to be one of the best we need to be, we still need to be a bit more consistent," said De Kock who on Thursday will be playing in familiar surroundings -- his Lucknow IPL team is based at the Ekana Stadium. "Especially in tight games like World Cups. That will determine actually how good we are." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

ODI World Cup 2023: Australia, South Africa prepare for clash of 'big egos' in Lucknow

Five-time World Champions Australia will aim to bounce back after their opening defeat to India as they take on familiar Force South Africa in Lucknow.

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ICC World Cup 2023: Australia lost to India by six wickets in their opener

AUS vs SA FREE live Streaming: Australia will clash with South Africa in the 10th match of the ICC World Cup at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, India on Thursday (Oct 11).

AUS vs SA FREE live Streaming: Australia will clash with South Africa in the 10th match of the ICC World Cup at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, India on Thursday (Oct 11). Australia lost their tournament opener of the World Cup to India by 6 wickets. A partnership between KL Rahul and Virat Kohli ensured things got under control for India. Also read: CWC '23: Our middle-order not tested properly, feels Yuvraj; names THIS Indian who can win POTT award On the other hand, South Africa opened their account in an amazing style with a massive 102-run victory against Sri Lanka. Here are the live-streaming details of the AUG vs SA World Cup 2023: How to watch AUG vs SA World Cup 2023 match live Streaming for free in India? Fans can watch Australia vs South Africa, 10th World Cup match, live streaming for free in India on Disney+ Hotstar. Where to watch the AUG vs SA World Cup 2023 match live in India? Star Sports Network will telecast the Australia vs South Africa, 10th World Cup match, live in India. When is the AUG vs SA World Cup 2023 match? Date Australia will clash with South Africa in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 on Thursday, October 12. What time will the AUG vs SA World Cup 2023 match start? Time The AUS vs SA World Cup 2023 match will commence at 02:00 pm IST on Thursday, October 12. What is the venue for the AUG vs SA World Cup 2023 match? Venue Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, will host the AUS vs SA World Cup 2023 match. Here's a list of the live broadcasters in other countries: Country Channel Name Afghanistan Ariana TV and Ariana News, Ariana TV website and www.sportsafghan-wireless.com Australia Fox Sports 501 & Channel 9 HD, 9GemHD, FoxtelGo, FoxtelNOW and Kayo / 9Now Bangladesh GTV, BTV, T Sports, Rabbithole Canada Willow TV, Disney+ Hotstar Caribbean Islands ESPN and ESPN2, ESPN Play Caribbean Central & South America and Mexico ESPN+ Continental Europe and SEA(excluding Singapore) YuppTV Hong Kong Astro Cricket via NowTV, YuppTV India SS1(HD+HD), SS1 Hindi(SD+HD), SS1 Tamil, SS1 Telugu, SS1 Kannada, SS2(HD+SD), Disney+ Hotstar Maldives, Nepal, Bhutan SS1(HD+HD), SS1 Hindi(SD+HD), SS1 Tamil, SS1 Telugu, SS1 Kannada, SS2(HD+SD), Yupp TV Malaysia Astro Cricket, Yupp TV MENA CricLife and CricLife Max, StarzPlay & Switch TV New Zealand Sky Sport Pacific Islands TVWAN Action and TVWAN Sports, Digicel app Pakistan PTV Sports, www.ptvsports.pk, Daraz, Tapmad, Jazz Pakistan A-Sports, ARY ZAP Singapore HubSports 4 and HubSports 5, Simulcast of their linear channels on StarHub TV+ Sri Lanka Sirasa TV, Dialog TV & Event TV, www.kiki.lk & Kiki app South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa SuperSport Grandstand & SuperSport Cricket, SuperSport app UK Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Mix, SkyGO + Sky Sports App USA WillowTV, ESPN+ app AUS vs SA Pitch report: The Ekana Stadium pitch had help for the spinners and batsmen have been struggling to time their shots. The average 1st innings score is 210 where setting a high target won't be an easy thing. AUS vs SA Squads: South Africa Squad: Temba Bavuma (c), Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Andile Phehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Rassie van der Dussen, Lizaad Williams. Australia Squad: Pat Cummins (c), Steve Smith, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Sean Abbott, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitch Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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<p>France's hopes that captain Antoine Dupont will be fit to face South Africa in the World Cup quarter-final were boosted on Wednesday when the scrum-half trained for the second day wearing a headguard. Dupont, 26, was given the green light to return to full contact sessions earlier this week after undergoing surgery on a fractured cheekbone he suffered during the pool match against Namibia on September 21.</p>

<p>Dupont is now in line to feature for the hosts against the Springboks on Saturday after first trying out the protection during Tuesday's session. "Antoine, is someone who is intelligent, sensible," France No. 8 Gregory Alldritt told reporters on Wednesday. "If he says he can play again, it means that he's fully able to do so," he added.</p>

<p>Dupont spent a few days at home following surgery before returning to France's set-up last week to participate in some running and bike exercises. "He's doing well," said France scrum coach William Servat.&nbsp; "He's always been involved, even during his rest period.</p>

<p>"Now he's even more involved. He's back with us, he is taking part in a very active way."&nbsp; Les Bleus will name their team to face the World Cup holders on Friday.</p>

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<p>France assistant coach Laurent Labit opined on the clash vs SA and said: "We know what we're up against and who we're up against. We have a lot of respect for this team and what they've done. They're an inspiration to us in terms of what they've achieved."</p>

<p>Labit added that France would maybe be more ambitious than they were 11 months ago. "When we played them last November we decided to close down the game and try to take as few risks as possible," he explained.</p>

<p>"We had opportunities to play but we were so stuck in the pattern that we lacked ambition. We took that into account. In a World Cup quarter-final will the space be there or not? The priority will be to contain this team and find the space." In their only World Cup meeting, in the 1995 semi-finals, France played with ambition against the Springboks but were denied victory after having three tries ruled out.</p>

<p>"We were denied three tries. I don't see why those tries weren't valid," former France winger Emile Ntamack told RMC Sport. "But it was decided otherwise. We still have a bitter taste in our mouths because we feel robbed."</p>

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France's hopes that captain Antoine Dupont will be fit to face South Africa in the World Cup quarter-final were boosted on Wednesday when the scrum-half trained for the second day wearing a headguard.

France's hopes that captain Antoine Dupont will be fit to face South Africa in the World Cup quarter-final were boosted on Wednesday when the scrum-half trained for the second day wearing a headguard. Dupont, 26, was given the green light to return to full contact sessions earlier this week after undergoing surgery on a fractured cheekbone he suffered during the pool match against Namibia on September 21. Dupont is now in line to feature for the hosts against the Springboks on Saturday after first trying out the protection during Tuesday's session. "Antoine, is someone who is intelligent, sensible," France No. 8 Gregory Alldritt told reporters on Wednesday. "If he says he can play again, it means that he's fully able to do so," he added. Dupont spent a few days at home following surgery before returning to France's set-up last week to participate in some running and bike exercises. "He's doing well," said France scrum coach William Servat. "He's always been involved, even during his rest period. "Now he's even more involved. He's back with us, he is taking part in a very active way." Les Bleus will name their team to face the World Cup holders on Friday. Also read: NFL: Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson likely to miss four games with hamstring injury France assistant coach Laurent Labit opined on the clash vs SA and said: "We know what we're up against and who we're up against. We have a lot of respect for this team and what they've done. They're an inspiration to us in terms of what they've achieved." Labit added that France would maybe be more ambitious than they were 11 months ago. "When we played them last November we decided to close down the game and try to take as few risks as possible," he explained. "We had opportunities to play but we were so stuck in the pattern that we lacked ambition. We took that into account. In a World Cup quarter-final will the space be there or not? The priority will be to contain this team and find the space." In their only World Cup meeting, in the 1995 semi-finals, France played with ambition against the Springboks but were denied victory after having three tries ruled out. "We were denied three tries. I don't see why those tries weren't valid," former France winger Emile Ntamack told RMC Sport. "But it was decided otherwise. We still have a bitter taste in our mouths because we feel robbed." (Inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt">The South African rand endured a significant setback on Thursday, sliding to a four-month low, as concerns over the currency's vulnerability mounted. Investors eagerly await cues from upcoming U.S. employment data that is supposed to be released on&nbsp;Friday.</p>

<p>At 1505 GMT, the rand was exchanging at 19.5700 against the U.S. dollar, reflecting a decline of nearly 1.2 per cent from its prior closing rate. Earlier in the day, it touched 19.6325, marking its lowest point since June. In contrast, the U.S. dollar exhibited a minor weakening of approximately 0.15 per cent when measured against a basket of global currencies.</p>

<p>Reuters quoted Danny Greeff, Co-Head of Africa at ETM Analytics, who said, "Given South Africa's heightened fiscal risks and deteriorating economic fundamentals, the ZAR lacks resilience against the broader ebb and flow of market sentiment." He underscored the importance of the forthcoming U.S. employment data, indicating its potential to shape the rand's trajectory in the upcoming week.</p>

<p>The rand has already witnessed a decline of over 3 per cent against the U.S. dollar this month and a substantial 13 per cent depreciation over the course of the year. Despite these challenges, Central Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago clarified that the bank had no intentions of intervening to protect the local currency. Reuters quoted her as saying during a webinar, "It's a futile exercise trying to defend the exchange rate," highlighting the rand's involvement in the ongoing realignment of global currencies.</p>

<p>Much like other risk-sensitive currencies, the rand frequently reacts to international variables, including shifts in the U.S. dollar and economic data from the United States, particularly in the absence of significant local data indicators.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, the blue-chip Top-40 index exhibited a closing surge of approximately 1 per cent. South Africa's benchmark 2030 government bond also displayed strength, with the yield declining by 8 basis points to 11.005 per cent.</p>

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The South African rand endured a significant setback on Thursday, sliding to a four-month low, as concerns over the currency's vulnerability mounted. Investors eagerly await cues from upcoming U.

The South African rand endured a significant setback on Thursday, sliding to a four-month low, as concerns over the currency's vulnerability mounted. Investors eagerly await cues from upcoming U.S. employment data that is supposed to be released on Friday. At 1505 GMT, the rand was exchanging at 19.5700 against the U.S. dollar, reflecting a decline of nearly 1.2 per cent from its prior closing rate. Earlier in the day, it touched 19.6325, marking its lowest point since June. In contrast, the U.S. dollar exhibited a minor weakening of approximately 0.15 per cent when measured against a basket of global currencies. Reuters quoted Danny Greeff, Co-Head of Africa at ETM Analytics, who said, "Given South Africa's heightened fiscal risks and deteriorating economic fundamentals, the ZAR lacks resilience against the broader ebb and flow of market sentiment." He underscored the importance of the forthcoming U.S. employment data, indicating its potential to shape the rand's trajectory in the upcoming week. The rand has already witnessed a decline of over 3 per cent against the U.S. dollar this month and a substantial 13 per cent depreciation over the course of the year. Despite these challenges, Central Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago clarified that the bank had no intentions of intervening to protect the local currency. Reuters quoted her as saying during a webinar, "It's a futile exercise trying to defend the exchange rate," highlighting the rand's involvement in the ongoing realignment of global currencies. Much like other risk-sensitive currencies, the rand frequently reacts to international variables, including shifts in the U.S. dollar and economic data from the United States, particularly in the absence of significant local data indicators. Meanwhile, on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, the blue-chip Top-40 index exhibited a closing surge of approximately 1 per cent. South Africa's benchmark 2030 government bond also displayed strength, with the yield declining by 8 basis points to 11.005 per cent. (With inputs from Reuters) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>South Africa said on Tuesday (Oct 10) it had filed a court appeal against a World Anti-Doping Agency decision that risks seeing the country's rugby team barred from flying their flag in the World Cup quarter-final against France.</p>

<p>Sports Minister Zizi Kodwa said the appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne, Switzerland, will "stave off" the effects of the WADA decision, sparing the World Cup holders a major embarrassment.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This means that the flying of the South African flag at events such as the Cricket and Rugby World Cups will not be affected until CAS rules on this challenge," Kodwa told a press conference.&nbsp;</p>

<p>South Africa has until Friday to update its anti-doping legislation in compliance with new WADA rules but is almost certain to miss the deadline.&nbsp;</p>

<p>That would trigger a ban on the Springboks flying their flag and playing the national anthem at Sunday's clash against the host nation in Paris.</p>

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<p>The South African team competing at the Cricket World Cup, which began in India last week, would also be affected.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I believe the grounds for appeal are strong and that the sanctions are not appropriate," Kodwa said.</p>

<p>"The sanction as it pertains to the flying of the national flag has created unnecessary hysteria and punished athletes and players unfairly."</p>

<p>The appeal was filed by the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (Saids), the independent body that oversees anti-doping in South Africa, he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The new WADA code came into effect in 2021, and South Africa and Bermuda are the only countries yet to update their regulations, according to the Montreal-based anti-doping organisation.</p>

<p>The debacle has left SA Rugby boss Mark Alexander fuming.</p>

<p>"We have this problem because our government failed to have new legislation promulgated," he told South African media.</p>

<p>"It is a disgrace. It is an embarrassment for our country. They were issued notice well in advance."</p>

<p>Kodwa said he presented the needed regulation changes to the cabinet last week and asked for the bill to be fast-tracked through the parliamentary system.</p>

<p>"I am confident that WADA will recognise these efforts as a commitment to pass the amended legislation and suspend the non-compliance declaration," he said.</p>

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South Africa said on Tuesday (Oct 10) it had filed a court appeal against a World Anti-Doping Agency decision that risks seeing the country's rugby team barred from flying their flag in the World Cup quarter-final against France.

South Africa said on Tuesday (Oct 10) it had filed a court appeal against a World Anti-Doping Agency decision that risks seeing the country's rugby team barred from flying their flag in the World Cup quarter-final against France. Sports Minister Zizi Kodwa said the appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne, Switzerland, will "stave off" the effects of the WADA decision, sparing the World Cup holders a major embarrassment. "This means that the flying of the South African flag at events such as the Cricket and Rugby World Cups will not be affected until CAS rules on this challenge," Kodwa told a press conference. South Africa has until Friday to update its anti-doping legislation in compliance with new WADA rules but is almost certain to miss the deadline. That would trigger a ban on the Springboks flying their flag and playing the national anthem at Sunday's clash against the host nation in Paris. Also read | ODI World Cup 2023: South Africa see off valiant Sri Lanka in record-breaking outing, win by 102 runs in Delhi The South African team competing at the Cricket World Cup, which began in India last week, would also be affected. "I believe the grounds for appeal are strong and that the sanctions are not appropriate," Kodwa said. "The sanction as it pertains to the flying of the national flag has created unnecessary hysteria and punished athletes and players unfairly." The appeal was filed by the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (Saids), the independent body that oversees anti-doping in South Africa, he added. The new WADA code came into effect in 2021, and South Africa and Bermuda are the only countries yet to update their regulations, according to the Montreal-based anti-doping organisation. The debacle has left SA Rugby boss Mark Alexander fuming. "We have this problem because our government failed to have new legislation promulgated," he told South African media. "It is a disgrace. It is an embarrassment for our country. They were issued notice well in advance." Kodwa said he presented the needed regulation changes to the cabinet last week and asked for the bill to be fast-tracked through the parliamentary system. "I am confident that WADA will recognise these efforts as a commitment to pass the amended legislation and suspend the non-compliance declaration," he said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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South Africa have never won a World Cup since their readmission into Cricket in 1992. The Proteas have fielded strong teams but have come undone during crunch games which has led to the tag of chokers being attached to the team. Temba Bavuma's team just about clinched automatic qualification by beating The Netherlands in April but possess game-changers who can take any team down. Pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada believes his team is determined to get rid of that chokers tag. Rabada was speaking exclusively to WION's Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo.

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<p>World number one&nbsp;tennis&nbsp;player Novak Djokovic is a six-time winner of the Rome Masters but on Wednesday he swapped his racket for a set of golf clubs to appear in the All Star Match in the build-up to the 44th Ryder Cup.</p>

<p>The Serbian, who claimed a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title by winning the U.S. Open this month, was playing alongside world number one golfer with disabilities Kipp Popert as part of Colin Montgomerie's team which also featured Gareth Bale.</p>

<p>"It's such an honour, a golden opportunity for a once in a lifetime experience," the nervous-looking 36-year-old said on the first tee surrounded by an enormous grandstand. "Thanks to all the fans for coming and putting a bit of extra pressure on us on the first tee. It's a unique experience."</p>

<p>With hundreds of fans in the stands and many more lining the fairway, Djokovic initially walked out to address his ball with a&nbsp;tennis&nbsp;racket, before switching to a driver. After a couple of practice swings were greeted with cries of "oles", he sent his ball down the first fairway, puffing out his cheeks with relief and thumping his heart.</p>

<p>Djokovic and England's Popert were up against Spain's F1 driver Carlos Sainz who recently won the Singapore Grand Prix and Italian G4D golfer Tommaso Perrino.</p>

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<p>They won 3-1 with Djokovic's 'shot of the day' coming on the par-four 16th where he managed to drive the green from a slightly advanced tee -- earning loud cheers from the galleries. "This is sporting greatness," Djokovic jested as his ball stopped on the green. "I was going to play safe but the crowd made me do it. It was one of the best shots I've ever hit."</p>

<p>There were some duff shots too, including one failed attempt to hack out of the rough, but the Serb, who had some tips from former Real Madrid forward Bale and keen golfer before the contest, clearly enjoyed the change of scenery.</p>

<p>Although he admitted playing golf in front of large crowds was more daunting than battling on a packed Centre Court. "I've never played golf in front of this many people, so considering my level I think I've played quite well."</p>

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World number one tennis player Novak Djokovic is a six-time winner of the Rome Masters but on Wednesday he swapped his racket for a set of golf clubs to appear in the All Star Match in the build-up to the 44th Ryder Cup. The Serbian, who claimed a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title by winning the U.S. Open this month, was playing alongside world number one golfer with disabilities Kipp Popert as part of Colin Montgomerie's team which also featured Gareth Bale. "It's such an honour, a golden opportunity for a once in a lifetime experience," the nervous-looking 36-year-old said on the first tee surrounded by an enormous grandstand. "Thanks to all the fans for coming and putting a bit of extra pressure on us on the first tee. It's a unique experience." With hundreds of fans in the stands and many more lining the fairway, Djokovic initially walked out to address his ball with a tennis racket, before switching to a driver. After a couple of practice swings were greeted with cries of "oles", he sent his ball down the first fairway, puffing out his cheeks with relief and thumping his heart. Djokovic and England's Popert were up against Spain's F1 driver Carlos Sainz who recently won the Singapore Grand Prix and Italian G4D golfer Tommaso Perrino. Also read: Ind vs Aus: Rahul Dravid 'really happy' with Team India's CWC'23 preparations despite 3rd ODI loss They won 3-1 with Djokovic's 'shot of the day' coming on the par-four 16th where he managed to drive the green from a slightly advanced tee -- earning loud cheers from the galleries. "This is sporting greatness," Djokovic jested as his ball stopped on the green. "I was going to play safe but the crowd made me do it. It was one of the best shots I've ever hit." There were some duff shots too, including one failed attempt to hack out of the rough, but the Serb, who had some tips from former Real Madrid forward Bale and keen golfer before the contest, clearly enjoyed the change of scenery. Although he admitted playing golf in front of large crowds was more daunting than battling on a packed Centre Court. "I've never played golf in front of this many people, so considering my level I think I've played quite well." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>At least eight people, including four children, died by electrocution in two separate incidents after days of heavy rain-triggered floods in informal settlements near the South African city of Cape Town, according to media reports citing local officials, on Tuesday (Sep 26). This comes amid reports of record levels of rain in the larger Western Cape region.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What happened?</strong></h2>

<p>According to the Cape Town Disaster Risk Management service, the deaths occurred on the outskirts of the southern port city. Four people died in the Driftsands settlement on the eastern outskirts after floods caused issues with the electricity connections and four children were electrocuted and died in the Klipfontein settlement, said the officials.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>These incidents, as per media reports, have been attributed to illegal power connections in many homes in the poor townships on the outskirts of the country’s second-biggest city and while these makeshift electricity connections are deemed dangerous they are relatively widespread.</p>

<h2><strong>Torrential rainfall and floods in South Africa</strong></h2>

<p>Anton Bredell, the provincial minister for environmental affairs, reported that the Western Cape region witnessed record levels of rain on Sunday (Sep 24) and Monday, as per AFP.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the last three days, a storm front hit the Cape Town area and the larger Western Cape province caused rivers to burst their banks and flooding residential areas and major roads, both in coastal regions and inland.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This has since prompted the evacuations of hundreds of residents. On Tuesday, Bredell said that things were “under control” and that they were busy “with the mop up, the recovery phase.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>The flood-hit regions also witnessed widespread power outages affecting as many as 80,000 across the province, the national power utility had said previously. However, this number was revised to 15,000, as of Tuesday after the rain eased.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Overall, at least 1,500 structures and 6,000 people were affected by flooding, said the provincial minister.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The recent floods have been attributed to the cold fronts which are a common phenomenon in the Cape Town region and the Western Cape province.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Monday (Sep 25), the South African Weather Services issued an ‘Orange level 9’ warning and indicated the possibility of further flooding as the weather system moves east across South Africa.</p>

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At least eight people, including four children, died by electrocution in two separate incidents after days of heavy rain-triggered floods in informal settlements near the South African city of Cape Town, according to media reports citing local officials, on Tuesday (Sep 26).

At least eight people, including four children, died by electrocution in two separate incidents after days of heavy rain-triggered floods in informal settlements near the South African city of Cape Town, according to media reports citing local officials, on Tuesday (Sep 26). This comes amid reports of record levels of rain in the larger Western Cape region. What happened? According to the Cape Town Disaster Risk Management service, the deaths occurred on the outskirts of the southern port city. Four people died in the Driftsands settlement on the eastern outskirts after floods caused issues with the electricity connections and four children were electrocuted and died in the Klipfontein settlement, said the officials. WATCH | Intense storm wreaks havoc in Cape Town; widespread flooding after extreme weather in South Africa These incidents, as per media reports, have been attributed to illegal power connections in many homes in the poor townships on the outskirts of the country’s second-biggest city and while these makeshift electricity connections are deemed dangerous they are relatively widespread. Torrential rainfall and floods in South Africa Anton Bredell, the provincial minister for environmental affairs, reported that the Western Cape region witnessed record levels of rain on Sunday (Sep 24) and Monday, as per AFP. In the last three days, a storm front hit the Cape Town area and the larger Western Cape province caused rivers to burst their banks and flooding residential areas and major roads, both in coastal regions and inland. ALSO READ | South Korea court finds ban on anti-North Korea propaganda leaflets ‘unconstitutional’ This has since prompted the evacuations of hundreds of residents. On Tuesday, Bredell said that things were “under control” and that they were busy “with the mop up, the recovery phase.” The flood-hit regions also witnessed widespread power outages affecting as many as 80,000 across the province, the national power utility had said previously. However, this number was revised to 15,000, as of Tuesday after the rain eased. Overall, at least 1,500 structures and 6,000 people were affected by flooding, said the provincial minister. ALSO READ | 'Unprecedented' floods battter South Africa, death toll rises to 443 The recent floods have been attributed to the cold fronts which are a common phenomenon in the Cape Town region and the Western Cape province. On Monday (Sep 25), the South African Weather Services issued an ‘Orange level 9’ warning and indicated the possibility of further flooding as the weather system moves east across South Africa. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Homes and cars washed away or destroyed by flood water after river bank burst and heavy rainfall hit South Africa's western Cape Town. Local government has activated the Disaster Management Centre across the province.

Intense storm wreaks havoc in Cape Town; widespread flooding after extreme weather in South Africa

Homes and cars were washed away or destroyed by mud and floodwater, after a river bank burst and heavy rainfall hit South Africa's Cape Town area. Western cape local government has activated their disaster management centre across the province.

Widespread flooding after extreme weather in South Africa

This week marked the opening of Africa's greatest pop culture event, which focused on local superheroes including a warrior modeled after the legendary Zulu ruler Shaka and a black knight battling South Africa's frequent power outages.

Comic-Con South Africa: Top culture festival showcases homegrown superheroes

The African National Congress, which now rules South Africa, has been given a warning by the country's central bank: "You can't spend your way out of trouble." The national treasury is pushing for austerity measures. But they've been met with resistance from those who are afraid of public unrest leading up to next year's election, in which the ANC might lose its overwhelming support.

South Africa's central bank issues a warning

<p>A bus crash in Limpopo province, South Africa has claimed at least 20 lives, news agency AFP reported, citing a local transport official.</p>

<p>Spokesperson for the Department of Transport and Community Safety in Limpopo Vongani Chauke told AFP news agency that the bus had been shuttling staff from the Venetia Diamond Mine, operated by De Beers, when it crashed in the north of the country.</p>

<p>"The bus came into collision with a lorry," Chauke said, and added that the crash took place around 1600 UTC, some 25 kilometers (15 miles) from the mine, near Musina, which is close to the border with Zimbabwe.</p>

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<p>Details surrounding the cause of the collision are not yet known.</p>

<p>The Venetia mine is the largest diamond mine in the country, accounting for more than 40 percent of South Africa's annual diamond production, and employing more than 4,300 people.</p>

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<p>South Africa ranks highly when it comes to road infrastructure on the African continent, however it also has a questionable road safety record.</p>

<p>Each year thousands of people are killed on the country's roads.</p>

<p>South Africa's Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) said in May that 12,436 people were killed on the country's roads between January 2022 and December of the same year.</p>

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A bus crash in Limpopo province, South Africa has claimed at least 20 lives, news agency AFP reported, citing a local transport official. Spokesperson for the Department of Transport and Community Safety in Limpopo Vongani Chauke told AFP news agency that the bus had been shuttling staff from the Venetia Diamond Mine, operated by De Beers, when it crashed in the north of the country.

A bus crash in Limpopo province, South Africa has claimed at least 20 lives, news agency AFP reported, citing a local transport official. Spokesperson for the Department of Transport and Community Safety in Limpopo Vongani Chauke told AFP news agency that the bus had been shuttling staff from the Venetia Diamond Mine, operated by De Beers, when it crashed in the north of the country. "The bus came into collision with a lorry," Chauke said, and added that the crash took place around 1600 UTC, some 25 kilometers (15 miles) from the mine, near Musina, which is close to the border with Zimbabwe. Also watch | At least 31 killed after Jade mine landslide in Myanmar × Details surrounding the cause of the collision are not yet known. The Venetia mine is the largest diamond mine in the country, accounting for more than 40 percent of South Africa's annual diamond production, and employing more than 4,300 people. Also read | Peru's deadliest mining accident in more than two decades claims 27 lives South Africa ranks highly when it comes to road infrastructure on the African continent, however it also has a questionable road safety record. Each year thousands of people are killed on the country's roads. South Africa's Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) said in May that 12,436 people were killed on the country's roads between January 2022 and December of the same year. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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South Africa's veteran politician Buthelezi died at the age of 95 on September 9. He had a procedure for back pain in the month of July and he was later readmitted to a hospital when the pain did not subside. His coffin has reached his home for burial and thousands of supporters have also gathered to pay tributes to him.

South Africa: Veteran politician Buthelezi given state funeral in Ulundi, supporters pay tribute

<p>South Africa's World Cup title defence suffered a major blow on Thursday when hooker Malcolm Marx was ruled out of the remainder of the tournament with a long-term knee injury as coach Jacques Nienaber delayed naming a replacement in the squad. Nienaber believes he has enough cover at hooker, despite Bongi Mbonambi being the only remaining specialist number two, opening the possibility of a recall for flyhalf Handre Pollard or centre Lukhanyo Am.</p>

<p>The pair were not deemed fit enough when the World Cup squad was announced on Aug. 8 but both played a major role in the team's 2019 triumph. Pollard, whose accuracy off the kicking tee has been missed, has been in training with his English club Leicester Tigers in recent weeks.</p>

<p>"We’ll assess our needs for the rest of the tournament and confirm who we are calling up as an additional player later this week," Nienaber said in a statement from South African Rugby.</p>

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<p>Stormers hooker Joseph Dweba was the nominated standby option when the squad was announced. Marx, who was not included in the matchday squad to face Romania in Bordeaux on Sunday, went down at training on Wednesday after having his knee caught in contact.</p>

<p>Scans revealed the extent of the injury. One of the leading hookers in world rugby, Marx has also been a strong ball carrier for the Springboks and a key source of turnovers at the breakdown. "First and foremost, we are extremely disappointed for Malcolm, and we wish him all the best in his recovery," Nienaber said.</p>

<p>"We have enough cover at hooker with Bongi and Deon in the squad, while Marco has also been training there and has been named on all our team sheets so far as a hooker option."</p>

<p>Mbonambi was selected to start against Romania with Fourie his replacement on the bench. Van Staden will start among the loose forwards.</p>

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South Africa's World Cup title defence suffered a major blow on Thursday when hooker Malcolm Marx was ruled out of the remainder of the tournament with a long-term knee injury as coach Jacques Nienaber delayed naming a replacement in the squad.

South Africa's World Cup title defence suffered a major blow on Thursday when hooker Malcolm Marx was ruled out of the remainder of the tournament with a long-term knee injury as coach Jacques Nienaber delayed naming a replacement in the squad. Nienaber believes he has enough cover at hooker, despite Bongi Mbonambi being the only remaining specialist number two, opening the possibility of a recall for flyhalf Handre Pollard or centre Lukhanyo Am. The pair were not deemed fit enough when the World Cup squad was announced on Aug. 8 but both played a major role in the team's 2019 triumph. Pollard, whose accuracy off the kicking tee has been missed, has been in training with his English club Leicester Tigers in recent weeks. "We’ll assess our needs for the rest of the tournament and confirm who we are calling up as an additional player later this week," Nienaber said in a statement from South African Rugby. Also read: Rugby World Cup organisers apologise to fans, working on new versions of national anthems Stormers hooker Joseph Dweba was the nominated standby option when the squad was announced. Marx, who was not included in the matchday squad to face Romania in Bordeaux on Sunday, went down at training on Wednesday after having his knee caught in contact. Scans revealed the extent of the injury. One of the leading hookers in world rugby, Marx has also been a strong ball carrier for the Springboks and a key source of turnovers at the breakdown. "First and foremost, we are extremely disappointed for Malcolm, and we wish him all the best in his recovery," Nienaber said. "We have enough cover at hooker with Bongi and Deon in the squad, while Marco has also been training there and has been named on all our team sheets so far as a hooker option." Mbonambi was selected to start against Romania with Fourie his replacement on the bench. Van Staden will start among the loose forwards. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Government, industry, and labor union leaders are still at odds about what needs to be done 18 months after South African President Cyril Ramaphosa promised to create a "social compact" within 100 days to jump-start the economy and address high unemployment and a variety of other maladies.

South Africa's Economic Meltdown: No consensus in sight

South Africa's veteran politician Buthelezi has now died at the age of 95. He had a procedure for back pain in the month of July and he was later readmitted to a hospital when the pain did not subside

South Africa's veteran politician Buthelezi passes away

<p>Concussion substitute Marnus Labuschagne played a match-winning innings for&nbsp;Australia&nbsp;to trump an unbeaten century by South African captain Temba Bavuma in the first one-day international at the Mangaung Oval on Thursday.</p>

<p>Bavuma carried his bat for an unbeaten 114 to enable South Africa to score 222 all out.</p>

<p>It seemed more than enough as&nbsp;Australia, batting with ultra-aggressive intent, crashed to 113 for seven in the 17th over.</p>

<p>But Labuschagne, batting at number eight after replacing Cameron Green, restored calmness to the Australian innings, making 80 not out.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He shared an unbeaten eighth-wicket stand of 112 with Ashton Agar, who made 48 not out.</p>

<p>Green was ruled out after being struck on the left earpiece of his helmet by the second ball he faced from Kagiso Rabada before he had scored.</p>

<p>"Some weird things happen around concussions," said man of the match Labuschagne at the after-match presentation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>His Test career was ignited when he replaced Steve Smith during a Test at Lord's in 2019.</p>

<p>Labuschagne was not selected in&nbsp;Australia's World Cup squad and only joined the squad in South Africa after Steve Smith withdrew with a wrist injury.</p>

<p>He said he had taken only a short break after this year's Ashes series in England before getting back to work.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I knew I needed to improve my one-day game," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bavuma batted throughout the South African innings while his teammates crumbled against accurate bowling on a slow, dry pitch with uneven bounce.</p>

<p>Bavuma was dropped on two when Agar put down a diving chance at backward point off Sean Abbott.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He survived again on 88, with last man Lungi Ngidi at the wicket, when he top-edged a slog against leg-spinner Adam Zampa and wicketkeeper Alex Carey spilled a straightforward chance.</p>

<p>Two overs later, Bavuma hit Zampa for six and four to raise his fifth one-day international century.</p>

<p>He finished with 14 fours and a six off 142 balls despite struggling with cramp towards the end of the innings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He watched the Australian innings from the team balcony.</p>

<p>"We weren't at our best with the ball. Marnus took the opportunities he got early on and stabilised the innings,"&nbsp; said Bavuma.</p>

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Concussion substitute Marnus Labuschagne played a match-winning innings for Australia to trump an unbeaten century by South African captain Temba Bavuma in the first one-day international at the Mangaung Oval on Thursday.

Concussion substitute Marnus Labuschagne played a match-winning innings for Australia to trump an unbeaten century by South African captain Temba Bavuma in the first one-day international at the Mangaung Oval on Thursday. Bavuma carried his bat for an unbeaten 114 to enable South Africa to score 222 all out. It seemed more than enough as Australia, batting with ultra-aggressive intent, crashed to 113 for seven in the 17th over. But Labuschagne, batting at number eight after replacing Cameron Green, restored calmness to the Australian innings, making 80 not out. He shared an unbeaten eighth-wicket stand of 112 with Ashton Agar, who made 48 not out. Green was ruled out after being struck on the left earpiece of his helmet by the second ball he faced from Kagiso Rabada before he had scored. "Some weird things happen around concussions," said man of the match Labuschagne at the after-match presentation. His Test career was ignited when he replaced Steve Smith during a Test at Lord's in 2019. Labuschagne was not selected in Australia's World Cup squad and only joined the squad in South Africa after Steve Smith withdrew with a wrist injury. He said he had taken only a short break after this year's Ashes series in England before getting back to work. "I knew I needed to improve my one-day game," he said. Bavuma batted throughout the South African innings while his teammates crumbled against accurate bowling on a slow, dry pitch with uneven bounce. Bavuma was dropped on two when Agar put down a diving chance at backward point off Sean Abbott. He survived again on 88, with last man Lungi Ngidi at the wicket, when he top-edged a slog against leg-spinner Adam Zampa and wicketkeeper Alex Carey spilled a straightforward chance. Two overs later, Bavuma hit Zampa for six and four to raise his fifth one-day international century. He finished with 14 fours and a six off 142 balls despite struggling with cramp towards the end of the innings. He watched the Australian innings from the team balcony. "We weren't at our best with the ball. Marnus took the opportunities he got early on and stabilised the innings," said Bavuma. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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African parks, a conservationist group, is making a big move to protect southern White Rhinos. They're buying the world's largest private captive rhino breeding operation in South Africa and planning to release 2,000 rhinos into the wild. This major step towards saving these incredible creatures from the threat of poaching.

NGO African parks to release white rhinos in South Africa

<p>South Africa cricket team announced its 15-member squad for the upcoming ODI World Cup on Tuesday (September 5) and there were no big surprises. The team led by Temba Bavuma has seen the inclusion of inexperienced pacer Gerald Coetzee as he makes the cut along with the likes of Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Heinrich Klaasen, Aiden Markram, David Miller, and Rassie van der Dussen who will form the backbone of the squad. Interestingly, there was no place for young batting sensation Dewald Brevis in the squad.</p>

<h2><strong>South Africa announce squad</strong></h2>

<p>The Proteas, set to make their ninth appearance at the ODI World Cup, went without too many surprises as they opted to keep the same core of players playing in recent times. Led by Bavuma in the World Cup, the team’s batting attack has seen the inclusion of experienced campaigners like De Kock, Hendricks, Klaasen, and others. On the flip side, the bowling department will be led by the likes of Kagiso Rabada and includes Anrich Nortje and Lungi Ngidi.</p>

<p>Interestingly, the pace attack also sees the inclusion of inexperienced Coetzee who has five wickets in two ODI Matches. He made his debut earlier in the year and has been on the radar of the selector's panel since. South Africa boasts outstanding spinners in Keshav Maharaj and Tabraiz Shamsi, who are well-equipped to excel in this role.</p>

<p>In an unfortunate news, young batting sensation Brevis saw his name trimmed out despite being in the squad for the Australia series. Brevis had been knocking on the doors of the national team ever since shining at the U-19 World Cup stage in 2022.</p>

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<p>South Africa will start their ODI World Cup campaign against Sri Lanka at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday, October 7. Prior to that, they have warm-up games scheduled against Afghanistan on 29 September and New Zealand on 2 October.</p>

<h2><strong>South Africa squad</strong></h2>

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South Africa cricket team announced its 15-member squad for the upcoming ODI World Cup on Tuesday (September 5) and there were no big surprises. The team led by Temba Bavuma has seen the inclusion of inexperienced pacer Gerald Coetzee as he makes the cut along with the likes of Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Heinrich Klaasen, Aiden Markram, David Miller, and Rassie van der Dussen who will form the backbone of the squad.

South Africa cricket team announced its 15-member squad for the upcoming ODI World Cup on Tuesday (September 5) and there were no big surprises. The team led by Temba Bavuma has seen the inclusion of inexperienced pacer Gerald Coetzee as he makes the cut along with the likes of Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Heinrich Klaasen, Aiden Markram, David Miller, and Rassie van der Dussen who will form the backbone of the squad. Interestingly, there was no place for young batting sensation Dewald Brevis in the squad. South Africa announce squad The Proteas, set to make their ninth appearance at the ODI World Cup, went without too many surprises as they opted to keep the same core of players playing in recent times. Led by Bavuma in the World Cup, the team’s batting attack has seen the inclusion of experienced campaigners like De Kock, Hendricks, Klaasen, and others. On the flip side, the bowling department will be led by the likes of Kagiso Rabada and includes Anrich Nortje and Lungi Ngidi. Interestingly, the pace attack also sees the inclusion of inexperienced Coetzee who has five wickets in two ODI Matches. He made his debut earlier in the year and has been on the radar of the selector's panel since. South Africa boasts outstanding spinners in Keshav Maharaj and Tabraiz Shamsi, who are well-equipped to excel in this role. In an unfortunate news, young batting sensation Brevis saw his name trimmed out despite being in the squad for the Australia series. Brevis had been knocking on the doors of the national team ever since shining at the U-19 World Cup stage in 2022. ALSO READ | Asia Cup: Hambantota might replace Colombo as venue for Super Four games amid rain threat South Africa will start their ODI World Cup campaign against Sri Lanka at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday, October 7. Prior to that, they have warm-up games scheduled against Afghanistan on 29 September and New Zealand on 2 October. South Africa squad Temba Bavuma (c), Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Sisanda Magala, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Rassie van der Dussen. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said Sunday (Sept. 3) that his nation didn’t send weapons to Russia, citing the results of an independent inquiry led by a retired judge.</p>

<p>Earlier in May, the US ambassador to South Africa Reuben Brigety set the cat among the pigeons by claiming that a Russian cargo ship had docked near Cape Town in December 2022 and loaded weapons to be taken back home.</p>

<p>The accusations sparked a diplomatic row between the US and South Africa and also questioned South Africa’s neutrality in the Russia-Ukraine war.</p>

<h2><strong>Results of the investigation</strong></h2>

<p>In his statement, Ramaphosa said the accusations had several ramifications for South Africa’s global reputation. “The panel found that there was no evidence to support the claim that the ship transported weapons from South Africa destined for Russia," he said in the address to the nation.</p>

<p>"No permit was issued for the export of arms and no arms were exported," he said, adding that the baseless accusations also had a damaging impact on the South African economy.</p>

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<p>"When all matters are considered, none of the allegations made about the supply of weapons to Russia have proven to be true," Ramaphosa said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"None of the persons who made these allegations could provide any evidence to support the claims that had been levelled against our country."&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Why did the Russian ship dock&nbsp;near Cape Town?</strong></h2>

<p>Ramaphosa mentioned that the vessel had arrived at the naval base to deliver equipment that had been purchased for the South African National Defence Force back in 2018&nbsp;through South Africa's arms procurement entity, Armscor.</p>

<p>He explained that he couldn't disclose the details about the specific equipment unloaded due to concerns that such information might jeopardise critical military missions and endanger the lives of South African soldiers.</p>

<p>In response to the allegations levelled in May, South African authorities had swiftly refuted the accusations, prompting Ramaphosa to initiate an independent inquiry headed by a retired judge.</p>

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said Sunday (Sept. 3) that his nation didn’t send weapons to Russia, citing the results of an independent inquiry led by a retired judge.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said Sunday (Sept. 3) that his nation didn’t send weapons to Russia, citing the results of an independent inquiry led by a retired judge. Earlier in May, the US ambassador to South Africa Reuben Brigety set the cat among the pigeons by claiming that a Russian cargo ship had docked near Cape Town in December 2022 and loaded weapons to be taken back home. The accusations sparked a diplomatic row between the US and South Africa and also questioned South Africa’s neutrality in the Russia-Ukraine war. Results of the investigation In his statement, Ramaphosa said the accusations had several ramifications for South Africa’s global reputation. “The panel found that there was no evidence to support the claim that the ship transported weapons from South Africa destined for Russia," he said in the address to the nation. "No permit was issued for the export of arms and no arms were exported," he said, adding that the baseless accusations also had a damaging impact on the South African economy. Watch: South African Police: 16 men and 2 women suspected robbers killed in shootout × "When all matters are considered, none of the allegations made about the supply of weapons to Russia have proven to be true," Ramaphosa said. Also read: South African govt refutes media report of snub to PM Narendra Modi amid BRICS summit "None of the persons who made these allegations could provide any evidence to support the claims that had been levelled against our country." Why did the Russian ship dock near Cape Town? Ramaphosa mentioned that the vessel had arrived at the naval base to deliver equipment that had been purchased for the South African National Defence Force back in 2018 through South Africa's arms procurement entity, Armscor. He explained that he couldn't disclose the details about the specific equipment unloaded due to concerns that such information might jeopardise critical military missions and endanger the lives of South African soldiers. In response to the allegations levelled in May, South African authorities had swiftly refuted the accusations, prompting Ramaphosa to initiate an independent inquiry headed by a retired judge. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

South Africa: Investigation reveals no arms deal with Russia as claimed by US

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