Authorities in South Africa have suspended eight students after a shocking bullying incident at Milnerton High School in Cape Town sparked national outrage. A video showing the brutal assault was widely circulated on social media, showing several boys attacking a fellow student using various objects such as a hockey stick, a hose pipe, and a belt. The disturbing footage has led to widespread public anger, with parents staging protests outside the school. These protests were dispersed by police using tear gas, and members of various political parties have also expressed support for further demonstrations.&nbsp;&nbsp;Bullying is a longstanding issue in South African schools, and this latest incident, which has garnered intense attention, is one of the most violent to emerge in recent years. The mother of the 16-year-old boy in the video shared her heartbreak, revealing that her son had just finished cancer treatment earlier this year. "My child had just beaten cancer only for something like this to happen to him," she was quoted as saying while speaking to local news outlet News24.&nbsp;<h2>Watch the disturbing video</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">A disturbing video showing a Grade 10 learner from Milnerton High School being assaulted by fellow students. Nationwide outrage and urgent calls for tougher action against school bullying.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/StopBullying?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#StopBullying</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MilnertonHigh?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MilnertonHigh</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SchoolViolence?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SchoolViolence</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ProtectOurChildren?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ProtectOurChildren</a> <a href="https://t.co/AtVWljvPqd">pic.twitter.com/AtVWljvPqd</a>&mdash; Pro Jileka (@MVProJileka) <a href="https://twitter.com/MVProJileka/status/1980628246887801023?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Following the attack, the teen has been withdrawn from the school for his safety. In response to the incident, numerous organisations, including Amnesty International South Africa, condemned the assault. Amnesty referred to the video as "deeply disturbing" and called for swift disciplinary measures. The video, lasting just over two minutes, shows the victim pleading for the attack to stop while some of the perpetrators continue to beat him. Others are seen laughing and cheering, further adding to the cruelty of the scene.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-illegal-alien-truck-rams-into-suv-other-vehicles-in-ontario-3-dead-truck-driver-identified-is-he-indian-1761189584818">'Illegal alien': Truck rams into SUV, other vehicles in Ontario, 3 dead, truck driver arrested- Is he Indian</a>&nbsp;South Africa's Ministry of Education has confirmed it is working with the Western Cape Education Department, which oversees the school, to address the situation. Both entities have assured the public that the suspended students will face appropriate consequences. They also urged against sharing the video, emphasising the need to protect the dignity and privacy of everyone involved. The incident has prompted a response from parliament as well. Joy Maimela, chairperson of the education committee, expressed her ‘utter horror’ and labeled the attack as a criminal act, calling for immediate and decisive action from the authorities.

Outrage erupts in South Africa after brutal bullying incident goes viral on social media | What's happening

Authorities in South Africa have suspended eight students after a shocking bullying incident at Milnerton High School in Cape Town sparked national outrage. A video showing the brutal assault was widely circulated on social media, showing several boys attacking a fellow student using various objects such as a hockey stick, a hose pipe, and a belt. The disturbing footage has led to widespread public anger, with parents staging protests outside the school. These protests were dispersed by police using tear gas, and members of various political parties have also expressed support for further demonstrations. Bullying is a longstanding issue in South African schools, and this latest incident, which has garnered intense attention, is one of the most violent to emerge in recent years. The mother of the 16-year-old boy in the video shared her heartbreak, revealing that her son had just finished cancer treatment earlier this year. "My child had just beaten cancer only for something like this to happen to him," she was quoted as saying while speaking to local news outlet News24. Watch the disturbing video

A disturbing bullying attack at Milnerton High School in Cape Town has sparked national outrage in South Africa. A video shows a 16-year-old boy being assaulted by multiple students

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South Africa is selling off three-multimillion-rand mansions owned by the infamous Gupta brothers, a trio of influential Indian-born businessmen involved in a corruption scandal that sparked the country’s worst political and economic crisis since the end of Apartheid. Atul, Rajesh and Ajay Gupta began buying the properties in 2006. There, in Saxonwold, one of Johannesburg’s most affluent neighbourhoods, they entertained top politicians and businessmen for at least a decade.&nbsp;As the public profile of Gupta grew, so did allegations that they had undue influence which they used for their own enrichment.&nbsp;The brothers fled to Dubai before the ruling African National Congress in 2018 forced Jacob Zuma to quit as president, partly due to his links to the family.The empty compound, protected by private armed guards, became a symbol of high levels of corruption in the country.&nbsp;President Cyril Ramaphosa has estimated that more than 500 billion rand ($28 billion) was plundered during his predecessor Zuma’s tenure.&nbsp;During a Saturday viewing of the compound organised by the auction house, Park Village Auctions, the lavish lifestyle of the brothers was on display, including a Cartier jewellery catalogue, a Royal Caribbean cruise brochure and a hand-written inventory of fine whiskeys and champagne.The three properties, which have different title deeds and will be auctioned separately, have a combined municipal value of about 64 million rand, and are likely to sell at a “bargain price,” according to auctioneer Clive Lazarus.&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from the auction will help settle claims by creditors since Confident Concept Pty Ltd., the Gupta-linked company that owns the properties, entered into a local form of bankruptcy protection in 2018.&nbsp;&nbsp;Atul was the first of the brothers to arrive in South Africa in 1993, just as the country was transitioning to democracy. He founded Sahara Computers Ltd. a year later which imported Windows PCs, and soon his brothers joined him.

Atul, Rajesh and Ajay Gupta fled to Dubai in 2018, just before he ruling African National Congress (ANC) forced Jacob Zuma to resign as president over declining support linked partly to his ties with the controversial family. 

South Africa is selling off three-multimillion-rand mansions owned by the infamous Gupta brothers, a trio of influential Indian-born businessmen involved in a corruption scandal that sparked the country’s worst political and economic crisis since the end of Apartheid. Atul, Rajesh and Ajay Gupta began buying the properties in 2006. There, in Saxonwold, one of Johannesburg’s most affluent neighbourhoods, they entertained top politicians and businessmen for at least a decade. As the public profile of Gupta grew, so did allegations that they had undue influence which they used for their own enrichment. The brothers fled to Dubai before the ruling African National Congress in 2018 forced Jacob Zuma to quit as president, partly due to his links to the family. The empty compound, protected by private armed guards, became a symbol of high levels of corruption in the country. President Cyril Ramaphosa has estimated that more than 500 billion rand ($28 billion) was plundered during his predecessor Zuma’s tenure. During a Saturday viewing of the compound organised by the auction house, Park Village Auctions, the lavish lifestyle of the brothers was on display, including a Cartier jewellery catalogue, a Royal Caribbean cruise brochure and a hand-written inventory of fine whiskeys and champagne. The three properties, which have different title deeds and will be auctioned separately, have a combined municipal value of about 64 million rand, and are likely to sell at a “bargain price,” according to auctioneer Clive Lazarus. Proceeds from the auction will help settle claims by creditors since Confident Concept Pty Ltd., the Gupta-linked company that owns the properties, entered into a local form of bankruptcy protection in 2018. Atul was the first of the brothers to arrive in South Africa in 1993, just as the country was transitioning to democracy. He founded Sahara Computers Ltd. a year later which imported Windows PCs, and soon his brothers joined him.

Atul, Rajesh and Ajay Gupta fled to Dubai in 2018, just before he ruling African National Congress (ANC) forced Jacob Zuma to resign as president over declining support linked partly to his ties with the controversial family.&nbsp;

Luxury homes left behind by fleeing Gupta brothers go to auction in South Africa

In a tragic incident, the multi-millionaire owner of a game reserve in South Africa was gored and trampled to death by a charging elephant. The ghastly incident took place at 8 am on July 22 at Gondwana Private Game Reserve, when Francois Christiaan Conradie was trying to guide a group of elephants away from the tourist lodges. Conradie’s attempts went wrong when a six-tonne bull suddenly turned on him, reportedly gored the CEO with its tusks and trampled him multiple times, leaving nearby rangers powerless to save him despite their best efforts.&nbsp;Conradie, who also owned the Caylix Group sports management company, had a deep passion for elephants and nature, and often ventured out to photograph them, said the staff. He had honours degrees in zoology, animal studies, commerce and marketing, and was an “ambitious entrepreneur and passionate about nature”.

“FC was a great guy to work for, and he loved his elephants, which were his favourite, and he felt he had a trust with them, but you have to never forget they may live in a reserve but are wild. He will be greatly missed by all here,” said a senior source at Gondwana.&nbsp;Gondwana Game Reserve paid tribute to Conradie, describing him as a cherished leader, devoted husband, and father of three. “FC was more than a leader – he was a mentor, a visionary, and a truly remarkable individual,” the reserve stated, and requested privacy and space for the family during this challenging period.It is not yet known whether guests at the Big 5 reserve, home to lions, buffalo, rhinos, leopards, and Africa's southernmost elephant herd, witnessed the violent attack&nbsp;Gondwana Private Game Reserve is a five-star safari near Mossel Bay along the renowned Garden Route, and a popular destination for celebrities and tourists. The reserve which charges nearly 900 pounds per couple per night was fully booked.&nbsp;<h2>Second fatal elephant attack at the reserve&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;This is the second fatal elephant attack at the reserve. In March 2023, David Kandela, a 36-year-old married father and staff member, was killed while guiding a herd through the Eco Tent Lodge area. Kandela was gored, dragged into the bush, and dismembered by elephants, including a former circus elephant named Bonnie.Conradie’s death has sparked debate about safety protocols in game reserves, highlighting the risks that come with working around wild animals. Experts suggest that even seasoned professionals like Conradie need to exercise extreme caution when interacting with elephants.

Francois Christiaan Conradie, a nature and animal lover well-known figure in South African eco-tourism, was trying to move the elephants away from a populated area when the deadly encounter occurred. The devastating incident unfolded at the exclusive reserve, known for hosting celebrities.

In a tragic incident, the multi-millionaire owner of a game reserve in South Africa was gored and trampled to death by a charging elephant. The ghastly incident took place at 8 am on July 22 at Gondwana Private Game Reserve, when Francois Christiaan Conradie was trying to guide a group of elephants away from the tourist lodges. Conradie’s attempts went wrong when a six-tonne bull suddenly turned on him, reportedly gored the CEO with its tusks and trampled him multiple times, leaving nearby rangers powerless to save him despite their best efforts. Conradie, who also owned the Caylix Group sports management company, had a deep passion for elephants and nature, and often ventured out to photograph them, said the staff. He had honours degrees in zoology, animal studies, commerce and marketing, and was an “ambitious entrepreneur and passionate about nature”.

Francois Christiaan Conradie, a nature and animal lover well-known figure in South African eco-tourism, was trying to move the elephants away from a populated area when the deadly encounter occurred. The devastating incident unfolded at the exclusive reserve, known for hosting celebrities.

Multi-millionaire CEO, 39, trampled to death by tusker at five-star safari in South Africa

The 17th BRICS Summit is scheduled to take place on July 6-7, 2025, in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. It will be held at the city's Museum of Modern Art with an emphasis on inclusive and sustainable global south, covering trade, health, digital tech, climate, forest conservation fund and a new investment guarantee mechanism via the New Development Bank (NDB). With the induction of Vietnam, BRICS+ now constitutes 44 per cent of Global GDP and 56 per cent of the world population. With 10 members and 10 partners, BRICS has expanded to 20 countries.<h2>Which countries are in the 17th BRICS summit 2025?</h2>There will be participation from 20 countries in the 17th BRICS summit 2025, with 10 core members and 10 partner countries.Core members: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa are the founding members. Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates become members of BRICS on January 1, 2024. Indonesia became a member of BRICS in January 2025.&nbsp;Partners: Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Uganda, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam are partner nations. Vietnam was the most recent member to be inducted into the BRICS in June 2025.Brazil's President Lula da Silva, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will be present for the 17th BRICS Summit.Both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping will not attend the summit in person.<h2>Why will Putin and Xi not join the 17th BRICS Summit?</h2>&nbsp;Putin will participate virtually due to an outstanding arrest warrant, which mandates his arrest if he enters Brazil. Instead, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will be present as Russia's representative. Chinese President will miss the summit for the first time since his Presidential term since assuming power due to a scheduling conflict. Premier LiQang will lead the Chinese delegation for the summit.

The global south-led organisation BRICS expand to 56 per cent of the world population and 44 per cent of the global GDP. BRICS leaders are meeting in Rio, Brazil, on July 6-7 for the 17th BRICS summit. Which countries are part of the 17th BRICS summit in 2025?

The 17th BRICS Summit is scheduled to take place on July 6-7, 2025, in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. It will be held at the city's Museum of Modern Art with an emphasis on inclusive and sustainable global south, covering trade, health, digital tech, climate, forest conservation fund and a new investment guarantee mechanism via the New Development Bank (NDB). With the induction of Vietnam, BRICS+ now constitutes 44 per cent of Global GDP and 56 per cent of the world population. With 10 members and 10 partners, BRICS has expanded to 20 countries. Which countries are in the 17th BRICS summit 2025? There will be participation from 20 countries in the 17th BRICS summit 2025, with 10 core members and 10 partner countries. Core members: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa are the founding members. Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates become members of BRICS on January 1, 2024. Indonesia became a member of BRICS in January 2025. Partners: Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Uganda, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam are partner nations. Vietnam was the most recent member to be inducted into the BRICS in June 2025. Brazil's President Lula da Silva, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will be present for the 17th BRICS Summit. Both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping will not attend the summit in person. Why will Putin and Xi not join the 17th BRICS Summit? Putin will participate virtually due to an outstanding arrest warrant, which mandates his arrest if he enters Brazil. Instead, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will be present as Russia's representative. Chinese President will miss the summit for the first time since his Presidential term since assuming power due to a scheduling conflict. Premier LiQang will lead the Chinese delegation for the summit.

The global south-led organisation BRICS expand to 56 per cent of the world population and 44 per cent of the global GDP. BRICS leaders are meeting in Rio, Brazil, on July 6-7 for the 17th BRICS summit. Which countries are part of the 17th BRICS summit in 2025?

44% of global GDP, 56% of world population: Which countries are part of the 17th BRICS summit in 2025?

The International Cricket Council (ICC) recently released the latest men's Test bowling rankings, and there are no surprises who sits at the top. India’s ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah continues to reign supreme after a fiery performance in the first Test against England in Leeds. Bumrah was at his lethal best in the series opener, picking up a brilliant five-wicket haul in the first innings, troubling England’s top order with pace, bounce and lateral movement. Although India couldn’t seal the win, Bumrah’s impact was felt throughout the match. With consistency and class, he has rightly retained the No. 1 spot in the ICC rankings.&nbsp;While Bumrah sits comfortably at the top with 907 rating points, one question comes – who’s chasing him from behind?&nbsp;Kagiso Rabada, South Africa’s fast-bowling sensation, is currently ranked the No. 2 bowler in the world with 868 rating points. He recently showcased his exceptional talent with a remarkable performance against Australia at Lord’s during the World Test Championship Final 2023-2025. In that summit clash, Rabada scalped nine wickets, including five in the first innings and four in the second innings.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/after-making-several-changes-to-odis-and-tests-icc-updates-playing-conditions-in-mens-t20is-details-inside-1751001724400">After making several changes to ODIs and Tests, ICC updates playing conditions in men’s T20Is - Details inside</a>&nbsp;Rabada had a phenomenal WTC 2023–25 cycle. In 11 Test matches, he picked 56 wickets in just 22 innings, the most for South Africa. His average was an outstanding 21.04, and he struck every 19 balls while keeping the economy under 4. He also recorded four five-wicket hauls, including a standout spell of 6/46 against Bangladesh in Dhaka - his best figures in the cycle, a spell that helped South Africa win their first Test in Asia since 2014.&nbsp;Meanwhile, in his career so far, Rabada has played 71 Tests, taking 336 wickets, including 17 five-fors and four ten-wicket match hauls.&nbsp;&nbsp;At his best, he reached a career-high rating of 902 against Australia at St.George's Park in 2018.

While Bumrah sits comfortably at the top with 907 rating points, one question comes – who’s chasing him from behind?

The International Cricket Council (ICC) recently released the latest men's Test bowling rankings, and there are no surprises who sits at the top. India’s ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah continues to reign supreme after a fiery performance in the first Test against England in Leeds. Bumrah was at his lethal best in the series opener, picking up a brilliant five-wicket haul in the first innings, troubling England’s top order with pace, bounce and lateral movement. Although India couldn’t seal the win, Bumrah’s impact was felt throughout the match. With consistency and class, he has rightly retained the No. 1 spot in the ICC rankings. While Bumrah sits comfortably at the top with 907 rating points, one question comes – who’s chasing him from behind? Kagiso Rabada, South Africa’s fast-bowling sensation, is currently ranked the No. 2 bowler in the world with 868 rating points. He recently showcased his exceptional talent with a remarkable performance against Australia at Lord’s during the World Test Championship Final 2023-2025. In that summit clash, Rabada scalped nine wickets, including five in the first innings and four in the second innings. Also Read | After making several changes to ODIs and Tests, ICC updates playing conditions in men’s T20Is - Details inside Rabada had a phenomenal WTC 2023–25 cycle. In 11 Test matches, he picked 56 wickets in just 22 innings, the most for South Africa. His average was an outstanding 21.04, and he struck every 19 balls while keeping the economy under 4. He also recorded four five-wicket hauls, including a standout spell of 6/46 against Bangladesh in Dhaka - his best figures in the cycle, a spell that helped South Africa win their first Test in Asia since 2014. Meanwhile, in his career so far, Rabada has played 71 Tests, taking 336 wickets, including 17 five-fors and four ten-wicket match hauls. At his best, he reached a career-high rating of 902 against Australia at St.George's Park in 2018.

While Bumrah sits comfortably at the top with 907 rating points, one question comes – who’s chasing him from behind?

ICC Men's Test bowling rankings: Bumrah leads the pack – Guess who's at no. 2?

South Africa and Australia have announced their respective playing XIs for the World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2025 which begins June 11 at Lord's in England. Australia will be aiming to defend their title against the first-time finalist South Africa on pitch which has historically been proven to support pacers.South Africa have included Wiaan Mulder and Lungi Ngidi as somewhat of surprise pick in the final XI while Australia have gone with Marnus Labuschagne as the opener alongside veteran Usman Khawaja.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/aus-vs-sa-wtc-2025-final-what-happens-if-rain-plays-spoilsport-at-lord-s-is-there-a-reserve-day-check-details-1749547097639">AUS vs SA, WTC 2025 Final: What happens if rain plays spoilsport at Lord's, is there a reserve day? - Check details</a>‘Mulder is quite young in that position. But I think having played with Mulder, having seen him and the way he has grown in the last two years within the red-ball format’, Bavuma said as reported by ICC on the eve of the Ultimate Test.‘It's about giving him a lot more confidence, keep backing him and just allowing him to do what he does best. He has an opportunity in a pressure situation, but I think he can take comfort from the fact that the guys are backing him. We just want him to play his game’, the Protea skipper added.For the defending champions, all-rounder Cameron Green has made his return to the playing XI after almost an year. Green replaces dashing young opener Sam Konstas who had made his debut against India in BGT in 2024. Konstas ousted meant Beau Webster retained his place.South Africa playing XI for WTC FinalAiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Temba Bavuma (c), Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, Kyle Verrynne (wk), Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi NgidiAustralia Playing XI for WTC FinalUsman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Beau Webster, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood.

South Africa have included Wiaan Mulder and Lungi Ngidi as somewhat of surprise pick in the final XI while Australia have gone with Marnus Labuschagne as the opener alongside veteran Usman Khawaja.

South Africa and Australia have announced their respective playing XIs for the World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2025 which begins June 11 at Lord's in England. Australia will be aiming to defend their title against the first-time finalist South Africa on pitch which has historically been proven to support pacers. South Africa have included Wiaan Mulder and Lungi Ngidi as somewhat of surprise pick in the final XI while Australia have gone with Marnus Labuschagne as the opener alongside veteran Usman Khawaja. Also Read - AUS vs SA, WTC 2025 Final: What happens if rain plays spoilsport at Lord's, is there a reserve day? - Check details ‘Mulder is quite young in that position. But I think having played with Mulder, having seen him and the way he has grown in the last two years within the red-ball format’, Bavuma said as reported by ICC on the eve of the Ultimate Test. ‘It's about giving him a lot more confidence, keep backing him and just allowing him to do what he does best. He has an opportunity in a pressure situation, but I think he can take comfort from the fact that the guys are backing him. We just want him to play his game’, the Protea skipper added. For the defending champions, all-rounder Cameron Green has made his return to the playing XI after almost an year. Green replaces dashing young opener Sam Konstas who had made his debut against India in BGT in 2024. Konstas ousted meant Beau Webster retained his place. South Africa playing XI for WTC Final Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Temba Bavuma (c), Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, Kyle Verrynne (wk), Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi Australia Playing XI for WTC Final Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Beau Webster, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood.

South Africa have included Wiaan Mulder and Lungi Ngidi as somewhat of surprise pick in the final XI while Australia have gone with Marnus Labuschagne as the opener alongside veteran Usman Khawaja.

WTC Final 2025: South Africa, Australia announce playing XI - Check inside

As South Africa prepare to take on Australia in WTC Final 2025, here are the top five players to score most runs in the tournament history. Surprisingly, no South African is in the list.

As South Africa prepare to take on Australia in WTC Final 2025, here are the top five players to score most runs in the tournament history. Surprisingly, no South African is in the list.

Top 5 players to score most runs in WTC history - no South African in the list

A shocking scuffle broke out during a four-day Emerging Teams match between <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/bangladesh-cricket">Bangladesh </a>and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/south-africa-cricket">South Africa</a> in Dhaka. Players from both teams were seen grappling each other after a heated moment on the field.&nbsp;The trouble started when 22-year-old Bangladesh batter Ripon Mondol hit a big six straight down the ground to South African fast bowler Tshepo Ntuli. After the shot, the two players shot daggers at each other. As Ripon walked towards his partner, Ntuli suddenly rushed towards him.&nbsp;What followed was a disturbing scene. Ntuli tried to grab Ripon’s helmet and pulled it multiple times. Umpire Kamruzzaman stepped in and tried to control the situation, but the fight kept getting worse. Other South African players also rushed in, and the argument turned into a full brawl in the middle of the pitch.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Things got out of control between Tshepo Ntuli and Ripon Mondol during the SA Emerging vs Bangladesh Emerging match today and the umpires were forced to intervene <a href="https://t.co/EhYC6KVj4u">pic.twitter.com/EhYC6KVj4u</a>&mdash; Werner (@Werries_) <a href="https://twitter.com/Werries_/status/1927660902997757966?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Just a few balls later, Ntuli threw the ball at Ripon after bowling, but Ripon managed to defend himself.&nbsp;Also Read |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/yes-definitely-says-jadeja-on-being-asked-he-wished-to-lead-india-1748510740717"> 'Yes, definitely,' says Jadeja on being asked he wished to lead India</a>&nbsp;Commentator Nabil Kaiser on air said, "This is extreme, this is unacceptable. Normally we see verbal altercations in a cricket field but we don't often see a fight. Ntuli struck Ripon's helmet at one point," as reported by ESPNcricinfo.&nbsp;At the moment, no official action has been taken. The umpires are expected to file a report, and the match referee will send a full report to both the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and Cricket South Africa (CSA). They are likely to decide on punishments soon.&nbsp;It is not clear if there was verbal exchange of words before the fight erupted. &nbsp;Such incidents are rare in cricket and have shocked fans. The game is usually known for its fair play and respect, however, this fight raises a serious concern.

The trouble started when 22-year-old Bangladesh batter Ripon Mondol hit a big six straight down the ground to South African fast bowler Tshepo Ntuli. After the shot, the two players shot daggers at each other. As Ripon walked towards his partner, Ntuli suddenly rushed towards him.

A shocking scuffle broke out during a four-day Emerging Teams match between Bangladesh and South Africa in Dhaka. Players from both teams were seen grappling each other after a heated moment on the field. The trouble started when 22-year-old Bangladesh batter Ripon Mondol hit a big six straight down the ground to South African fast bowler Tshepo Ntuli. After the shot, the two players shot daggers at each other. As Ripon walked towards his partner, Ntuli suddenly rushed towards him. What followed was a disturbing scene. Ntuli tried to grab Ripon’s helmet and pulled it multiple times. Umpire Kamruzzaman stepped in and tried to control the situation, but the fight kept getting worse. Other South African players also rushed in, and the argument turned into a full brawl in the middle of the pitch.

The trouble started when 22-year-old Bangladesh Emerging batter Ripon Mondol hit a big six straight down the ground to South African fast bowler Tshepo Ntuli. After the shot, the two players shot daggers at each other. As Ripon walked towards his partner, Ntuli suddenly rushed towards him.

Bangladesh and South Africa Emerging players involved in heated fight during match - WATCH

A woman in South Africa has been handed a life sentence for trafficking and selling his six-year-old daughter to a "healer". The girl had light skin and turquoise blue eyes, and this led the man to reach out to the mother to buy the girl, a court in Cape Town heard.&nbsp;Racquel 'Kelly' Smith, her boyfriend Jacquen Appollis and their friend Steveno van Rhyn have been convicted of kidnapping and trafficking. As Judge Nathan Erasmus told them about their punishment, they showed no remorse for their actions.&nbsp;The girl named Joshlin Smith vanished from outside her home in Saldanha Bay, near Cape Town, in February 2024. The police are yet to find any traces of the little girl, except for a few pieces of clothes. During a trial that lasted six weeks, it was revealed that a woman who claimed to be a "sangoma" - a traditional healer, approached Racquel for Joshlin's "blue eyes and fair complexion."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/beth-martin-british-woman-dies-turkey-heart-goes-missing-1748401560655">British woman died mysteriously after landing in Istanbul. Someone removed her heart</a>&nbsp;<h2>Who are sangomas?</h2>&nbsp;People in South Africa believe that sangomas can talk to the spirits of their ancestors. They reportedly use their power to heal their followers. The law of the country recognises sangomas under the Traditional Health Practitioners Act of 2007.&nbsp;&nbsp;A major search operation has been underway in South Africa for Joshlin. Her grandmother, Amanda Smith-Daniels, begged Racquel before the sentencing to tell her where the child is.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/prophecy-for-humans-from-ghost-baba-vanga-japan-operation-sindoor-1748429160925">Another dire prophecy for humans, this time from a GHOST. '...or Earth will die'</a>&nbsp;During the entire trial, none of the three criminals testified, nor did they ask anyone else to be their witness. Meanwhile, at least 30 people recalled Joshlin's life and the events leading up to her disappearance. One of them also revealed that Racquel had admitted to her that she had sold the girl to a sangoma.&nbsp;<h2>Mother confessed to neighbour that she had sold her daughter</h2>&nbsp;Lourentia Lombaard, Smith's friend and neighbour, told the court that the mother confessed to her about doing "something silly", confiding to her that she had sold her daughter to a healer. This was before the girl disappeared.&nbsp;A few days later, she saw the mother get into a car with Joshlin and another woman, whom she believed was the sangoma. One of Joshlin's teachers told the court that the mother once told her that her daughter was already "on a ship, inside a container, and they were on the way to West Africa".&nbsp;A pastor revealed to the court that he overheard Racquel talking about selling her three children for 20,000 rand, or $1,114.&nbsp;The police arrested a sangoma last year. However, she was released for lack of evidence. In March, police found bloody clothes near the area where Joshlin lived. Western Cape province police commissioner Thembisile Patekile told reporters that their goal is to find the "child alive." &nbsp;

The girl named Joshlin Smith vanished from outside her home in Saldanha Bay, near Cape Town, in February 2024. The mother is said to have sold her daughter to a healer for her “blue eyes” and “fair complexion.”

A woman in South Africa has been handed a life sentence for trafficking and selling his six-year-old daughter to a "healer". The girl had light skin and turquoise blue eyes, and this led the man to reach out to the mother to buy the girl, a court in Cape Town heard. Racquel 'Kelly' Smith, her boyfriend Jacquen Appollis and their friend Steveno van Rhyn have been convicted of kidnapping and trafficking. As Judge Nathan Erasmus told them about their punishment, they showed no remorse for their actions. The girl named Joshlin Smith vanished from outside her home in Saldanha Bay, near Cape Town, in February 2024. The police are yet to find any traces of the little girl, except for a few pieces of clothes. During a trial that lasted six weeks, it was revealed that a woman who claimed to be a "sangoma" - a traditional healer, approached Racquel for Joshlin's "blue eyes and fair complexion." Also Read: British woman died mysteriously after landing in Istanbul. Someone removed her heart Who are sangomas? People in South Africa believe that sangomas can talk to the spirits of their ancestors. They reportedly use their power to heal their followers. The law of the country recognises sangomas under the Traditional Health Practitioners Act of 2007. A major search operation has been underway in South Africa for Joshlin. Her grandmother, Amanda Smith-Daniels, begged Racquel before the sentencing to tell her where the child is. Also Read: Another dire prophecy for humans, this time from a GHOST. '...or Earth will die' During the entire trial, none of the three criminals testified, nor did they ask anyone else to be their witness. Meanwhile, at least 30 people recalled Joshlin's life and the events leading up to her disappearance. One of them also revealed that Racquel had admitted to her that she had sold the girl to a sangoma. Mother confessed to neighbour that she had sold her daughter Lourentia Lombaard, Smith's friend and neighbour, told the court that the mother confessed to her about doing "something silly", confiding to her that she had sold her daughter to a healer. This was before the girl disappeared. A few days later, she saw the mother get into a car with Joshlin and another woman, whom she believed was the sangoma. One of Joshlin's teachers told the court that the mother once told her that her daughter was already "on a ship, inside a container, and they were on the way to West Africa". A pastor revealed to the court that he overheard Racquel talking about selling her three children for 20,000 rand, or $1,114. The police arrested a sangoma last year. However, she was released for lack of evidence. In March, police found bloody clothes near the area where Joshlin lived. Western Cape province police commissioner Thembisile Patekile told reporters that their goal is to find the "child alive."

The girl named Joshlin Smith vanished from outside her home in Saldanha Bay, near Cape Town, in February 2024. The mother is said to have sold her daughter to a healer for her “blue eyes” and “fair complexion.”

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US President Donald Trump has turned the White House invite for world leaders into a big show of unprecedented ambush. From Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky to South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa, Trump has not shied away from confronting the world leaders in a message that seemingly tells them who is the boss! The televised Oval Office ambush is Trump's new trump card in the world of diplomacy. In the Trumpian world, leaders are either on his side or he makes sure that they are humiliated in front of the media at the White House.&nbsp;<h2>Trump confronts South African President Cyril Ramaphosa&nbsp;</h2>US President Donald Trump on May 21 confronted his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa at the White House over the alleged genocide of 'white farmers' in South Africa. Even as both had a friendly start to the meeting at the Oval Office wherein Trump spoke about golf and trade, Trump shifted tones and played video of an inflammatory speech made by Ramaphosa's colleague, calling for the death of white farmers in the African nation. He also showed handouts about the alleged genocide.&nbsp;"We have many people that feel they’re being persecuted, and they’re coming to the United States. Generally, they’re white farmers and they’re fleeing South Africa, and .... it’s a very sad thing to see. But I hope we can have an explanation of that, because I know you don’t want that," Trump said."That's really the purpose of the meeting," he added.&nbsp;Reports have claimed that Trump's videos are "unrelated" and "misleading." Reports also said that the confrontation highlighted Trump’s continued support for a debunked conspiracy theory - that is also supported by his friend Elon Musk. Standing near Trump’s deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller, Musk nodded when President Trump said, "Elon is from South Africa. This is what Elon wanted."&nbsp;Maintaining his calm, President Ramaphosa denied ever seeing this video before. Ramaphosa also said, "These are concerns we are willing to talk to you about."&nbsp;WATCH&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">BREAKING: President Trump brings a TV into the Oval Office in front of the South African President and shows him a video of his own government calling for the genocide of white farmers. Savage. &quot;Turn the lights down. Turn the lights down and just put this on.&quot; Cyril Ramaphosa… <a href="https://t.co/wDRk76cC1x">pic.twitter.com/wDRk76cC1x</a>&mdash; Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) <a href="https://twitter.com/CollinRugg/status/1925233844804096361?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Trump confronts Canada's Mark Carney</h2>During a high-stakes meeting at the Oval Office, Donald Trump told Mark Carney, "never say never" — when confronted by the Canadian prime minister, about his repeated statements suggesting Canada could become the United States'&nbsp;51st&nbsp;state. Trump also told Carney that Canada as the 51st US state would be 'wonderful marriage.'&nbsp;Carney, in response, said that Canada would never be for sale.&nbsp;WATCH&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">A visibly uncomfortable Mark Carney says, “Canada is **not for sale… won’t be for sale… ever.” Trump’s response? “Never say never!” LMAO. Carney just got steamrolled in real-time. <a href="https://t.co/FHZM16VP8G">pic.twitter.com/FHZM16VP8G</a>&mdash; Marc Nixon (@MarcNixon24) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarcNixon24/status/1919805327719203043?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Trump confronts Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky</h2>In a fiery public confrontation, Donald Trump in February this year, confronted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Oval Office. The US president and vice-president berated the visiting leader, accusing Zelensky of not being grateful enough for US support that has sustained Ukraine's war effort. Ukraine's ambassador to the US watched with her head in her hands as the unprecedented scene unfolded.&nbsp;"You've done enough talking. You're not winning this," Trump told him at one point. "You gotta be thankful. You don't have the cards.""I'm not playing cards," Zelensky replied. "I'm very serious, Mr President. I'm the president in a war."&nbsp;"You're gambling with World War Three," Trump responded. “And what you're doing is very disrespectful to the country, this country, that's backed you far more than a lot of people said they should have.” Vance retorted: "Have you said 'thank you' once this entire meeting? No."&nbsp;WATCH&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">JUST IN: Exchange in the Oval Office between President Trump, Vice-President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Zelensky. <a href="https://t.co/8P3r4UqKUX">pic.twitter.com/8P3r4UqKUX</a>&mdash; The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) <a href="https://twitter.com/spectatorindex/status/1895536702539907321?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The televised Oval Office ambush is Donald Trumps new trump card in the world of diplomacy. From Ukraines Volodymyr Zelensky to South Africas Cyril Ramaphosa, here's a look at these unprecedented incidents

US President Donald Trump has turned the White House invite for world leaders into a big show of unprecedented ambush. From Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky to South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa, Trump has not shied away from confronting the world leaders in a message that seemingly tells them who is the boss! The televised Oval Office ambush is Trump's new trump card in the world of diplomacy. In the Trumpian world, leaders are either on his side or he makes sure that they are humiliated in front of the media at the White House. Trump confronts South African President Cyril Ramaphosa US President Donald Trump on May 21 confronted his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa at the White House over the alleged genocide of 'white farmers' in South Africa. Even as both had a friendly start to the meeting at the Oval Office wherein Trump spoke about golf and trade, Trump shifted tones and played video of an inflammatory speech made by Ramaphosa's colleague, calling for the death of white farmers in the African nation. He also showed handouts about the alleged genocide. "We have many people that feel they’re being persecuted, and they’re coming to the United States. Generally, they’re white farmers and they’re fleeing South Africa, and .... it’s a very sad thing to see. But I hope we can have an explanation of that, because I know you don’t want that," Trump said. "That's really the purpose of the meeting," he added. Reports have claimed that Trump's videos are "unrelated" and "misleading." Reports also said that the confrontation highlighted Trump’s continued support for a debunked conspiracy theory - that is also supported by his friend Elon Musk. Standing near Trump’s deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller, Musk nodded when President Trump said, "Elon is from South Africa. This is what Elon wanted." Maintaining his calm, President Ramaphosa denied ever seeing this video before. Ramaphosa also said, "These are concerns we are willing to talk to you about." WATCH

The televised Oval Office ambush is Donald Trump's new trump card in the world of diplomacy. From Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky to South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa, here's a look at these unprecedented incidents

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