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Bheki Cele cleared of wrongdoing related to 2023 Rugby World Cup trip to Paris
Former Police Minister Bheki Cele has been cleared of any wrongdoing related to his 2023 trip to the Rugby World…
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South Africa ranked number 1 for women with the biggest B00TY in the world
South Africa’s top athletes have brought home the Rugby World Cup and a mixed martial arts trophy in the past…
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President Ramaphosa reminds SA will celebrate 30 years of freedom from apartheid in 2024
From celebrating a milestone in the nation’s historical resilience to addressing poverty, corruption, the war in Palestine, and climate change,…
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Bheki Cele defends spending state money to attend Rugby World Cup final in France
Police Minister Bheki Cele said the almost half a million rands the government spent to send him and his assistant…
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Festive season: N3 Toll Concession asks motorists to prepare for busy traffic conditions
As the festive break approaches the N3 Toll Concession has warned motorists to prepare for busy traffic conditions along the…
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Bheki Cele’s trip to France to watch Rugby World Cup cost R33K, but was fully funded by private company
Police Minister Bheki Cele’s trip to France to attend the Rugby World Cup cost R33,000. However, Cele said the taxpayers…
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Watch: Excited female fan kisses Springboks captain Siya Kolisi
Siya Kolisi, Springboks captain run-in with a crazy female fan from East London has had South Africans cringing in embarrassment.…
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Some Durban fans disappointed at Siya Kolisi’s absence during Springboks trophy tour
Some Durban Springbok fans were disappointed that the team’s captain Siya Kolisi was not part of the Durban tour. This…
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Watch: Siya Kolisi’s wife, Rachel hit with a rugby ball on her head while on Springboks parade bus
Springboks captain, Siya Kolisi‘s wife, Rachel left many fans concerned after a video of her getting hit with a rugby…
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PA’s Gayton McKenzie says Springboks victory tour is nonsense
Patriotic Alliance (PA) leader Gayton McKenzie is not happy with the four-time Rugby World Cup champion’s victory tour. He described…
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Durban mayor: Safety is foremost for Springboks’ Webb Ellis Cup parade
EThekwini Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda says safety measures are in place ahead of the arrival of the Springboks for their celebration…
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Gautrain offers Springboks fans free rides to welcome the champs at OR Tambo airport
Gautrain has offered free rides to Springboks supporters heading to the OR Tambo International Airport to welcome back the champions.…
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President Ramaphosa declares 15 December a public holiday
President Cyril Ramaphosa said that 15 December 2023 would be a public holiday to celebrate hope and unity in the…
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President Ramaphosa to address the nation on Monday
President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation on Monday night at 8 pm. Maybe — just maybe — a public…
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President Ramaphosa lauds Springboks’ historic Rugby World Cup win
President Cyril Ramaphosa has lauded the Springboks, describing South Africa’s historic win at the Rugby World Cup as an extraordinary…
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‘You came through for our hope-seeking nation’- South Africa’s messages to the Springboks
Some of South Africa’s most famous faces have shared the nation’s thanks and praise for the Springboks, hailing them as…
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#RWCFinal: South Africa wins 12-11 in final against New Zealand
South Africa clinched a record fourth Rugby World Cup title by doing just enough to deny 14-man New Zealand and…
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Police on high alert for Rugby World Cup final
SAPS is calling on everyone watching the Rugby World Cup final tonight, especially from public viewing venues, to conduct themselves…
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No load shedding during the Rugby World Cup final
Eskom has announced day-time load shedding will continue to be suspended until the weekend. This is good news for South…
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City of Cape Town to set up 3 fan parks for Springboks supporters to watch Rugby World Cup final
Three fan parks will be activated across Cape Town for locals to gather to back the Bokke in the Rugby…
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Rugby World Cup: England 15 – 16 South Africa
England fell agonizingly short of a supreme upset and a fifth Rugby World Cup final as South Africa came on…
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Springboks keep the faith with same 23 for Rugby World Cup semi-final with England
The Springboks kept the faith with the same team that won an epic quarterfinal to oust hosts France on Sunday,…
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Springboks coach proud of defensive dominance over Tonga
Springboks Coach Jacques Nienaber says he is proud of his charges, especially in terms of their defensive effort South Africa…
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Disappointing but defeat hasn’t changed outlook for the Boks
Those of us who were there won’t in a hurry forget the attitude of the Springbok players we interviewed in…
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Paul Mashatile behind Springboks despite loss against Ireland
The Springboks remain a hard-working team and deserve credit, according to deputy president Paul Mashatile. The national rugby team lost…
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Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx ruled out of Rugby World Cup
Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx has been ruled out of the remainder of the Rugby World Cup in France with a…
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SA’s history keeps me grounded: Siya Kolisi
The parallels in World Rugby are a timely reminder that all the teams in search of Rugby World Cup glory…
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Springboks win 18-3 against Scotland in RWC opener
South Africa has got their Rugby World Cup title defence in France off to a winning start. The Springboks defeated…
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SABC strikes a deal to broadcast Springbok World Cup games
The South African public has received good news ahead of the Rugby World Cup which gets underway on Friday. This…
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Boks to test World Cup readiness against All Blacks
Springbok winger Makazole Mapimpi acknowledges that there’s sufficient quality depth in his position and admits that he needs to perform…
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Jack van Poortvliet set to miss the Rugby World Cup after injuring his ankle
England scrum-half Jack Van Poortvliet has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup after suffering an ankle injury. Van…
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France fly-half Ntamack out of Rugby World Cup after injury
France fly-half Romain Ntamack has been ruled out of next month’s Rugby World Cup with a knee injury, a source…
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Siya Kolisi to lead the Boks to next month’s Rugby World Cup
Springbok captain, Siya Kolisi, will lead a squad of 33 players to next month’s Rugby World Cup in France. Kolisi…
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World champion Springboks face very difficult task picking squad
Twenty-six of the 33 Springboks who won the last Rugby World Cup in Japan four years ago are contenders for…
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Fast-starting New Zealand seal 35-20 win over SA
New Zealand are on course to retain The Rugby Championship trophy after making an explosive start in their 35-20 win…
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Jamie Joseph to quit as Japan head coach after World Cup
Jamie Joseph has announced plans to step down as Japan’s head coach after this year’s Rugby World Cup, local media…
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Veteran Duane Vermeulen to lead Boks against Australia
Duane Vermeulen will stand in for injured Siya Kolisi as captain of Rugby World Cup title-holders South Africa when they…
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French federation names new chief months before Rugby World Cup
The French Rugby Federation (FFR) announced it had appointed Florian Grill as its new president on Wednesday less than three…
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Rhys Webb becomes latest Wales star to retire from Test rugby
Rhys Webb is the latest Wales star to retire from Test rugby ahead of the Rugby World Cup. Webb was…
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Boks tie down remaining coaching staff for 2027 Rugby World Cup
South African Rugby has retained the services of remaining members of their coaching staff up to the 2027 World Cup…
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Japan wants to host Rugby World Cup again in 2035
Japan wants to host the World Cup again as early as 2035, the country’s rugby union chief said, potentially bringing…
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Springbok Thomas du Toit to join Bath after World Cup
South Africa tight-head prop Thomas du Toit will join Bath after this year’s Rugby World Cup, the English club announced…
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SA Springbok Women to play Canada and Spain
The Springbok Women will return to action after a long lay-off for the national side since the Rugby World Cup…
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President Ramaphosa reveals he missed Mapimpi’s historic try due to badly timed bathroom break
One of the last places a president would want to be when his country’s national team makes history in a…
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Thieves pounce on Springbok fans at OR Tambo
Police confirmed two suspects were arrested on Tuesday. Fourteen cases of theft have been reported to police as thieves pounced…
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Support floods in for the Springboks
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu and his wife Leah are among the thousands of South Africans wishing the Springboks well ahead…
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Eskom hopes to avoid load shedding during Sunday’s Rugby World Cup game
Eskom will implement stage 1 load shedding on Saturday from 09:00 to 23:00, but the power utility hopes that outages…
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At least 26 dead after Typhoon Hagibis slams Japan
TOKYO – At least 26 people were killed by powerful Typhoon Hagibis, local media reported Sunday, a day after the…
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Death toll rises after Typhoon Hagibis slams Japan
KAWAGOE, Japan – At least 14 people were killed and nine others missing after Typhoon Hagibis slammed into Japan, officials…
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Rescue efforts underway as Typhoon Hagibis kills 11 in Japan
Japan’s military scrambled Sunday to rescue people trapped by flooding after powerful Typhoon Hagibis ripped across the country, killing at…
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