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World renowned South African poet James Matthews has died at 95. His was the last great voice of an era of writers who worked against South Africa’s repressive and racist system of apartheid, which resulted in him being relentlessly harassed, detained by police and his work banned. Schooled in District Six, an area of Cape Town where black people were forcibly removed to make way for white development, he was most famous for his poems. But he was also a journalist, cultural worker, short story writer, novelist, proponent of the Black Consciousness movement and a one-man cultural institution who never…

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South Africa ODI squad against AfghanistanTemba Bavuma (captain, Lions), Ottneil Baartman (Dolphins), Nandre Burger(Western Province), Tony de Zorzi (Western Province), Bjorn Fortuin (Lions), Reeza Hendricks (Lions), Aiden Markram (Titans), Wiaan Mulder (Lions), Lungi Ngidi (Titans), Andile Phehlukwayo (Titans), Nqaba Peter (Lions), Andile Simelane (Dolphins), Jason Smith (Dolphins), Tristan Stubbs (Warriors), Kyle Verreynne (Western Province) and Lizaad Williams (Titans).South Africa T20I squad against IrelandAiden Markram (captain, Titans), Ottneil Baartman (Dolphins), Matthew Breetzke (Warriors), Nandre Burger (Western Province), Bjorn Fortuin (Lions), Reeza Hendricks (Lions), Patrick Kruger (Warriors), Wiaan Mulder (Lions), Lungi Ngidi (Titans), Nqaba Peter (Lions), Ryan Rickelton (Lions), Andile Simelane (Dolphins),…

Police seized fake rugby items. (Supplied/Saps) Police and City of Cape Town law enforcement officials seized fake rugby apparel worth R200 000 outside DHL Stadium on Saturday.Several fines were issued to vendors.The operation was carried out while the Springboks and the All Blacks were locked in a thrilling match inside the stadium.While thousands of rugby fanatics watched the nail-biting match between arch-rivals the Springboks and the All Blacks at DHL Stadium in Green Point, Cape Town, on Saturday, police tackled vendors selling fake rugby apparel outside the stadium.Western Cape police spokesperson Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi said counterfeit goods worth…

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi is heading back to the Sharks. (Anton Geyser/Gallo Images) Springbok captain Siya Kolisi’s move back to the Sharks has been confirmed.Kolisi heads back to Durban after a stint at French Top 14 club Racing 92.Kolisi thanked Racing 92 and the Sharks for making his move back possible.For more rugby news, visit our dedicated section.The Sharks on Monday morning confirmed that Springbok captain Siya Kolisi will return home to continue his career in Durban.This follows Sunday’s confirmation by French club Racing 92 that they had parted ways with Kolisi.Kolisi had joined the French club from the…

Actress Nicole Kidman attends the red carpet of the movie “Babygirl” presented in competition during the 81st International Venice Film Festival at Venice Lido, on August 30, 2024. (Alberto Pizzoli/AFP) Nicole Kidman wins Best Actress in Venice for her daring role in “Babygirl,” directed by Halina Reijn.The Oscar-winning actor continues to reinvent herself, showcasing her versatility and bravery in challenging roles.Kidman dedicated her award to her late mother, honouring her influence and expressing heartfelt gratitude.One of Hollywood’s biggest stars who is never afraid to push herself, Nicole Kidman ventured even further from her comfort zone with erotic thriller Babygirl,…