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Scott Barrett of New Zealand is tackled by Pieter-Steph du Toit and Faf de Klerk of South Africa. (Julian Finney/Getty Images) Scott Barrett is fit again and will captain the All Blacks against the Springboks in Johannesburg on Saturday.Barrett missed New Zealand’s two Tests against Argentina due to a broken finger.Flanker Sam Cane is also back for his first start since the 2023 Rugby World Cup final.For more rugby news, visit our dedicated section.Lock Scott Barrett returns to captain the All Blacks in Saturday’s Rugby Championship Test against the Springboks at Ellis Park.Barrett, who missed New Zealand’s last two…

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Thousands of commuters in Ladysmith face travel disruptions. (TheGift777/Getty Images) South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

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Sanitech, responsible for servicing chemical toilets and other services, has ceased operations in Philippi after the company was targeted by extortionists. (Sanitech/Facebook) South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

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SA sprint ace Bayanda Walaza. (Anton Geyser/Gallo Images) South African teenage sprinting sensation Bayanda Walaza won the 100m final at the U20 World Championships in Peru on Thursday morning (SA time).Walaza, 18, stormed to gold in a time of 10.19 seconds.His countryman, 19-year-old Bradley Nkoana, took bronze in 10.26. Thailand’s Puripol Boonson finished second in 10.22.Both Walaza and Nkoana were part of Team SA’s 4x100m relay side that won silver at the Olympic Games in Paris earlier this month. There was also South African representation in the final of the women’s 100m, where Viwe Jingqi finished fifth in 11.57.On Tuesday,…

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Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi. (Tebogo Letsie/City Press) South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

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DJ Spinall performs onstage during Honeyland Festival Day 1 on 11 November 2023 in Sugar Land, Texas. (Rick Kern/Getty Images for Honeyland Festival) South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

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While Minister Ramokgopa will be responsible for gas in South Africa, igas and the Rompco pipeline fall under Gwede Mantashe’s Central Energy Fund. (Spooh/Getty Images) South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

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Ben-Jason Dixon, seen here on his Test debut against Wales, hopes his defensive abilities will come to the fore against the All Blacks on Saturday. (Paul Harding/Gallo Images) South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

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