South Africa

Hampshire in line to get Test against New Zealand this year if Yorkshire do not approve reforms

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Hampshire’s Ageas Bowl is lined up to host England’s third Test against New Zealand if Yorkshire members do not approve reforms at next week’s EGM Yorkshire members could face a 500-mile round trip if they reject new reforms  Headingley is set to host England’s third Test against New Zealand later this year  But the match … Read more

South Africa holidays: The house in Johannesburg where Gandhi lived is now a boutique hotel

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History and hospitality are enticingly entwined at this fascinating hotel in South Africa – it’s where Gandhi developed his ethos of Satyagraha, or peaceful protest. The historical icon, who pioneered the philosophy of nonviolent resistance as the leader of India’s independence movement in the first half of the 20th century, stayed at what is now … Read more

Six Nations organisers are adamant that South Africa won’t replace Italy in the tournament

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Six Nations organisers try to play down talk of South Africa replacing Italy as they insist they are ‘not entertaining any discussion’ about a switch… despite changes being plotted for 2025 South Africa have reportedly held talks about replacing Italy in the Six Nations It was claimed that the Springboks could join the tournament as … Read more

Six Nations’ cosy club does need a shake-up, but South Africa are NOT the answer

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CHRIS FOY: The Six Nations’ cosy club does need a shake-up, but South Africa are NOT the answer… CVC should focus on enhancing potential elsewhere in Europe, while losing the Boks would rip the soul out of the Rugby Championship By Chris Foy for the Daily Mail Published: 22:30 GMT, 16 February 2022 | Updated: … Read more

UK immigrants share what surprised them the most when they moved here

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Immigrants living in the UK reveal the biggest culture shocks they experienced – from ‘grabbing a pint after work’ to people asking ‘you alright?’ as a greeting Reddit user _DeanRiding asked UK immigrants what surprised them the most One person realised that ‘aristocrats are real’ and noticed the hot and cold taps Many noted that … Read more

Breathtaking moment a juvenile giraffe run after a truck full of safari enthusiasts in South Africa

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We’re ahead by a neck! Pulse-pounding moment giraffe chases tourists’ safari vehicle through South Africa reserve  Young male giraffe runs after a vehicle with tourist enthusiasts in South Africa  The giraffe was abandoned as a youngster, but released back in the wild  The youngster was simply investigating, and did not behave aggressively   By Katerina Tiliakou … Read more

South African motorist drives along with his car balanced on a TROLLEY to replace his rear wheel

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Never drive when you’re trollied! South African motorist drives along with his car balanced on a TROLLEY to replace his rear wheel Footage showed the white Opal Corsa being taken for a spin around Cape Town Corsa has its hazard lights on as it balances on a trolley instead of a fourth wheel Driver has … Read more

Tatler unveils Princess Charlene as its January cover star

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January 27 – Charlene is pictured with Albert for the Sainte Devote Ceremony in Monaco.   March 18 – Charlene is pictured at the  memorial for the late Zulu monarch, King Goodwill Zwelithini at the KwaKhethomthandayo Royal Palace in Nongoma, South Africa  April 2 – Charlene posts an Instagram picture of herself, Albert and their twins Jacques … Read more

Buffalo goes head-to-head with a huge bull rhino and forces it to retreat [Video]

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Back off! Moment fearless buffalo goes head-to-head with a huge bull rhino and forces it to retreat Buffalo stands up to the bull rhino despite multiple headbutts and charges The rhino lifts the buffalo’s feet off the ground as the herd watch them fight Footage captured at Kariega Game Reserve in South Africa on September 23 … Read more