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Topic: South Africa

5 key takeaways as India clinches 1st home T20 series against South Africa

In a match where a total of 458 runs were scored, South Africa lost by 16 runs. While David Miller scored a century, Quinton De Kock, KL Rahul & Suryakumar Yadav scored a 50.

Africa’s internet speed is at a record low. The economic impact is huge

South Africa—the continent’s internet speed leader—with an average mobile internet download speed of 68.9 Mbps is way below the global average.

Indian-origin Gupta brothers arrested in UAE over corruption scandal in South Africa

A judicial inquiry into state graft spanning more than three years detailed close links between the brothers and former President Jacob Zuma.

South Africa’s violence not due to anti-immigration crisis but loss of faith in constitution

Immigrant numbers aren't higher than they have been for a decade. After years of false promises, the citizenry has lost faith in electoral politics.

Middle-order, leadership, bowlers cooling off: Key factors in India’s ODI series loss to SA

India lost 2nd ODI in Paarl by 7 wkts Friday, despite half-centuries from Rishabh Pant & captain KL Rahul. There weren't enough runs on the board, and bowlers looked toothless.

India suffer 31-run loss after no answer to Bavuma and vd Dussen’s contrasting centuries

Stand-in skipper K.L. Rahul’s first match as ODI captain ended in defeat as South Africa defended a challenging 296 despite flourish from Thakur at the end.

South Africa is done with Covid ‘token gestures’. Its new tack is working and makes sense

South Africa learnt that contact tracing was ineffective in controlling Covid. It explains the new focus on healthcare facilities.

Omicron is driving 3rd wave, but don’t use other countries’ data for Indian trends: CCMB chief

Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology director Vinay K. Nandicoori says ‘hybrid immunity’ studies are needed to detect the kinds of population getting infected in every wave.

India can forget about UN development goals unless it stops child marriages — Desmond Tutu in 2012

From his views on Gandhi to India's relationship with South Africa, Tutu spoke about life and more in this 2012 interview to Shekhar Gupta. The 90-year-old Nobel Peace prize laureate died Sunday.

KL Rahul replaces injured Rohit Sharma as India’s vice-captain for South Africa Test series

The appointment shows BCCI is looking at KL Rahul as a long-term potential leader. Earlier, Rohit Sharma was ruled out of the tour due to a recurring left hamstring injury.

On Camera

Wintrack vs Chennai Customs has unleashed middle class anger. And BJP must worry

It’s hard to build a house, run a business, or do anything without paying bribes. And yet, citizens’ anger about this open, unchecked corruption won’t erupt into Anna Hazare-type rallies.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.