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Fire breaks out in Parliament of South Africa in Cape Town, 36 fire tenders doused the fire

A fire broke out in the Parliament of South Africa in Cape Town today, although no casualties have been reported in the accident

Jan 02, 2022, 23:20 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi lauds South African team for winning Rugby World Cup

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday took to social media and congratulated the South African team for winning the 2019 edition of the Rugby World Cup in Japan. 

Nov 03, 2019, 21:11 PM IST

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's wife reaches Rajghat

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's wife reaches Rajghat, PM Modi welcomed her.

Jan 26, 2019, 12:16 PM IST

WATCH: CSK fans celebrate Faf du Plessis' 33rd birthday, share special video in honour of the South African

In the last two seasons, Faf had turned up for Rising Pune Supergiant. And by the look of things, he is likely to return to CSK, once the franchise gets reactivated.

Jul 13, 2017, 20:31 PM IST

TNPL team Kovai Kings retains South African Lance Klusener as coach

Klusener would be linking up with the team in the first week of July, he said, adding there were plans to hold a pre-season camp in Chennai.

Jun 04, 2017, 00:19 AM IST

South African batsman Richard Levi taken to hospital after being hit on head

Levi played 13 Twenty20 International matches for South Africa with a top score of 117 not out.

May 28, 2017, 20:16 PM IST

Indian magnate appointed head of South Africa's BRICS Business Council

Indian-origin South African billionaire Iqbal Surve has been appointed as chairperson of the country's BRICS Business Council and has underlined the need for strengthening trade ties with countries like India and China.

Mar 31, 2017, 19:33 PM IST

AB De Villiers to skip England, Bangladesh Tests, says need more time to ready himself

De Villiers, who became a father in 2015 and whose wife is expecting a second child, said his life priorities had changed.

Jan 19, 2017, 11:00 AM IST

Indian Navy warships conclude South African visit

INS Kolkata, INS Trikand and INS Aditya, under the command of Rear Admiral Ravneet Singh, were on an initiative to highlight India's participation in ensuring maritime security in the Indian Ocean region.

Sep 24, 2016, 07:42 AM IST

Inspired by India! AB de Villiers says cricket bat is a 'surgeon's knife' for Virat Kohli

The 32-year-old multi-talented cricketer also hailed his relationship with Kohli, saying it was indeed "a privilege".

Sep 03, 2016, 22:38 PM IST

Fellow administrators recoiled at BCCI's IPL plans: AB de Villiers

De Villiers highlighted how Cricket South Africa supported the IPL concept.

Sep 03, 2016, 22:16 PM IST

South African twin brothers plotted to blow up US embassy: Police

Two South African brothers arrested on terrorism charges were plotting to blow up the US embassy in Pretoria and Jewish institutions, and planned to join the so-called Islamic State, police said Monday.

Jul 11, 2016, 21:01 PM IST

Veteran Mandela aide Ahmed Kathrada joins call for South African president Jacob Zuma to resign

Veteran Indian-origin South African freedom fighter and Nelson Mandela's close aide Ahmed Kathrada has called on the country's embattled President Jacob Zuma to "submit to the will of the people" and resign in the wake of serious corruption allegations.

Apr 04, 2016, 12:51 PM IST

South African spinner Aaron Phangiso action queried ahead of ICC World T20

Phangiso has been a regular member of South African limited overs teams, primarily as a back-up to leg-spinner Imran Tahir.

Feb 25, 2016, 23:58 PM IST

At 6'8", height both a boon and curse for Kevin Anderson

The World No.12 for South Africa is taking part in the Chennai Open.

Jan 02, 2016, 22:45 PM IST

Charl Schwartzel makes it fab four at Alfred Dunhill

The former Masters champion shook off a shaky front nine to clinch a fourth win in the first event of the 2016 Race to Dubai.

Nov 29, 2015, 23:27 PM IST

Oscar Pistorius to be moved to house arrest after serving less than a year in jail

Oscar Pistorius, who was found guilty of culpable homicide in the killing of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, will be released on parole and moved to house arrest on October 20.

Oct 15, 2015, 19:27 PM IST

New species of human relative discovered in South Africa

Scientists have discovered a new species in the human family tree - a small creature with a tiny brain - after examining a huge haul of fossilised bones found in a dark chamber of a South African cave, raising intriguing questions about our evolutionary past.

Sep 10, 2015, 18:20 PM IST