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Rugby Now South Africa's Top Sport After Springbok Wins
Eight years after fans burned Springbok jerseys in disgust, rugby has become South Africa's most watched sport. The turnaround shows how winning with purpose can unite a nation.
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Eight years after fans burned Springbok jerseys in disgust, rugby has become South Africa's most watched sport. The turnaround shows how winning with purpose can unite a nation.
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Two teenage rugby players, just 18 and 19 years old, have been called up to train with South Africa's world champion Springboks. Coach Rassie Erasmus is building a bridge between today's champions and tomorrow's stars.

South Africa clinched the 2026 men's World Rugby sevens series in a nail-biting final against Fiji that came down to the final possession. New Zealand's women rallied from 16 points down to claim their fifth title of the season.
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Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus is building South Africa's next generation of rugby champions by bringing dozens of young players into the national team fold. His long-term vision could keep the world champions competitive through 2031.
South Africa's Blitzboks have clinched the HSBC SVNS World Championship title after a hard-fought semi-final run in Bordeaux, France. Despite stumbling into the playoffs as a third-place team, they secured enough wins to put the championship out of reach for their rivals.
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South Africa's Under-20 rugby team is poised to make history by becoming the first junior squad to win consecutive world titles. The team's secret weapon? A pipeline of teenage talent already playing professional rugby.
A groundbreaking venture festival born from a mountain run conversation is bringing together 100 startups, 50 investors, and top African universities to transform the continent's innovation ecosystem. SWEAT Africa launches next month in South Africa's wine country with one bold mission: prove African founders don't need to leave home to access world-class support.

A young rugby player left his irreplaceable tour bag at a rest stop, but a thoughtful stranger made sure it found its way home. Her quick thinking turned what could have been a heartbreaking loss into a story of everyday kindness.

Millions of rugby fans across Africa will now watch two upcoming Rugby World Cups live, thanks to a landmark broadcast deal. The partnership brings both the 2027 men's and 2029 women's tournaments to SuperSport across Sub-Saharan Africa.
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After decades of near-misses, South Africa's rugby sevens team finally claimed their first Hong Kong championship with a dominant 35-7 victory. The breakthrough caps a two-year rebuild focused on culture, defense, and reclaiming the team's proud identity.

After losing five championship finals over three decades, South Africa's rugby sevens team finally won the prestigious Hong Kong tournament with a dominant 35-7 victory. Meanwhile, New Zealand's women claimed their fourth straight Hong Kong title in a thrilling match against Australia.
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South Africa's Blitzboks rugby sevens team just clinched their fourth tournament win of the season in New York, securing the overall series title with three championship events still to come. The team's defensive brilliance and fresh roster depth are powering their quest to become world champions.

The Technology Innovation Agency highlighted breakthrough water solutions at University of Johannesburg's Africa Day celebration. The event brought together innovators solving Africa's water challenges through science and collaboration.

South Africa is changing its telecommunications law to welcome SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet, potentially bringing affordable connectivity to millions in Africa's most industrialized economy. The move signals a continental shift toward closing the digital divide through space-based technology.

Africa is taking charge of its own health crisis response as South Africa commits $5 million to combat the continent's second-largest Ebola outbreak in history. Ten African nations are stepping up with homegrown solutions and shared solidarity.

Researchers in South Africa are pioneering ethical trials that could lead to HIV remission in children who started treatment at birth. The groundbreaking work centers African voices and puts kids' safety first.

A new innovation center in South Africa just opened its doors to help thousands of small businesses and entrepreneurs across Africa tap into digital opportunities. The African Digital Transformation Centre brings global tech support directly to local innovators who need it most.
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South Africa is meeting its promise to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, and a new €200-million loan from Germany will help the country speed up its shift from coal to solar and wind power. This funding is part of a global partnership helping South Africa prove that climate progress is possible.

A 15-year-old rugby player facing amputation from bone cancer kept his leg through a groundbreaking procedure never before performed in South Africa. Doctors froze his cancerous bone in liquid nitrogen, killed the cancer cells, and reimplanted the same bone so he could return to the sport he loves.

South Africa just became the 54th member of Africa's largest trade bank, unlocking $8 billion in financing for jobs, manufacturing, and mining. The move completes continental coverage and strengthens Africa's ability to fund its own future.
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