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President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Small Business Development Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams as acting health minister while Dr Aaron Motsoaledi remains on sick leave. The appointment, made under the Constitution, runs from late August to the end of September.
At the sixth annual Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium in Cape Town, Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson and Infrastructure SA head Mameetse Masemola outlined a strategic pivot from national mega-projects to municipal infrastructure, aiming to mobilise R1.6-trillion in additional capital. President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to deliver the keynote address and unveil the SA Construction Book, while officials highlighted the need to address capacity and financing challenges at the local level.
Richie Mo’unga starts at flyhalf for the All Blacks against the Lions at Ellis Park, with Beauden Barrett at fullback. The team aims to build on a 33-16 win over South Africa ahead of Saturday's second Test in Cape Town. Mo’unga, back from Japan, says he is savouring every moment in a special circle.
England fast bowler Brydon Carse has been withdrawn from the squad for the second Test against Pakistan after footage emerged of him being handcuffed by police outside a Derby nightclub. The ECB has referred the matter to the Cricket Regulator, which will investigate the incident that occurred after Durham's County Championship victory.
India has clarified that discussions on leaders' public appearances are standard protocol for VVIP visits, following US Ambassador Sergio Gor's claim that New Delhi requested no press questions before PM Modi's meeting with President Trump, which Trump then turned into a 45-minute press conference. The government also cited Trump's 'unpredictable behaviour' as a reason for its cautious approach.
Netflix's live-action One Piece has added Emilio Sakraya, Omid Abtahi, Jamie Ward, and Nabeel Khan for Season 3, titled 'One Piece: The Battle of Alabasta'. The announcements were made during One Piece Day in Tokyo, and production has already wrapped in Cape Town.
Aston Villa suffered one of the worst opening halves in Premier League history, falling 4-0 behind at Brighton before Joao Gomes was sent off on his debut. The collapse came amid a summer of heavy squad turnover, with Ollie Watkins and Emi Martinez left out amid transfer speculation.
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando's heated exchange on Day 1 of the second Test in Colombo has drawn reactions from both coaching camps, with India's batting coach admitting Jaiswal went too close. As the match referee assesses the incident under the ICC Code of Conduct, India ended the day at 300/5, powered by Devdutt Padikkal's century.
Nathan Lyon reached 600 international wickets during Australia's innings-and-51-runs victory over Bangladesh in the second Test in Mackay, becoming the fifth Australian and second spinner after Shane Warne to achieve the feat. Lyon took 3/25 in the second innings as Australia levelled the series 1-1. His captain, Pat Cummins, later indicated that Lyon might not play every red-ball Test due to conditions and Scott Boland's presence.
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi admitted the government failed to properly manage immigration and demand, citing a 'huge mistake' in planning. He spoke at the ANC's election manifesto launch, acknowledging the party must improve service delivery while defending its record. Statistics illustrate the scale of migration that has contributed to population growth.
Australia beat Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs in the second Test at Mackay, levelling the series 1-1 and consolidating their top spot in the World Test Championship standings. The result also opened the door for India, who can leapfrog Bangladesh into fourth place with a win in the ongoing second Test against Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka Cricket interim committee chairman Eran Wickramaratne has called for a rejig of the ICC's Future Tours Programme (FTP) to allow more Test matches with India, England and Australia. He said the current international calendar is causing Sri Lanka to play too few Tests, despite a busy year ahead, and highlighted the need for India's support and governance reforms within the board.
Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is in Beijing for the 25th round of Special Representatives talks on the border dispute with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. The talks come ahead of an expected visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to India for the BRICS summit, though no official confirmation has been made. Both sides are seeking to stabilize ties after the 2020 Galwan clash, with India emphasizing border peace as a prerequisite for normal relations.
Australia captain Pat Cummins plans to feature in some ODIs ahead of the Test series against South Africa, which he calls a priority. The team leveled the Bangladesh series 1-1 with an innings win in Mackay, and Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto called for more Test opportunities against major nations.
Mahindra & Mahindra plans to expand global exports with its new pickup, the 'Mahindra Scorpio Lifestyler,' targeting markets in South Africa, Australia, the Middle East, and Latin America. The company also reports strong growth in electric vehicle sales and outlines its strategy for the pickup's domestic and international launch.
Germany defeated Australia 4-2 to reach the semi-finals, ending the Kookaburras' title hopes. The same day features four second-round matches in Wavre, Belgium, including Malaysia vs South Africa and Spain vs Belgium.
The BRICS Sports Ministers' Meeting 2026 concluded in Visakhapatnam with the adoption of a joint declaration, as India advanced initiatives on sports technology and manufacturing. Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya also led a BRICS Friendship cycling event, promoting the Fit India Movement and urging fitness for a developed nation.
Mitchell Starc's fourth career 10-wicket haul propelled Australia to an innings-and-51-run victory over Bangladesh in the second Test at Mackay, leveling the series 1-1. The match, which ended inside two days after just 750 balls, saw Bangladesh bowled out for 64 and 95. Shoriful Islam's 7-48 was a historic effort for Bangladesh, but Australia's bowlers dominated throughout.
India head coach Gautam Gambhir has brushed aside criticism over the team's recent Test results, insisting his focus is on winning trophies and that rankings are irrelevant. He also called for more three-Test series and discussed his conversations with chief selector Ajit Agarkar about moving the team forward.
India's promising World Cup campaign ended in heartbreak after a 0-0 draw with Australia, with the Hockeyroos advancing to the semi-finals on goals scored. Despite several chances, India could not find the net, extending their goalless run and dashing hopes of a first semi-final appearance since 1974.