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SOUTH AFRICA CRICKET by Telford Vice • Last updated on Share Tweet From 2021-22, the six franchises will be disbanded into 15 provincial teams which will compete in a two-tier system © Getty If you turned on a television on Sunday and subscribed to the service offered by one of sport's leading broadcasters, you might have seen something that hadn't appeared on that platform for almost 15 years. There, live and in living colour on a dazzling Highveld morning, was a South African first-class match. The coverage in the four-day game between the Titans and the Knights lasted until stumps, and will do until the match is over. SuperSport will also broadcast a game in the last round of the competition, which starts next Tuesday, and the five-day final, which begins on March 25. Banal as those facts will seem, they are extraordinary. Last time first-class cricket was broadcast live and ball-by-ball in this country, Charl … [Read more...] about South Africa’s new domestic setup eyes cost-cutting, larger player pool

Laura Wolvaardt did everything except win the Player-of-the-Match award, as South Africa women posted a resounding eight-wicket victory over India in the first One-Day International  here on Sunday. Even though 10% of tickets was put on sale, spectators were few in the massive structure. That did not deter the teams, as they engaged in spells of lively play, with South Africa having the last laugh, in the warmth of the afternoon sun, when the Indian enthusiasm looked to have waned. Captain Sune Luus said she was proud of her team for beating India in India by such a big margin, and setting the tempo for the five-match series. Opting to bowl, South Africa turned the tide after India had reached 101 for three in 25 overs. Skipper Mithali Raj anchored the Indian innings nicely with 50 off 85 balls. Harmanpreet Kaur was in good form, making 40 off 41 balls. She looked good for more before an ambitious off-drive saw her getting caught on the boundary. The Indians rued the … [Read more...] about South Africa women begin well

Font size: A - | A + 5 This is your overview of news from Slovakia on Monday, March 8, 2021. This is a free-of-charge service for our readers. For a more detailed insight into current affairs, read Last Week in Slovakia , published earlier today. become a subscriber and gain access to more detailed news and interesting feature stories from Slovakia. Thank you. New rules come into force Several new rules came into force on Monday, March 8. This includes the mandatory wearing of FFP2 or N95 respirators in shops and public transport. Starting next Monday, respirators will be compulsory also inside buildings (except for one’s household). At the same time, people who tested positive with Covid, but have no symptoms will no longer be allowed to go to shops. They will have to stay at home, unless they go to the doctor or to the testing. Kindergartens and grades one to four of primary schools should be open only for children … [Read more...] about News digest: South Africa strain confirmed, while problems at the Health Ministry pile up

Video Player Close ADDIS ABABA, March 8 (Xinhua) -- The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Africa has reached 3,963,706 as of Monday noon, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said. African countries were facing several challenges, as they were in bad need of vaccines, Africa CDC Director John Nkengasong said on Sunday. Meanwhile, "our population has begun to face what is called pandemic fatigue. We have been doing this for one year and people are getting tired," he added. He also emphasized the need to strictly adhere to public health precautionary measures. The Africa CDC, a specialized healthcare agency of the African Union (AU), said the death toll related to the pandemic stood at 105,722, while 3,540,989 patients across the continent had recovered from the disease. The most affected countries in terms of the number of confirmed positive cases include South Africa, Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, and Ethiopia, the agency said. South … [Read more...] about Africa’s confirmed COVID-19 cases pass 3.96 mln: Africa CDC

Video Player Close ADDIS ABABA, March 8 (Xinhua) -- The Director of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) John Nkengasong has commended China's efforts in helping African countries access COVID-19 vaccines. Speaking to Xinhua on Sunday, Nkengasong said the continent has set a minimum target of at least 60 percent of COVID-19 vaccine immunization. "We appreciate what China is doing on the continent, and we call on others to join this effort," Nkengasong said. According to the latest figures from the Africa CDC, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Africa has reached 3,955,148 as of Sunday, while the death toll related to the pandemic reached 105,490. The Africa CDC, the specialized healthcare agency of the 55-member African Union, said that some 3,533,574 COVID-19 patients across the continent have recovered from the disease so far. The countries with the highest number of confirmed positive cases are South Africa, Morocco, Tunisia, … [Read more...] about Interview: Africa CDC chief commends China’s vaccine support