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Wales captain Jones on bench for first Springboks Test

# Pretoria

From The42

# Pretoria

Wales captain Jones on bench for first Springboks Test

Jun 30th 2022, 1:57 PM 5,684 Views 2 Comments

Adam Beard and Will Rowlands will be the starting locks in front a sell-out 52,000 crowd.

Munster make 7 changes for Bulls clash as DDA returns on the bench

# Team News

From The42

# Team News

Munster make 7 changes for Bulls clash as DDA returns on the bench

Mar 11th 2022, 12:39 PM 12,198 Views 11 Comments

Kendellen, the Scannells, Healy, Cronin, Archer, and Nash all start.

# pretoria - Last year 2021

'He’s definitely putting his hand up' - Lions boss Gatland impressed by Conan

# Eight

From The42

# Eight

'He’s definitely putting his hand up' - Lions boss Gatland impressed by Conan

Jul 10th 2021, 8:47 PM 10,595 Views 9 Comments

The tourists move on to Cape Town tomorrow but don’t know who they will play on Wednesday.

Beirne bags brace as Lions rack up 71 points after earlier Sharks scare

# Rampant

From The42

# Rampant

Beirne bags brace as Lions rack up 71 points after earlier Sharks scare

Jul 10th 2021, 7:51 PM 26,132 Views 7 Comments

Jaden Hendrikse’s red card allowed Warren Gatland’s men to storm home.

Much-changed Lions aim to make best of the rematch nobody wanted

# Backing Up

From The42

# Backing Up

Much-changed Lions aim to make best of the rematch nobody wanted

Jul 10th 2021, 7:30 AM 5,047 Views 3 Comments

Yesterday’s negative PCR results were a great relief to the Lions camp.

Conan, Furlong and Beirne start in much-changed Lions XV against Sharks

# Game On

From The42

# Game On

Conan, Furlong and Beirne start in much-changed Lions XV against Sharks

Jul 9th 2021, 2:30 PM 20,937 Views 6 Comments

The game will go ahead after the Lions squad returned negative PCR test results.

# pretoria - All time

The brutal and bloody second Lions Test in South Africa in 2009

# Classic

From The42

# Classic

The brutal and bloody second Lions Test in South Africa in 2009

Mar 27th 2020, 2:02 PM 18,562 Views 32 Comments

The Springboks claimed series success in dramatic circumstances in Pretoria.

Three killed and over 600 injured after two passenger trains collide in South Africa

# Pretoria

Three killed and over 600 injured after two passenger trains collide in South Africa

Jan 8th 2019, 7:50 PM 8,374 Views 0 Comments

Rail accidents are common in South Africa, with 495 people killed on the country’s railways in 2016-17.

Springbok World Cup-winner shot three times during armed robbery

# Pretoria

From The42

# Pretoria

Springbok World Cup-winner shot three times during armed robbery

Nov 30th 2018, 10:56 AM 11,108 Views 6 Comments

The powerful former front row is in critical condition after a break-in at his brother’s home.

Twenty children killed in bus crash in South Africa

# Pretoria

Twenty children killed in bus crash in South Africa

Apr 21st 2017, 4:26 PM 9,346 Views 10 Comments

Many children were trapped inside the bus and most of the fatalities were declared dead at the site of the accident.

Oscar Pistorius rushed to hospital after suffering injuries in prison

# Pretoria

Oscar Pistorius rushed to hospital after suffering injuries in prison

Aug 7th 2016, 10:03 AM 48,524 Views 45 Comments

Local media is reporting that the double-amputee Paralympian tried to injure himself but the prison says he fell out of bed.

Pistorius family condemn book that alleges athlete beat Reeva Steenkamp

# Trial

Pistorius family condemn book that alleges athlete beat Reeva Steenkamp

Apr 22nd 2016, 10:44 PM 15,508 Views 21 Comments

Pistorius will most likely be sentenced in June over his girlfriend’s death.

Giraffe in truck dies after hitting head on low bridge

# South Africa

From The Daily Edge

# South Africa

Giraffe in truck dies after hitting head on low bridge

Jul 31st 2014, 8:11 PM 4,731 Views 5 Comments

The animal was being transported along a Pretoria highway.

Oscar Pistorius severely traumatised and a 'suicide risk'

# South Africa

Oscar Pistorius severely traumatised and a 'suicide risk'

Jul 2nd 2014, 1:32 PM 15,289 Views 43 Comments

A medical expert told a court in South Africa today that the runner’s condition is likely to worsen.

Oscar Pistorius was NOT suffering from a mental illness when he killed Reeva Steenkamp

# Sound Mind

Oscar Pistorius was NOT suffering from a mental illness when he killed Reeva Steenkamp

Jun 30th 2014, 9:57 AM 12,044 Views 25 Comments

The trial has returned after a month break in which Pistorius underwent tests.

Prosecutor: Pistorius story doesn't add up

# Not Probable

Prosecutor: Pistorius story doesn't add up

Apr 11th 2014, 8:57 PM 21,029 Views 0 Comments

“She was standing behind the toilet door talking to you when you shot her,” prosecutor Gerrie Nel put it to the athlete. He replied, “that’s not true”.

VIDEO: Oscar Pistorius shown graphic and disturbing photo of Reeva's bloodied head

# Watch

VIDEO: Oscar Pistorius shown graphic and disturbing photo of Reeva's bloodied head

Apr 10th 2014, 7:40 AM 15,537 Views 29 Comments

Prosecution lawyer Gerrie Nel (known as The Pitbull) was brutal while cross-examining the athlete yesterday.

South African GAA team train in UCD ahead of Ballyboden St Enda's clash

# Ready To Go

From The42

# Ready To Go

South African GAA team train in UCD ahead of Ballyboden St Enda's clash

Mar 22nd 2014, 4:36 PM 6,669 Views 8 Comments

The side are currently on a tour of Ireland.

Pistorius fired shot at restaurant weeks before Steenkamp's death, trial told

# Murder Trial

Pistorius fired shot at restaurant weeks before Steenkamp's death, trial told

Mar 5th 2014, 1:58 PM 17,562 Views 0 Comments

A boxer friend of the athlete says he was asked to take the blame after a pistol was accidentally discharged in Johannesburg restaurant.

Giant statue of Nelson Mandela goes up in Pretoria

# Madiba

Giant statue of Nelson Mandela goes up in Pretoria

Dec 13th 2013, 10:53 AM 9,814 Views 15 Comments

The latest tribute to Madiba stands proud in front of Union buildings.

Oscar Pistorius murder trial set for 3 March 2014

# South Africa

Oscar Pistorius murder trial set for 3 March 2014

Aug 19th 2013, 9:15 AM 4,941 Views 0 Comments

The 26-year-old Paralympian is accused of shooting dead his girlfriend on Valentine’s Day this year.

# Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela showing 'sustained improvement'

Jul 22nd 2013, 4:31 PM 4,045 Views 10 Comments

The latest statement from the Office of the Presidency in South Africa says the 95-year-old is still in a critical condition.

Nelson Mandela 'responding to treatment'

# Madiba

Nelson Mandela 'responding to treatment'

Jul 11th 2013, 1:57 PM 4,641 Views 15 Comments

The 94-year-old has been in hospital for over a month.

President Zuma: 'Doctors deny Mandela is in a vegetative state'

# Madiba

President Zuma: 'Doctors deny Mandela is in a vegetative state'

Jul 4th 2013, 10:19 PM 6,240 Views 10 Comments

Earlier, media reports suggested that doctors had suggested turning off the former leader’s life support.

Nelson Mandela's condition 'improved during the night'

# Madiba

Nelson Mandela's condition 'improved during the night'

Jun 27th 2013, 1:47 PM 3,952 Views 13 Comments

The anti-apartheid legend was visited by the current South African president earlier today.

SA President cancels business trip to be near an ailing Mandela

# Nelson Mandela

SA President cancels business trip to be near an ailing Mandela

Jun 27th 2013, 8:42 AM 2,668 Views 2 Comments

An Australian minister has apologised for making a serious gaffe, telling a business dinner Mandela had died.

South African archbishop prays for a 'peaceful end' for Mandela

# SAFRICA

South African archbishop prays for a 'peaceful end' for Mandela

Jun 26th 2013, 7:55 AM 4,256 Views 2 Comments

Nelson Mandela is being treated in a hospital in Pretoria for a recurring lung infection.

# Madiba

South Africa prays for Madiba: former president still 'critical' in Pretoria hospital

Jun 24th 2013, 1:38 PM 3,798 Views 6 Comments

The 94-year-old has been in hospital since 8 June.

Mandela's health improving as he 'engages with his family'

# South Africa

Mandela's health improving as he 'engages with his family'

Jun 16th 2013, 3:46 PM 3,131 Views 2 Comments

Jacob Zuma has again sought the prayers of South Africans, in wishing the state’s former president a happy Father’s Day.

Nelson Mandela's condition unchanged as he faces fourth day in hospital

# South Africa

Nelson Mandela's condition unchanged as he faces fourth day in hospital

Jun 11th 2013, 7:56 AM 2,932 Views 3 Comments

South Africans are being urged to ‘let go’ of their former leader as his condition remains unchanged.

Mandela back in hospital in 'serious but stable' condition

# Nelson Mandela

Mandela back in hospital in 'serious but stable' condition

Jun 8th 2013, 12:33 PM 3,424 Views 8 Comments

It marks the second hospitalisation in as many months for the frail anti-apartheid hero, who will turn 95 in July.

# Oscar Pistorius

Updated: Oscar Pistorius hearing adjourned until August

Jun 4th 2013, 8:50 AM 6,360 Views 6 Comments

The South African ‘Blade Runner’ was back in court for the first time since he was bailed in February. The full trial is not expected to get under way until next year.