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Why is South Africa trending?

Updated 06/10/2026, 14:22:07 UTC

South Africa is drawing attention across 2 news outlets right now. The reports below are the current coverage, newest first.

The coverage

SportsSky Sportsjust now

'Sandpapergate’ adds to intrigue of Australia Test tour of South Africa

Australia's first Test tour of South Africa since 'Sandpapergate' in 2018 begins with the first of three Tests in Durban on Friday - live on Sky Sports - as the top two in the world rankings do battle.

SportsBBC Sport1h ago

South Africa hope to host first African Olympics

The International Olympic Committee confirms South Africa have shown an interest in becoming the first African host of the summer Olympics.

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