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In South Africa, women are the real power in real estate, leaving men behind
Fp Alpha •A decade ago, women made up a minority of sole homeowners — today, they’re outpacing men in key property and insurance metrics
South Africa: Gunmen kill five in bar shooting incident, attackers remain at large
•About 10 gunmen raided the tavern in Olievenhoutbosch, around 25 kilometres (16 miles) south of Pretoria, and "started shooting randomly without saying a word", police said
FirstUp: US protests against Trump, German leader in UK and more... Headlines Today
Fp Explainers •On July 17, tens of thousands of people are expected to protest the US administration on the fifth anniversary of the death of civil rights leader and former Congressman John Lewis. A landmark Anglo-German treaty awaits in London, and G20 finance talks are scheduled in Durban. In India, Odisha observes a bandh over a student’s death, while President Murmu prepares to confer the 2024–25 Swachh Survekshan urban sanitation awards
Heard about Eswatini? This is where Trump has now deported illegal migrants
Fp Staff •The US Homeland Security Department on Tuesday announced that a deportation flight carrying immigrants from different countries had landed in Eswatini, a country located in South Africa
Brics bigger than G7: Expansion boosts global clout but Trump, China pose challenge
Madhur Sharma •Brics has expanded from initial four to eleven members and has sought a greater say in the world's affairs in recent years, but the group has faced a challenge to its relevance from US President Donald Trump's direct threats and attempts by China to turn the group into an anti-West bloc to take on the United States.
SA20 announces highest salary cap outside IPL ahead of Season 4 auction on Johannesburg
Firstcricket Staff •The player auction for the fourth season of SA20 will be taking place on 9 September in Johannesburg and will be conducted by former Indian Premier League auctioneed Richard Madley.
South Africa receive huge welcome home after first ICC win in 27 years: 'Haven't seen people like that at airport before'
Firstcricket Staff •South Africa returned home to a grand welcome after winning the 2023-25 WTC final, which ended a 27-year ICC trophy drought. South Africa defeated Australia by 5 wickets to lift their first ICC title since 1998.
Markram reveals T20 World Cup final heartbreak crossed his mind during WTC Final: 'That gave me a bit of motivation'
Firstcricket Staff •Aiden Markram starred in South Africa's historic five-wicket victory over Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord's with a superb 136, helping the Proteas get over the line in an ICC tournament after countless heartbreaks in the past.
Bavuma's reveals Australia tried sledging Proteas with 'chokers' tag: 'We could hear Aussies using that dreaded word'
Firstcricket Staff •Temba Bavuma, however, helped South Africa bury the "chokers" tag with a five-wicket victory over Australia in the ICC World Test Championship at Lords', helping the Proteas win their maiden ICC world title in the process.
Temba Bavuma: The poster boy of 'racial quota' criticism inspires South Africa past the 'chokers' tag
Amitb •Temba Bavuma, whose appointment as South Africa's first black African Test captain in 2023 was met with scepticism, led South Africa to their first-ever ICC world title on Saturday.