By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Business Day (South Africa)
Australia took the upper hand against South Africa after scoring 329 on the second day of the Test at Newlands. The Proteas will have to continue the match on a deteriorating pitch, while four Australian batters passed fifty, reports Business Day.
South Africa were bowled out for 329 runs in the first innings of the third Test against Australia, despite 95 from Marques Ackerman and 78 from Aiden Markram. Mitchell Starc took six wickets for 72 runs, giving Australia a slight advantage before the second day, according to Daily Maverick.
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Simon Harmer dismissed Travis Head and then Marnus Labuschagne in the same innings, leaving Australia on 90 for 2 at lunch on the second day. South Africa had been bowled out for 329 the previous day in the Test at Cape Town, reports TimesLIVE.
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Moody’s says South Africa’s medium-term budget statement supports the country’s credit quality through progress on fiscal consolidation, and a rating upgrade could come within a year. The agency is due to review the rating on 27 November, while S&P will also publish its assessment that day, Business Day reports.
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Senegalese midfielder Pape Gueye says he wants to win the African Ballon d’Or in an interview broadcast on Canal+ Sport Afrique on 26 October 2026. He also discusses his development at Villarreal and his temporary withdrawal from the national team after the World Cup, Le Soleil reported. SeneNews adds that his ambition follows a decisive goal in the Africa Cup of Nations final and a season marked by several collective targets.
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Pretoria diversifies exports amid uncertainty over AGOASouth African minister Ronald Lamola says Pretoria is preparing for possible exclusion from AGOA, the US programme giving preferential access to the US market. South Africa is seeking to diversify its markets towards Africa, Asia and the European Union while maintaining constructive dialogue with Washington, according to SABC News.
Eswatini offer free entry for Algeria U23 qualifier on 11 NovemberFans will be able to attend the Africa U23 Cup of Nations qualifying match between Eswatini and Algeria free of charge, scheduled for 11 November 2026 at Somhlolo National Stadium. Tickets must be reserved in advance through the Carrot Tickets platform, the Eswatini Football Association announced, according to the Times of Eswatini.The week in Africa
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