By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on TimesLIVE
South African cricket coach Shukri Conrad believes his team needs to have more faith in its abilities. A victory against Australia could boost the Proteas’ confidence, according to comments reported by TimesLIVE on 2 November 2026.
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola believes his team can beat Arsenal ahead of their Premier League meeting at Anfield. A win would put Liverpool within three points of London side Arsenal, who are level with Manchester City at the top of the league, according to comments by the manager reported by Vanguard.
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Fewer than half of registered voters could take part in South Africa’s municipal elections scheduled for 4 November 2026. This low turnout could favour the formation of dozens of new local coalitions, according to a survey published by TimesLIVE.
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South Africa won the Test series against Australia 2-1 after a 176-run victory at Newlands in Cape Town, according to TimesLIVE, IOL, Daily Maverick and Scrolla.Africa. Australia were bowled out for 111 and Simon Harmer took ten wickets in the match. TimesLIVE and IOL describe it as a win in the second Test, while Daily Maverick places it in the third; the latter and Scrolla.Africa say South Africa now top the world Test rankings.
🇿🇦 South Africa · Source: TimesLIVE ·
South Africa beat Australia by 176 runs in the third Test, winning the series 2-1 and taking the top spot in world cricket. Simon Harmer contributed to the Cape Town victory with 10 wickets, including six for 16 runs in the final innings, according to SABCnews.com.
🇿🇦 South Africa · Source: SABC News ·
Jacob Zuma resumes MK party campaign after hospitalisationJacob Zuma, former South African president and leader of the uMkhonto weSizwe party, resumed campaigning with a speech in Durban, his first public appearance since his hospitalisation in October. He addressed supporters three days before the 4 November municipal elections, reports AFP.
Football: Highlanders beat Swallows 2-0 in EswatiniMbabane Highlanders beat Mbabane Swallows 2-0 at Mavuso Sports Centre to reach the semi-finals of the Eswatini Charity Cup. Zwelihle Phewa opened the scoring from the penalty spot before Bhekani Mthembu scored in stoppage time, reports the Times of Eswatini.The week in Africa
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