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(Hello Africa) Chinese proficiency competition held in South Africa

The South Africa finals of the 24th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students took place on Friday in Cape Town, the country's legislative capital, where participants showcased remarkable language abilities and cultural talents.

CAPE TOWN, May 31 (Xinhua) -- The South Africa finals of the 24th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign Colleg

WTC Final: SA quick Rabada sorry about drug use, but won't be 'Mr-I-Apologise' too much

New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI): South African speedster Kagiso Rabada, who had tested positive for recreational drug use and served a one-month ban as punishment, isn't looking to be 'Mr-I-Apologise' too much, reported ESPNcricinfo.

Rabada, who represented Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2025, flew back to South Africa from India in March, and the franchise at that moment described the reason for return was down to 'p

South Africa appoints judges to probe Apartheid-era injustice

The countrys leader has said delays in historical prosecutions have caused anguish for the families of victims

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed retired Constitutional Court Judge Sisi Khampepe to chair the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Inquiry into prosecutorial and investigation delays into apartheid era crimes.

Khampepe will be assisted by retired Judge President Frans

Elephant seal returns to sea after unexpected appearance in town (VIDEOS, PHOTO)

A rare visitor has surprised residents in the streets of Gordon's Bay in South Africa

A southern elephant seal has been safely returned to the ocean after wandering through the streets of Gordon's Bay, a coastal town near Cape Town, South Africa. The seal's appearance had prompted a large-scale rescue operation.

"Hopefully this will be the year for RCB": AB de Villiers

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 31 (ANI): The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have secured their place in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 final following a commanding eight-wicket victory against the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Qualifier 1. This win marks RCB's fourth appearance in an IPL final and their first in nine years, with the last time being in 2016, a season when RCB also finished in the top two during the

"Time for younger guys to step up": AB de Villiers on Shubman Gill leading India's Test transition

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 31 (ANI): With the retirements of senior stalwarts Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravichandran Ashwin marking the end of an era in Indian Test cricket, a new chapter is set to begin under the leadership of Shubman Gill. As India prepares for a challenging tour of England in June, their first assignment in the 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship cycle, former South African great AB de V

Virat Kohli followed his heart in retiring from Tests, says AB de Villiers

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 31 (ANI): Former South African cricketer AB de Villiers reacted to Virat Kohli's decision to retire from Test cricket, calling it a heartfelt choice made by a man who has given everything to the game.

Kohli announced his retirement from the longest format on May 12, ending a remarkable red-ball career that has left an indelible mark on world cricket.

Reacting to it, de Vill

"Attack on India's soul is just not accepted": Supriya Sule stresses zero tolerance on terror in Ethiopia

Addis Ababa [Ethiopia], May 31 (ANI): Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar (NCP-SCP) MP Supriya Sule, who is leading the all-party Indian delegation visiting Ethiopia, met with former Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn on Saturday and discussed bilateral cooperation, regional development, and the global fight against terrorism.

Speaking after the meeting, Sule called the interaction 'excellen

MP Amar Singh raises alarm over cross-border terror, drug threats at Denmark diaspora meet

Copenhagen [Denmark], May 31 (ANI): Congress MP Amar Singh, part of the all-party delegation, addressed the Indian diaspora in Copenhagen, raising concerns over Pakistan's involvement in cross-border terrorism and drug trafficking. He urged the Indian community to remain united in confronting such external threats.

At the same event, India's Ambassador to Denmark, Manish Prabhat, responded to anti-India slogans r

SOUTH AFRICA-CAPE TOWN-CHINESE BRIDGE-CHINESE PROFICIENCY COMPETITION

(250530) -- CAPE TOWN, May 30, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A contestant gives a speech during the South Africa finals of the 24th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students in Cape Town, South Africa, on May 30, 2025. The South Africa finals of the 24th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students took place on Friday in Cape Town, the country's legislative capit

Rashid Khan goes at top of unwated list; Sai Sudharsan becomes second to achieve elusive feat

Mullanpur (Punjab) [India], May 30 (ANI): Gujarat Titans premier spinner Rashid Khan's run in the IPL 2025 found a new low while his compatriot Sai Sudharsan etched his name into the history book with another sizzling performance with the bat during GT's Eliminator clash against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025 on Friday.

It was another forgettable outing for the Afghanistan ball tweaker, who got clobbered around the

Ravi Shankar Prasad led all-party delegation attends luncheon with former Danish parliamentarians in Copenhagen

Copenhagen [Denmark], May 30 (ANI): All-party delegation led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad attended the luncheon interaction with former Danish parliamentarians in Copenhagen. The event, hosted by the Indian Ambassador, provided a platform for discussion and exchange of ideas.

The delegation's engagement with former MPs, including Freddy Svane; former ambassador of Denmark to India, Manu Sareen; former MP and an

Ponting predicts Australia's WTC final playing XI; Labuschagne at top, no place for Konstas

New Delhi [India], May 30 (ANI): Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting picked his Baggy Greens playing XI for their upcoming World Test Championship final fixture against South Africa at the iconic Lord's, scheduled to kick off on June 11.

Australia, which announced a star-studded 15-player squad earlier this month, is coming into the WTC final hot on the heels of an imposing 3-1 triumph over India in the Borde

One record at a time - Looking back at RCB's run to IPL 2025 final

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 30 (ANI): The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) stormed into the final of IPL 2025 on the back of a clinical performance in Qualifier 1 against the Punjab Kings, who had finished top of the table in the league stage. RCB defeated PBKS by eight wickets to qualify for their fourth final in IPL history.

In doing so, the RCB side, led by Rajat Patidar, reached the final of the IPL

All-party delegation led by NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule arrives in Ethiopia

Addis Ababa [Ethiopia], May 30 (ANI): The all-party delegation led by Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) MP Supriya Sule, arrived at Bole International Airport in Ethiopia on Friday, where they were received and welcomed by the Ambassador of India to Ethiopia, Anil Kumar Rai.

Earlier, the delegation concluded its diplomatic visit to South Africa with a series of meetings involving political leaders,