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@africanews Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:44:25
Ethiopian drones strike Eritrean forces near Adigrat
Tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea are escalating with fears of a new regional war growing. Ethiopian drones have reportedly struck Eritrean forces near Adigrat, a city in northern Tigray, according to conflict monitors and witnesses.
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@heraldlive Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:57:23
Running in footsteps of SA's greatest athletes
As athletes tackle the BCMM Athletic Club's 10km race along East London's scenic beachfront, they run in the historic footsteps of legendary road runners who broke records on the very same shores.
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@heraldlive Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:58:00
Regional racing returns to Aldo Scribante Raceway
Round 7 of the Algoa Motorsport Club Regional and Club Championship arrives at Aldo Scribante Raceway, featuring intense title fights in modified saloons, classic cars, motorcycles, and endurance racing.
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@heraldlive Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:58:18
Rookie Henry named in Wallabies midfield to face All Blacks
Australia coach Les Kiss has handed rookie Isaac Henry a start at outside centre and kept Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii on the wing as the Wallabies chase history against the All Blacks at Eden Park.
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@heraldlive Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:59:57
No love lost between Pirates and Sundowns in MTN8 final
Mamelodi Sundowns and defending champions Orlando Pirates clash in a sold-out MTN8 final at Moses Mabhida Stadium, with coaches and players bracing for a high-pressure, Champions League-level showdown.
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@heraldlive Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:00:21
Ngxeke vows to be Malajika family party pooper in IBO title clash
Landile Ngxeke is ready to spoil the Malajika family celebration as he gears up to clash with Charlton Malajika for the vacant IBO bantamweight world title at Emperors Palace.
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@heraldlive Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:01:07
Eastern Cape ABC Motsepe league teams begin quest for Nedbank Cup spot
Eastern Cape ABC Motsepe League clubs kick off their preliminary campaign across the province this weekend, vying for a spot in the prestigious Nedbank Cup round of 32.
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@heraldlive Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:01:33
It will be trench warfare from get-go in derby, says Fourie
Stormers forward Deon Fourie anticipates an intense, physical showdown in front of 55,000 fans as the Stormers host the Sharks in a thrilling United Rugby Championship coastal derby in Cape Town.
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@heraldlive Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:02:37
Brothers Scott and Beauden Barrett named to start for All Blacks
Scott and Beauden Barrett return to the All Blacks starting lineup as coach Dave Rennie reshuffles an injury-depleted squad ahead of the Bledisloe Cup clash against Australia at Eden Park.
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@heraldlive Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:03:47
Desiree Ellis sets sights on Olympic return as Banyana prepare for Madagascar clashes
Banyana Banyana have settled in Bloemfontein to prepare for their upcoming Olympic qualifiers against Madagascar, aiming to secure a long-awaited return to the Olympic stage.
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@heraldlive Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:04:44
Verstappen revival to be put to the test in steamy Singapore
Fresh off a chaotic victory at Sepang, Max Verstappen faces a major challenge at the Singapore Grand Prix, tackling extreme heat, potential rain, and his winless record at Marina Bay.
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@heraldlive Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:35:55
Iinyathi two-year home record on the line against Dolphins
It has been exactly 730 days since the Eastern Cape Iinyathi suffered a T20 defeat at Buffalo Park, with that result coming on October 9 2024 at the hands of Easterns. On Friday, when the Iinyathi face the Dolphins in the Pro20 Cup (https://dispatch.co.za)cricket competition at the venue from 1pm, they will be aiming to add a few more days to that number.
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