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SA province sees surge in hospitality bookings ahead of FIFA qualifiers

South Africa’s (SA) Polokwane Municipality in Limpopo province says the city’s hospitality sector has recorded a surge in bookings. ||South Africa’s (SA) Polokwane Municipality in Limpopo province says the city’s hospitality sector has recorded a surge in bookings.

ICC, Google announce landmark partnership to boost women cricket

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a landmark, women’s-only global partnership with Google aimed at enhancing the growth and visibility of women’s cricket worldwide. ||The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a landmark, women’s-only global partnership with Google aimed at enhancing the growth and visibility of women’s cricket worldwide.

Russell puts Mercedes on pole at Singapore Grand Prix

George Russell put Mercedes on pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix this Saturday with world champion Max Verstappen taking the second spot on the front row for Red Bull. ||George Russell put Mercedes on pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix this Saturday with world champion Max Verstappen taking the second spot on the front row for Red Bull.

SA beat Argentina to retain Rugby Championship title

South Africa (SA) turned on the power in the second half to beat Argentina 29-27 at Twickenham this Saturday and win the Rugby Championship for the sixth time, on points difference. ||South Africa (SA) turned on the power in the second half to beat Argentina 29-27 at Twickenham this Saturday and win the Rugby Championship for the sixth time, on points difference.

Israels football status not on agenda at FIFA council meeting

Israel’s participation in international football is not on the agenda for a FIFA Council meeting taking place in Zurich this Thursday.||Israel’s participation in international football is not on the agenda for a FIFA Council meeting taking place in Zurich this Thursday.||Israel’s participation in international football is not on the agenda for a FIFA Council meeting taking place in Zurich this Thursday.||Israel’s participation in international football is not on the agenda for a FIFA Council meeting taking place in Zurich this Thursday.

Football cannot solve conflict but carries message of peace Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Thursday that football could not solve conflicts, but it must carry a message of peace and unity as Israel’s military operation in Gaza and other global tensions fuel calls for the sport to take a stand.||FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Thursday that football could not solve conflicts, but it must carry a message of peace and unity as Israel’s military operation in Gaza and other global tensions fuel calls for the sport to take a stand.