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Thirsty animals are perfectly reflected in a watering hole in South Africa

A leopard, rhino, two Impala and a herd of elephants were pictured visiting the secluded oasis in Zimanga, South Africa. The 2,400-acre estate was used as a sugar cane farm until 1998.




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Wildlife worker shows off bond with lions as he play-fights with three big cats in South Africa 

Swiss financier Dean Schneider, 27, gave up his high-flying job to move to South Africa where he looks after a pride of lions at the 360-hectare Hakuna Mipaka Oasis park.




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Royal family shares a photo of the young Princess Elizabeth, aged 21, giving a speech

The Royal Family have shared a clip of a Princess Elizabeth, aged 21, vowing to dedicate her life to the Commonwealth during her first foreign tour in South Africa in April 1947.




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Giraffe almost does the splits as it lowers itself to drink from a watering hole

The adult male, which roams freely at Zimanga Nature Reserve in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa, was spotted having a slurp at a man-made dam designed to blend into the environment.




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Australian cricketer pulls out of match and is tested for coronavirus after suffering a sore throat

The fast bowler returned from South Africa with the Australian team this week and was tested for the deadly virus before being put into quarantine.




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Former Miss South Africa reveals friendship with white counterpart was a sham

Pearl Jensen, 68, who had to enter Miss World as Miss Africa South, while her white counterpart was Miss South Africa appears on BBC2's 'Miss World 1970: Beauty Queens & Bedlam'.




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Cargo ship called MV CORONA is held off South Africa amid fears a crew member has coronavirus

The crew member of the cargo ship is suspected to have the virus, and had been on a flight with six other people who then boarded the MV Aidamira, which has now returned to Cape Town.




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All Blacks star Aaron Smith ignores Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's demand to self-isolate

All Blacks star Aaron Smith has ignored New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern's demand to self-isolate as part of coronavirus precaution measures. 




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Two people face attempted murder charges for defying quarantine in South Africa

One of the suspects is a tourist who tested positive in the Kruger National Park but is accused of ignoring orders to self-isolate in his lodge (file photo, a health worker tests people in Johannesburg).




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South Africa sees its first two coronavirus deaths

The country of 57million people began a three-week quarantine today as the government confirmed South Africa's first two deaths from the virus.




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The South African wine estate that unleashes 1,600 DUCKS into its vineyards to keep them pest-free

Vergenoegd Löw The Wine Estate in South Africa unleashes 1,600 Indian runner ducks into its vineyards to keep them free from pests.




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Dog's wacky mane leaves adoring fans comparing him to the likes of 'Rod Stewart' and 'Tina Turner'

Tracy Burgess, 48, from Sheffield, told how her Springer spaniel Teddy, five, has gone viral after his wacky mane left adoring fans saying he looks like Tina Turner and Rod Stewart.




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'Pablo Escobar of eggs' will not be extradited to Brazil on human rights grounds

A prolific smuggler of endangered bird species dubbed the 'Pablo Escobar of eggs' has avoided extradition to Brazil on human-rights grounds (pictured, Jeffrey Lendrum in August 2010).




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British and Irish Lions unconcerned South Africa series will clash with rearranged Olympics

The international fixtures in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Soweto on July 4, 31 and August 7 will begin at 6pm local time - which is 1am in Japan where the Olympic Games are being held.




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Highway to Heaven: South African traditional leader is buried inside his Mercedes Benz

South African traditional leader, Chief Tshekede Pitso, 72, was buried inside his Mercedes Benz with his hands clasped on the wheel. The United Democratic Movement politician died of old age.




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Bride and groom are bundled into a police car after breaking coronavirus lockdown in South Africa 

Jabulani Zulu, 48, and his bride Nomthandazo Mkhize, 38, said 'I do' in KwaZulu Natal province shortly before South African army officers stormed their wedding brandishing guns.




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Brits will stay stranded abroad if they miss final wave of repatriation flights

British ambassador to the Philippines Daniel Pruce issued a video message today warning that 'there are no plans for further British Government flights'.




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Impala tries to out-swim a crocodile before a hippo weighs in to attack the hungry reptile

A South African impala took its chances trying to out-swim a crocodile and a hippo but was caught by the crocodile who then had to fight off the hippo to keep its prey.




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British & Irish Lions could play £5m clash against All Blacks to pull back losses from coronavirus

The Lions, coached by Warren Gatland, tour South Africa next year with three Test matches against the Springboks in 2021. Gatland's Lions drew the series in New Zealand three years ago.




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Lions coach Warren Gatland suggests All Blacks 'decider' as warm-up for 2021 tour of South Africa

Warren Gatland has floated the idea of the Lions facing a home 'decider' against the All Blacks next June, before setting off to South Africa for their eight-match 2021 tour.




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Hundreds of Australians stranded in South Africa, Peru and Argentina will be brought home

Australians stranded in Peru, Argentina and South Africa will have the chance to come home on three more coronavirus rescue flights.




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NHS medics stranded in South Africa appeal for help to get back to join fight against coronavirus

Two NHS medics stuck in South Africa are appealing for help getting back to the UK so they can join the NHS battle against coronavirus (pictured, Catriona Walker, left, and Holly Watts, right).




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Paul Scholes rues retiring early from England before excelling in a deeper role later in his career

Scholes racked up 66 caps during his England career and played at four major tournaments, but said he hadn't fully enjoyed the experience and was never quite the player he was for United.




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Ship's crew dumps two stowaways over coronavirus fears in South Africa

The two Tanzanians say they were cast adrift in the Indian Ocean after the crew discovered them hiding on the bulk carrier MV Top Grace.




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Pride of lions sleep in the road in South Africa

The pack was spotted by park ranger Richard Sowry near the Orpen Rest Camp on the western border of the park, which has been empty since South Africa went into lockdown on March 26.




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Laura Whitmore's boyfriend Iain Stirling 'proposed during romantic holiday in South Africa'

According to The Sun, Iain, 32, proposed after they filmed the most recent series of Love Island and the couple told their families last month.




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Warnings over Africa's regimes dishing out punishments to people under lockdown

Amnesty International cited incidents in Angola, Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe where people have been targeted by security forces, including by destroying food in street markets.




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Johannesburg mum terrifies son by dressing as Pennywise the clown from IT and hiding in wheelie bin

Hester Greeff, 41, horrified her son Ruan Becker, 20, in Johannesburg, South Africa. Ruan says he 'absolutely hates clowns' since he watched the 1990 television show It as a nine-year-old.




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Adorable moment leopard tries to lead her cubs across a road - but they have other ideas

Thinus Delport, 64, captured the rare sight while visiting Kruger National Park in South Africa. He told his daughters to sing to entice the animals out and surprisingly it worked.




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You had one job! South Africa's President Ramaphosa hilariously struggles to put coronavirus mask on

South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa was captured struggling to get his facemask on after delivering a speech on the importance of wearing them, in a blunder livestreamed yesterday.




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Katie Price says she was sexually assaulted at gunpoint during horrific carjacking

Katie Price has candidly detailed her horrific carjacking experience where she was sexually assaulted while with her children in South Africa in 2018.




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Katie Price poses for a sweet snap with 'guard dog' Blade

After the TV personality tragically lost two of her Alsatian dogs in road accidents she adopted Slade to make her family feel safe following the horrific car jacking incident in South Africa.




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Part two of Sportsmail's inside tale on how England's 2010 World Cup in South Africa fell apart

SPECIAL REPORT BY ROB DRAPER: 'You English eat too much bread,' Capello said as he explained plans for their Rustenburg training base. He insisted there would be no butter on the tables.




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British couple who left girl, 2, with nanny for 9 day holiday get caught in coronavirus lockdown  

Mark Hill, from Newcastle, and his Italian wife Chiara Maioni, who live in Dubai, left toddler Skye in the care of their trusted nanny while they jetted to Cape Town for a romantic nine-day break on March 11.




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How do I put this on? Belgium's Deputy PM hilariously struggles to wear a face mask

Koen Geens was visiting a sewing shop in Wijgmaal, Belgium, where volunteers had made 35,000 fabric masks to help the country's coronavirus efforts.




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TOWIE's Chloe Ross poses by an infinity pool in throwback snap from South Africa trip 

The TOWIE star, 27, appeared to pine for happier times as she uploaded a sizzling snap from her January trip to South Africa on Instagram on Thursday.




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No, I said SHOO! Lioness chews on a ranger's BOOT after pride surrounded his tent in South Africa

Norman Chauke, 28, from Makuleke Limpopo, South Africa, works as a tracking instructor at a reserve - and was stunned when the lions decided they wanted to chew on the boots he'd left outside the tent.




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Brazil can win the Copa America despite Neymar's injury, insists Cafu

Brazil can overcome the loss of star man Neymar to claim the Copa America crown on home soil, according to former captain Cafu.




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Copa America 2019 Q+A: No Neymar for hosts Brazil but how will they cope?

The 2019 Copa America gets underway in the early hours of Saturday morning. Sportsmail answers some of key questions before the tournament as South America prepares for another festival of football.




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Can Brazil cope at the Copa America on home soil without Neymar?

Albeit against weaker opposition on Sunday, the Selecao romped to a 7-0 win over Honduras in the southern city of Porto Alegre and have thus far shown no signs of struggle in Neymar's absence.




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Nicolas Tagliafico praises Argentina talisman Lionel Messi ahead of Copa America

Argentina defender Nicolas Tagliafico has praised captain Lionel Messi for his desire to win a trophy for his country as they begin their quest to end a 26-year wait for silverware.




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Brazil 3-0 Bolivia: Philippe Coutinho rides to the rescue in Neymar's absence

With Neymar watching from afar, it was Philippe Coutinho who came through for Brazil in the Copa America opener. Coutinho scored twice as Brazil overcame half-time jeers at the Morumbi.




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Can Lionel Messi mastermind a weakened Argentina side to Copa America glory?

TOM SANDERSON IN BRAZIL: The sight of an inconsolable Lionel Messi slumped on the turf of the MetLife Stadium became a defining image of his tenure in the Argentina shirt from 2014 to 2016.




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Venezuela 0-0 Peru: Christofer Gonzales and Jefferson Farfan have goals ruled out by VAR

Venezuela and Peru began their Copa America with a nervous draw on Saturday in a match marked by two Peruvian goals chalked off after consultation with the Video Assistant Referee.




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Luis Suarez battling to be ready to start Uruguay's opener against Ecuador at Copa America

Suarez had an operation about a month ago and it remains unclear if the Barcelona striker will start for Uruguay in their opener against Ecuador on Sunday in Belo Horizonte.




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Paraguay 2-2 Qatar: Copa America fightback at the Maracana

Qatar fought their way back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Paraguay in their first ever Copa America game, proving they will be no pushovers in the tournament by pulling off a thrilling revival.




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Messi stunned by Copa America defeat but urges Argentina to respond

Lionel Messi (left), the talisman for the national side, has urged his Argentina team-mates to 'recover quickly' as they face a must-win game against Paraguay next.




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Gabriel Jesus insists he and Sergio Aguero will stay at Manchester City

TOM SANDERSON AND JOSHUA LAW IN SAO PAULO: Gabriel Jesus has insisted both he and Sergio Aguero will stay at Manchester City next season.




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Brazil stars go mad for Richarlison after he nutmegs David Neres

Richarlison and David Neres may be pals and Brazil team-mates, but that doesn't stop a bit of friendly rivalry on the training ground. 




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Bolivia 1-3 Peru: Farfan breaks record by netting winner 15 years since his last Copa America goal

Bolivia scored their first goal in five games but it was not enough to give them their first Copa America point as Peru came from behind to win 3-1 in their Group A game in Rio de Janeiro.