November 9, 2025 – South Africa Headlines

1France player ratings vs South Africa | Quilter Nations Series 2025

Story gist: France played South Africa in the Quilter Nations Series 2025 rugby match. Media outlets issued player ratings and analyzed match factors.
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The one factor that could give the Springboks an edge in France grudge match
— The Independent
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France player ratings vs South Africa | Quilter Nations Series 2025
— Rugbypass.com
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No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The Independent frame the story as a ‘grudge match,’ emphasizing a potential edge for South Africa with dramatic tone to heighten rivalry. Center outlets like Rugbypass.com provide neutral, factual player ratings focused on performance data without sensationalism. Right-leaning perspectives are absent, omitting any conservative emphasis on national team pride or strategic critiques.

2Ramaphosa tells Pope Leo XIV: ‘To many, it seems easier to fund wars than to invest in peace’

Story gist: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican. He stated that to many, it seems easier to fund wars than to invest in peace, while calling for solidarity, equality, sustainability, and a new global spirit.
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Cyril Ramaphosa message to Pope Leo XIV at Vatican meeting: ‘Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability’
— Daily Maverick
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‘New global spirit’ should be summoned, Ramaphosa tells Pope Leo XIV
— News24
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No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning Daily Maverick emphasizes progressive themes like ‘Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability’ in Ramaphosa’s message, using a positive, value-driven tone to highlight social justice. Center outlet News24 adopts a neutral frame, focusing on the call for a ‘new global spirit’ without strong ideological slant. Right-leaning coverage is absent, omitting any perspective that might critique international diplomacy or prioritize domestic issues over global peace appeals.

3SADC thanks Ramaphosa for taking up role of interim chairperson

Story gist: The Southern African Development Community (SADC) thanked South African President Cyril Ramaphosa for assuming the role of interim chairperson. This occurred during a virtual Extraordinary SADC Summit where Ramaphosa delivered opening remarks.
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No major left-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
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Opening remarks by President Ramaphosa during the virtual Extraordinary SADC Summit
— The Presidency
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No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left- and right-leaning outlets provided no coverage, leaving progressive and conservative perspectives absent on SADC’s regional leadership transition. Center outlets, via official Presidency remarks, framed the story neutrally as a procedural handover, emphasizing Ramaphosa’s role without geopolitical analysis or criticism, focusing solely on the summit’s formal proceedings and thanks extended.

4Siya Kolisi’s long walk to becoming a Springbok Test centurion against all odds

Story gist: Siya Kolisi is set to play his 100th Test match for the Springboks against France. Coach Rassie Erasmus announced team changes ahead of the showdown.
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No major left-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
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Kolisi celebrates 100 as Erasmus makes switches for France showdown
— SA Rugby
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No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left- and right-leaning outlets provided no coverage, leaving progressive and conservative perspectives absent, possibly due to the story’s focus on South African sports without broader political ties. Center outlets frame the event neutrally, emphasizing Kolisi’s milestone celebration and tactical team switches by Erasmus, with a straightforward tone highlighting the upcoming match without dramatic flair or omissions.