The South African flag was conspicuous by its absence during the post-fight interviews in the aftermath of Dricus du Plessis' dominating win over middleweight challenger Sean Strickland.

Flags are flying half-mast in South Africa as bodies of deceased soldiers are being repatriated, but questions about the state of the country’s military remain.

As a mark of respect, the President has ordered the National Flag to be flown at half ... SAMIDRC comprises military contingents from Malawi, South Africa, and Tanzania, working in collaboration ...