We've all been a victim of the ball-over-the-wall tragedy

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You remember what it's like - you're having the best time in the yard playing cricket, soccer, or rugby. Then someone gets a bit excited and the ball flies over the wall into the yard of the neighbour that everyone's scared of.

23 May 2025 5AM English South Africa News

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