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There are moments in sport when reputation, history and statistics matter far less than courage, belief and togetherness.

The Atlas Lionesses will welcome their South African nemesis in the quarterfinals of the Womens African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) match.

He’s had to toughen up emotionally because of a barrage of criticism from Pirates supporters who sometimes unfairly criticize him as the weak link in the defense. 

Countdown to the 2026 LGE begins with expected official proclamation of the election date.

Ndamase, who is representing himself, cross-examined accused number two, Aphiwe Ndende.

W Cape police constable is expected to appear on charges of corruption, kidnapping and intimidation

A 42-year-old man has been sentenced to 15 years’ direct imprisonment by the Tzaneen Regional Court.

Team evacuated a patient from McMurdo Station after landing plane in total darkness and temperature of -43°C.

Officials are still working to contain the blazes that have burned down at least 860 buildings, including hundreds of homes.

Raphaël Graven, 46, died in August 2025, with his death live broadcast on the streaming platform Kick.

The move aims to counter Chinese producers, which hold a monopoly in the global polysilicon production.

The African confederation has yet to take an official stance, but where do the key African footballing nations stand on the Infantino saga?

Jacob Zuma was pictured with a businessmen allegedly at the heart of a corruption scandal in South Africa

Commonwealth Games chef de mission Godwin Kayangwe says he hopes the athletes will return home before their visas expire in October.

The world’s oldest leader, 93, has been absent for two months while his team denies rumours about his health.

The airline industry wants passengers to be careful when travelling with lithium ion batteries.

The cost of parking at Medway Maritime Hospital has increased while shift wages have reduced by 20%.

People aged between 18 and 23 may have thousands in unclaimed government accounts.

Accell, based in the Netherlands, has owned the famous bike brand since 2012.

Legal challenge to the Expropriation Act was launched before assessing the impact on people: Hofmeyr

The ANC in the eThekwini region has expressed shock at the murder of its councillor in Ward 17 .

Joy Peter says Galube told her Ntsondwa-Ndhlovu needed to be protected.

Birmingham City sign France youth international Chancelle Effa Effa from Le Havre.

Harvey Barron’s first senior hat-trick inspires lowly Hull FC to a first win at the BrewDog Stadium in nine years as St Helens’ season continues to unravel.

London Spirit become the first team to be eliminated from The Hundred after a four-wicket defeat by MI London in front of a record crowd at Lord’s.

Liverpool have no intention of pursuing Djed Spence this summer, Juventus looking to secure Joshua Zirkzee on loan, Arsenal and Manchester United send scouts to watch Kaua Elias, plus more.

Jason Arday’s appointment as Cambridge’s youngest black professor made global headlines. Then questions about his meteoric rise began to snowball. Lanre Bakare reports.

When the University of Cambridge appoints a new professor, it doesn’t usually make global headlines. But Jason Arday was different. He was just 37 in 2023 when he became Cambridge’s youngest black professor, specialising in...

Exclusive: Academics call for inquiry, saying university must be held accountable for ‘grotesque racism unleashed’

The University of Cambridge’s leaders deserve blame for the “grotesque racism unleashed” by Jason Arday’s appointment as professor, according to academics calling for the university to hold an independent inquiry.

The Guardian understands that senior dons at Cambridge are...

Dua Lipa’s bikinis have been impossible to miss this year, from a sequin two-piece to her honeymoon-ready metallic look on the Amalfi Coast.

A small SA town is evolving into the ‘Camps Bay of the West Coast’, with multimillion-rand homes attracting local and international buyers.

5000 firefighters stationed across South Africa protect lives, property, forests, biodiversity, and commercial, forestry and agriculture from billion-rand losses yearly.

Born from 1997 to 2012, Generation Z is labelled soft for avocado toasts, chai lattes, but drinks less and is kinder to themselves and society.

Mashaba hails ANC defections as proof ActionSA only viable alternative to rescue Johannesburg from Dada Morero’s misgovernance.

Analysts say push-and-pull factors and the 30-year rule fuel exodus to South Africa, Europe, and the US.

Security researchers say that Kimi K3, an open-weight model from China, wandered off to the internet in an attempt to cheat on a test it was given.

Starting price of three most affordable local electric vehicles will be within R10k of each other.

Scientists made 16 successful viruses that had their genetic code designed by artificial intelligence.