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Qualifier Ashlyn Krueger celebrated American Independence Day on Saturday with a comprehensive victory over Ukraine’s Daria Snigur at Wimbledon, but there was no joy for Venus and Serena Williams who pulled out of their much anticipated doubles match.

Iga Swiatek’s Wimbledon title defence went up in smoke as the Polish third seed fell 7‑6(9) 6-2 to rising Filipina Alexandra Eala in the third round after a fierce gladiatorial battle at the All England Club on Saturday.

Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli takes pole position for the British Grand Prix, beating the Ferraris and team-mate George Russell.

SA’s first-ever National Science Month launches at Vaal University of Technology

The son of the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Trevor, has passed away. He was 70 years old

Doris Dhludhlu says the alleged kidnappers have contacted them using his phone.

The R180-million contract includes specialised construction work needed to complete the centre.

Iranian authorities say they expect millions of people to take part in funeral commemorations for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

The former Russian world chess champion had accused other players, including the late Daniel Naroditsky, of cheating.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the target is key infrastructure “that generates revenue for Russia’s war”.

The couple tied the knot in New York on Friday, after months of speculation about when, where and how it would happen.

Cape Verde fans said they were “proud” of their team despite a 3-2 defeat to Argentina that ended their World Cup hopes.

More than 2,000 primary schools are facing closure as enrolment numbers plummet.

Six fans of the Black Stars are living proof of how football can drive supporters to extreme lengths to follow their team.

Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter says he would have supported “proper immigration management and secured borders”.

Martin is revealing everything you need to know right now to cut the cost of getting away.

His death was confirmed a short while ago in a statement issued by the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal.

ActionSA President says his party wants to become the kingmaker in eThekwini Municipality after LGE

BOSA’s Roger Solomons says he wants opportunities to be experienced right across Cape Town

Mayor Mkhanyiseli Dudumayo says he’ll focus on growing the economy and basic service delivery.

21-year old Alexandra Eala pulls off a stunning straight sets win over defending champion Iga Swiatek, to become the first player from the Philipines to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam at Wimbledon 2026.

A controversial Jai Whitbread try helps defending Super League champions Hull KR overcome city rivals Hull FC 26-12 at Magic Weekend.

Galway book a place in the All-Ireland hurling final for the first time since 2018 as they upset Cork with a 2-26 to 1-18 win at Croke Park on Saturday.

Jos Buttler runs out Axar Patel, after appearing to initially aim but miss the batter’s stumps, before the ball rolls through to hit at the non-striker’s end, as India fall to 165-6 in the second T20 against England at Old Trafford.

Exclusive: Analysis finds lower reading fluency than children from other ethnic backgrounds and richer peers

A third of disadvantaged white pupils in England leave their primary school unable to read well enough to access the secondary curriculum, leading to disengagement and school absence, according to new research.

The findings were published days after an independent inquiry into white...

The programme, aimed at keeping 1m girls in school across Africa, Asia and the Middle East, withdrawn after aid cuts

A leading higher education programme, aimed at keeping 1 million girls in school across Africa, Asia and the Middle East, has been axed by the British government just two years after it was announced.

The scheme, Strengthening higher education for female empowerment (SHEFE),...

Brexit means ‘home fee’ qualification ends in 2028, leaving those hoping to study in UK not now eligible for loans

British teenagers living in the EU could be priced out of UK universities in two years’ time as a Brexit rule change means they face the double whammy of paying costlier international fees, while losing access to student finance.

British passport holders living in the EU still...

A study identifying the most liveable cities in Africa has been released, and five cities proudly represent South Africa. See which ones!

Gayton McKenzie and Fikile Mbalula have responded to Bafana player Teboho Mokoena’s comments praising the EFF…

Anlia Etzebeth’s unforgettable Durban July debut blended music, fashion and national pride beautifully together.

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 5 July 2026.

“I thought our attack, our defense was pretty good, but it’s just that our discipline really hurt us there.”

Celebrities embraced bold Country Allure fashion with unforgettable style at Durban’s biggest race day.

The Yahoo Boys author Carlos Barragán will join Kate Knibbs to answer your questions about Nigeria’s romance scammers.

What are heart palpitations and when should you be concerned?

A doctors’ group says it “borders on madness” that patients will have to obtain the note in person.

Kimberley asks her guest, chartered psychologist Dr Ellie Buckley, why we get sensory overload.

The British Medical Association is in dispute with Manx Care over “pay erosion since 2008”.