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Former Wimbledon champion Chris Evert says her “relentless” cancer has returned for a third time.

Keeping you updated with all the latest developments at the 2026 Fifa World Cup

Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Friday, 26 June 2026.

Officials confirmed someone applied for a permit to close the streets near Madison Square Garden on 4 July.

Three suspects have been shot dead following a shootout with the police in Sandton.

South Africa is rapidly positioning itself as the infrastructure backbone of digital economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa. With the local data centres reaching capacity and many new facilities planned, strategies around artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud are shaping the next chapter in the country’s progress. However, according to DFA, South Africa’s premier enterprise connectivity...

The data centre industry has evolved through successive waves of innovation, from virtualisation to cloud computing, and now to AI. According to Bloomberg, the market for generative AI is expected to reach USD 1.3 trillion by 2032, while PwC projects that AI could contribute up to USD 15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030, […]

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and Microsoft have entered a partnership aimed at helping promising African startups use artificial intelligence to improve their operations and prepare for expansion. The organizations signed a memorandum of understanding during the EBRD’s annual meetings in Amsterdam. The agreement establishes a framework for a pilot programme focused on […]

The quake comes less than six months after Venezuela’s then-leader Nicolás Maduro was seized by US forces.

Prosecutors say Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala could provide evidence against “high-ranking officials”.

Temperatures in Germany could hit 40C in some areas while French officials say deaths linked to the heat are being seen among young people.

Previously, the airline had typically charged parents a fee of £8 each way to sit with their young children.

Two years on, families of those killed during Kenya’s 2024 anti-government protests returned to Parliament to remember their loved ones and demand justice.

South Africa reaches World Cup knockout round for first time with 1-0 win over South Korea.

Protesters demand justice for more than 80 people killed during the 2024 demonstrations and last year’s anniversary protests.

While Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi appear to be in a personal battle to rewrite the World Cup record books, there is one landmark that appears beyond them.

Could the US dollar lose its number one status?

 ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula said that Didiza has taken the correct stance.

SA government’s actions to deal with immigration tensions have emboldened vigilante groups

The party officially opened a criminal case of fraud against Mabuyane.

The public hearings into allegations of criminality, political interference and corruption continue

Sekhukhune United have confirmed the departure of six players, including former Orlando Pirates midfielder Thabang Monare and ex-Mamelodi Sundowns defender Rivaldo Coetzee. The Limpopo-based club announced that it will not renew the contracts of the six players as preparations continue for the 2026/27 season. SEKHUKHUNE UNITED CONFIRM SIX EXITS In an official statement, Sekhukhune United […]

England finally pick up their first wickets of the third Test as Ben Stokes dismisses Tom Latham for 151, before Joe Root removes Devon Conway for 157 in the next over as New Zealand fall from 317-0 to 319-2 on the opening day at Trent Bridge.

Shafali Verma’s 53 leads India to a five-wicket over Bangladesh at Old Trafford, setting up a must-win encounter against Australia on Sunday.

Jack Draper says he is gaining confidence in his body after he extends his winning return from injury by reaching the Eastbourne Open semi-finals.

Our schools are a dated mix of single glazing, dodgy pipes and atriums like Kew hothouses. They urgently need retrofitting for a changing climate

This week’s soaring summer temperatures have put a spotlight on our schools and their ability to cope, with one in Hertfordshire telling me that it recorded temperatures of more than 40C. So why are our schools struggling?

Modern schools often have...

Claims health of staff and children at risk as France struggles to adapt heat-trap school buildings

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Teachers in France are risking their own and students’ health in overheated schools as a severe heatwave sets new record temperatures, education unions said, urging staff to strike over “unacceptable working conditions”.

Several teaching unions on Thursday issued a...

One South African has a radical idea for boosting the SASSA pension, and it does not involve government money at all.

Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

The ageing Springboks will see the Barbarians-Wales match as an opportunity after missing selection in the initial Nations Championship squad.

Raise your glass Bafana, to victory with this festive World Cup Winter Irish Coffee!

Gareth Cliff commented on a statement made in Jacinta’s video about the state of affairs in South Africa.

This flash deal is a rare chance to buy one of our favorite hydroponic gardens for less than $100.

DOVER, DELAWARE (PinionNewswire) — UK Financial Ltd today announced the successful deployment and verification of MAYA 3™, the company’s official multi-chain utility asset and liquidity gateway, utilizing a CREATE2 deployment architecture that allows the token to maintain one contract address across four major blockchain networks. The Fully Verified MAYA 3 Ecosystem which spans across 4 […]

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In 1981, Australia launched a fight against skin cancer with help from a yellow cartoon seagull and a catchy jingle.

Most routine and elective services will be cancelled but full emergency cover will remain in place.