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Draw at Loftus keeps Orlando Pirates top of the Betway Premiership in thrilling race, for now

Chelsea owners BlueCo have built a monument to chaos and decline at Stamford Bridge, says BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Top cop Mbangwa Nkhwashu has been accused of interfering in the investigation into Swart’s murder.

The execution process kicked off by the Zambian government spells the return of Lungu’s remains

Retired Judge President Achmat Naeem Jappie died on Wednesday.

Commissioner Mbangwa Nkhwashu refers to Katiso “KT” Molefe as his brother-in-law.

The Pope gives a frank and passionate speech, the likes of which have characterised his tour of Africa.

Iran has cut off its access to the global internet. To find an internet connection, some Iranians are traveling across the border with Turkey — even just to make video calls and then go back home.

The park, near the venue where inconclusive Iran-U.S. peace talks took place this month, provides respite to those who visit it.

Two ships came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz, hours after Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran. And, Virginia voters approved a measure allowing Democrats to redraw the congressional map.

Allegations of a coup plot first surfaced in October 2025 when an Independence Day parade was cancelled.

The kidnappers raided his palace on Saturday and are believed to be holding him in a forest.

Fannie Masemola is accused of failing in his duties to provide proper oversight in his role.

At the 1972 Miss World contest, Cynthia Shange was one of two contestants from South Africa – one black and one white.

A request made by the municipality of Johannesburg for additional financing from the Agence Française de Développement has been turned down.

The Serious Fraud Office raided homes and businesses over alleged conspiracy to defraud public money.

Prices went up by 3.3% in March, but what does that mean for you asks the BBC’s Colletta Smith.

Organisers say it has not been possible to secure the funding to “deliver this year’s event”.

President Cyril Ramaphosa officiates the launch of the Senqu Bridge in Mokhotlong, Lesotho

He was a member of the Raymond Mhlaba Branch in the Dr WB Rubusana Region.

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Cases Inquiry is chaired by Justice Sisi Khampepe.

Fannie Masemola appeared in court on charges of contravening the Public Finance Management Act.

From a career-threatening knee injury to Ireland captain in the space of a year, it has been a whirlwind 12 months for Erin King.

Former England captain Lewis Moody, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease last year, announces a cycling challenge to raise money.

A Premier League club has parted ways with a permanent head coach on 10 occasions this season – can you name them all?

Ricky Hatton’s son Campbell says the family have not been able to grieve privately but calls the support they have had from people a “blessing”.

Liesl Laurie celebrates Musa Mthobeni with a heartfelt birthday message.

In another Proudly South Africa moment, the Garden Route has been ranked the number one road trip in the world.

South African content creator, Siza Ndlovu, recently stepped out with her stunning mother as her plus one to an event in Rosebank.

The Proteas skipper hit the fourth fastest century in women’s T20 International cricket, and the quickest by a South African.

The Brazilians remain second in the standings, a point behind leaders Orlando Pirates.

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Catch up on the biggest stories of Wednesday, 22 April 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

Capitec Connect users now call each other for free. It’s the latest blow to a product category that once helped build empires.

The cyber capabilities of AI models have experts rattled. AI’s social skills may be just as dangerous.

BMW will introduce the all-new 7 Series in South Africa later this year.

South African air fares are some of the cheapest in the world.

South Africans may soon face a price hike at the pumps as the R3 cut to GFL comes to an end.

Two women from Barnard Castle and Guisborough say lobular breast cancer needs further research.