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Bafana Bafana are in Group A alongside co-hosts Mexico, Czech Republic and South Korea, and they will play the opening game on 11 June.

Seamus Coleman will finish his Everton playing career at the end of the season, when his contract expires after 17 years at the club.

Former England captain Sir David Beckham becomes the UK’s first billionaire sportsman in the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List.

Callum Turner, Jacob Elordi and Harris Dickinson are among the frontrunners to replace Daniel Craig.

He will appear in court alongside Sibanyoni and two others arrested on Tuesday morning.

The fare from Seshego to Polokwane town will increase by R5, from R15 to R20

Eleven suspects were arrested after a raid uncovered a R1bln drug lab and 481kg meth in Swartruggens

The Science, Technology and Innovation Department has a total allocation of R10.4 billion.

NPR’s Steve Inskeep talks with Chinese scholar Da Wei about the history of the U.S.-China relationship and how it has changed under President Trump.

NPR’s Steve Inskeep visits a massive electronics market in Shenzhen, China, where buyers can source parts for just about anything.

The Trump administration announced $1.8 billion in funding for the U.N.’s global humanitarian relief efforts.

NPR’s Steve Inskeep and Jennifer Pak visit the Temple of Heaven in Beijing.

Africa’s top health agency says around 246 cases have been reported.

The Trump administration waives a $15,000 visa bond for fans from five countries who have World Cup tickets, but African fans still face challenges.

At the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Makhtar Diop calls for bold investment, private sector leadership and structural reforms

Rebel fighters and Rwandan troops are accused of committing atrocities after capturing the DR Congo city of Uvira in December.

SARS has issued an alert about a new scam doing the rounds, targeting taxpayers with a fraudulent “Tax Settlement Notification”.

Analysts say the moves have been fuelled by concerns a Burnham-led government would increase government borrowing.

Debt Rescue founder and CEO breaks down the cost of living crisis facing consumers and why people are relying on debt to carry them through this.

South African fuel users are finally in for a bit of a break in June, but the good news is being undercut by the end of the government’s tax relief provided in April and May.

Mdumiseni Ntuli says Fikile Mbalula’s couldn’t have directed ANC MPs in the Phala Phala vote

After Parliament established an impeachment committee linked to the Phala Phala scandal, Ramaphosa has refused to resign, insisting the Constitutional Court ruling does not compel him to step down while opposition parties continue to press for accountability through the impeachment process

The TRC Cases Inquiry was first established in May 2025.

Party spokesperson Zama Ntshona says this an important constitutional step towards accountability.

Three more video assistant referee errors are confirmed by the Premier League’s Key Match Incidents panel, taking the total number this season to 23.

From Doctor Khumalo to Itumeleng Khune, Kaizer Chiefs have had many icons. So, which Amakhosi legend was the highest-paid?

Orlando Pirates are closing in one FOUR signings from PSL rivals. Here is the latest update on each player.

Jude Bellingham scores as Real Madrid beat Real Oviedo 2-0 in La Liga, while star striker Kylian Mbappe received a hostle reception from the fans.

News will come as a shock to staff, especially at Cranfield, but the institutions’ bosses say intention is growth

The announcement that King’s College London is to absorb Cranfield University came as a surprise but not a shock to England’s higher education leaders, who have been braced for sudden announcements about job cuts and course closures.

But for staff and students at both institutions...

The Princess of Wales shone in front of large crowds in Reggio Emilia on the final day of her tour.

Wicknell Chivayo has revealed his new R565 million Gulfstream G550 private jet, describing it as the ‘life of the rich and famous.’

Minister says free electricity for SASSA beneficiaries must increase to offset the rising cost of living eroding the social wage …

Ramaphosa said government would no longer tolerate the deliberate “ruining” of infrastructure by officials looking to steer contracts to preferred private companies.

The global rush to adopt AI is accelerating

The awards highlight organisations that demonstrate strong performance and innovation in their respective categories.

The expansion is central to the home affairs department’s plan to finally retire the much-defrauded green ID book.

The Thinking Machines Lab founder and former CTO of OpenAI tells WIRED she isn’t interested in automating people out of jobs. Instead, she’s building AI that can collaborate.

The digital bank targets 210 million global customers, as it rebrands and empowers 1 800 staff with a R100 million stake.

The local payment platform defends the BNPL model after announcing its partnership with Ozow.

Toyota set a new Hilux record at the 2026 NAMPO Harvest Day in South Africa.

The City of Cape Town is bringing back the traffic fine roadshow this weekend, letting motorists apply for a discount on their outstanding fines.

Nissan and Honda’s fortunes have reversed over the past year, narrowing the imbalance that derailed their first merger talks.

The cheapest hybrid in South Africa costs R70,000 less than the cheapest plug-in option, while offering remarkably similar performance.