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The Lyrid meteor shower is the oldest recorded and Wednesday brings near perfect weather conditions to see them as they peak. Simon King explains.

Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior strongly criticised his players after they suffered a fifth loss in a row without scoring for first time since 1912.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says his players can “celebrate however you want” in response to criticism for their reaction to beating Arsenal.

Antonio Guterres whose second and final five year term ends on December 31st. 

Lieutenant General Semakaleng Manamela made allegations related to Hillary Gardee’s case.

Mnisi has been accused of alleged tender manipulation at the City of Tshwane. 

Limpopo musician, Lehlohonolo “Shebe Maburna” Chauke has appeared in court.

Bang Si-hyuk, who created the supergroup, denies defrauding investors before his $7.3bn company went public.

President Trump says he does not want to extend the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran as the clock ticks down on the deadline.

As Pakistan works to broker peace between the U.S. and Iran, many Pakistanis are watching closely to see whether the diplomatic boost will translate into improvements at home.

NPR’s Scott Detrow speaks with Scott Roecker of the Nuclear Threat Initiative about how the U.S. might go about moving highly enriched uranium out of Iran.

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.

The firm will take data from the way employees work for its artificial intelligence models.

Made in China used to mean cheap, mass-produced goods but a new wave of Chinese brands is emerging.

Stormont would have £3bn a year extra if they cut jobs, increased rates and introduced water charges.

The ANC in the North West has recalled the Mayor of the Brits-based Madibeng Local Municipality.

Gardee, opens case against top cops who are accused of interfering with his daughter’s murder case

City Manager Kagiso Lerutla faces charges of fraud, corruption, and defeating the ends of justice.

The tender relates to a R2.9 billion security contract.

St Johnstone win 2-0 at Dunfermline Athletic to wrap up the Scottish Championship title with two games to spare.

Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior says his side’s 3-0 defeat away at Brighton was “unacceptable” from everyone involved and that things need to change.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says his players can “celebrate however you want” in response to criticism from some pundits for his side’s reaction to beating Arsenal on Sunday.

Billy Donovan resigns as head coach of the Chicago Bulls, ending his six-season tenure, after missing out on the play-offs.

A viral tweet has rated South Africa’s away jersey as the BEST in the FIFA World Cup. Here’s a look at the rest of the Top 10 kits…

Notorious celebrity blogger Musa Khawula has again clapped back at a court ruling ordering him to apologise to EFF leader, Julius Malema.

Minister Gayton McKenzie has reacted to notorious TikToker Maryke Erasmus’s claims that he spiked Easter eggs with drugs…

Prominent Johannesburg pastor Leon du Preez claims to have predicted threats made by Elon Musk, as well as a missile attack on SA…

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“They are coming to South Africa with an experienced and esteemed coaching team, and we know they will provide us with a proper test.”

The creator of iconic series such as Fable says Masters of Albion will be the last game he makes.

Even with a war in the Middle East, oil prices are not the main reason why petrol and diesel are so expensive in South Africa.

Mahindra has confirmed to TopAuto that it is looking to bring at least two electric cars to South Africa in the near future.

The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans.