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Hailey Baptiste saves six match points as she stuns world number one and defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in the quarter-finals of the Madrid Open.

The nine allegedly killed Madasi after accusations that he had sexually assaulted two minors.

Bellarmine Mugabe pleaded guilty to being illegally in the country as well as pointing a firearm.

SANEF chairperson Makhudu Sefara has stepped aside as chairperson pending an investigation.

Public Interest SA says the lodging of a criminal complaint does not constitute a finding of guilt.

The International Football Association Board approved a rule that would penalize players with a red card if they cover their mouths when confronting another player. The measure will be in place at this summer’s World Cup.

Australia is proposing to tax Meta, Google and TikTok a proportion of their revenue to pay for news reporters. The government intends to introduce the draft legislation to Parliament by July.

BBC’s Regan Morris reports from outside the comedian’s show on Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles.

It confirms suspicions that North Korean soldiers are being told to detonate their grenades to kill themselves.

Diezani Alison-Madueke is accused of being treated to luxury home stays and lavish spending sprees in the UK, which she denies.

South Africa’s president says people’s concerns should not “breed… hatred towards fellow Africans”.

The military came to power to bolster security but the weekend’s attacks have brought that into question.

He says his words were intended to be a private conversation and were “taken out of context”.

African Rainbow Minerals signed a conditional deal with a major European company.

People can apply for a £150 grant if they are running out of heating oil, a council says.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Wednesday, 29 April 2026.

The Boksburg Magistrate’s Court granted Kagiso Lerutla and Julius Mkhwanazi bail of R30 000 each.

The first draft report has been shared with committee members.

The Commission will resume on Thursday with a new witness.

Chair Mbuyiseli Madlanga says Brown Mogotsi resumes testimony at the Madlanga Inquiry

Victor Wembanyama claims a double-double to help the San Antonio Spurs secure their first series win in the NBA play-offs for nine years.

FIFA has boosted overall World Cup cash distributions to nearly $900 million following concerns over the spiraling costs for teams taking part in the tournament.

Olympic gold medallist Daniel Wiffen says he is looking at his training base move from University of California, Berkley to Dublin with Swim Ireland as a “permanent one”.

Seattle Reign allay fears that Wales legend Jess Fishlock’s career could come to a premature end due to injury.

Research on maths teaching in English secondary schools upends decades of debate over mixed-ability education

Teaching pupils in classes grouped by ability improves the results of high-flyers but does not affect the progress of less able children, according to a study that upends decades of debate over mixed-ability education.

The research by University College London’s Institute of Education...

From Miss World stage to Miss South Africa crown: Pageant fan favourite Zoalize van Rensburg has officially entered the competition…

Peet Viljoen – the husband of ‘Real Housewives’ Mel Viljoen – has backtracked on his comments praising US President Donald Trump.

Preliminary investigations suggest the victims were allegedly targeted.

Fuel prices are showing steep under-recoveries.

The Lions have put themselves in a strong position in the URC following recent wins against Glasgow and Connacht.

Analysts argue that SA-US diplomacy may remain strained, but trade and strategic resources offer common ground.

The ANC wants minister Solly Malatsi to explain to parliament how AI helped write South Africa’s draft AI policy.

Elon Musk has cast his OpenAI lawsuit as defence of charity, while Sam Altman’s lawyers say he wanted the top job.

There is a troubling contradiction at the heart of the global transition to a cleaner, greener, tech-driven future: Modern technologies – everything from AI to wind turbines, as well as cellphones, electric vehicles and defense systems – depend on critical minerals. But many of the communities where those minerals are mined end up with polluted […]

Treasury extends fuel levy relief as diesel costs squeeze telecommunications operators and broader economy.

Car buyers are shifting their focus to electric alternatives amid high fuel prices.

High jet fuel prices have led to increased air fares in South Africa.

Researchers stress that simple lifestyle changes can still significantly reduce the risk of cancer.