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Sundowns defender overcomes injuries and slowly eyes a spot back with national squad

Some Israeli strikes also hit other parts of the Lebanese capital, with eight people reportedly killed along the seafront.

Authorities charged the masters of the vessels and imposed an administrative penalty of R400 000.

Gunmen opened fire at a concert hall near Moscow in 2024, killing 145 and injuring more than 500, the deadliest mass shooting in Russia in two decades.

Much of the Van Allen Probe was expected to burn up in the atmosphere, though Nasa said there was a “low” risk of people being struck by surviving components.

Trump, who promised to lower gas prices, is tapping the Strategic Petroleum Reserve as war drives prices up. And, the U.S. investigates the strike on an Iranian school that killed at least 165 people.

“Violence and fear” will spike and “equality and non-discrimination” will be trampled on, warn critics.

Biniam Solomon was known for his witty and critical cartoons before the free press was closed.

Ramadan and Lent haven’t overlapped since 1993 and couples like Olanrewaju and Kaosara in Nigeria are observing them together.

The suspect had packed some ants in test tubes while others were concealed in tissue paper rolls, prosecutor says.

Witnesses say drone strikes hit a residential building frequently occupied by expatriates and aid workers.

Big changes are coming to debit orders in South Africa in April, giving consumers more time to dispute transactions.

Khumalo SC slammed Shibiri for providing the Commission with three different versions.

Late COPE leader Mosiuoa Lekota’s memorial is underway at the Bloemfontein City Hall.

Mothibi says they are strengthening cooperation with their strategic partners.

President Cyril Ramaphosa answers questions in Parliament.

Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter are not named in Great Britain’s squad for their Billie Jean King Cup qualifier with Australia next month.

Great Britain’s Hester Poole is setting her sights on Saturday’s slalom after crashing out of the giant slalom on her Winter Paralympic debut.

Nico de Boinville “categorically” denies using any “racial slurs” towards Irish jockey Declan Queally during the opening race on day two of Cheltenham Festival.

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Siya Kolisi’s rumoured girlfriend Rachel John, shared photos of her mom as she hopped on the ‘I look just like my mommy’ trend.

South African-born DJ Black Coffee turned 50 this week, and his girlfriend Victoria Gonzalez penned a sweet birthday tribute.

Limpopo MEC condemns ‘tragic betrayal’ of brother’s duty to protect vulnerable sibling, demands harshest punishment.

Uncle Waffles joins Samuel L. Jackson and Missy Elliott as the new face of Adidas Superstar

The purpose of the inspection is to address reported contraventions, including illegal mining activities, public health hazards, environmental concerns, and other by-law violations affecting the area.

Ngumeni will take the reins on 1 June 2026 after holding various positions at the retailer for nearly 30 years.

New technologies unveiled at OLX’s CLAIM AI conference show how intelligent platforms are improving marketplace efficiency. Recent developments at the CLAIM AI conference hosted by OLX Group in Lisbon, Portugal, highlighted the growing role of artificial intelligence in automotive marketplaces. The event brought together marketplace leaders, technologists, and industry executives to explore...

We consulted preparedness experts and WIRED’s team of testers for the essential gear to keep on hand in case of wildfires, earthquakes, and lord knows what else.

Steven Santini will focus on expanding the company’s secure power ecosystem in sub-Saharan Africa.

Mahindra’s Pik Up is rapidly becoming one of South Africa’s favourite bakkies.

The CEO of one of South Africa’s largest supermarket groups said that the company is training its delivery riders address their behaviour out on the roads.

Volvo has officially launched the new ES90 sedan in South Africa.

“When people say to you, ‘what have you done in your life?’ I can say I’ve saved someone’s life.”

The inquiry is being held over concerns of poor care at the County Durham and Darlington trust.