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BBC Sport takes a look at 11 defining moments in the history of England women before their milestone 500th official fixture on Saturday.

Former US Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick has a one-shot lead over Viktor Hovland at the RBC Heritage in South Carolina.

Eskom’s shift away from historic cost-plus coal contracts to open the market for new suppliers has made it a price taker, contributing to higher electricity production costs.

South Africa would seem like the perfect place for widespread uptake of solar energy, write Uzziah Mutumbi, Gladman Thondhlana and Sheunesu Ruwanza.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo co-founder Albert Mazibuko’s funeral service is taking place in KZN.

Matthews who died at the age of 67, surrounded by his family and will be buried on Saturday.

Mazibuko will be laid to rest in his homestead in Estcourt in the KZN Midlands on Saturday.

He says the Western Cape, Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal have a high number of complaints

Eyewitnesses captured the moment a burning fuel tanker drove through the centre of Hasakah, Syria, leaving a trail of fire behind it.

Insurance for cargo and oil vessels stuck in the Strait of Hormuz has skyrocketed. How can insurers help us understand the realities of the war with Iran?

Iran said the Strait of Hormuz is now open to all commercial traffic. We examine the possible global economic repercussions should oil and gas shipments start flowing again in significant numbers.

For centuries the prized sculptures, central to national identity, have been kept outside Zimbabwe’s borders.

Bellarmine Mugabe was arrested in February following the shooting of a 23-year-old man at his home in Johannesburg.

The pontiff was unusually forthright in his address at the presidential palace.

Malema is appealing against the decision to prevent him from being taken to prison on Thursday.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Saturday, 18 April 2026.

One man says he cancelled his holiday to Spain due to the rising costs and uncertainty.

Employees in South Africa whose salaries have grown to over R22,400 a month this year now exceed the new 2026 earnings threshold.

The Science, Innovation and Technology Secretary this week unveiled a £500m fund to boost British AI firms.

Mnisi has been accused of tender rigging in the City of Tshwane.

Spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago says threats against prosecutors must be taken seriously.

The EFF says it is deeply concerned with the prolonged delay in concluding investigation.

Double Olympic champion Duncan Scott wins the men’s 200m individual medley title at the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships in London.

Jake White has said he will not turn his back on Selborne College despite serious grievances coming to light this week.

Kaizer Chiefs visit Polokwane City. We can expect Amakhosi to stick with a winning formula after the 4-1 victory over Magesi FC.

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has pleaded with the club’s supporters to get behind Yanela Mbuthuma.

Many teachers say they struggle to balance the pressures of their job with the demands of being a parent.

A local food manufacturer could face a massive fine after its hummus range was found to contain traces of listeria.

Here’s the latest on SASSA Old-Age Grants in May 2026, including eLife Certification requirements and the return of online services …

After pleading with the public to fund her trip to the FIFA World Cup, Mama Joy has announced a brand deal that has secured her tickets.

David Beckham celebrates his wife of 26 years, Victoria, with a gallery of pictures and a sweet message.

Part of his new responsibilities will be to capture the reported “Big Five” cartel that allegedly ‘plan to take over government’.

Trump’s comments elaborated on his claim on Thursday that Iran had agreed to hand over its enriched uranium.

The Blitzboks’ quarter-final against the second-best third-placed team will take place at 12:28pm (SA time).

Johan Ackermann’s side entered the match in eighth position in the standings, and a win was crucial to their play-off aspirations.

President Donald Trump previously railed against the company for rejecting broad government demands.

South Africa’s motorists have more petrol alternatives than they may realise.

These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

South Africa has enough fiscal space to extend a fuel-tax cut by two months to cushion consumers from the Iran war oil shock.

BBC Verify breaks down how fake viral images of celebrities at Coachella are actually AI generated.