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Bafana player ratings after historic World Cup win over Korea
We assess how Bafana players fared in their triumph against South Korea
THURSDAY, 25 JUNE 2026, 07:56

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We assess how Bafana players fared in their triumph against South Korea

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Thursday is expected to be a hotter day for parts of England and Wales with June’s record temperature set to be broken for a second day in a row as Simon King explains.

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An inspection of NUH mortuaries found 10 shortfalls, the Human Tissue Authority said.
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South Africa
Alleged underworld kingpin Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala is expected to appear in Commercial Crimes Court

South Africa
Suliman Carrim was scheduled to appear before the Commission on Thursday
South Africa
Bafana Bafana qualify for the World Cup knockout round
Bafana Bafana boosted their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over South Korea in their Group A clash at the Estadio Monterrey in Guadalupe early on Thursday morning.
The South African team enter the history books as they progress to the next round of the FIFA World Cup for the first time ever thanks to...

South Africa
More than 8 000 Malawian nationals have been processed by Home Affairs.

World
The rare school shooting that left three students killed and 20 others injured has shocked the country.

World
Senator Iván Cepeda was beaten by right-wing businessman Abelardo de la Espriella by less than a percentage point.

World
More than 260 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo are known to have died during the current outbreak.

World
Sevastopol’s Moscow-installed governor warns there will be no electricity in some areas until the evening.

Africa
While Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi appear to be in a personal battle to rewrite the World Cup record books, there is one landmark that appears beyond them.

Africa
Sixteen pupils, aged between 15 and 18, died when a fire broke out in a dormitory at Utumishi Girls’ School last month.

Africa
The scale and brutality of the sexual attacks is unprecedented and aimed at terrorising communities, the UN says.

Africa
Niger, along with Mali and Burkina Faso, had called the ICC an “instrument of neo-colonialist repression”.

Business
The design of the luxury carmaker’s first all-electric vehicle, the Luce, was heavily criticised.

Business
VAT will be cut on children’s meals and tickets to some attractions across Surrey and the UK.

Business
The firm alleged that Alibaba used fraudulent accounts to access data from its Claude AI model.

Business
A test case is seeking the minimum wage for 300,000 disabled people who currently get paid less.

Politics
DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis’ media briefing live .

Politics
A Build One South Africa (BOSA) candidate was shot dead in the Western Cape.

Politics
Suspended EMPD Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi returns to the witness stand.

Politics
Makashule Gana warns SAPS-IDAC tensions could erode justice system confidence.

Sport
Bafana Bafana have reached the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup, and here is the date and kick off time for their knockout game.

Sport
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is poised to make his international debut for India against Ireland at the age of 15 years and 91 days. BBC Sport asks three batting legends what makes him so special.

Sport
Losing their final group game to Switzerland means co-hosts Canada will play no further matches in their home country at this year’s World Cup.

Sport
Bafana Bafana edged out South Korea 1-0 to reach the knockout round of the World Cup. Here’s player ratings.
Education
[Education Org] For every 10 girls who complete primary school, fewer than four finish secondary Open source STEP tool supports ministries to manage vulnerable transitions
Education
[Vanguard] Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for urgent investments in health, education and skills development across northern Nigeria.
Education
Andres Chait is a district veteran who has helped keep peace with labor unions. He started in the classroom and now runs a district with hundreds of thousands of students.

Education
Degrees still mostly boost lifetime pay, thinktank says, but those completing creative qualifications may end up worse off
A quarter of UK graduates can expect to be financially worse off after going to university, especially those who take creative or performing arts degrees, according to new estimates by the Institute for Fiscal Studies.
The research is based on the pay of students who...

Lifestyle
Pensioners with SASSA grants are resorting to increasingly extreme methods to make their miserly stipends last the month …

Lifestyle
Jozi takes on Jonasi: The City of Johannesburg has cracked down on illegal billboard, including one from Netflix promoting ‘The Polygamist’.

Lifestyle
Podcaster and former TV producer, Precious Kofi, marks her second shot at marriage as she joyfully announced on Instagram that she is engaged.

Lifestyle
Johannesburg Mayoral Candidate Helen Zille poked fun at how ‘lonely’ the ANC tables were as South Africa gears up to vote.

Entertainment
Phakaaathi looks at three things we learned from the game.

Entertainment
A 59-year-old woman was disarmed after firing shots at her Pretoria home, days after influencer Ricardo Spies died in parking lot.

Entertainment
79% of SA teens face online risks.

Entertainment
Joe Public founder Pepe Marais says the secret to a thriving business comes down to a single word. Here’s why.

Science/Tech
The Department of Social Development spent R4.8-billion less than expected on social grants in the 2025/26 financial year. Of the department’s R285.9-billion budget for social grants, R281.1-billion was spent. Officials told Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Social Development on Wednesday that the shortfall was mainly due to stricter grant verification measures, lower-than-expected...

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Whether you’re looking to upgrade your internet or get the latest phone, we’ve got you covered with our selection of AT&T coupons and deals.

Science/Tech
Boost your productivity and save with exclusive Google Workspace coupons from WIRED. Get up to 14% off plans for three months, including Starter, Standard, and Plus tiers.
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Health
Most routine and elective services will be cancelled but full emergency cover will remain in place.
Health
Doctors are contending with low supplies and unfilled orders of generic chemotherapy infusions that are central to the treatment of a long list of cancers.

Health
Why are women’s bodies impacted by heat differently to men’s?

Health
A doctor from Bristol Royal Hospital for Children gives his tips for keeping children protected.