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Liverpool head coach Arne Slot began the week by saying he found most Premier League games no longer a joy to watch – and had little to enjoy as he described defeat at Wolves as the “same old story”.

Many of the papers focus on the deteriorating relationship between Donald Trump and Sir Keir.

By reaching 40 points with victory at Leeds on Tuesday, Sunderland have pretty much ensured Premier League survival by early March.

US President Donald Trump says he does not care if Iran take part in this summer’s 2026 World Cup.

The Department of Agriculture was briefing the portfolio committee on foot -and-mouth disease

This was revealed the release of the crime statistics for the province for third quarter

The department is stepping up efforts to combat rising childhood obesity.

Two people sustained serious injuries, while four others survived.

President Trump criticized the U.K. over its stance on the war on Iran, as he praised and welcomed Germany’s chancellor to the White House.

Iran’s supreme leader is dead, but the regime endures. Iran scholar Mehrzad Boroujerdi walks through how the leadership succession could unfold.

The Cypriot government suspects the Iran-backed group Hezbollah in Lebanon targeted the UK’s RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus.

Tensions in Lebanon are soaring as Hezbollah renews its attacks on Israel.

Rwanda accused Washington’s move as “one sided” and politically motivated.

Conservative clerics are meeting in Nigeria to choose a rival to the first female Archbishop of Canterbury.

Ian von Memerty had documented his choice to die in a 15-part Facebook series.

South Africa produce an unconvincing performance with the bat as they beat Zimbabwe by five wickets to set up a semi-final against New Zealand

Wages are forecast to go up over the next five years but you could pay more tax because of frozen thresholds.

The US President said he was taking steps to keep energy supplies flowing as oil prices continued to surge.

There are measures, announced ahead of the chancellor’s Spring Statement, yet to take effect.

Advtech has secured the land to build a new private university in KwaZulu-Natal, with construction set to start next year.

Ramaphosa says the focus must shift to encouraging investment and economic growth

General Mosikili has not been able to confirm the infiltration of SAPS by drug cartels.

ANC’s Bhengu says despite their March deadline, there will be an exception for challenged provinces

Senzo Mchunu ordered Fannie Masemola to act on Dec 31, 2025 directive. per ministry order.

Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt hopes her England team can create their own “Euros moment” at the home T20 World Cup this summer.

League One strugglers Port Vale cause a cup upset as they beat Championship side Bristol City 1-0 in extra-time at Vale Park to book their place in the FA Cup fifth round for the first time in 30 years.

Barcelona to step up efforts for Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven, Bruno Fernandes future at Manchester United depends on Champions League qualification, Aston Villa keen on Fulham’s Harry Wilson, plus more.

Captain Caroline Weir hits a hat-trick in a comfortable win for Scotland against a limited Luxembourg side in World Cup qualifying.

Literacy experts say move comes over cost concerns and fears costumes can detract from reading for pleasure

Schools in England are moving away from pupils dressing up as their favourite literary characters for World Book Day, with experts telling MPs they feared the costs of costumes undermined efforts to increase reading for pleasure.

Jonathan Douglas, chief executive of the National Literacy...

Shashi Naidoo’s comments about the conflict in the Middle East, particularly involving Iran, has caused a stir online…

The DA’s Joburg mayoral candidate Helen Zille has trolled Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi in a billboard unveiled amid her campaign.

Cape Town officials have thanked residents for the recent drop in demand, however, the window to avoid water restrictions is narrowing.

Pick n Pay asap! now lets customers order clothing nationwide. Here’s how it works, delivery costs and what to expect from the new feature…

The result continues to pile the pressure on Chiefs co-head coaches Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze.

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A rare total lunar eclipse on Tuesday night resulted in a spectacular blood moon, seen first in Western Australia, then in parts of Asia, Europe and across North America. The next total eclipse will be New Year’s Eve 2028

From sacred sisters to hyper-sexualised models: PhotoVogue festival – in pictures

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Donald Trump’s post on Truth Social about Iran echoed a conspiracy theory that has been circulating online for years.

Cape Town’s plan to build a new barrier along its most dangerous road has been criticized for “Apartheid-style spatial logic” meant to hide poverty.

A major political party is pushing for a price cap on airline tickets in South Africa.

One bakkie in South Africa sold an average of 120 units per day this February.

The TV presenter shares how counselling has given her new perspectives on life.

Emma-Louise Amanshia speaks to Anya Aggarwal, a mental health clinician who helps people using the Wysa AI chatbot.