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From the gloom of an FA Cup final loss amid a turbulent campaign, Xabi Alonso’s impending arrival gives Chelsea hope, writes Nizaar Kinsella.

Xabi Alonso may now be heading to Chelsea, but Mohamed Salah’s outburst keeps the pressure on Arne Slot, writes Phil McNulty.

The FA Cup tends to produce fairytale stories and Antoine Semenyo’s sensational winning goal in this season’s final provided the latest in chapter in the storied history of the world’s oldest cup competition.

The man is believed to be a key figure in a major rhino poaching syndicate.

This is according to a statement from the DA’s Khathutshelo Rasilingwane.

In the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro more than 3 000 people were displaced by the rain.

Relief organisations remain on the ground assisting affected communities.

An Iranian man who was buried under rubble in US Israel bombing campaign says he wants the war to go on, and destroy the regime.

Indonesia has more than 120 active volcanoes. On the island of Java, thousands live alongside Mount Merapi, constantly balancing risks — and most say they won’t leave.

The individual is one of four former passengers on the MV Hondius isolating on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

Seven people were injured, two seriously, before passers-by gave chase and stopped the man.

No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks, which have devastated Mussa town in Borno state.

Africa’s top health agency says around 246 cases have been reported.

The Trump administration waives a $15,000 visa bond for fans from five countries who have World Cup tickets, but African fans still face challenges.

At the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Makhtar Diop calls for bold investment, private sector leadership and structural reforms

A development in Africa’s most peaceful country secured more than R101 million in sales within just 30 minutes, with all the buyers being South African. 

Hlumelo Nyaluza, founder of HN Luxury, designs handbags built to withstand a bullet, making them discreet weapons against violence.

The CapeGate Office Precinct, a new R585 million P-Grade commercial hub, is set to launch in 2027.

South Africans considering stockpiling petrol or diesel at home amid rising fuel prices have been warned to think carefully about the risks involved. 

The IFP has introduced Mabaso as its mayoral candidate for the City of Johannesburg.

Velenkosini Hlabisa made the announcement at the Jabulani Technical School in Soweto

The IFP has announced that its national elective conference will take place no later than March 2027

Adams was arrested last week on two counts of defeating the ends of justice and three of fraud.

Jose Mourinho completes an unbeaten league season with Benfica but has to settle for third place in the Portuguese top-flight.

Ronnie O’Sullivan beats Kyren Wilson 6-3 to book a place in the Snooker 900 Global Championship final against Luca Brecel.

Cardiff head coach Corniel van Zyl says he is not ready for the season to end when he takes his side to South Africa to face Stormers in the URC play-offs.

Juventus are hoping to beat their rivals to sign Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva, Barcelona continue their interest in Chelsea’s Joao Pedro, Coventry City look at a move for Dutch midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, plus more.

Businesses are advised against paying – but as the Canvas platform hack shows, many are prepared to deal to protect users’ privacy

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After a week of outages, hundreds of millions of students’ data stolen, delayed assignment due dates, and school login pages being defaced by hackers, US tech firm Instructure – which operates the...

Cannes film festival: Marine Atlan’s debut film follows a group of French high-school kids and their long-suffering teacher on a visit to Pompeii and Naples

Here is cinematographer turned director Marine Atlan’s beautiful debut film about young love, superbly acted and directed. It is a reminder of how fundamentally dishonest and pseudosophisticated it is to laugh dismissively at the...

Helen Zille has compared Orlando Pirates’s pursuit of a PSL title win to her bid to govern Johannesburg as the next mayor…

A group of refugees in the US have revealed what they miss about South Africa – can you guess the answers?

A ‘massive pay cut’ awaits Siya Kolisi at the Stormers after he bid the Sharks goodbye over the weekend…

Let the Guinness World Records show that South Africa has made and broken several extraordinary records. Let’s look at some of them…

The Lions had plenty of chances during the match, but weren’t able to finish a slew of them which proved very costly.

Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 16 May 2026.

A total of R18 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 16 May 2026.

The Ghana winger’s moment of magic was enough to clinch City’s eighth FA Cup triumph.

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

South Africa’s fuel refinery capacity has collapsed since the start of the decade, making the country more susceptible to global oil shocks.

Jetour’s newest SUV is among the top 10 best-selling passenger cars in South Africa, less than a year after its launch.

Digital marketing holds unique power to grow your business and reach new customers.

Health correspondent James Gallagher absorbs more than the recommended daily limit in just one meal to find out how salt affects our bodies.

Two people ill with meningitis in Reading have been confirmed as pupils at two schools

What are the most pressing priorities for the new minister in charge of health?