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England captain Harry Brook says the pitch used for the second one-day international against Sri Lanka in Colombo was “probably the worst” he’s played on.

He said in a statement that he wants to back the Labour government “not undermine it”.

Joe Root makes a measured 75 as England pull off a comfortable run chase to beat Sri Lanka by five wickets in the second one-day international.

Trump made the threat in a social media post as tensions rise between the US and its northern neighbour.

A former deputy-principal of the school opened fire randomly in a classroom with educators.

Joseph Machipi was shot while allegedly hunting on a farm with two companions on Monday.

This comes in the wake of the tragic Vanderbijlpark crash which claimed the lives of 14 learners.

Police spokesperson Andre Traut says the victims were seated in a vehicle.

A sever winter storm that could affect more than 200 million Americans has brought heavy snow, and freezing temperatures.

The announcement is a reversal for Trump, who initially initially praised the agreement with China as something Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney “should be doing.”

Alex Honnold is attempting to scale one of the world’s tallest buildings, Taipei 101 in Taiwan.

Dozens were killed and hundreds homes destroyed, according to the country’s disaster management authority, in storms impacting 15 of Afghanistan’s 34 provinces.

Reinforcements are sent to the town of Bor, a strategic staging post on the way to the capital, Juba.

The authorities tried to stop their export arguing they were part of the country’s heritage.

Orlando Magic’s Desmond Bane says he would be keen on representing Nigeria ahead of the 2028 Olympics and suggests other NBA players could do the same.

The announcement that the Africa Cup of Nations will be hosted every four years from 2028 sparked division, but what will it mean for the game on the continent?

East London is seeing an influx of South African semigrants due to its attractive lifestyle and cheaper prices.

A secondary School in Limpopo province recorded a dismal 0% pass rate in the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations. 

Charity the Message Trust said the shop was formed in response to “desperate need”.

Capitec’s former CEO Gerrie Fourie is the highest-paid banking CEO in South Africa, followed by the CEO of Standard Bank, and then Investec.

ANC First Deputy Secretary-General Nomvula Mokonyane says the global left needs to come together.

Members of the party gathered with the intention to put together an action plan for the party.

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa opened the party’s three-day NEC Lekgotla in Boksburg on Saturday.

O’Sullivan says he left SA on pre-planned international business trips until the end of February.

Referee Farai Hallam was praised for choosing not to award Manchester City a penalty against Wolves on his Premier League debut.

Jack van Poortvliet scores a stunning solo try as Leicester Tigers cruise past struggling Harlequins and move up to fourth.

BBC Sport pundits Fara Williams and Ellen White discuss Beth Mead’s “technically gifted” performance and how she “steps up in big moments” as Arsenal beat Chelsea in the Women’s Super League.

Black Coffee has been accused of backpedalling after he claimed he was never in a customary marriage with Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa.

A leopard in Worcester, in the Western Cape was electrocuted in a freak accident. here is what happened to the protected species…

The days are numbered for City Varsity and Damelin colleges after the Department of Education issues notice to cancel their registration …

Springbok WAGS, Siya Kolisi’s sister and more took to Instagram to celebrate Rachel Kolisi on her 36th birthday. Take a look…

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‘If we continue to play like that we will continue to be dynamic and keep on winning,’ said the Pirates head coach.

The Buccaneers are held to a goalless draw by Babina Noko.

Most South Africans cannot afford a new car, opting to shop in the used market instead.

A new special-edition Mercedes-Benz CLA will soon grace South Africa’s roads.

Ensuring your cargo or payload is secured is not only good practice, it is the law.

Tessa Marshall has shared the experience to highlight issues such as women’s rights and sex education.