Former champion Brecel misses out on Crucible spot
Former winner Luca Brecel fails to qualify for the 2026 World Snooker Championship, losing to Wales’ Jak Jones in the last qualifying round.
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Liverpool lead Senesi race – Thursday’s gossip
Bournemouth’s Marcos Senesi on Liverpool’s radar, Reds also interested in Newcastle forward Anthony Gordon, while Manchester City are tracking Feyenoord defender Givairo Read.
Peaty looks to LA Games after winning 50m British title
Three-time Olympic champion Adam Peaty continues his fine form by winning the 50m breaststroke at the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships in London.
Tamia’s South Africa tour sparks R&B nostalgia among fans
Six-time Grammy nominee Tamia will perform in South Africa this August, bringing back memories of her classic R&B hits.
Live Nation Illegally Monopolized Ticketing Market, Jury Finds
A Manhattan federal jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market. The findings follow an antitrust case brought by states after a separate DOJ settlement. CNN reports: The verdict was reached following a lengthy trial in New York federal court that included testimony from top executives in the music and entertainment industries. Jurors...
Players told LIV Golf to run ‘for many years’ amid collapse rumours
Sergio Garcia says LIV Golf’s players were told earlier this year the event would run for “many years” as rumours swirl the Saudi-backed venture is on the verge of collapse.
Popes have spoken out on politics before. But with Trump and Pope Leo it’s different
President Trump’s attacks on Pope Leo are unprecedented, religious experts told NPR. Here’s how the situation differs from other popes’ political critiques.
UFC FRACTURE: Progressive small-party alliance falters, deputy president endorses ANC-led populist coalition
The Unite for Change alliance between Songezo Zibi, Mmusi Maimane and Patricia de Lille has fractured before its first electoral test, exposing the fragility of small-party coalitions. As they regroup ahead of local polls, the ANC is consolidating a more populist coalition in Gauteng – with the backing of Paul Mashatile – setting up a high-stakes battle for Johannesburg’s future.
Chiefs make it five wins in a row with Magesi demolition
For Magesi, the defeat was a missed opportunity to move off the bottom of the log.
HEALTHCARE CRISIS: Talisman Foundation patient relocation — another Life Esidimeni tragedy in the making?
For 172 residents living with severe mental illness, the Talisman Foundation is more than a facility; it is their final safety net. Now, a looming relocation has left families terrified and civil society concerned.
Age of assassins: 10 professionals assassinated in three years, zero masterminds arrested
Martha Rantsofu’s murder follows a string of attacks on professionals whose work placed them at the centre of high-stakes legal, financial or political disputes.
How you could get free electricity for doing your washing
You could get free or cheaper electricity from your energy company for running appliances during periods of excess supply, such as sunny weekends.
N1 closed in Limpopo after truck capsizes, no injuries reported
The N1 has been closed for traffic between Louis Trichardt and Williespoort turn-off.
IN THE DOCK: Malema awaits sentence but says, ‘they will never imprison my ideas’
Julius Malema, facing a potential 15-year sentence, vows to his supporters that while they may imprison him, his vision for economic freedom will never be silenced.
Will Kaizer Chiefs keep Ben Youssef and Kaze for next season?
Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze has explained why the team has won consecutive matches compared to last season.
TRC ROULETTE ANALYSIS: How Jackie Selebi’s shadow loomed over TRC prosecutions and stalled justice
Philippus Christoffel Jacobs had a sterling career as a legal expert in the old South African Police and the Department of Justice. Appearing at the Khampepe Commission of Inquiry into delayed Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) prosecutions this week, he denied interfering in cases.
Ticketmaster-owner Live Nation has operated as a monopoly, jury finds
The lawsuit said the firm’s practices had led to higher ticket prices and worse service for customers.
Kaizer Chiefs demolish Magesi FC to strengthen top three push
Kaizer Chiefs continued their four-game winning with an emphatic 4-1 win over Magesi FC at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on Wednesday night.
MATERNAL RIGHTS: Calls grow for accountability as obstetric violence emerges as overlooked form of GBV
A new report reveals alarming rates of obstetric violence in South Africa, underscoring the urgent need for systemic change to protect women’s rights in maternity care.