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Bloemfontein residents urged to refrain from looting, vandalism
Some shops owned by foreign nationals in the city have remained closed following the looting.

Injury-hit Davies gets Canada camp call before World Cup
Bayern Munich’s Alphonso Davies is called up to co-hosts Canada’s final training camp before their World Cup squad is selected, despite injury concerns.
EU plans to fine Google high triple-digit million euro sum, Handelsblatt reports
FRANKFURT/BRUSSELS, May 25 (Reuters) – The European Union is planning to fine Alphabet’s GOOGL.O Google a high triple-digit million euro amount as part of an antitrust investigation, Germany’s Handelsblatt newspaper reported, citing commission sources.

Saints pioneers Cunningham & Rudge to retire
England’s most-capped women’s international players Jodie Cunningham and Emily Rudge announce they are to retire at the end of the season.

Crowley ruled out of Munster’s quarter-final against Bulls
Munster fly-half Jack Crowley is ruled out of Saturday’s United Rugby Championship quarter-final against the Bulls in Pretoria.

Retired SAPS commander says breakthrough was made in early stages of Meyiwa investigation
Vincent Leshabane says during his involvement in the Meyiwa case, there were two teams working on it

In pictures: Hottest May day recorded in the UK
The Met Office said the heat would be exceptional in the UK even in mid-summer, let alone in May.

Crawley stars in Kent comeback win – T20 Blast round-up
Zak Crawley responds to being dropped by England with a quickfire 75 off 41 balls for Kent, while Lancashire beat Notts at Old Trafford.

Watch: Only world record broken at Enhanced Games won’t be recognised
The BBC’s Shaimaa Khalil explains why the achievement by Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev will not be accepted by official sporting bodies.

Mashaba: ActionSA “would celebrate” Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma as eThekwini mayoral candidate
Herman Mashaba says ActionSA would “embrace” a possible mayoral candidacy by Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma in eThekwini, as the party sharpens its focus on undocumented foreigners ahead of November’s local government elections

Junior Springboks stick to rotational plan for Fiji clash
The SA team will be looking to pick up their second win of the U20 International Series in Cape Town.

WATCH | Stunts Brown Mogotsi pulled to avoid law enforcement
These are some of the reason the self proclaimed police agent Brown Mogotsi gave in order to avoid giving a warning statement.

In case you missed it: Mogotsi accused of bail bribe | Mbeki: Phala Phala not ANC’s business | Dlamini-Zuma urges African unity
Catch up on the biggest stories this Monday, 25 May 2026, in our simple daily news update.

Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results: Monday, 25 May 2026
A total of R450 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 25 May 2026.

Monday Night Club: What next for relegated West Ham as Spurs survive?
Mark Chapman and guests debate this week’s football.

WEATHER: Morning fog to linger in parts of South Africa
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Tuesday, 26 May 2026.

Mexico agrees to host Iran at World Cup instead of US
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum agrees to allow Iran to stay in the country during the World Cup, with the United States unwilling to host them.

Parliament names MPs for revived Phala Phala impeachment probe
MPs appointed to committee that will reconsider Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala case

JCPS establishes task team to tackle illegal immigration
The JCPS will ensure that laws are enforced to monitor protests against illegal immigrants.

A Swimmer Broke a World Record at the Enhanced Games
Dozens of juiced athletes competed at the Enhanced Games in Las Vegas. Most won’t admit what drugs they used.