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Mexico v Bafana, World Cup kickoff and opening ceremony — all you need to know
Performers, kickoff time, players to look out for, tactics, the venue, where to watch on TV and more

Tommy Fury against strongman Hall is boxing’s latest surreal bout
Saturday’s fight between Tommy Fury v Eddie Hall in Manchester will be an exhibition contest in what is boxing’s latest surreal bout, blurring the lines between professional sport, entertainment and social media celebrity.
Youth Day in Soweto: Your must-do June 16 guide
It’s been 50 years since the 1976 Soweto uprising, and this weekend Jozi My Jozi invites people to spend a symbolic 76 hours in Soweto. We’ll be spending the weekend there and hope you will join us.

Court postpones bail judgement in the case of Makgotloe
Charges against Makgotloe having been elevated from a Schedule 1 to a Schedule 5 offence.

‘It represents growth, renewal and a positive outlook’: Emtee on his new haircut
The rapper recently debuted a new look on social media.
Bafana Bafana starting 11 vs Mexico
Bafana Bafana kick off the 2026 FIFA World Cup against hosts Mexico at the Mexico City Stadium at 21:00.

Young, stressed and struggling: Why SA’s mental health crisis is getting worse
One of the more striking findings in the report is the extent to which mental health conditions interact with other chronic diseases.

More than one in five pupils in England getting special educational needs support
More than one in five pupils in England – around 1.8 million children – get extra support in school.

Mis-Teeq on reuniting, UK garage and Alesha Dixon’s ad libs
The noughties girl group are back for a reunion gig to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their debut album.

‘Who do you want me to fight?’ – Fury’s unusual bout against Hall
How boxer Tommy Fury and former World’s Strongest Man Eddie Hall came to be facing each other in a fight on Saturday.

AKA, Tibz murder case postponed to 13 August
Case involving seven accused in the murders of AKA and Tibz has been postponed.
Nation urged to unite behind Bafana Bafana as World Cup excitement returns
Nation urged to unite behind Bafana Bafana as World Cup excitement returns
As South Africans count down the hours to Bafana Bafana’s highly anticipated clash against Mexico tonight, eThekwini Municipality Mayor Cyril Xaba has called on the nation to rally behind the national team and embrace the spirit that united the country during the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
A wave of excitement is...
Call to do more to rid world of TB -Mashatile
Call to do more to rid world of TB -Mashatile
While South Africa has made progress in fighting tuberculosis (TB), as part of Government’s priority to ensure access to effective healthcare, Deputy President Paul Mashtile has called for more action to rid the world of the disease.
“I fully agree with the Minister’s [Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi] sentiment that ending...

Vendee Globe winner Dalin dies aged 42
French sailor Charlie Dalin has died aged 42 after a long battle with cancer, which he was going through during his record win in the most recent Vendee Globe race.

Man City agree deal to sign England’s Charles
Manchester City have agreed a deal to sign England defender Niamh Charles from Chelsea.
News24 | Duncan Pieterse | SA’s credit rating comeback: We’re only getting started
The positive outlooks from two of the major rating agencies are an opportunity, not an endpoint, writes Duncan Pieterse, Director-General of the National Treasury.

Powell and Pulling to commentate on Barcelona GP for the BBC
Alice Powell and Abbi Pulling will become the first all-female F1 commentator and co-commentator for BBC Sport at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.

Rapist jailed for trafficking and abusing girls
Bawan Harwe is jailed for a series of child abuse offences against girls aged 12 to 16.

Hermès, Chanel, Louis Vuitton: Les Bleus’ airport drip at the 2026 World Cup gets fashion lovers talking
France arrived at Boston Logan International Airport for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and made fashion the story before a single ball was kicked.