BBC’s serious challenges laid bare in annual report
The BBC issues a call to arms for a new funding model to replace the licence fee, media editor Katie Razzall says.
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Extra Smooth new chapter in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry revealed at FNB
Castle Double Malt becomes the title partner of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry, celebrating the enduring pursuit of greatness that has defined one of world sport’s most iconic sporting contests for more than a century.
Recipe of the day: Spiced pea and potato rolls
The crispy exterior and savoury filling make them perfect for a tasty appetiser, lunchbox treat or a party snack
World Cup quiz: Name every team to have reached semi-finals
You smashed our quarter-finalists quiz, now it’s time to name every nation that’s reached a World Cup semi-final!
Cele explains refusal to pay legal costs for apartheid perpetrators
Cele has been testifying at the TRC Cases Inquiry in Newtown in Johannesburg.
Rwanda: Over 258,000 Candidates to Sit O-Level, a-Level National Exams
[New Times] A total of 258,255 candidates are set to sit the 2025/26 Secondary School National Examinations, slated for Wednesday, July 15-24, according to the National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA).
Side hustles, smart credit use shape youth spending habits — study
New study shows young South Africans are using credit cards for essentials while building side hustles and investing in property
YouTube and X Have Become ‘Gateways’ to Nudify Apps
A new study found that social media platforms are referring people to sites where they can create nonconsensual, sexually explicit deepfakes for as little as $1 an image.
New York Becomes First State To Impose Data Center Moratorium
New York has become the first U.S. state to impose a moratorium on large new data centers, pausing construction for one year over concerns that AI-driven data center growth is raising utility bills, straining water supplies, and burdening communities. “As data center development threatens to hike up utility bills, deplete our natural resources, and create uncertainty for New Yorkers, it’s my...
Toyota Corolla Cross demand spills into used-car market
A total of 583 used models were sold through AutoTrader in June 2026, up from 437 units in the same month last year
Five key things from Bheki Cele testimony at the TRC Inquiry
Former police minister argues the SAPS should not have paid, or been compelled to pay, the legal fees of former Security Branch members
First look: Club Med’s Vikela Safari Lodge brings all-inclusive bush stays to KwaZulu-Natal
Wildlife remains central to the experience, but it is paired with curated activities, hospitality and a more social atmosphere
Western Cape rebuilds storm-hit infrastructure
The Western Cape says it is making steady progress in repairing infrastructure damaged by floods.
Durban City announce new sponsor
Durban City FC have announced a new three-year technical partnership with Umbro ahead of the 2026/27 season.
Roland Schoeman announces engagement after romantic proposal in the Cayman Islands
Olympic champion Roland Schoeman shares emotional engagement news after a special Caribbean proposal this summer.
Everton sign France forward Mouchon from Leicester
Everton sign France forward Noemie Mouchon on a free transfer from Leicester City.
Are blue whales finally returning to Southern Africa’s Atlantic coast?
Blue whales are appearing more often off Southern Africa’s Atlantic coast, offering fresh hope for recovery after decades of whaling.
Stand-in scrum-half Smith demands more from England
England still have plenty to improve on in spite of last weekend’s 11-try win over Fiji, says utility back Marcus Smith.
Somerset MP Anna Sabine loses voice after surgery
Anna Sabine was having a lump removed from her thyroid when a nerve to one of her vocal cords was cut.