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Defending champion Luke Humphries beats Gerwyn Price to win his first night of the Premier League season, but the pair both seal play-off spots in Birmingham.

The former lawyer offered to secure a public prosecutor job in exchange for R10 000.

Residents complained to the Premier about a host of issues relating to service delivery and crime

Judge Chili ruled that the arms deal corruption case should commence regardless of pending appeals

Two Grade-R learners who were burnt beyond recognition in a scholar transport crash.

After a victory for the far right in municipal elections, Britain’s center-left ruling party is in turmoil over whether to replace the unpopular prime minister, Keir Starmer — and with whom.

Glitter, vocal gymnastics, on-stage flames — the show goes on on the Eurovision stage in Vienna, even though five countries are boycotting this year’s contest due to Israel’s participation.

Italy says the incident happened at a depth of 50m. Maldivian rescuers have so far found one body.

Cuba’s aging power grid has eroded in recent years as it faces a prolonged economic crisis, made worse by a U.S. energy blockade of the island.

The Trump administration waives a $15,000 visa bond for fans from five countries who have World Cup tickets, but African fans still face challenges.

At the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Makhtar Diop calls for bold investment, private sector leadership and structural reforms

Rebel fighters and Rwandan troops are accused of committing atrocities after capturing the DR Congo city of Uvira in December.

Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe admits to errors following the chaotic Afcon final between Morocco and Senegal which dented Caf’s reputation.

There was plenty of choreographed ceremonies, but there was no sweeping trade breakthrough as Trump met Xi in Beijing.

A small town that depends on a paper mill is at risk as the company faces a challenging operating environment, partly due to cheap imports.

The TRC Cases Inquiry was first established in May 2025.

Party spokesperson Zama Ntshona says this an important constitutional step towards accountability.

Lerutla, who has been on special leave since April, is set to resume his duties on Monday

The question about Mchunu’s possible dismissal was a follow up question from Democratic Alliance MP

Paris St-Germain keen on West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, Manchester City and PSG have interest in Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde, Manchester United monitoring Sporting Lisbon midfielder Morten Hjulmand, plus more.

St Helens survive a second-half fightback by bottom club Huddersfield Giants to go top of Super League.

Kylian Mbappe and Ballon d’Or holder Ousmane Dembele will lead a star-studded France attack after Didier Deschamps announced his 26-man squad for this summer’s World Cup.

Manchester City striker Khadija Shaw on an eight-strong shortlist for player of the season at the 2025-26 Women’s Super League Football Awards.

The Princess of Wales shone in front of large crowds in Reggio Emilia on the final day of her tour.

Boity Thulo’s R4 million home was given the Top Billing treatment despite reports she has defaulted on a home loan…

Asenathi Ntlabakanye is the latest Springbok to be given a lengthy doping ban after testing positive for an illegal substance…

Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo has praised SA mining mogul MySol amid social media comparisons over wealth and lavish lifestyles.

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus will be given his flowers, whilst he is still alive, by President Cyril Ramaphosa…

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The Free State education department says psychosocial support has been arranged for a Grade 3 pupil following an alleged assault by a teacher.

The most recent crime figures from the last quarter of 2025 show an 8.1% drop in reported carjackings compared with the same period in 2024.

The government said its in-house IT system was “more flexible” while meeting “high standards” of security.

There are no confirmed cases in the US, but 41 people who were potentially exposed to the Andes virus are in quarantine or being monitored for symptoms.

The new Chery Q is set to become one of South Africa’s most affordable electric cars when it launches later this year.

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy and her department are considering more widespread tolling on South Africa’s roads.

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