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2026 WORLD CUP GROUP G | Belgium and Egypt favourites, Iran in tricky territory
Dark horses Belgium could go far, Pharaohs out to atone for past World Cup disappointments
TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026, 10:31

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Dark horses Belgium could go far, Pharaohs out to atone for past World Cup disappointments

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Rows and fall-out with Louis van Gaal, hating his club, the break-in but no regrets – Angel di Maria opens up on his time at Man Utd

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The city is scrambling to upgrade its ageing power infrastructure amid threats by Eskom to pull the plug for its failure to repay its growing debt
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Firefighters contending with a dangerously overheating industrial tank of a hazardous chemical in southern California have eliminated the possibility of the tank exploding after a crack relieved some of the mounting pressure, they said on Monday.
South Africa
Tau visits Biovac facility
Africa is increasingly becoming a producer, innovator, and strategic partner in global healthcare manufacturing, says Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau.
“The expansion of the Biovac end-to-end vaccine manufacturing facility sends a powerful signal to the world: that Africa is increasingly becoming a producer, innovator, and strategic...
South Africa
SARS refutes hacking claim
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has refuted claims that it suffered a breach of its systems.
This after an alleged hacker group claimed over the weekend that it had breached the revenue service.
“SARS continuously monitors its systems for any suspicious activity and has conducted a thorough investigation in response to these reports. These...
South Africa
Tau hosts ministerial post–budget vote media engagement
The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, will this morning host a ministerial post–budget vote media and stakeholder roundtable in Cape Town.
“The engagement will provide an opportunity to reflect on key budget priorities, outline programme commitments for the year ahead, and engage directly with media...
South Africa
Morolong successfully concludes school shoes donation drive in the North West
Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Kenny Morolong, has successfully concluded his philanthropic school shoe donation drive at four schools in the Greater Taung Local Municipality, in the North West province.
The handover ceremony took place on Monday at Mokgareng Secondary School as part of the school...

World
Three times in the past week, healthcare facilities have been attacked. On Sunday, angry young men stormed a hospital treating Ebola patients, forcing medical staff to evacuate them as gunfire rang out.

World
A team of experts who helped free a teen football team from a Thai cave in 2018 are among the rescuers.

World
The British-era Gymkhana Club is facing eviction, triggering a legal battle and a wave of nostalgia.

World
Hoping to make the roster for the U.S. Men’s National team going to the World Cup, Tim Ream knows there’s a lot riding on the tournament, from playing well to growing a new generation of fans at home.

Africa
Malawi’s industrial strategy has achieved only 40% of its targets, while core industrial capacity continues to weaken

Africa
Contributions from controversial regional figures revive scrutiny over governance and political influence

Africa
Four people were also injured in the incident inside Murchison Falls National Park, officials say.

Africa
Some speculate that El Malick Ndiaye stepped down so that ousted-PM Ousmane Sonko can take his place.

Business
Pepkor has massively expanded its footprint, with its international store base now standing at over 6,600 stores.

Business
The anti-illegal-immigration group March and March says it will proceed with its planned national shutdown next month.

Business
Pepkor is set to launch a new bank in South Africa, with the group set to leverage its massive store base across the country.

Business
The Reserve Bank is widely expected to hiek interest rates this week, which will add pressure to homeowners and potential buyers in South Africa.

Politics
NA speaker released the names of members who will serve on the Impeachment Committee.

Politics
The JCPS will ensure that laws are enforced to monitor protests against illegal immigrants.

Politics
The deadline for the submission of the names by political parties was last week Friday.

Politics
The ANC faces mounting political pressure in eThekwini after municipal leaders were grilled by Parliament’s Scopa over R6.4 billion in irregular expenditure, governance failures and corruption allegations. Analysts warn the fallout could weaken the party before the local government elections in November

Sport
The Springboks have highlighted that there will be a ‘new name’ behind the team, with a kit announcement set to take place this week.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs coach Cedric Kaze says the four players selected for Bafana was a sign of the progress that the club has made this season.

Sport
It’s a massive payday at Chloorkop. Mamelodi Sundowns’ CAF Champions League R100 million prize money will be shared internally.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs’ project to reclaim glory will continue into the 2026/27 season, and attack will be a key area for success. Golden Arrows’ Junior Dion should be on the list.
Education
[Namibian] The Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund has launched legal action against former chief executive Hilya Nghiwete, demanding the repayment of N$4.3 million.
Education
[Leadership] The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Jos chapter, has warned that Nigerian public universities may be heading toward another industrial crisis over the federal government’s alleged failure to fully implement the 2025 FGN-ASUU Agreement.
Education
[Nile Post] As learners across the country return to school for the second term of 2026, the Uganda Police Force has appealed to motorists, parents, school administrators, and the public to observe strict road safety measures to protect children during the busy back-to-school period.

Education
There are growing concerns over the way hair strand tests are being interpreted in the Family Court.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
As inflation rises, so does SASSA grant eligibility for 2026. Here’s how much tougher it just got to pass agency income and asset tests …
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Entertainment
The Stormers are welcoming a slew of former star players back to the franchise, but they all are heading into the twilight of their careers.

Entertainment
The Department of Transport is researching a vehicle owner contributory scheme to fund the RAF, according to Minister Barbara Creecy.

Entertainment
The Pretoria High Court last month dismissed his application for leave to appeal against a March decision by the same court, which found in Absa’s favour.

Entertainment
The move is likely to draw scrutiny in Washington, which in 2019 barred Huawei.

Science/Tech
What if the next big move in crypto is already in front of you, just waiting for attention? Many investors are now scanning every corner of the market to find the best cryptos to buy today hoping to catch the early wave before prices take off. From strong blockchain networks like Solana and Avalanche to […]

Science/Tech
The memorandum of understanding will link graduates from a government training programme to Shoprite’s Pingo Delivery network.

Science/Tech
Commodities are the backbone of the global economy. From the fuel in your car to the copper wiring behind your walls, these raw materials underpin virtually everything. For traders, they also represent some of the most liquid, volatile, and opportunity-rich markets on the planet. In 2026, with geopolitical tensions still simmering, energy transitions accelerating, and […]

Science/Tech
As AI becomes more conversational, the real question is not only what it can do, but what it may displace in a society rooted in presence and community.
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Health
Most cases are in the Northern Territory with some also in Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland.

Health
Health experts in Jersey say the change helps people realise it is not an ovaries-only condition.
Health
A single infusion of an experimental gene-editing drug seemed to reduce LDL long-term in a small trial. The results may point to something “curative,” one expert said.
Health
The deadly virus has spread alarmingly in Congo for months. Only now is the response taking shape.