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Aged 17, Francesco Camarda has already broken several records – so is the AC Milan striker set be Italy’s next great number nine?

Evan McPherson’s field goal with seven seconds left gives the Cincinnati Bengals a dramatic 33-31 victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Former Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney doesn’t believe the environment was to blame for Marcus Rashford’s inconsistent performances for the Red Devils.

Here are the key events from day 1,331 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Health and Education departments cited as part of those involved in unauthorised expenditures.

Shack fires erupted overnight in various informal settlements in parts of Cape Town.

Accused on in the Meyiwa trial says he was not acquainted with the witness at the time of the murder

City Power has found CEO recused herself in the hiring of individuals, where necessary

Daniel Duggan, an ex-Marine, is accused of conspiring with others to train Chinese military pilots between 2010 and 2012.

Though the search for Gus Lamont has ended, police say they will continue investigating his disappearance.

The Trump-Putin phone call came a day before Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky visits the White House.

At least 27 people have been killed in US strikes on alleged “narco-boats” in the Caribbean.

Thousands of mourners fill the streets of Nairobi from the airport to the Kasarani Stadium to pay their respects.

Patrick Herminie says he will stop further development of the Qatar-backed Assumption Island resort.

Joseph Kabila appears in Kenya with other opposition leaders two weeks after being sentenced to death.

Raila Odinga was one of Kenya’s most influential political figures despite five unsuccessful presidential bids.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Friday, 17 October 2025.

Almost two months into transitioning BankservAfrica to PayInc, Head of Marketing Solly Bellingan reflects on what the change truly represents.

Varun Yadav lost his entire life savings after he was a victim of romance fraud on a dating app.

Eskom has significantly increased electricity prices over the last decade, with the average residential price rising from R1.08 per kWh in 2016 to R2.53 in 2025.

Mchunu told the committee that he was more than keen to tell his side of the story.

So far 325 submissions have been made to the committee.

Mathe says the visit is part of ongoing investigations being discussed before the commission

Ad Hoc Committee evidence leader Norman Arendse pressed Mchunu on disbandment of the PKTT.

It’s an interesting theory.

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson says ‘Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry’ tour was only made possible because SA teams left Super Rugby.

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has revealed that he will retire from coaching after the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The Bulls will want to reply with a strong message against Connacht on Friday after a disappointing loss in the last round. 

The amount landlords are able to command for rent in the township greatly depends on the level of tenant-focused design and amenities …

South African singer Tyla has been accused by an American rapper of stealing the concept for a new song titled ‘Chanel.’

Ace Frehley, the pioneering guitarist and co-founder of the legendary rock band Kiss, has died at the age of 74 following a fall at his home.

DJ Black Coffee has addressed social media commentary about his high-profile divorce from ex-wife, Enhle Mbali…

Actress Candida Mosoma has been setting the West End stage alight in London. She’s also turned her attention to children’s books.

‘Wild Hope: Rhino Ops’ highlights both the urgency of rhino protection and the hope that comes from community-driven action.

Valentina Dargam, Florida International University and Joshua Hutcheson, Florida International University When someone opens the door and enters a hospital room, wearing a stethoscope is a telltale sign that they’re a clinician. This medical device has been around for over 200 years and remains a staple in the clinic despite significant advances in medical diagnostics […]

Two banks previously said they planned to add smart ID card and passport services at more branches in October 2025. However, the department only plans to begin piloting the expanded programme next year.

Vukosi Marivate, University of Pretoria; Ife Adebara, University of Alberta, and Lilian Wanzare, Maseno University Artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Siri or Google Assistant are developed by the global north and trained in English, Chinese or European languages. In comparison, African languages are largely missing from the internet. A team of African computer […]

In July, the National Financial Ombud Scheme (NFO) raised the alarm about the increasing number of South Africans relying on credit to cover everyday expenses. Credit had shifted from a tool for upward mobility to “a survival mechanism for basic necessities like food, rent, electricity and transport”, the NFO warned, quoting a study by TransUnion. The study […]

Sprinting from 0-100km/h in just 6.9 seconds, this icon was a wolf in sheep’s clothing.

Jetour T1 is an urban lite off-roader and T2 a more rugged SUV for adventure seekers.

Series of videos showcases the toughness of the SVI Stopgun V2.0 armouring package.

A council hopes it will inspire physical activity, and “create learning and career opportunities”.