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Scans confirm Liverpool striker Alexander Isak’s left leg was broken during the club’s victory against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.

Result provides points on the board and confidence for Hugo Broos’ team ahead of big clash against Egypt.

The two men took cash, phones and passwords after arranging to meet their targets at home.

Two people questioned in DJ Warras case have been arrested and charged with murder, police say.

As Lenkabula starts a second term in 2026, Save Unisa alleges staff purges and misuse of funds.

Police raided a Wepener farm, arresting two men and seizing dagga worth R780 000 during operation.

The festive season preliminary report shows a decline in fatalities.

The BBC’s Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at what we know about the “active pursuit” of an oil tanker by the US Coast Guard off the coast of Venezuela.

The town of La Bañeza, which has a population of around 11,000, was badly affected by wildfires in the summer.

President Volodymyr Zelensky warned the attacks were an attempt by Moscow to block Ukraine’s access to maritime logistics.

The term is widely used to describe Ghana and Nigeria’s wild, end-of-year party seasons.

David Munyua became an instant cult hero at Alexandra Palace on Thursday following a shock win over Mike de Decker at the PDC World Championship.

Morocco has spent more than a decade reshaping its football, but will hosting Afcon 2025 allow the country to end a 50-year wait for the trophy?

Ugandan law requires public servants to remain politically neutral and bars them from active politics.

The emergence of a document contradicts claims made by the Post Office over bugs in its IT system during criminal prosecutions.

Finance minister Enoch Godongwana says that South Africa’s tax to GDP ratio is the highest it has ever been, with taxpayers struggling under the worst tax burden on record.

The ‘secret’ R54 billion settlement deal between power utility Eskom and energy regulator Nersa has been nixed by the High Court, until the public has been sufficiently consulted.

Boyce suspended 31 MK and one EFF member, accusing them of an assault on the House’s dignity.

Parliament’s Spokesperson Moloto Mothapo says 40 public hearings were held all over the country.

Chaos erupted in the KZN Legislature during the motion of no confidence against the premier.

KZN Premier Thami Ntuli survived a motion of no confidence last week.

Manchester United are seeking a loan deal for Conor Gallager, three Premier League clubs are vying for Antoine Semenyo, Aston Villa join the race for Brennan Johnson, plus more.

Rugby players who allege they suffered brain injuries during their careers have been refused permission to appeal against a decision ordering them to provide all of their medical records.

Bafana Bafana edged out Angola 2-1 in their AFCON opener but their performance was not convincing especially in the first half.

Fifa is testing new technology which can determine if the ball went out of play before a goal was scored.

Governor calls accusations that students with disabilities may have been confined in boxes ‘highly disturbing’

A school district board in upstate New York is investigating school officials amid accusations that the district may have confined elementary school students inside wooden “timeout” boxes.

Images of the boxes, which resemble tiny padded cells, first spread on social media last week,...

Princess Diana’s niece, Lady Eliza Spencer and his partner Channing Millerd, recently hosted an exclusive engagement party in Cape Town…

The Department of Fisheries has defended its decision to reduce West Coast rock lobster quotas for some independent fishers.

Sharksfest fans spent a fortune in Uber rides home after a drastic surge following the fan festival in Durban…

An ultra-luxury 7-star EDITION hotel has been confirmed for Cape Town, marking the brand’s first presence on the African continent.

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‘Suddenly there was speed in the team and we were dangerous,’ said the Bafana head coach.

The Bafana striker’s second half cracker seals a 2-1 win over Angola.

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South Africans must take their own steps to prepare and avoid becoming a statistic.

South Africans have a dangerous habit of drunk driving over the holiday period.

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