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Movsar Evloev puts a huge dent in Lerone Murphy’s featherweight title dream as the Russian secures a majority decision victory at UFC London.

Musicians are increasingly interrupting their own shows to help fans – but venues might be safer than you think.

The fight for Champions League football appears to be turning into one no-one wants to win, but have Everton snuck into the race?

Chelsea enter freefall after another defeat – 3-0 away at Everton – and have two weeks over the international break to stew on a damaging 10 days.

President Ramaphosa says those involved in corrupt activities will face consequences.

The forfeited assets include high value properties.

Residents may experience heavy downpours, frequent lightning and strong winds

The R81 road outside Polokwane has been temporarily closed for traffic after an accident.

The dry subject matter of this weekend’s vote seems obscure but for many it is a vote on the PM.

The chief of the International Atomic Energy Agency called for “maximum military restraint” following the strikes.

As tensions between Washington and Havana mount, what is life like for Cubans living through a weekslong oil blockade? NPR’s Adrian Ma speaks to CNN’s Havana Bureau Chief Patrick Oppmann about life on the island.

Saadia Mosbah campaigned for migrants, particularly after President Kais Saied said they posed a demographic threat to the country.

Caf executive committee member Augustin Senghor says the decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Afcon title is “unacceptable, abject and we have to denounce it”.

Aid groups and MPs have raised concerns over the move to prioritise defence spending over aid.

The deal came as part of the president’s state visit to the UK – the first by a west African leader in 37 years.

The building that housed the former “Staatsmuseum” (State Museum) stands empty in South Africa’s capital, Pretoria.

A decade of subdued growth, infrastructure deterioration, and chronically high unemployment has trapped the province in a cycle of underperformance.

The treasury secretary says the move will quickly bring about 140m barrels of oil to global markets.

Mary Vilakazi, who financed her education through scholarships and a bursary, rose from a township to lead one of Africa’s largest financial institutions by market cap—FirstRand Group.

ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula says the party will keep a close eye on the US ambassador.

Zuma’s remarks focused on the need for unity between the two parties, but Malema begs to differ

The party held a Sharpeville massacre commemoration event at the Dlomo Dam.

The DA is concerned about the water crisis facing residents of Makana Municipality.

Cameron Norrie and Katie Boulter are knocked out in the third round of the Miami Open, ending British hopes in the singles.

Match of the Day pundits Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer break down what went wrong for Virgil van Dijk and Liverpool as they “absolutely bullied” by Brighton.

Match of the Day pundits Alan Shearer and Wayne Rooney insist Chelsea need to pivot away from their transfer strategy focused soley on purchasing younger players, believing their inexperienced squad may be the cause for their inconsistent form.

Leeds United play out a goalless draw against Brentford at Elland Road seeing themmove four points clear of the Premier League’s bottom three.

Those planning for uni in England and Wales this autumn can apply for student loans from Monday. Here are the options for families worried about debt

Our child is heading to university soon – should we try to pay their tuition fees upfront so they are not saddled with a debt for decades?

Our child is a recent graduate and their student loan debt is ballooning – should we help pay off some or...

Despite being in police custody, notorious celebrity blogger Musa Khawula has laughed off another death hoax…

Family reunion? Doja Cat’s ‘deadbeat dad’. Dumisani Dlamini was seen at her first-ever concert in South Africa….

Western Cape police have shot down viral social media claims that Joslin Smith’s decomposed remains have been found…

Footage of Justin Timberlake’s field sobriety test and subsequent arrest for driving while intoxicated comes out almost two years after the 2024 incident.

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Duba and Vilakazi hit the net in a 2-0 win.

Catch up on the biggest stories of Saturday 21 March 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

The local e-hailing service Wanatu wants to expand its target customer base to include more non-Afrikaans speakers.

Claiming from your insurer may become an arduous process, but it doesn’t have to be.

The cars South Africans buy and the cars South Africans want make for two very different lists.

Sedans are not as popular in South Africa as they once were, except in one segment.

Sofii Lewis was diagnosed with postpartum psychosis tendencies and OCD after giving birth.

BBC Health reporter Smitha Mundasad answers your questions on meningitis B

The outbreak, which has killed two people, is thought to have originated at a Canterbury nightclub.