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Bafana were set to depart for Mexico on Sunday morning with a chartered flight but this has been delayed as some of the players and members of the technical team are yet to receive their visa.

The election is held after months of public recrimination between current left-wing President Gustavo Petro and his US counterpart Donald Trump.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday his remarks on May 9 about the Ukraine war coming to an end were based on an analysis of Russian advances on the battlefield

The World Health Organisation chief travelled on Saturday to the Congolese province hardest hit by an Ebola outbreak, urging residents to seek treatment and practice safe burials as officials scramble to contain the fatal disease.

Premier Mandla Ndlovu has called on citizens to play a meaningful role in protecting wildlife

Areas in Gauteng are experiencing little to no water supply while the maintenance work continues

Thousands of officers tried to quell unrest as crowds of fans – some firing flares – celebrated PSG’s victory over Arsenal.

Will Grant spoke to a 70-year-old widow who says the inability to use her building’s elevator during a power outage trapped her and her husband when he needed medical care.

The brand’s first EV has been heavily criticised, with some saying it has abandoned Ferrari’s roots.

Paris Saint-Germain has won back-to-back Champions League titles by beating Arsenal on penalties in a dramatic final in Budapest.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s party is expected to dominate the election as conflicts overshadow the vote.

Abula, a Nigerian sport inspired by the Yoruba concept of a balanced meal, aims to grow from a local pastime into an internationally recognised game.

Search-and-rescue operations are ongoing, with the number of casualties yet to be confirmed.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said fighting in DR Congo was hampering efforts to stop spread

JSE CEO Valdene Reddy says that there is renewed interest in South African assets, but warns that economic growth remains weak.

Edgars Club have announced a new partnership launching on 1 June 2026, allowing members access to discounted movie tickets.

KTSA Online is helping businesses turn everyday spaces — from entrance floors to service counters — into simple but effective branding tools.

Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Sunday, 31 May 2026.

Geordin Hill-Lewis says the mandate of Parliament’s impeachment committee is to pursue the truth

Ramaphosa to host Kenya’s Ruto as SA and Kenya seek closer ties

Mbali Shinga has lost her expulsion appeal and is effectively no longer a member of NFP

ANC wants Matjhabeng troika reconfigured over governance concerns

The 2025/26 URC semi-finals are confirmed, with Glasgow Warriors facing the Bulls and Leinster hosting the Stormers next Saturday.

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says fans should not have unrealistic expectations of Relebohile Mofokeng at the World Cup.

The Stormers, and by default the Springboks, suffer a huge setback after Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu sustained a serious injury.

Amanda Serrano equals the record for the most knockouts in women’s boxing history with a second-round stoppage of Cheyenne Hanson in Texas to retain her WBA and WBO featherweight titles.

Facing an uncertain job market and the looming threat of A.I., graduating high school seniors in America’s tech capital are increasingly rethinking their career plans. Job demand in fields like construction, along with the allure of potential six-figure salaries, have some high schools investing in hands-on classes that are redefining what success looks like for the class of 2026.

Eligibility requirements for June 2026 SASSA Childcare Grants have been revised by the agency. Take note so you don’t fall foul …

Brandon Petersen’s wife has thanked Kaizer Chiefs fans for standing by her spouse after his Bafana FIFA World Cup squad snub…

Rapper DA LES has thanked his partner and mother of his children for her support after a devastating stroke two years ago…

Bafana defender Bradley Cross showed off his fancy footwork to the delight of the crowd. Take a look at this viral clip…

‘This … travel and visa debacle is embarrassing and grossly unfair towards the players and coaching staff,’ said the Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture.

The loan from the German development bank will be repayable over 15 years at a fixed rate of 8.56%, beginning in May 2031.

A further complication for Ntlabakanye is that an appeal could potentially result in a harsher sanction rather than a reduced one, while also bringing significant legal costs.

Crossover sedan is a gem with its peppy powertrain and typical quirky styling.

From specialized motors to the use of machine learning algorithms, Turkey’s billion-dollar hair-transplant industry is the result of a constant process of innovation.

In my hometown, Bethal – a tiny Mpumalanga town of about 128,000 residents surrounded by coal mines and power stations – Eskom could close or reconfigure the many coal power stations in the area. This simply means fewer jobs for young people seeking employment. On the other hand, the massive R25 billion to R35 billion hybrid wind […]

Rochelle Lewis is among more than 170 million woman globally to be diagnosed with PCOS.

A new DNA test could help screen whether patients require the treatment or not, according to a new international trial.

Gethin Jones trains to be Dr Oscar’s guide runner