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Rassie Erasmus calls on Springbok supporters to fill Wembley for Japan Test
The Springboks will begin their highly anticipated five-Test end-of-year tour with a clash against Japan at the iconic Wembley Stadium.
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The Springboks will begin their highly anticipated five-Test end-of-year tour with a clash against Japan at the iconic Wembley Stadium.
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“Elizabeth” says the process felt like “a cover-up” and had “created a toxic environment for survivors”.
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From Mooi River to the world, South Africa’s own Candice Swanepoel is redefining success – as a mother, model, and founder of her sustainable swimwear brand.
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Kremlin insists conditions for Ukraine ceasefire unchanged following reports suggesting growing US concerns.
South Africa
Police say preliminary reports suggest that the shooting was gang-related.
South Africa
The Witness says he received a phone call shortly after Molefe was arrested.
South Africa
Responding to state prosecutor, Sibiya maintains his innocence despite the guilty verdicts
South Africa
One person has been killed following a shooting incident in Durban.
World
Ecuadorian officials say they found no evidence the man had committed a crime, and so had freed him.
World
The conservative politician, who sees Margaret Thatcher as an inspiration, has become Japan’s first female prime minister.
World
The BBC’s Paris Correspondent Hugh Scofield says the former French president will reside in a small cell.
World
Juraj Cintula – who fired five shots at close range at the prime minister – was found guilty of terrorism charges.
Africa
The death of the veteran politician is likely to alter the political landscape, analysts say.
Africa
They say the decision “runs contrary to the desired structural change” they were seeking.
Africa
Gvernment officials have warned that Issa Tchiroma Bakary’s declaration is illegal.
Africa
Morocco wants to be a “strong contender” at all levels of global football after beating Argentina to win the Under-20 World Cup for the first time.
Business
The Millat Group has already launched two Pret A Manger outlets in Johannesburg, with plans to expand to Pretoria, Cape Town, and Durban.
Business
Fitch Ratings expects South Africa’s National Treasury to formally lower the nation’s inflation target to 3% next month, endorsing the central bank’s adoption of the goal in July.
Business
Business
Renowned economist Dawie Roodt argues that there is no true black empowerment in South Africa, as a large part of the population is unemployed and lives in poverty.
Politics
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu is appearing before the Ad Hoc Committee on Tuesday.
Politics
Witness A is testifying before the Madlanga Commission.
Politics
The minister is testifying on allegations made by Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
Politics
Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) says there is no need to replace the BEE policy.
Sport
Juarno Augustus, for the second time this season, fell short of making it into Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus’ finalised squad.
Sport
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has called on all South African fans – and foes – to join him in the stands at Wembley Stadium.
Sport
UK Athletics reports a surplus for the first time since 2017, two years after facing the threat of bankruptcy.
Sport
The 34-year-old plays for French Top 14 side Racing 92 in Paris’ and his decision was announced by the Welsh Rugby Union.
Education
The admissions policy of Kamehameha Schools gives preference to Native Hawaiians. A new lawsuit calls it “blood-based discrimination.”
Education
Former PM tells Covid inquiry that children ‘were paying a huge, huge price to protect the rest of society’
Boris Johnson laid blame on the Department for Education (DfE) over its lack of preparation for school closures at the outbreak of the pandemic, telling the Covid-19 inquiry that he assumed detailed planning was going on behind the scenes.
“We were focused on trying to delay the peak of...
Education
The former PM says lockdown rules “probably did go too far” and says children could have been exempted.
Education
[New Times] Sports Minister Nelly Mukazayire and her counterpart Joseph Nsengimana of the Minister of Education officially launched the 2025/26 Inter-School Sports Competitions, in what marked the ministries’ renewed joint commitments to promote grassroots sports development starting from schools.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
It’s the largest jackpot of the year and one of the top three highest jackpots in South African lottery history.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment
Science/Tech
Amazon executives believe the company can avoid hiring more than 160,000 workers in the United States by 2027 through robotic automation. Internal documents viewed by The New York Times show the automation would save approximately 30 cents on each item the company picks, packs and delivers. The documents reveal that executives told Amazon’s board last year they hoped automation would allow the...
Science/Tech
Ethereum’s price has been on a turbulent ride, briefly dipping below $4,000 this month before rebounding. As volatility persists, long-term ETH holders are rethinking strategy amid broader investor uncertainty. Many are turning toward stable, yield-oriented approaches to convert their “floating” crypto equity into a steady daily cashflow. That shift is reflected in growing interest in […]
Science/Tech
As the crypto market enters another high-volatility phase, XRP has seen a sharp correction — dropping from a mid-month high of $3.65 to around $2.56, a decline of more than 30%. This pullback has sparked debate among investors: is it a warning sign or a fresh buying opportunity? Despite short-term turbulence, XRP remains one of […]
Science/Tech
South African start-up Certus AI, led by 19-year-old entrepreneur Gurveer Singh, has secured Y Combinator backing.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Health
Relatives have “grave concerns” about NHS mental health services after their mum killed herself.
Health
Denise Bacon says she is experiencing improvements in her ability to walk.
Health
The results are astounding and a major advance, say surgeons involved in international research using the pioneering technology.
Health
The Grade-II listed St Dunstan’s House has been converted into a health and wellbeing.
Nature
Eskom and the City of Johannesburg are still in discussions about how the metro will resolve its outstanding debt, says CEO Dan Marokane.
Nature
A peer-reviewed study, published in the journal Nature, found that the carbon emissions stemming from 111 of the world’s biggest fossil fuel producers resulted in at least $28 trillion in economic losses in the three decades to 2020, writes Nick Hedley.
Nature
The challenging global context has not deterred our commitment to the Just Energy Transition Partnership, writes the International Partners group.
Nature
Three organisations have partnered to showcase and display a block made from recovered glass and building rubble waste.