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Rooney: South Africa’s 2010 FIFA World Cup was the worst!
Wayne Rooney was part of the England squad that played at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, and he believes it was the worst.
FRIDAY, 20 MARCH 2026, 15:11

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Wayne Rooney was part of the England squad that played at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, and he believes it was the worst.
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From Doja Cat’s highly anticipated homecoming and the soulful resonance of Jazz in the Lights at the Joburg Zoo to a poignant look at Peter Clarke’s artistic legacy in Pretoria, we’ve rounded up the best in music, theatre and community spirit.

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Foreign buyers are increasingly purchasing high-end property in South Africa, particularly in the Western Cape, and now account for nearly 40% of residential sales above R10 million.

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Iran’s foreign minister urges his UK counterpart Yvette Cooper to end cooperation with the US.

South Africa
17 000 hectares of land were handed back to communities in Umzimkhulu in the southern part of KZN
South Africa
Mankweng twins doing well
Following the successful separation of conjoined twins in a groundbreaking operation at Mankweng Hospital recently, the babies are doing well, Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba said on Friday.The twins, who were born on 28 January 2026, underwent a complex surgical procedure that marked a historic milestone for South Africa’s public healthcare...
South Africa
SA engages South Sudan on the latest political developments
President Cyril Ramaphosa has held a bilateral engagement with the President of the Republic of South Sudan, Salva Kiir Mayardit, at his official residence in Pretoria, Mahlamba Ndlopfu, on the occasion of a Working Visit to South Africa.
“The Working Visit provides an opportune moment for the two Heads of State to...

South Africa
Marakele Park says increased ranger visibility and tighter access control measures across the park.

World
Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit has said that she wishes she had never met late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
World
Defence lawyers for the son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit called for him to be acquitted of charges of raping four women.

World
The Hungarian leader says a pipeline carrying Russian oil through Ukraine to Hungary must be repaired before any funds can be released.

World
Recent studies show the U.S. is slipping further from democracy. And, the Trump administration plans to transfer federal student loans from the Education Department to the Treasury Department.

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

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

Africa
President Idris Mahamat Déby orders the military to be on high alert and retaliate against further attacks.

Africa
The conflict has persisted despite a peace deal signed by DR Congo and Rwanda in December.

Business
The Foschini Group is expecting a massive decline in earnings for the 2026 financial year following struggles in its three key markets.

Business
Martin Lewis explains how you can make the most of your ISA.

Business
Cash Converters has a robust franchise model that has evolved consistently over the decades to ensure franchise owners are always equipped with what they need to succeed.

Business
The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources and the Fuels Industry Association of South Africa have urged motorists not to panic-buy amid claims of fuel shortages in the country.

Politics
Madlanga Commissioner Sesi Baloyi has warned Sgt Nkosi that obstructing proceedings is an offence.

Politics
President Cyril Ramaphosa officiates title deed handover ceremony in uMzimkhulu, KwaZulu-Natal

Politics
Tshwane CFO Gareth Mnisi accused of political interference in a multimillion-rand security tender.

Politics
Sgt Fannie Nkosi is back in the hot seat at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

Sport
The dawning of a ‘new era’ at the Sharks has brought about another big change as one of their longest-serving coaches has been axed.

Sport
Head coach Danny Rohl casts doubt on Derek Cornelius’ future with Rangers after admitting that the on-loan Marseille centre-half has been training alone and has been released early to join up with Canada’s national squad.

Sport
Olympic champion and world-record holder Keely Hodgkinson breezes into the 800m semi-finals at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Poland.

Sport
There is a crucial game at the foot of the Scottish Premiership table, while Falkirk’s in-form Barney Stewart and Heart of Midlothian manager Derek McInnes are also in the spotlight.
Education
[Parliament of South Africa] The Select Committee on Education, Sciences and the Creative Industries has noted the utterances attributed to President Cyril Ramaphosa about the Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) not living up to expectations.
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The National Assembly Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education has called on public institutions of higher learning to strengthen inclusivity, accountability and governance practices.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has announced that the 2026 edition of the CAF African Schools Football Championship Continental Finals will be hosted in Harare, Zimbabwe, from April 2-10, 2026.

Education
What causes meningitis, what the public health response has been and how the situation differs from Covid
The deadly outbreak of meningitis in Kent has fuelled concerns about how far the disease will spread and seen the return of people wearing masks and queueing for vaccines. The scenes are reminiscent of the Covid crisis, but meningitis is very different. Here we look at how the outbreak...
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Doja Cat is in Pretoria for a show at SunBet Arena tonight.

Lifestyle
A look inside Dricus du Plessis and fianceé Vasti Spiller’s engagement shoot as the excitement for their wedding continues to build.
Lifestyle
Entertainment

Entertainment
The Stormers want to continue improving against the Dragons after a strong showing against the Bulls last weekend.
Entertainment

Entertainment
Officers also arrested five suspects for dealing in drugs.

Science/Tech
If you are curious about how to play Aviator on Betway, it helps to begin with a clear picture of how the game actually works, because once you understand the flow, everything else starts to feel intuitive. Aviator is a crash-style game where a small animated plane takes off while a multiplier steadily increases, where […]

Science/Tech
Roughly 26% of all online gambling transactions are now processed in cryptocurrency, according to data tracked by gambling industry analysts — and a growing share of that activity flows into a deceptively simple game built around a grid of hidden explosives. The mines game crypto casino format has quietly become one of the most-played provably […]

Science/Tech
The WIRED Reviews team has kids, and we tested all types of kids’ bikes. Here are our top picks.

Science/Tech
While the United States and Europe are moving cautiously forward with clinical trials, China is racing toward the commercialization of brain implants.

Motoring
The Road Traffic Infringement Agency has been silent on its decision to issue a tender for a private contractor to enforce South Africa’s new traffic laws.

Motoring
One South African company is taking full advantage of the consumer shift towards more affordable Chinese cars.
Motoring

Motoring
Sponsored articles are a particularly popular advertising solution offered by the TopAuto marketing team.

Health
UK scientists have grown fully functioning food pipes and successfully transplanted them into mini pigs, paving the way for human trials.
Health
Affordable Care Act enrollment has dropped across the United States since the enhanced federal subsidies expired. But New Mexico has record numbers of people signing up.

Health
Mark McNamee did not know he had meningitis until he woke up in hospital after being in an induced coma.
Health
An editor on the limits of shyness in the face of serious disease.