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Klose currently holds FIFA World Cup’s long-standing record of 16 goals at the finals, but he admits either Messi or Mbappe will break it.

A new R3.5 billion luxury coastal golf estate, Beachwood Coastal Estate, is currently under development in Durban North.

The Presidency will endeavour to gather footage and distribute to the media. 

Brink says the DA is launching a city-wide petition and preparing legal action.

Four astronauts who left the International Space Station (ISS) a month early due to one of the crew members falling ill have returned to Earth on Thursday.

Troops from several European countries, including France, Germany, Norway and Sweden, are arriving in Greenland after talks between Denmark, Greenland and the U.S. on Wednesday highlighted disagreement.

Ugandans are voting in a tense presidential election as 81-year-old President Yoweri Museveni seeks to extend his four-decade rule amid an internet shutdown and heavy military deployment.

Presidents James Monroe and Theodore Roosevelt helped shape a policy that rationalizes U.S. intervention in Latin America and elsewhere. But Trump has brought that idea to a whole new level.

The government in Mogadishu has accused the UAE of undermining its sovereignty.

The election is a rematch between Bobi Wine and Yoweri Museveni, who has been president for 40 years.

Burkina Faso sack coach Brama Traore after their last-16 exit at Afcon 2025, while 10 high-ranking members of Mali’s football federation resign.

This follows comments by a presidential assistant that Bobi Wine would not be declared president, even if he wins.

Durban Girls’ College achieved exceptional matric results, which include a 100% pass rate, 100% Bachelor’s Degree access, and 4.03 distinctions per candidate.

An aircraft that crashed in November had a structural flaw that had been identified by Boeing 15 years ago, investigators say.

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has announced that the government plans to change South Africa’s drunk driving limit.

Beer and alcohol drinkers in South Africa could soon be paying noticeably more.

Phahlane is testifying before the Ad Hoc Committee.

Phahlane was speaking at Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee hearings in Cape Town.

Mbalula says that the ANC in the province is working hard to address the future of the GPU.

The VAR was correct to intervene and give Florian Wirtz’s goal at Fulham despite the Liverpool player appearing to be offside, a panel says.

Rory McIlroy feels his enjoyment of “doing challenging things” will fuel his desire for further success in 2026.

Manchester Originals are renamed Manchester Super Giants and retain Jos Buttler and Sophie Ecclestone for the 2026 Hundred season, with further signings also announced.

Rangers manager Danny Rohl believes the Scottish Premiership title race could go to a dramatic three-team shootout on the final day of the season.

A South African retailer known for undercutting supermarkets like Checkers and Pick n Pay, has now launched a nationwide delivery service.

Here’s a look at which universities and what degrees the top-achieving Matric class of 2025 will study towards this year…

Willard Katsande, one of Zimbabwe’s most respected footballers, is being celebrated today on his birthday.

Tehran warns against foreign threats after Trump signals restraint amid protests and global concern.

Football is rarely decided on reputation alone and it is impossible to ignore the lingering issues off the pitch.

The regional economy in Sub-Sahara Africa is forecast to expand by 4.3% in 2026, up from the World Bank’s previous projection of 4.1% and an estimated 4.0% in 2025.

The Top Employers Institute has recognised the Vodacom Group with the accolade for the third consecutive year.

The Wikimedia Foundation has secured deals with Microsoft, Meta and Amazon to monetise content for AI training.

These WIRED-tested wearables reduce your reliance on a phone while keeping you connected.

In the market for a mystery treat? There’s more out there than Labubu. We bought a bunch of blind boxes online, and these are our favorites.

Mini has launched a new limited-edition Countryman series, exclusive to South Africa.

Mahindra cemented itself as one of South Africa’s fastest-growing car brands with a record-breaking year in 2025.

The Department of Transport has received backlash over a proposal to hike driver’s licence renewal fees to generate additional revenue.

Mercedes-Benz is falling behind BMW in the electric car race.

Nurses union says long waits and corridor care having a devastating impact on paitents.

West Yorkshire Trading Standards says it receives a “high number of allergen complaints”.