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Keeping you updated with all the latest developments at the 2026 Fifa World Cup

By Unati Peter, Acting CEO of the Mandela Bay Development Agency Visit Mandela Bay Development press office When high winds and heavy rains tore a section of the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium roof early in May, many residents asked the same question: will we still see the Springboks in June? That concern was natural. The […]

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The municipality failed to account before the North West Standing Committee on Public Accounts.

The defence in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial is expected to call a new witness…

Gauteng police spokesperson says two unlicensed firearms and ammunition were recovered.

Nafiz Modack and 14 co-accused is expected to continue in the Western Cape High Court on Monday.

During the interview, the president was repeatedly challenged on several points by the show’s presenter Kristen Welker.

As part of the countdown to the World Cup, Mexico City is attempting to surpass the world record for largest wave.

Iran’s participation has become one of the most complex stories of the tournament.

Israel says the attacks on the Lebanese capital were ordered “in response to Hezbollah’s firing at Israeli territory”.

He made the announcements in a national address as tensions rise over anti-foreigner marches.

Yusuf Ali, now 34, struggles with his memories living in Mogadishu surrounded by dark reminders of his past.

Brighton agree to sign Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna from AIK Stockholm in a deal worth £21.5m.

There are now 380 confirmed cases of Ebola in DR Congo, dramatically scaled back from initial estimates of suspected cases.

Plans for £1.25bn steel-making furnace may be delayed by electrical connectivity problem, Tata says.

EFF calls on the President to take action against Gayton McKenzie over alleged xenophobic rhetoric…

The operation resulted in the seizure of 715 kilograms of cocaine, estimated at R300 million

President Ramaphosa addressed the nation this evening on migration and border management

The parties made the announcement in the West Bank on the Cape Flats outside Cape Town.

World number one Nelly Korda wins her first US Women’s Open title, pipping England’s Charley Hull to the title by a single shot.

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Former France international Gael Clichy explains why Bayern Munich’s France forward Michael Olise could be the breakout star of this summer’s World Cup.

Burnley defender Connor Roberts returned in Wales defeat by Romania with a fresh perspective after a ‘tough’ year on the sidelines through injury.

Eligibility for SASSA Children’s Grants in July 2026 has been revised, and there’s good news for millions of beneficiaries with kids …

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The 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, 16 years ago, has topped a poll as the ‘greatest’ tournament of all time…

Football and funnies: South African comedian Trevor Noah is venturing into soccer commentary with a few of his pals…

In some of South Africa’s most trusted sacred spaces, faith is being used to justify extreme abuse.

Three yellow cards, one upgraded to red, proved costly for the Stormers in a tight semifinal defeat.

Nursing leadership hopes pay off.

‘At the domestic level, the decision reaffirms SA’s constitutional commitment to protect the rights of workers.’

A WIRED timeline shows how dozens of governments, companies, and other organizations across Europe are moving, or planning to shift, away from US Big Tech.

Business is calling for urgent intervention to stabilise a city that accounts for 16% of South Africa’s GDP.

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Good morning. Israel has returned fire on Iran following a wave of missile strikes, the first attacks between the two countries since April’s ceasefire, despite Donald Trump reportedly urging Benjamin...

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