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Hansi Flick has guided a new style of Barcelona to back-to-back La Liga titles – this is how the German coach did it.

Court to hear Bonga Hintsa’s statement on murder of ANC politician Mncedisi Gijana.

The suspects were nabbed over the alleged illicit dealing of precious metals.

85 villages have been affected, 26 bridges damaged, 26 schools affected, disrupting lessons.

SAWS issued a weather advisory for cold, wet and windy conditions.

The remains of a U.S. soldier who went missing during military drills in Morocco were recovered in the Atlantic Ocean, the army said. Military teams are searching for a second missing soldier.

He said the austerity measures would reduce India’s fuel use and help save foreign exchange.

The pop star’s legal team alleges a photograph of her face was used on Samsung television boxes without permission.

Passengers are returning to their home countries after weeks on the ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak. The Americans aboard are headed for Nebraska to be evaluated by health officials.

A search is still ongoing for the second US soldier who went missing during a multinational military training exercise in Morocco.

Announcing his death, President Duma Boko said Mogae was “a distinguished statesman and patriot”.

The ruling could have huge implications for the political future of Cyril Ramaphosa.

The death toll is unclear but sources say between 30 and 50 people died in Wednesday’s attacks.

Prosus is selling another large stake in Delivery Hero for €335 million as the group seeks to meet regulatory requirements.

Vodacom is optimistic about its acquisitions of large stakes in Maziv and Safaricom amid the group’s strong performance in FY26.

The National Disaster Management Centre officially classified the latest severe weather events as a National Disaster.

Employee benefits consultants know that their clients often find it hard to prioritise employee wellbeing products and initiatives

Last week, the Madlanga Commission heard evidence on an alleged drug theft at Hawks offices in 2021

The EFF, ActionSA and ATM want the President to resign.

The party engaged supporters in Intshanga, west of Durban, as it aims to retain the eThekwini Metro

This comes after the judgment delivered by the Constitutional Court on Friday.

Daizen Maeda conjures up a moment of magic to seal Celtic’s 3-1 win over Rangers.

A German spa town, a media frenzy and the birth of a cultural phenomenon. England’s 2006 World Cup campaign is remembered as much for the ‘WAGs’ (wives and girlfriends) as the football.

Here is how the latest URC log looks after a dramatic draw, two bonus-point victories and only one defeat for the South African teams.

Former England and Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney believes the video assistant referee “did a really good job” in disallowing West Ham’s late equaliser against Arsenal.

Senior academics describe the Judge business school’s proposal to provide services and training as ‘horrifying’

Cambridge University’s business school is seeking to provide “leadership development” and “innovation management” to Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry despite concerns over its government’s record on human rights and climate change, the Guardian has learned.

Cambridge’s leadership...

We have created the most stifling and sanitised imaginative space conceivable for children, says teacher Brendan James Murray. Today true imagination has become a radical act

The six children sit together at the waterline in roaring wind. Seagulls dip and strain, beating their wings against the gusts as, far below, waves crest, thump, whisper. A girl, scarcely three years old, stands suddenly...

The problem wasn’t just the perfectly polished, yet mediocre prose. It’s what’s lost when we surrender the struggle to translate thought into words

I have been teaching fiction writing at MIT since 2017. Many of my students last wrote fiction in middle school, and very few have experienced a proper workshop, so at the start of every semester I offer these directions for writer and reader...

We’ve compiled a list of the top 50 South African scholarships in 2027, across a variety of job sectors. Which one will you apply for?

It’s a great outlook for June 2026 SASSA Children’s Grants, with disbursement dates falling early in the month. Here’s the latest …

The house next door to Black Coffee’s Pentagon villa in Clifton’s Nettleton Road is currently on the market for a cool R220 million.

Saif Abu Keshek, a Spanish national of Palestinian origin, and Brazilian Thiago Avila were among dozens of activists sailing with the flotilla.

The app gives customers seamless smartphone-based access to their vehicle and connected services.

Monnas, KES, St Stithians and Northcliff also picked up important wins at the weekend.

Red Bull KTM man slips from 11th to 13th in title race after failing to score points at Le Mans.

To make the transition to Mac, Digicape has created the MacBook Neo Business Starter Kit.

2026 marks the start of a consolidation era, defined by unification, automation and centralised control.

The AI conversation is dominated by tools, infrastructure and innovation – but without the skills to support it, it quickly becomes an operational risk.

The company’s ownership culture means it recommends solutions that realistically align with clients’ strategies, says Wesley Buck, solutions architect at Retro Rabbit/SmarTek21.

While South Africa’s fuel levy relief has been extended, one company believes more should be done to shield motorists from skyrocketing fuel prices.

Kyalami is Africa’s longest Formula One track and the premier motorsports venue in South Africa, but it’s been 33 years since it last hosted a Formula One Grand Prix.

Eskom can use up to 30% of the nation’s refined diesel supply during peak load.

Land Rover has unveiled a range of exclusive London-inspired Range Rovers in South Africa.

Groups in Liverpool are trying to remedy the historical under-resourcing of women’s healthcare.

Five passengers of the MV Hondius will be quarantined in Paris “until further notice”, France’s prime minister says.