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Brazilians spurn chance to snatch lead from Orlando Pirates for second time in a week

Chelsea are in another FA Cup final – but only after their players showed up in a way they were no longer doing for Liam Rosenior, writes Phil McNulty.

Enzo Fernandez’ first-half header gives Chelsea a 1-0 win over Leeds United in the semi-final of the FA Cup at Wembley Stadium.

The sensation of taste is something we’re all used to, from when we were young to now that we’re adults. Whenever we taste something for the first time, we will give a verdict on whether we’re impressed or not. But when we taste of the Lord and His way, w

The Minsiter says the failure is not a mere technical issue but has compromised the integrity

A group of women farmworkers marched to Parliament calling for urgent land reform

University of Cape Town found that e-cigarettes are now the most commonly used inhaled substance

NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Zongyuan Zoe Liu, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, about how China views the current crisis in the Middle East

A shooting incident at the White House Correspondent’s Dinner took focus away from the war in Iran, as Iran’s foreign minister planned to return to Islamabad, the site of previous peace talks.

King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive Monday for a four day U.S. state visit. Some hope the royal touch can heal the transatlantic rift that’s emerged under Trump.

The Israeli PM’s directive comes as six people were killed by strikes in Lebanon despite a ceasefire being extended by three weeks.

Clashes resumed in Kidal following coordinated attacks across Mali by armed groups on Saturday.

The activist has condemned France’s influence in West Africa and been accused of being a “Russian mouthpiece”.

Piracy, once notorious in this stretch of the Indian Ocean, has made a comeback in recent years.

Michael Eneramo, who won 10 caps for the Super Eagles, dies aged 40 after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest during a friendly game.

Many South Africans have moved to a place off the shores of Africa nicknamed the “Boere Monaco” because of the growing South African population.

A new wealth index shows that South Africans earning over R30,000 a month are struggling to put enough money away to deal with emergencies.

Shaun Scrooby, the founder and head chef of VUUR restaurant at Remhoogte Wine Estate, spent 17 years as a safari guide before converting an old stable into an award-winning restaurant.

Afrika Mayibuye Movement is staging the event on the eve of the official Freedom Day festivities

The SACP has taken a resolution to contest the elections independently

Mashaba says illegal migration puts significant strain on the delivery of basic services.

Don Nkadimeng is remembered as being opposed foreign interference in African politics

Leah Williamson believes Arsenal will have to be “really clinical” and “defensively secure” if they are to maintain their lead in the second leg of their Women’s Champions League semi-final away to Lyon.

Arsenal pounce on a pair of defensive errors to come from behind to defeat Lyon 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium, in the first leg of their Women’s Champions League semi-final.

Gloucester survive a second-half comeback from play-off chasing Exeter Chiefs to win just their third league game of the season.

Springbok stars are hot property right now and it shows with their recent moves – both in and out – of South Africa.

It feels as if your work and your identity are fused. You’ll get through this, but you may have to use this time to consider other careers

I’ve been a teacher for more than 20 years and loved it. I had promotions every couple of years and was happily making my way up the ladder. This year, however, I was made redundant because of restructuring and this has thrown me into a feeling of complete...

Do No Harm, a conservative group, wants the scholarship, which has helped islands’ underserved communities, declared unconstitutional

Doctors and health experts in Hawaii say a decades-old federal program meant to support Native Hawaiians through medical school and better serve some of the islands’ most underserved communities is under attack after a conservative group filed suit.

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Somizi Mhlongo’s Sompire Femme designs dominate the Metro FM Music Awards 2026 red carpet.

What happens when South Africans on the refugee resettlement programme change their mind and want to return home?

Catch up on the biggest stories of Sunday, 26 April 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

Some of the 67 references listed at the bottom of the draft policy either don’t exist or refer to articles that were not published in recognised journals.

Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen was named Man of the Match after the game.

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 27 April 2026.

Communications minister Solly Malatsi is forced to withdraw the draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy after a news report found it contains fictitious sources in its reference list.

A few years ago, there were only a handful of Chinese carmakers in South Africa. They now represent 40% of the brands on the market.

Stellantis plans to build Peugeot models in China.

The VW Polo has several add-ons you can choose from in South Africa.

There are a few double-cab bakkies available in South Africa for less than R400,000.

Rachel Moore spent years in debilitating chronic pain due to the womb disease, adenomyosis.

The proposed legislation was supported by MPs but has not cleared its stages in the Lords.