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Serena’s return excites Wimbledon officials
Wimbledon organisers said the return of 23-time Grand Slam singles champion Serena Williams to the sport was “exciting” as speculation mounts that the American could be given a wildcard for this year’s championships
LISTEN | How a matric teenager from rural KZN built his mom a house
Self-motivated budding entrepreneur used his carpentry business savings to put a private roof over his family’s heads
News24 | Bafana’s World Cup shambles: Poor preparation, tactics leave SA on the ropes
The symptom of Bafana Bafana’s 2-0 loss to Mexico on Thursday is the individual mistakes that the team made, however, the cause lies in how the team prepared for this World Cup, writes Njabulo Ngidi.
HERMAN MASHABA | Pensioners must not beg for what they’ve already earned
If we cannot protect the people who spent their lives building this country, then we have lost sight of the very purpose of government, writes Herman Mashaba
Mtolo too tough to succumb to pressure
He doesn’t even limp neither does he grumble but instead he dusts himself up and finds a way to continue honing the skills of fighters.
SIBONGAKONKE SHOBA | It’s not yet uhuru for the unemployed SA youth
Vilakazi Street in Orlando West, Soweto, will be a hive of activity as SA commemorates the 50th anniversary of Youth Day on Tuesday.
LISTEN | You could be sued for not vaccinating your children
Research explores whether vaccine refusal could result in civil liability as immunisation coverage declines
SOWETAN | How many more mass shootings must SA endure?
Mass shootings and killings of people by armed gangs appear to be happening with such regularity that they are now becoming a norm.
Thai king’s eldest daughter dies, aged 47, after long illness, Royal Palace says
BANGKOK, June 12 (Reuters) – Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati, the eldest child of Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn, has died at 47, the royal palace said on Friday, after multiple health problems and nearly four years in a coma.
Trump appeals court order to strip his name from Kennedy Center building
June 11 (Reuters) – US President Donald Trump’s administration on Thursday filed an appeal of a court order that required Trump’s name to be removed from the Kennedy Center and blocked the Republican leader’s bid to close the Washington performing arts venue for a two-year renovation.
Israeli firm BlackCore suspected of meddling in New York and Scotland votes, France says
PARIS, June 11 (Reuters) – Israeli firm BlackCore, suspected of interfering in France’s local elections in March, is also suspected of meddling in elections in New York City and Scotland, and operating in Angola and Togo, France’s disinformation detection service, Viginum, said on Thursday.
AMABHUNGANE: Betting battle joined: SA Reserve Bank probes Betway
Gambling giant Betway has disclosed that it is facing an investigation by the South African Reserve Bank.
News24 | FRIDAY BRIEFING | Joburg doesn’t need saving – it needs governing
As the city buckles under financial mismanagement and crumbling infrastructure, should business be stepping in?
DISASTROUS START: Bafana Bafana’s opening match drought in World Cups continues after Mexico horror show
Two red cards and zero goals. That’s the summary of South Africa’s first World Cup match in almost two decades as they fell 2-0 to Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 edition.
News24 | Bafana player ratings | Mbokazi held firm, most went into hiding in messy World Cup opener
When the whole world was watching, Bafana Bafana players went into hiding after losing their opening game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup 2-0 to Mexico at the Estadio Azteca on Thursday.