Malajika to fight for WBC world title in Japan
That is how Nivi Grogor reacted when asked if her Golden Gloves boxing promotion will stage the vacant WBC junior bantamweight world title between Tomoya Tsuboi and Ricardo “Magic Man” Malajika.
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News24 | Lloyd Burnard | Come on, Bafana, one more dance… we’ve been waiting
Bafana Bafana are back at the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 16 years, and it’s a moment we should embrace like we did in 2010, writes Lloyd Burnard.
News24 | Chill and relax, FIFA president responds to visa debacle: ‘We are not kings of the world’
FIFA president Gianni Infantino adopted a dismissive posture regarding the visa debacle that has dominated the build-up to the World Cup, telling the football world to “chill” and “relax”.
News24 | Why South Africans should believe in this Bafana Bafana: ‘We want to show the world’
Teboho Mokoena stepped into the Azteca Stadium and took charge like he has done at a many foreign stadiums in matches of consequence when he is flying South Africa’s flag.
News24 | Bafana v Mexico: A World Cup reunion between two ‘madalas’ at hostile Azteca
The streets of Mexico City were a hive of activity on the eve of the 2026 FIFA World Cup’s opening match between Bafana Bafana and one of the tournament’s co-hosts, Mexico, on Thursday.
News24 | Bafana’s winless record in World Cup openers: ‘We will need soldiers,’ says Nomvethe
Legendary Bafana Bafana forward Siyabonga Nomvethe said the current players needs to be soldier-like in their performance when they face Mexico in the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening game on Thursday.
Chris Mason: What John Healey’s resignation means
An already politically weakened prime minister has been weakened further by the resignation of the defence secretary.
News24 | Iran warns Middle East truce ‘practically meaningless’ after US strikes
Iran warned on Thursday that the shaky ceasefire in the three-month Middle East war was now “practically meaningless” following fresh strikes by the United States that saw Tehran respond with attacks around the region.
WATCH | Stand-off over R50m road ‘diverted’ to mayor’s neighbourhood
What was meant to be a road project aimed at improving access to essential services has become the centre of controversy in Mukhomi village, about 50km from Giyani in Limpopo.
SPOTLIGHT | Spielberg’s latest sci-fi movie hits screens, a star-studded local production is on Netflix, and June 16 is commemorated 50 years on
Spotlight is our bite-size entertainment snapshot featuring new releases in South Africa, exclusive film trailers and more
El Niño under way and threatens weather extremes, scientists say
An El Niño event has officially started, say US scientists, raising fears of extreme weather and higher temperatures.
Key considers imposing alcohol ban on England team
Director of cricket Rob Key is considering imposing an alcohol ban on the England team and has given no assurances Ben Stokes will remain Test captain.
INTO THE CATHEDRAL: Echoes of the past: Bafana follow the footsteps of Pelé and Maradona
Sometimes it’s as much about the “where” as the “what”. And tonight, at 9pm SA time, Bafana Bafana will take to the pitch at the magnificent and iconic Azteca Stadium in Mexico City to face the hosts in the opening game of the 2026 World Cup.
Cartrack offers to pay funeral costs of employee who died at work
Cartrack has offered to pay the funeral expenses of its employee, Gcina Dhladhla, following her death at the company’s offices last week.
Mexico v Bafana, World Cup kickoff and opening ceremony — all you need to know
Performers, kickoff time, players to look out for, tactics, the venue, where to watch on TV and more
Youth Day in Soweto: Your must-do June 16 guide
It’s been 50 years since the 1976 Soweto uprising, and this weekend Jozi My Jozi invites people to spend a symbolic 76 hours in Soweto. We’ll be spending the weekend there and hope you will join us.
Mis-Teeq on reuniting, UK garage and Alesha Dixon’s ad libs
The noughties girl group are back for a reunion gig to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their debut album.
Vendee Globe winner Dalin dies aged 42
French sailor Charlie Dalin has died aged 42 after a long battle with cancer, which he was going through during his record win in the most recent Vendee Globe race.
News24 | Duncan Pieterse | SA’s credit rating comeback: We’re only getting started
The positive outlooks from two of the major rating agencies are an opportunity, not an endpoint, writes Duncan Pieterse, Director-General of the National Treasury.