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Serena Williams refuses to rule out tennis comeback
Serena Williams refuses to rule out returning to professional tennis after recently filing the necessary paperwork.

‘Why can’t women have experience?’ New Bridgerton series tackles sex taboo
Bridgerton is back, with Francesca on the hunt for sex tips and Benedict finally meeting his match.

‘Danger to life’ flood warning as more rain forecast
More than 50mm of rain fell across Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight on Tuesday.

Mayor of South Africa’s economic hub under siege
Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero is set to face his third motion of no confidence today, which could see the city with an 11th mayor in a decade.

Eskom threatens South Africans with solar panels on their roofs
Eskom and some municipalities have threatened fines and disconnections to force households to register solar systems, causing widespread backlash, with experts arguing compliance should be limited to safety certification.

WATCH | 10 people killed in taxi and truck crash south of Durban
A horrific morning crash between a truck and taxi claimed at least 10 lives in Lotus Park south of Durban on Thursday.

WATCH LIVE | Madlanga commission hearings continue
The Madlanga commission of inquiry hearings into allegations of corruption in the criminal justice system, chaired by retired deputy chief justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, continue on Thursday.
News24 | Eleven people killed in horror crash between taxi, truck in Durban
A devastating crash between a fully loaded taxi and a truck in Isipingo, in the south of Durban, claimed 11 lives on Thursday morning.

UCT student sells ice so she can afford to stay in class
Students with historical debt are routinely denied registration, access to results or graduation clearance
Senegal coach Pape Thiaw banned, fined over Afcon final fracas
Morocco’s bid to have the result overturned dismissed and hosts also sanctioned.
IN PICTURES: Nicki Minaj joins US President Donald Trump on stage at Summit in Washington DC, and more from around the world
Moving, tragic, surprising, inspiring, terrifying, shocking… This is a selection of images from our planet, over the past seven days.

MALUSI MNCUBE | Brics currency talks highlight geopolitical power shift
African nations weigh risks amid calls for economic independence
News24 | Lions sign long-term deal with star Junior Springbok scrumhalf
Former Junior Springbok star Haashim Pead has committed his long-term future to the Lions.

WBA champion Davis arrested after two-week search
WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis is arrested in Miami for alleged false imprisonment, battery and attempted kidnapping.

THABISO TEFFO | Internal divisions challenge ANC’s renewal efforts
Introduction of ‘one-member-one-vote’ policy would empower members to shape its direction

Helping ICT resellers thrive through innovation
ICTGlobe empowers ICT resellers with scalable, integrated solutions that simplify operations, boost profitability, and enable sustainable channel growth.

Woolworths feels the pain
Despite a strong performance in its home market of South Africa, the first half of Woolworths’ 2026 financial year is expected to see a significant decline in earnings per share.

YANDISA SIKWEYIYA | Cultural ceremonies in SA linked to adolescent binge drinking
In the Eastern Cape traditional ceremonies such as ulwaluko are celebrated with festivities that now increasingly involve the provision of alcohol, including to underage adolescents.

What could happen if the US strikes Iran? Here are seven scenarios
From regime change to retaliation, the BBC’s Frank Gardner outlines possible outcomes of US strikes on Iran.