
Ex-Trump adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified documents
Trump’s former national security adviser faces a prison sentence of up to five years and has agreed to pay $2.25m in fine, prosecutors say.
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Trump’s former national security adviser faces a prison sentence of up to five years and has agreed to pay $2.25m in fine, prosecutors say.
Although the importance of the inaugural Nations Championship has been played down, the Springboks will not tolerate a loss in their first match.

Why has Donald Trump stayed away from the World Cup? And will he appear before the final?

Argentina set to rotate against Jordan and may rest Messi, Portugal and Colombia battle for their top spot

With Uruguay possibly on the brink of elimination from the 2026 World Cup, BBC Sport looks at what has gone wrong for them under colourful coach Marcelo Bielsa.
This edition of the weekly wrap covers the DA’s election positioning, anti-foreigner marches turning violent, and a US lawsuit alleging higher pay for white South African guest workers. We also look at why Joburg won’t explain its fuel crisis, the hidden story behind Cape Town’s foreign property market, and whether the National Arts Festival is still worth the effort.

On Friday, seven people believed to have orchestrated the murders of their loved ones for an insurance payout appeared in the Polokwane magistrate’s court for a verdict on their bail application.

Andrew and Tristan Tate will face multiple charges, including rape, when they are returned to the UK.

Bafana Bafana will receive R5 million for their 2026 FIFA World Cup win over South Korea and that could up to R10 million if they beat Canada.

We speak to Ben Rhodes, President Obama’s former senior advisor

A viral TikTok dance video has landed the dancer in trouble, and reminded South Africans that the uniform carries responsibilities.

Police say the pilot believed to be a woman in her 40s was pronounced deceased at the scene.

A Limpopo man and his brothers-in-law were denied bail in a R10m murder scam

Fans share their country’s culture and spread joy

Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume aims to slash up to 100,000 jobs from its workforce worldwide over the next few years, Manager Magazin reported on Friday.

Kimi Antonelli leads George Russell in a Mercedes one-two in first practice at the Austrian Grand Prix.

After a week of strange decisions many supporters have been left scratching their heads with VAR.