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I’m not better than Frank or Tudor – Spurs boss De Zerbi
Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi says he is “not better” than predecessors Thomas Frank or Igor Tudor as he prepares to take charge of his first game at the Premier League strugglers.
Fernandez sorry but will miss Man City – Rosenior
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez is still unavailable for the upcoming home match against Manchester City despite a recent apology, head coach Liam Rosenior says.
Gold Dancer put down after winning at Aintree
Gold Dancer is put down after he suffers a broken back when winning the Mildmay Novices’ Chase on day two of the Grand National Meeting.
ISS TODAY OP-ED: Diplomatic shuffle as Ramaphosa bumped from France’s G7 — or was he?
Conflicting accounts over South Africa’s exclusion from France’s G7 invitation point to a complex mix of US pressure, French diplomatic calculation and shifting Western alignments.
The high-stakes diplomacy that led to Pakistan hosting US-Iran peace talks
Critical minerals, cryptocurrency, and CIA co-operation – how Asim Munir, Trump’s “favourite field marshal”, may have pulled off the diplomatic coup of the century.
News24 | China’s zero-tariff policy a ‘game changer’ for SA wine and citrus, says Steenhuisen
China’s decision to scrap all tariffs on South African imports from May will be an “absolute game changer,” especially for wine and citrus exports, says Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen.
AGE OF ACCOUNTABILITY: Kruger insiders convicted of rhino poaching in landmark Skukuza case
Three former employees of Kruger National Park have been convicted of rhino poaching and conspiracy, exposing the critical role insiders can play in enabling wildlife crime. The case underscores both the scale of organised poaching networks and the profound breach of trust when those tasked with protecting wildlife become complicit.
Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns: Last season and now
SA People takes a look at how Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns compare to last season after 23 league games.
SAA CEO John Lamola calls it quits
SAA CEO John Lamola is stepping down at the end of April after just under four years at the helm.
Now EFF can’t vote against its own budget: Lesufi explains decision to appoint Dunga
Gauteng premier says he was under pressure to pass adjustment budget and avoided catastrophe that would’ve placed his government at odds with AG
Sun shines on Grand National Ladies Day
Racegoers put their spring trends on show on one of the best days for fashion at Aintree.
Principal fired for engaging in sexual relationship with pupil
Magwagwaza Secondary School’s principal was fired for a sexual relationship with a pupil
MK Party’s Visvin Reddy pleads guilty to inciting violence in 2024 election campaign
MKP MP Visvin Reddy was sentenced to a R30,000 fine or imprisonment for inciting violence during a campaign rally in the run-up to the 2024 elections.
Dutch police urge victims of ‘international sextortion campaign’ to come forward
Dutch police have warned that dozens of women and girls were coerced into degrading sexual acts on camera in several countries.
Iran is winning the social media war
Humour, provocation and localisation: Iran’s new digital diplomacy
SAA group CEO Lamola resigns
SAA’s Air Chefs subsidiary Matshela Seshibe has been appointed as acting group CEO
Kagame: US sanctions won’t weaken Rwanda’s defence forces
Rwandan President Paul Kagame rejects US sanctions on the defence forces, defending national security measures and warning of FDLR threats
WATCH | 305 cops serve nearly a million Alex residents
Alexandra township in Johannesburg, an area with one of the highest crime rates in the country, has 305 police officers serving a population of about a million people.
News24 | As De Beers bid deadline looms, Botswana pushes for control
Botswana is holding to its ambition of buying a controlling stake in De Beers from Anglo American, potentially dampening interest from some private investors looking to acquire the diamond giant.
Greens win by-election to replace jailed councillor
The by-election was called after the Cliftonville division’s serving councillor was jailed for coercive behaviour.