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‘Something I’ve never seen in 50 years of watching football’
There was an unusual addition to Chelsea’s huddle before their game against Newcastle at Stamford Bridge – referee Paul Tierney.

Will Putin Benefit From The Iran War?
After two weeks of war in Iran, will Russia gain from looser sanctions and expensive oil?

‘They know where I am’ – could Redknapp return to manage Spurs?
Former Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp says the Spurs hierarchy “know where I am” if they decide to replace interim boss Igor Tudor – so could the 79-year-old make a sensational return to management?

Murder investigation launched after baby’s death
A 43-year-old woman was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.
News24 | Suspect arrested in murder of Madlanga Commission’s Witness D
A suspect believed to be the gunman in the murder of Marius van der Merwe, known as Witness D who testified before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, has been arrested in Johannesburg.
Fire at UAE oil hub as Iran vows retaliation for US attack on Kharg Island
As the war entered its third week, Iran projected defiance after US forces hit military sites at its own main oil hub, warning that parts of the UAE were a legitimate target and urging civilians to evacuate.

Pirates stunned as Siwelele snatch point in roller-coaster title race clash
When this magnificent, nerve-shredding and roller-coaster football match was finally over, everyone of black and white persuasion knew it.

Harry and Meghan accuse royal author of ‘deranged conspiracy’
Extracts from a new book about the Royals claim the Queen said Meghan had “brainwashed” Prince Harry.
News24 | LIVE | Premier League: Arsenal v Everton
LIVE scoring, commentary, and match reports of the Premier League action.

Ireland beat Scotland to keep title hopes alive
Ireland outlast Scotland in a pulsating Six Nations Triple Crown decider to keep their championship hopes alive and deny the Scots in Dublin.

Spore secrets: African ‘magic mushroom’ finally reveals its origins
Africa may be the birthplace of the world’s most popular magic mushroom. Scientists have identified Psilocybe ochraceocentrata, a potent psychedelic cousin of Psilocybe cubensis, growing on grasslands and cattle dung in SA and Zimbabwe

WEATHER: Disruptive rain expected in TWO provinces
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Sunday, 15 March 2026.

We expect government help in a crisis. Will Reeves intervene on energy bills this time?
After Covid furlough and Truss’s bailout, can the UK expect another crisis rescue, asks Laura Kuenssberg.

South Africa’s property market is fighting to go from zero to hero
After several difficult years of offering modest returns and lagging behind global real estate, South Africa’s property market is finally showing signs of recovery.

Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell dies aged 64
Phil Campbell’s family said he died “peacefully” following a “courageous battle in intensive care”.