Israel expels South Africa ambassador Shaun Byneveldt in 72-hour retaliatory move
The Israel government has also warned that it may take additional steps against South Africa.
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FOREIGN AFFAIRS: SA expels Israeli chargé d’affaires from Pretoria for ‘gross abuse of diplomatic privilege’
The Israeli chargé d’affaires to South Africa has been given 72 hours to leave the country.
Djokovic stuns Sinner in thriller to set up Alcaraz final
Novak Djokovic will meet Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open final for the chance of winning a 25th Grand Slam title after winning a five-set epic against defending champion Jannik Sinner.
Greens name Gorton and Denton by-election pick
The Green Party’s leader on Trafford Council has also worked as a plumber since she was 16.
Four guilty of murdering innocent woman in drug turf war
Joanne Penney was shot dead at close range when she opened the door of a property in Talbot Green.
Israel expels South Africa’s top diplomat
Israel has promptly retaliated against South Africa by declaring its senior diplomatic representative, Minister Shaun Edward Byneveldt, persona non grata and giving him 72 hours to leave the country.
Luigi Mangione will not face death penalty if convicted, judge rules
The judge dismissed a federal murder charge against the 27 year old.
News24 | Zelensky dares Putin to meet in Kyiv as Trump secures Ukraine energy ceasefire
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to Kyiv for talks, “if he dares”.
UN risks ‘imminent financial collapse’, secretary general warns
António Guterres says the international body could run out of money by July due to members’ unpaid fees.
News24 | Saturday’s weather: Severe thunderstorms expected in Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, KZN
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a yellow level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms across large parts of the country.
Mateta ‘not in right place’ to play against Forest
Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta is “not in the right place” to play against Nottingham Forest as he continues to be linked with a move away, says Oliver Glasner.
Carrick not ruling out Man Utd deadline day moves
Manchester United’s interim head coach Michael Carrick is not ruling out the possibility of the club doing business on transfer deadline day
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Back to the future: Six retro-inspired cars you can buy in SA in 2026
Retro-designed vehicles tap into nostalgia, emotion, and classic proportions while still delivering the performance you’d expect from a modern car, along with five-star safety and cutting-edge technology.
VW Citi Golf with 55km sparks debate over R1m price
A Newcastle dealership has listed a 2010 Volkswagen Citi Golf 1.8i R with just 55km on the clock for nearly R1m, banking on its rarity and pristine condition to attract collectors.
Asylum seeker sentenced to at least 29 years for murdering hotel worker Rhiannon Whyte
Deng Majek must serve a minimum of 29 years in prison after stabbing Rhiannon Whyte 23 times.
Afrikaner group declares independence from South Africa
A separatist organisation identifying itself as the “Boervolk of the Orange Freestate” has placed a formal notice in the South African Government Gazette declaring the secession of the “Republic of the Orange Freestate.”
Good news for South Africa’s property market – with a catch
While South Africans can expect a cautious property recovery in 2026, with modest price growth and easing interest rates, experts urged buyers and sellers to remain careful.
The South African brothers who founded a clothing empire from their love of adventure
What has become a beloved national franchise with over 100 stores, Senqu began as the passion project of two adventurous brothers
THEATRE REVIEW: Maynardville’s Twelfth Night set to be a screamer as it channels Fellini, Noël Coward and a Rolls-Royce cast
With its topsy-turvy reality, inside-out characters and convoluted comedy this year’s Shakespeare-under-the-stars mixes La Dolce Vita glamour with laugh-out-loud slapstick.
Alcaraz denies bending rules in Australian Open classic
Carlos Alcaraz says he did not bend the rules by taking a medical timeout which angered Alexander Zverev during their epic Australian Open semi-final.