Israel strikes and destroys building in heart of Beirut
There are no known casualties so far from the strike near downtown, as Israel said it targeted a building affiliated with Hezbollah.
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BOOTED RETROSPECTIVELY: Morocco win Afcon in the boardroom after Senegal stripped of title
Late on Tuesday night, the Confederation of African Football announced it had stripped Senegal, the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations winners, of their title. Morocco are now the new African champions, with the Senegalese retrospectively forfeiting the tie 3-0 after they staged a walk-off, before returning to the match and seeing it out for a 1-0 victory. Senegal have said they will appeal the ruling.
Andre de Ruyter warns about dark days in South Africa
Former Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter warned that South Africa could be plunged into darkness again if it does not urgently build new power stations.
READER LETTER | The pain of jobless doctors
Last Thursday, a group of unemployed doctors marched to the Union Buildings to raise concerns about the government’s failure to appoint them, despite a huge shortage of doctors at public facilities.
Stellies, Arrows in high-stakes battle for top-eight spot
Stellenbosch and Golden Arrows will be eyeing a place in the top eight
Volkswagen previews new ID. Cross in Amsterdam
Upcoming all-electric compact crossover is similar in size to the T-Cross now on sale in South Africa.
WATCH LIVE | Khampepe commission of inquiry into TRC
The Khampepe commission of inquiry investigating alleged political interference in Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) cases continues in Johannesburg on Wednesday.
Bridging the digital divide: Telkom connects learners to possibility at Sitoza Senior Secondary School
Building a digitally fluent and future-ready workforce in South Africa requires closing the technology access gap in schools, especially in under-resourced and rural communities
SPOTLIGHT: Leslie London’s long view on how structural violence poisons bodies and societies
From academic corridors to ministerial meetings and rural reaches, Leslie London has never shied away from speaking truth to power. Spotlight speaks to the Emeritus Professor at the University of Cape Town, who, still in his bright signature shirt and trademark wry grin, continues to fight health inequity.
Iran tell Fifa to move their matches from the US to Mexico
Iran’s participation in the global soccer showpiece was thrown into doubt after co-hosts the US launched joint air strikes at the country along with Israel.
40 pupils hospitalised in Mpumalanga after poisonous snack scare
In Mpumalanga, 40 pupils were hospitalized after a suspected food poisoning incident linked to Krunchy Nax snacks.
Cardoso ‘not comfortable’ despite Sundowns’ top spot
After returning to the top of the Betway Premiership standings following a comfortable 3-1 win over Marumo Gallants, Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso insists this is not really a comfortable position to be in at this stage of the season.
News24 | AI ‘expert’ exposed: Fake Kremlin-linked analyst planted stories in African media
An investigation has revealed that OpenAI’s ChatGPT was used to generate Kremlin-aligned propaganda, with a made-up ‘Dr Manuel Godsin’ persona used as a byline. This was then published as serious analysis by one of South Africa’s largest media conglomerates, before being syndicated into other African outlets and legitimate news sites like MSN.
Back-to-back games take toll on Bay players – Zothwane
Zothwane feels fatigue is starting to creep in now for his side.
Chippa coach Vilakazi questions players’ mindset
Chilli Boys have surrendered lead twice to drop points
Suicide bombings show resilience of Nigerian jihadists despite years of war, say experts
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has described attacks in the northeast’s most heavily defended city as “the final desperate” acts of militants trying to spread fear. Many experts, however, say the opposite is true.
Dawie Roodt’s VAT hike warning for South Africa
With South Africa’s personal and corporate income taxes already near their limits, economist Dawie Roodt warns the government only has space to raise VAT.
From fake alcohol to illicit medicines: industries warn of SA’s growing underground economy
Business leaders from across several sectors have warned illicit trade is rapidly expanding in South Africa, threatening jobs, public health and investor confidence.
Dubai withdrawal criticism ridiculous – Sabalenka
World number one Aryna Sabalenka dismisses criticism of her late withdrawal from the Dubai Championships and says she may not play at the tournament again.
Pay back R11m legal costs, Scopa tells RAF ex-board members
Former Road Accident Fund board’s shift to IPSAS 42 accounting significantly understated liabilities, resulting in legal fees and financial misrepresentation
WATCH LIVE | Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi appears before ad hoc committee
KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi is on Wednesday appearing before parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating criminality in the criminal justice system.