
Colombian Air Force plane crashes with scores of soldiers on board
Colombia’s defence minister says it was a ‘tragic accident’ but the cause is not yet clear.
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Colombia’s defence minister says it was a ‘tragic accident’ but the cause is not yet clear.

Lerato Mohlamme, a mental healthcare patient, died in a fire at George Mukhari Academic Hospital, prompting her family to demand arrests and accountability.

Evidence in the trial of Stephen McCullagh outlined a cold, calculating plan to kill Natalie McNally and get away with it.
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Dries D’Hooghe has stepped down as COO of Massmart and Walmart Africa, after having led the launch of the retailer’s first South African stores.
Bright, busy, full of questions and possibilities – the first MavericKids Activity Book drop-off of 2026 has taken place, at Magnolia Primary in Paarl East.
Manchester City’s 2-0 defeat of Premier League leaders Arsenal courtesy of a double by youngster Nico O’Reilly was Pep Guardiola’s 16th major trophy since taking charge in 2016

Tottenham offer condolences to interim head coach Igor Tudor following the death of his father.

Iran shows no sign of climbdown, while air power alone cannot achieve the US’ main goal.

This year’s Community Shield will be played in Cardiff because Wembley is hosting concerts by Canadian star The Weeknd in mid-August.
The South African Weather Service has warned of severe thunderstorms with heavy rain, hail and strong winds in parts of KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, the Northern Cape, Free State and North West.

Married couple Nicolene and Tomer Elhadad founded Xpresso Café, where everything costs R14, in 2016, which has grown to 75 stores across South Africa.

The health ombudsman reported serious clinical failures and governance issues at Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital and Netcare Femina Hospital, after two patient deaths.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has denied any association with Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala following testimony at the Madlanga commission linking him to Matlala.

Anthony Gordon says Newcastle United’s defeat by rivals Sunderland is “not good enough” because the Black Cats are “not very good” compared with the Magpies.

Matt Fitzpatrick’s third US PGA Tour title comes off the back of posting impressive stats in bedrock categories essential to success at Augusta as the Masters moves into view, writes Iain Carter.
The South African musician has once again asked that his children be spared from a fresh round of social media trolling following his lavish birthday celebrations last week.

An early morning post from Trump soothed panicked markets, but the extent of any talks remains unclear.
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The two-time Oscar winner stars in a film based on Dylan Thomas’s short story, A Visit To Grandpa’s.

Nkosi told the Madlanga commission when police raided his home, they found the money