Actor Robert Duvall, who starred in The Godfather, dies aged 95
The Oscar-winner died “peacefully” at his home in Middleburg, Virginia on Sunday, his family says.
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CAUGHT IN THE CROSSFIRE: Bay gang violence: ‘Our parents are burying us’ say residents, as police downplay crisis
While Nelson Mandela Bay’s police chief says gang-related violence in the city’s northern areas is ‘nowhere close’ to the Western Cape, residents paint a bleak picture of persistent violent crime. ‘I know the pain of losing family members to gang violence,’ said one resident.
CYRIL’S ARMY: Ramaphosa’s decision to deploy the SANDF is deeply flawed. Here’s why
President Ramaphosa’s deployment of the SANDF against gangsterism overlooks critical issues, revealing the military’s struggle against neglect and underfunding while failing to tackle the root causes of crime.
How Robert Duvall became a Hollywood great
A look at the life of the prolific actor whose many films included Apocalypse Now and The Godfather.
‘I bring a circus’ – showman Fury in ‘prime’ for Makhmudov fight
Showman Tyson Fury says he is “coming back to make boxing great again” as he prepares to fight Russia’s Arslanbek Makhmudov in April.
US build-up of warships and fighter jets tracked near Iran
BBC Verify has seen US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln near Iran ahead of talks between the two countries
E-hailing driver murder case stuns village of accused
Isaac Satlat, a 22-year-old e-hailing driver on the brink of graduating in automobile engineering, was tragically murdered. Three suspects are on trial for premeditated murder and robbery, and Satlat’s family, while devastated, seeks understanding of the crime’s motivation.
News24 | Godfather, Apocalypse Now actor Robert Duvall dead, says wife
Robert Duvall, who played the smooth mafia lawyer in The Godfather and stole the show with his depiction of a surfing-crazed colonel in Apocalypse Now, has died at the age of 95, his wife said on Monday.
Referee and assistant stood down after FA Cup mistakes
Referee Chris Kavanagh and his assistant Nick Greenhalgh have not been selected for a Premier League game this weekend.
MONETARY POLICY: Sarb proposes major reform — ditching prime lending rate for repo rate
All of the usual factors, notably your risk profile, will still be at play. But the enhanced transparency could conceivably lead to lower rates in some cases as the reform would mean that banks have to disclose the spread they charge above the repo.
Ekurhuleni to tackle illegal mining in Payneville area
The City of Ekurhuleni has confirmed that a community meeting will be held on Tuesday in the Gugulethu informal settlement of Payneville, Springs, to address illegal mining activities in the area
Ekurhuleni vets over 3,500 metro officers
The City of Ekurhuleni’s internal audit department has resumed the vetting of over 3,500 metro police officers, which had not been conducted annually as required by legislation. Chief Audit Executive Phillip Rakgwale stated that this process, now independent and involving an external firm, was prompted by revelations from the Madlanga commission and aims to ensure officers with criminal records...
How are points scored in ski and snowboard big air?
Our Ask Me Anything team explain how points are scored in Big Air and the different moves part of an athlete’s trick.
BACK FROM THE BRINK : Anthony Kim’s return to the winner’s podium after 16 years is a redemption story
Former golf prodigy Anthony Kim’s victory at the LIV Golf Adelaide event is one of the greatest comeback stories in sport, after a decade of substance abuse issues.
News24 | Iran claims US nuclear position has become ‘more realistic’ ahead of talks
Iran said on Monday that the US position on Tehran’s nuclear programme “has moved towards a more realistic one” ahead of a second round of talks.
A simple guide to the May elections in England, Scotland and Wales
Millions will vote in parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales, and local elections in England.
Harry Styles named as curator of 2026 Meltdown Festival
Harry Styles will join the list of artists that have overseen the annual London event.
Australia on brink as Nissanka sends Sri Lanka through
Australia’s hopes of reaching the knockout stages of the T20 World Cup are all but over after Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka hit a brilliant unbeaten 100 to condemn them to an eight-wicket defeat in Pallekele.
The end of prime in South Africa
The South African Reserve Bank seeks to replace prime, the main reference commercial banks use to price trillions of rands of loans, with its benchmark interest rate.
Austrian man faces terror charges over Taylor Swift concert attack plot
The 21-year-old could be jailed for up to 20 years over a plot to attack the US singer’s concert in 2024.
Is It The End Of The Global Order As We Know It?
Starmer says Europe must be ready to fight, but can it afford to?