Striker Rayners adds X-factor to World Cup squad, says Broos
Coach explains strategy and decision to include ‘different’ kind of player
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American fugitive arrested in South Africa for child rape
An Interpol warrant has led to the capture of a United States fugitive wanted for the alleged sexual assault of his minor daughter.
SPOTLIGHT | Survival horror game hits the big screen, ‘Pretty Woman’ sells out, and Netflix goes big in Africa
Spotlight is our bite-size entertainment snapshot featuring new releases in South Africa, exclusive film trailers and more.
VIDEO | ‘Hard decision’: Broos on leaving Morena out of World Cup squad
After race against time to get the player fit, the decision was made hours before Wednesday’s final squad announcement
Former Tembisa Hospital clerk risks losing R1.8m pension fund
SIU blocks payout of Tembisa Hospital clerk’s pension amid probe into R2bn looting
LISTEN | Former Tembisa Hospital clerk risks losing R1.8m pension fund
SIU blocks payout of Tembisa Hospital clerk’s pension amid probe into R2bn looting
Fort Hare serves misconduct charges on vice-chancellor Sakhela Buhlungu
Buhlungu is further accused of damaging the University’s reputation through public comments made during a media interview, which Council claims undermined its integrity
TACTICAL BALANCE: Tough calls and painful omissions shaped Bruce’s final Bafana World Cup squad
The 26 players who will represent South Africa at the 2026 Fifa World Cup have been revealed. In total six players were cut from the preliminary squad, with one of those unfortunate to miss out being Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen. Coach Hugo Broos has explained his some of his choices.
News24 | Reserve Bank pulls the trigger on interest rate for the first time in three years
The SA Reserve Bank increased the interest rate by 25 basis points, citing high inflation risks.
No birthday cake for 41-year-old Chauke as he trains for July fight
He has an assignment with former three-weight world champ, Gideon “Hardcore” Buthelezi, in July.“So, ja, tomorrow will be a normal day – I will get up early, go for a run and I will definitely be involved in a sparring session at 11am.”
Serena Williams in discussions about potential return at Queen’s
Serena Williams is in discussions about a potential return to competitive tennis at Queen’s Club next month.
Williams in discussions about potential return at Queen’s
Serena Williams is in discussions about a potential return to competitive tennis at Queen’s Club next month.
From migration pressure to development architecture: Why Africa needs an economic diplomacy framework
At present, most policy responses remain fragmented. Governments focus on border enforcement, documentation systems, policing and short-term political responses. Yet these interventions rarely address the structural drivers behind migration flows
Volvo wins approval to keep importing vehicles to US
Swedish brand Volvo avoids crackdown on vehicle software and hardware from China
Jury in Donaldson trial hears victim claim she was abused from ‘quite a young age’
The former MP has pleaded not guilty to all 18 charges he faces, including one count of rape.
Man guilty of murdering student with ceremonial knife
First-year university student Henry Nowak was killed as he walked back from a night out in Southampton.
Ending hunger in Africa needs Africa-led science and the governance to match
On World Hunger Day on 28 May, it is important to point out that more than one in five people in Africa go hungry today, and nearly six in 10 face moderate or severe food insecurity.
Lightning strikes cause rail disruption and house fire
Train services are disrupted after lightning damaged signalling equipment.
News24 | EFF votes with ANC to pass Joburg’s R97.1bn ‘pro-poor’ budget
The massive R97.1 billion Johannesburg 2026/2027 budget has passed.