No theatre or Scotland curveballs from loyal Clarke
As Ross Stewart receives a Scotland recall while Oli McBurnie, Kieron Bowie and Lennon Miller miss out, Tom English delves into the thinking behind Steve Clarke’s World Cup squad.
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Ronaldo in Portugal squad for record sixth World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to play in a record sixth World Cup after being selected in Portugal’s squad for this summer’s tournament.
BBC confirms new Strictly Come Dancing hosts
The trio replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, who left the BBC dance competition last year.
LISTEN | What deregistered Seta, TVET qualifications mean for students, workers
More than 1,100 qualifications have been removed, but previously completed qualifications remain valid.
Stellantis to build small EV at Italy’s Pomigliano plant from 2028
The E-Car will draw on partnerships to keep costs down and speed up development
Uganda grants operating licence to Elon Musk’s Starlink
Starlink, a unit of SpaceX, has been rapidly expanding across Africa and is already operating in more than a dozen countries on the continent, including Somalia.
Second batch of Mandelson files won’t be published this month
Cabinet minister Darren Jones updates MPs after the government was accused of withholding some documents.
AFCON 2027 Draw: Bafana Bafana in Group D with Benni’s Kenya
Bafana Bafana avoided tricky fixtures in their AFCON 2027 qualifying group, but the Kenya tie is the one to lookout for.
How two new California wildfires look from space
Images taken from space reveal the scale of two wildfires spreading in southern California.
Zambia state investment firm forms gold mining joint venture
ZCCM-IH will hold a 51% stake in KGL, with Mining Mineral Resources, which mines and processes tin, tantalum and tungsten in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, holding the remainder
Chelsea: Top accolades mark South Africa’s 40th RHS triumph
Chelsea gold medal triumph returns as South Africa wins Best Exhibit and celebrates a 40th gold at RHS Chelsea 2026.
Truter becomes Chippa’s seventh coach this season for Chiefs clash
Chili Boys chair Siviwe Mpengesi presses the panic button yet again
Reform announces candidate for Makerfield by-election
Reform UK has named plumber Robert Kenyon as its candidate in the Makerfield by-election.
THE CONVERSATION: How to model good eating and body image habits for your kids
Encouraging healthy eating habits and positive body image in children is essential for fostering self-esteem and preventing disordered eating later in life.
LISTEN | Mashél Mokale shines on radio after Big Brother Mzansi
Big Brother Mzansi season six contestant Mashél Mokale might have missed out on the grand prize, but his budding radio career is flourishing
FIFA World Cup: Kaizer Chiefs star misses out on the final squad
Kaizer Chiefs fans will have to wait for 27 May to find out if any of their players will be part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Burnham confirmed as Labour candidate in Makerfield
The Labour Party formally announces Andy Burnham as its candidate to stand in the Makerfield by-election.
Education overhaul: What South Africans in top expat destination need to know
South Africans living in or moving to this popular expat destination will face a radically overhauled high school curriculum from 2028.