Donaldson trial hears pastor say it was ‘obvious’ who alleged abuser was
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former DUP leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.
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News24 | Ceasefire in name only: Why powerful nations keep bombing and face no consequences
On Wednesday, Israel and Lebanon announced yet another ceasefire – after they had seemingly already agreed to a truce on 16 April.
Gay makes half-century on England debut
Watch the best shots from England debutant Emilio Gay’s half-century on day two of their Test match against New Zealand.
Nissan unveils new Navara Pro PHEV and Primera electric sedan
Nissan has unveiled an all-new Navara Pro Plug-in Hybrid bakkie and the all-new Primera EV sedan at the 10th Philippine International Motor Show.
‘Oh crikey!’ – Bethell bowled by ball that keeps very low
Jacob Bethell gets a delivery from Matt Henry that stays at ankle height and crashes into the stumps.
News24 | WARNING | Beware deepfake dupes impersonating News24 finance journalists ‘Maya and Bruce’
Two award-winning financial journalists contributing to News24, Maya Fisher-French and Bruce Whitfield, are being impersonated with deepfake AI videos that aim to dupe people into investing in doubtful schemes.
WEEKEND WRAP: More members implicated in DSD fallout, illegal immigration crackdown and open-water swimming in Gqeberha
This edition of the weekly wrap covers widening anti-foreigner protests, sinkholes caused by illegal mining in Joburg, and the escalating executive fallout at the Department of Social Development. We also dive into high-profile court rulings on stolen cocaine, a corporate WhatsApp spam, and Gqeberha’s thriving open-water swimming community.
Teenagers found guilty of murdering 16-year-old Kayden Moy
Two teenagers have been found guilty of the murder on a beach in Ayrshire last year.
The story of Norway’s Viking World Cup photoshoot
Renowned British photographer David Yarrow tells BBC Sport what inspired his viral Norway World Cup send-off photo.
Kaizer Chiefs to sell rising star to Europe for R10 million
McCarthy is set to join a growing list Kaizer Chiefs Academy graduates to move abroad in recent years after Ngezana and Blom.
SAPS head of organised crime Richard Shibiri axed
Shibiri was found guilty of misconduct that brought the SAPS into disrepute, including associating with known criminal Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala
FOOD BASKET: Water crisis: floods, drought, and a pricier basket of food
Six out of nine provinces had flooding in May, leading to a national disaster being declared, while a looming El Niño threatens drought towards the end of the year, affecting agricultural outputs, and eventually, the price of a food basket.
me BREAKTHROUGH: Powerful new HIV prevention drug Lencapavir arrives at pivotal moment for SA
South Africa has begun rolling out lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injectable HIV prevention drug hailed as the most significant HIV prevention breakthrough in a generation. Experts say the new option could transform protection for people who struggle with daily medication, while expanding the country’s toolkit against new infections.
BURNOUT CRISIS: Why SA’s young healthcare workers are wearing their stress on their socks
On #CrazySocks4Docs Day, healthcare workers and students across South Africa are using colourful socks to spark conversations about mental health, burnout and the pressures facing those on the front lines of care. The campaign highlights the urgent need for greater support, compassion and systemic reform in a healthcare system where many young professionals work under immense strain.
De La Fuente’s Spain built on family, faith and long road from ‘Luis de la Who?’
Coach overcame early media scepticism to lead win Nations League and Euro titles. Now they could be World Cup favourites
KNOCKOUT RUGBY: Bok-laden Bulls and injury-plagued Stormers face uphill URC semis challenges
The Bulls and the Stormers face contrasting battles and have contrasting injury issues in this weekend’s United Rugby Championship semi-finals.
Two Romanians found guilty of stabbing Iranian opposition journalist
Pouria Zeraati, who works for the channel Iran International, which is critical of the Iranian government, was stabbed three times in the leg.
Golf pals defy 17m-to-one odds with holes-in-one
Rob Davis said it “was surreal” to see both balls in the hole after he and long-time playing partner David Lewis hit aces in the same round on the 15th hole at Royal Liverpool.
Three admit violent disorder after Nowak protest
Connor Bishop, 24, Reece Robinson, 21, and Noah Etherington, 18, will be sentenced on Monday.
South Africans Abroad: Sundowns close in on Austrian-based winger
Mamelodi Sundowns are expected to part ways with a number of players while also reinforcing the squad for the upcoming season.