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How crucial is 99-cap Walsh to the Lionesses?
England midfielder Keira Walsh is set to make her 100th appearance against world champions Spain at Wembley.
Sunderland condemn racist abuse of Brobbey
Sunderland say racist abuse of forward Brian Brobbey on social media highlights the “ongoing and unacceptable frequency of this behaviour”.
France open to engaging on slavery reparations, says Ghana
Presidential discussions also include the return of looted artefacts, addressing global economic inequities and dismantling structural racism
WHITE KNUCKLE RIDE: McIlroy turns a procession into a battle as he secures second Masters title
Rory McIlroy became only the fourth man to win the Masters back to back when he claimed the 2026 title by one shot over Scottie Scheffler.
Sgt Nkosi to plead not guilty, claims charges are ‘fabricated’
Fannie Nkosi denied charges of explosives possession and theft, claiming fabrication.
Another Sunday In Hell: The brutal race that thwarts the greats
Paris-Roubaix’s remains elite’s sport’s most volatile journey of daring and dust. And the Hell of the North is the one race legend Tadej Pogacar still can’t win.
GTA-maker Rockstar Games hacked again but downplays impact
The incident marks the second time the games giant has been hacked by young, English-speaking hackers.
News24 | UCT allergy researcher wins gold medal for groundbreaking work
UCT’s Professor Jonny Peter received the South African Medical Research Council gold scientific excellence award for making a seminal contribution that has had a profound impact on the health of people, particularly those who live in developing countries.
Good news about MultiChoice and DStv
Canal+’s turnaround plan for MultiChoice is progressing well, with many positive developments emerging.
Volkswagen deliveries drop as China, US demand weakens
Volkswagen’s global deliveries dropped 4% in early 2026, mainly in China and the US.
Four teens arrested over fatal stabbing of boy, 16
A school in the area is shut after the incident, which police believe was targeted.
Lara van Niekerk eyes Games podium splash
From golden girl to the depths of anxiety, where fear caused her hands to shake before each race, the breaststroke queen is preparing another assault on the Commonwealth Games podium.
WATCH LIVE | Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the Pretoria high court on Monday.
Cardoso ‘not taking anything for granted’ before Esperance return leg
Coach calls for focus and commitment before the CAF Champions League semifinal
News24 | ANALYSIS | Africa and the Middle East crisis: better prepared, but not insulated
The timing couldn’t be worse for a continent just beginning to recover from two recent global shocks, write the ISS’s Ronak Gopaldas and Menzi Ndhlovu.
Ntuli will test Prosser’s character – Tempi
The 12 rounder will take place at Cabo Beach Club in Cape Town on Saturday.Born in Durban and currently fighting out of Cape Town, Prosser, is undefeated after eight fights while Ntuli from Steadville in Ladysmith has lost six of his 16 fights.
WATCH | Chiefs coach Kaze addresses ‘translator’ tag, lauds trust of management
Fans called for heads of Kaze and Ben Youssef earlier this season after Amakhosi lost three games on the trot.