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Looting and gunshots as protesters keep police, army and private security busy
While there were no incidents of violence and looting during the June 30 march in Durban, police were kept busy with protesters and looting in several suburbs.
‘The Azteca erupts!’ Quinones fires Mexico into lead
Julian Quinones times his run to perfection before rifling home a fierce shot to give Mexico the lead against Ecuador in their round of 32 World Cup match.
“We are each other’s peace” says rising singer Nandi Ndathane on finding love with Emtee
Rising star Nandi Ndathane speaks out about finding love with rapper Emtee, her six-year music journey and the influence of her late father, maskandi artist Shaluza Max Mntambo.
Dina Pule returns: The controversial past of Ramaphosa’s new SASSA minister
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Dina Pule as the new minister of Social Development. But who exactly is the previously disgraced MP?
Watch: Mount Etna eruption creates trail of bright orange lava
A stream of thick orange lava was seen trailing from Europe’s biggest active volcano, Mount Etna in Italy, snaking through the mountain.
SA escapes predicted mayhem from anti-illegal migrants marches
Marchers say June 30 was only the beginning of their campaign
Major showdown as Tutsheni face Mkandla at ‘Magic at the Palace’
The match between super-talented fighters − Simamkele “Sim the Champ” Tutsheni and Monica “Savage” Mkandla − will bring down the curtain at Emperors Palace on July 11.
SOWETAN | Rule of law must never be optional
The much-anticipated June 30 anti-illegal immigration protest has come and gone without the widespread chaos that many feared.
Serena’s Wimbledon comeback fizzles out in first round
LONDON, June 30 (Reuters) – Serena Williams showed flashes of brilliance before her much anticipated return to competitive action after a four-year absence fizzled out in a 6-3 6-7(6) 6-3 defeat to little-known Australian Maya Joint in the Wimbledon first round.
Trump reports over $1.4 billion in income from crypto ventures
June 30 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump reported more than $1.4 billion in income from his family’s crypto ventures last year, showing how Trump now derives most of his income from digital assets that have benefited from his policies, according to a review of his latest financial disclosures on Tuesday.
United, free and brilliant – can anyone stop France masterclass?
France boss Didier Deschamps urges caution despite watching his side dismantle Sweden to leave Les Bleus fans dreaming of winning the World Cup.
120mph serves but movement a struggle – how did Williams’ return go?
Serena Williams loses on her singles return to Wimbledon – but what can we expect next from the tennis legend?
‘Defence black hole’ and ‘Starmer’s gift to Burnham’
Many of Wednesday’s papers lead on the fallout from the Defence Investment Plan released yesterday.
Afghan Taliban launch strikes on border with Pakistan as tensions escalate
Pakistan’s military says it shot down four rudimentary drones and will respond to any further provocation.
Williams edged by Joint in epic three‑setter on singles return
Serena Williams came close to a sensational comeback win on her Wimbledon return before narrowly losing an epic three-setter to Maya Joint 3-6 7-6 (8-6) 3-6 at Wimbledon 2026
A plane crashed into a tower in Beijing but China is not saying what happened
The collision left holes on the side of the tower, but Beijing has scrubbed other visible traces of the incident.
Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older
E-scooters being advertised for commuting despite UK road ban
A Press Association investigation found major retailers advertising e-scooters for “commuting” and “urban riding”.