The Hundred to hold auction and increase salaries
The Hundred will launch a player auction and significantly increase salaries for the 2026 season, following private investment into the competition.
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Slot ‘completely happy’ with Liverpool squad
Arne Slot backtracks on his assertion that Liverpool’s Carabao Cup exit gives “a little insight” into the depth to his player pool by saying he is “happy” with his squad.
No free bus passes for under 22s, says government
The Commons Transport Committee recommended scrapping bus fares for young people in August.
After the Floods: Saving Spain’s Turtles
Carla leads a fight in flood-damaged Valencia where climate change and tourism threaten turtles along Spain’s coastline.
Fact check: Do ICE officers really have ‘federal immunity’ in the US?
Federal immigration agents can face federal or state prosecution for illegal actions under certain circumstances.
Sudan’s North Kordofan ‘deteriorating’ under RSF as thousands flee
Civilians in Bara locality face ‘continued violations’ at the hands of the RSF, the Sudan Doctors Network says.
GOOD CENTS: Harsh debt reality for young South Africans on World Savings Day
As South Africa marks World Savings Day today, new data shows that for many young people, saving is more about survival than wealth creation. High unemployment, wages that have failed to keep pace with inflation, and rising living costs, have equated to mounting pressure to stay afloat financially.
Ultra-Orthodox Jews rally in Israel against military service
Ultra-Orthodox Jews brought West Jerusalem to a standstill to protest plans to draft them into the Israeli army.
What autumn internationals mean for World Cup draw
The autumn internationals get under way on Saturday as teams look to pick up vital ranking points before the draw for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
Acute trauma: The ever-present wounds of Gaza’s children from Israel’s war
Gaza’s youth are haunted by trauma amid uncertainty over ceasefire; over 80 percent suffer symptoms, psychologists warn.
The New York City mayoral race – in five maps and charts
New York’s mayor election has drawn global attention as it pits progressivism against establishment power.
Reeves rebuked by PM over ‘regrettable’ rental confusion but faces no further action
The chancellor has apologised for the failure to obtain the correct licence when renting out her family home.
BULL RUN: Central banks and investors fuelling record gold prices amid global uncertainty
It was another quarter of breathtaking records for the precious metal, with its price hitting 13 new all-time highs during the quarter for an average quarterly price of $3456.54/oz, up 40% year-on-year and 5% compared with the previous quarter.
Protests over disputed Tanzania election enter 3rd day, military deployed
Young people have taken to the streets to protest restricted election choices and harassment of opposition leaders.
SOCCER: Safa looks to the future after settling Desiree Ellis contract stalemate
The South African Football Association is looking to the future after finally settling the contract saga of Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis.
In Trump-Xi summit, a shifting US-China power dynamic on display
The balance of power between the US and China has shifted since Trump launched his trade war in 2018.
THE GASTRONOMY SMUGGLER: Yeoville Dinner Club’s Sanza Sandile brings pan-African cuisine to the States
Founded by former radio broadcaster Sanza Sandile, Yeoville Dinner Club is a curated ‘breaking bread’-style dinner that blends storytelling with food. In August, Sandile’s Dinner Club was recreated in seven major cities in the United States including Boston, which I attended.
DEVOURING BOOKS: Adding curry spices to canned pea soup, and other tales from a Durbanite abroad
Writer and avid Bookstagrammer Rebecca Jackman-Derman reviews the latest cookbooks and other publications related to food. In her first column, she reviews Curry and Bread, by Pravasan Pillay while reflecting on insights gained during her solo journey through India.
FOOD EDITOR’S DIARY: Shared misadventures with influencers, and an eye on David Higgs’ new Pantry store in Pretoria
South Africa’s summer table is looking delicious — from Hillary Biller and Jan Kohler’s festive workshop to new culinary openings like Pantry in Hazelwood.
SUDAN CRISIS: El Fasher descends into chaos with UN reporting mass killings and unprecedented human rights violations
South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation called upon ‘all external actors and countries involved in this crisis to adhere to international law’.
WHAT’S COOKING: AirFryday: Fish ratatouille in your air fryer
From Louisa Holst’s new 30-Minute South African Air-Fryer Cookbook, here’s what she describes as a fabulous Mediterranean-inspired recipe that’s quick, easy and healthy too.