The Sopranos star Vincent Pastore dies aged 80
Pastore, who played Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero in the hit US show, was found at his home in New York City, US media report.
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Ginger hair portraits show unexpected ‘golden thread’ connecting Americans
For Kieran Dodds, photographing people with red hair has become something of an obsession over the past decade or more.
A bruising 24 hours – what next for Fifa and under-pressure Infantino?
The pressure is building on Gianni Infantino. Can he survive as Fifa president?
CONSUMER RELIEF: GMOs and precision farming bring food prices down.
Better yields have ensured there’s plenty of food for South African tables,
US urges its citizens in Middle East to be ready to leave in case of escalation in region
US President Donald Trump warned on Friday that “we’ll be hitting them [Iranians] very hard”.
How Australia combines modern tech and Indigenous knowledge to fight fire
As Europe faces its worst wildfires in decades, Australia offers lessons in disaster preparedness.
GREATEST RIVALRY: Rassie’s front-row army can take the Boks’ battle forward
There is enough depth to maintain their effort in the Greatest Rivalry series against the All Blacks.
GREEN MOBILITY: Motor companies in Africa gear up to exploit its abundant sunshine
The continent’s solar potential is beginning to shape its next generation of electric vehicles, mirroring an emerging engineering trend that is also gathering pace in Europe, Asia and the US.
THE LOWLY NEWSPAPERMAN: Reason, logic and facts die when we clash with populists over migration
The solid arguments against anti-migrant sentiment are being drowned out by the voices of populists. A new conversation has to have empathy for the masses without pandering to xenophobic tendencies, and without giving up on the facts.
ROAD HAZARD: Outa wants high court to put the brakes on new traffic system
The civil action group is seeking an urgent interdict to stop the roll-out of the new traffic fine system, arguing that President Cyril Ramaphosa acted unlawfully and irrationally in bringing in the new Aarto scheme
Tourist plane crashes in Peru, killing 13
The small plane was flying over the Nazca Lines archaeological site when it crashed, according to local reports.
Duba double inspires Chiefs past Kruger United
Kaizer Chiefs kicked off life under new coach Fernando Da Cruz on a positive note as they claimed an emphatic 3-1 victory over Betway Premiership rookies Kruger United at a packed Mbombela Stadium on Saturday night.
Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row defends his work
Prof Jason Arday admitted errors in his work but said he was not a liar after attracting criticism online.
EU calls emergency meeting to discuss Ceuta migrant crossings
There have been tense exchanges between Spain and other EU states over the influx of migrants into the enclave of Ceuta.
Heat wave expected to bring record-breaking temps to parts of Western US
A dangerous heat wave will bring record-breaking temperatures to parts of the western US this weekend, prompting warnings for people to stay inside and heightening wildfire risks in areas that already are dry or burning.
Root in ‘very different place’ over Test captaincy
England’s Joe Root is ready to embrace his second stint as Test captain, saying he is in a “very different place” to when he stepped down from the role four years ago.
Trump threatens to push ahead with anti-weaponisation fund
President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to push forward with a fund to compensate his allies if two Republican holdouts do not support his nominee for attorney general.
Iraq and Turkey strike pipeline deal to boost exports during Hormuz closures
Iraq and Turkey signed a deal Saturday to increase oil exports through a pipeline to the Turkish Mediterranean port of Ceyhan, as Baghdad seeks to diversify its oil export routes and reduce reliance on Gulf shipping lanes.
WEATHER: Strong winds and rain set to hit SA
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Sunday, 2 August 2026.
All 10 climbers swept away in avalanche in Pakistan have died
Renowned British-Nepali climber Nirmal Purja and all the other nine climbers swept away by an avalanche in Pakistan have died, and search teams were trying to recover their bodies, Purja’s expedition company said on Saturday.
Chelsea bring in 35-year old striker Welbeck from Brighton
Chelsea have signed experienced striker Danny Welbeck on a two-year deal from fellow Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion, the London side said on Saturday.