
Sithole puts Mexico horrors behind him, focused on helping Bafana reach knockouts
Midfielder grateful for the support he has received from his teammates and coach Hugo Broos
WEDNESDAY, 24 JUNE 2026, 21:39

Midfielder grateful for the support he has received from his teammates and coach Hugo Broos

The heatwave is expected to spread to other parts of western Europe on Wednesday, before extending eastwards over the weekend.

The pursuit of Sandro Tonali by Tottenham – who narrowly avoided relegation last season – shows the challenge Newcastle face.

The IEC reported that over 700,000 new voters registered; of these, over 81% (574,899) are under 30 years of age.

March and March protesters, who are calling for tougher laws against illegal immigration, are gathering at Southernwood Park

Kenya’s government has signed a 154.2-billion Kenyan shilling (R19.51bn) agreement with China Road and Bridge Corporation to expand Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, transport minister Davis Chirchir said on Tuesday.
SECTION27’s executive director, Sasha Stevenson, has helped countless migrants get healthcare when public facilities refused to help them – and she’s not about to stop.

Algeria are hoping the expanded 48-team tournament will make it easier for them to reach the knockout rounds and offer them the chance to write a new story that goes beyond their famous 1982 upset of West Germany
As England grappled with Ghana’s unbreakable defence in a goalless draw, Cristiano Ronaldo reminded the world of his prowess, scoring twice in Portugal’s commanding 5-0 win over Uzbekistan.

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday Iran has agreed to nuclear inspections into “infinity”, while Tehran said it made no such concession in negotiations, raising questions about the viability of their fragile peace deal.

The Joburg Crisis Alliance says the crisis behind the grounding of the Johannesburg Roads Agency fleet is not a matter of transparency, but rather a failure of the city’s political leadership.
Political elites and right-wing networks are weaponising poverty to scapegoat vulnerable African migrants, distracting the public from the capitalist inequality and state failures driving South Africa’s crisis.

Yasmina alleges she was held along with her five children, and they were all cut off from the outside world.

Chris Fawkes has the latest forecast, with a rare red weather warning from the Met Office in place for extreme heat for parts of southern England and south Wales.

Bodies recovered from a migrant boat capsized off Libya have reached 26, with many more feared missing
On Thursday, 25 June at 3am SA time, Bafana Bafana will tackle South Korea in a do-or-die Group A World Cup game. The South Africans know that victory will see them qualify for the next round of the competition. Defeat will end their campaign.
This article first appeared in the Democracy newsletter, our weekly guide to the local government elections ahead of the 4 November poll. As South Africa gears up for the vote, we unpack why Helen Zille in Johannesburg and the MK Party are are set to dominate Election 2026. Here are six things to know this week:

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s alleged role in the theft of foreign currency at his Limpopo farm will be probed
This is winter on a plate. Warmth and comfort on a plate. A salve for the chill.