Bonnie Tyler’s funeral to be broadcast online to fans around the world
The service in Swansea on 17 August will be live streamed on the star’s official website.
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KING OF MANY NATIONS: South African MMA star Nkosi Ndebele set for PFL Global debut
Nkosi Ndebele says his career, along with that of compatriot Dricus du Plessis, is an example of what is possible in mixed martial arts. The Diepsloot-raised fighter is set to debut on the Professional Fighters League’s main roster on 25 July.
TRC Roulette : Former presidential intelligence head denies ‘Stratcom’ pressure derailed TRC cases
As a former intelligence official within the South African Presidency, the veteran Loyiso Jafta was Thabo Mbeki’s wingman, his ear to the ground, his eyes in the room and the keeper of knowledge.
‘We need to be clinical,’ says Banyana’s Mbane ahead of Wafcon
Team motivated after beating Japan in a friendly match
Thai authorities hunt for suspects after an attack in troubled south kills 5 soldiers
Province where attack took place one of three hit by Muslim separatist insurgency that has killed thousands.
No IBF Africa Continental fight for Matikinca due to unresolved contract with trainer Smith, warns Lejaka
That is because Matikinca has a legally binding Boxing SA contract with Sean Smith
Newcastle agree £34m deal for Monaco’s Bamba
Midfielder Aladji Bamba is due to arrive on Thursday for a medical and to sign a long-term contract.
Open letter to President Ramaphosa on the second anniversary of the Climate Change Act
There is an urgent need to operationalise the Climate Change Act’s adaptation provisions. With increasing climate impacts on education and human rights, timely action is crucial for safeguarding South Africa’s future resilience.
‘Every victim will feel the same,’ says mother of PC Harper over early prison release
As the deadline for releases approaches, Andy Burnham has reignited a row over the legislation after he said he would review the plans.
Friend of Manchester synagogue attacker jailed for plot on military base
Mohammad Bashir, 31, drove Jihad Al-Shamie on a trip to conduct hostile reconnaissance at a military base.
Judge denies misconduct after 8-year paid absence
Judge Lepona Lekala, who has been on sick leave since 2018 due to severe health issues, including limb amputation and loss of eyesight, testified before the Judicial Conduct Tribunal
Toyota, Lexus and Nissan recall popular SUV models in South Africa
Toyota, Lexus and Nissan recall popular SUV models in South Africa over engine and fuel system risks
A year in a foxhole: Ukrainian soldier survives beneath the front line
Serhii Krynitskyi watched the life seep out of the only man who had shared his living hell
Former River City actor jailed for nine years for rape and assault
The 45-year-old, played Stevie O’Hara in the BBC soap, was convicted of five offences against the women between 2004 and 2019.
UK millionaires ask Andy Burnham to tax them more
Former footballer Gary Lineker and producer Brian Eno write to the new PM telling him “we can afford it”.
What to know about US probe into teen athlete Nolan Wells’ death
The 18-year-old died during a July 4 boat trip with friends in Mississippi
South Africans Abroad: Dithejane nets first MLS goal for Chicago Fire
Puso Dithejane came off the bench to score his first MLS goal for Chicago Fire but it wasn’t enough as his team lost to Inter Miami.
Crimea brings back public street phones for emergency calls
Russian-controlled Crimea has installed public street phones for emergency calls to the police and ambulance service, providing an alternative to mobile communications that are often jammed as the territory comes under frequent Ukrainian attacks.
Argentina’s Albornoz faces sanction after angry outburst against referee
Argentina flyhalf Tomas Albornoz has been cited by World Rugby’s disciplinary committee following his angry outburst towards referee Angus Gardner after his side lost to England in the Nations Championship last weekend.
Sweden’s far right party says it won the arguments. Now it wants a share of power
After championing huge policy shifts in Sweden by propping up a minority centre-right government for four years, the far-right Sweden Democrats say they have won the political arguments and now deserve a share of power for themselves.