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ATHLETICS ICON: Consistency, longevity define Akani Simbine’s rise among the world’s sprint elite
Akani Simbine first dipped under 10 seconds in 2015. Since then, the 100m star has done it a total of 50 times officially. The 32-year-old’s longevity and consistency are an inspiration to many sprinters.
WATCH | Rubio expects ‘frank’ meeting with pope as Trump takes fresh potshots at Leo
Trump has repeatedly disparaged the first US-born pope in recent weeks
Derry says debut a ‘dream come true’ despite injury
The 18-year-old was taken to hospital after suffering a head injury during Chelsea’s match against Nottingham Forest on Monday.
Going to watch Bafana Bafana at the 2026 World Cup? Here’s your safety guide
Bafana Bafana fans travelling to the 2026 FIFA World Cup face strict border controls, regional security risks and harsh environmental conditions.
McKenzie announces 16 fans for all expenses paid World Cup trip
Initiative is fully funded by sponsors and not the department, sports minister Gayton McKenzie says
EXPLAINER | From R9m to R30m, what Kruger will earn in PSL after promotion
PSL grants teams R2.5m every month, while second-tier outfits only pocket R750,000 allowances
Why the Madlanga Commission signals a national procurement collapse
We take what is unfolding in Gauteng seriously, so we must stop pretending this is a Gauteng story. It is not. It is a warning light flashing across the entire South African dashboard, and it is getting harder to look away.
Ruto-Tinubu banter — linguistic rivals Nigeria and Kenya provide economic food for thought
Amid playful jabs between Kenyan President Ruto and Nigerian President Tinubu, an economic reality check reminds us that humour can’t mask the pressing challenges both nations face.
Klerksdorp police searching for alleged ATM scammer ‘Mazaza’
The suspect, Ramagatsi Isaac Molefi, also known as “Mazaza”, has allegedly been involved in ATM-related scams dating back to 2019.
Kevin coins it with his WBC bridgerweight title defence in Belgium
Lerena gives up home advantage as he prepares to take on mandatory challenger, Ryad Merhy
South Africans Abroad: 13 goals in 26 games for ex-Kaizer Chiefs flop
Scoring 13 goals in 26 games on debut season in Saudi Arabia is not easy, but this former Kaizer Chiefs marksman has done it.
Peak of Eta Aquarid meteor shower to dazzle May skywatchers
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower will be at its best this week but will the skies be clear?
IN PICS | Tyla, Beyoncé, Rihanna, Blue Ivy embrace ‘Fashion is Art’ at Met Gala
The Met stairs were a star-studded affair
News24 | Diesel price shocker: Govt’s decimal error causes big mistake
A decimal point error resulted in the wrong increase being announced for South Africa’s official wholesale diesel price in May.
Nine coal miners die in gas explosion in Colombia
The explosion is the latest accident in the locality of Sutatausa, the site of another deadly mine disaster in 2023.
RFU backs Borthwick but flags multiple Six Nations failings
The Rugby Football Union demands improvement from England head coach Steve Borthwick after their worst-ever Six Nations campaign.
German carmakers in crosshairs of latest Trump tariff salvo
US president hikes tariffs on imported European cars to 25% from 15% levy previously agreed
News24 | Ex-French model details ‘a few stages’ that led her to Jeffrey Epstein bedroom
Former French model Juliette G says it took her years to make sense of how she ended up in a New York bedroom with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Pluto may have a buddy: atmosphere found on body at edge of solar system
This trans-Neptunian object orbits the sun at roughly the same distance as Pluto