Equality boss expects people to ‘follow the rules’ over single-sex spaces
Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson said “things could be sorted out if there is goodwill and recognition that everybody has rights”.
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‘Worst 48 hours’ since I joined Chelsea – Maresca
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says the past 48 hours are “the worst” since joining the club last summer.
News24 | US troops in Syria killed in IS ambush attack
Two American troops and an interpreter were killed in central Syria on Saturday after an alleged member of the Islamic State group opened fire on a joint US-Syrian patrol, officials said.
News24 | London police will not probe former Prince Andrew over Giuffre allegation
London’s Met Police said on Saturday it had decided not to launch a criminal investigation into allegations that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, brother of King Charles III, asked his taxpayer-funded bodyguard to investigate his accuser, Virginia Giuffre.
Saracens fall to Champions Cup defeat by Sharks
Saracens’ ill-discipline proves costly as they fall to a 28-23 Investec Champions Cup defeat by the Sharks in torrential rain in Durban.
Two US soldiers and interpreter killed by Islamic State gunman in Syria, US military says
The Pentagon said three other service members were injured in the attack, during which the gunman was “engaged and killed”.
Pirates win Carling Cup final with weakened team
There was a big banner on the east side of this iconic venue mounted by Orlando Pirates supporters which read ‘Thank You TLB’ in tribute to departing defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi.
Zoe Ball steps down from BBC Radio 2 Saturday show
Broadcaster Emma Willis will take over presenting the Saturday afternoon programme.
Starmer Says a Doctor Strike Would be ‘Reckless’
PM Keir Starmer says its “beyond belief” strikes could take place during flu outbreak.
Israel targets senior Hamas official in deadly Gaza strike
Four people were killed and multiple passers-by injured in the strike, an official from Gaza’s Hamas-run civil defence agency told the BBC.
Two killed after garden explosion and house fire
Fire crews called to reports of an explosion on Friday evening.
2025 was a crazy year in politics. But 2026 could be wild
Reform’s rise, Labour’s woes and Trump’s presence have changed our politics. What will the next 12 months bring?
Andrew will not face police action over bodyguard claim
The allegations, first rreported in October, said the then-prince gave the officer Ms Giuffre’s date of birth and social security number.
News24 | Trump strips legal protections from Ethiopian refugees in latest crackdown
The United States has ended temporary legal protections for thousands of Ethiopian nationals, ordering them to leave the country within 60 days or face arrest and deportation.
New amusement park to replace Durban Funworld
A R1.1 billion theme park will soon be constructed on the site of the old Durban Funworld, a 75-year-old popular landmark that closed in 2023.
Belarus frees 123 prisoners as US lifts sanctions
Opposition activist Maria Kolesnikova is among those released in exchange for a deal with the US.
Salah named on Liverpool bench for Brighton game
Mohamed Salah is named on Liverpool’s bench for their Premier League game against Brighton.
Why Jane Austen’s characters are still so relatable
Ahead of Jane Austen’s 250th birthday, The Other Bennet Sister cast reflects on why the author’s work still captivates audiences.
Migrant Channel crossings resume after four-week gap
The 28-day stretch with no arrivals was the longest period without any small boat crossings in seven years.
News24 | Three arrested with drugs worth R1.6m in KZN
KwaZulu-Natal Organised Crime Narcotics police officers have dismantled a suspected drug syndicate following the arrest of three people in Umzinto.
Companies are hunting for South Africans with these skills
South African employers are increasingly hunting for tech talent, with certain professionals seeing particularly sharp growth in demand.