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Hearn ‘expects’ Joshua to fight again – but no ‘guarantees’
Promoter Eddie Hearn “expects” Anthony Joshua to fight again following the death of two close friends – but admits there are no “guarantees”.
End of an era for South Africa’s most iconic company
Anglo American is close to selling its 85% stake in De Beers to a consortium of private and public companies, marking the end of a historic era.
IOC bans Ukrainian skeleton racer over helmet
Ukrainian skeleton race Vladyslav Heraskevych is banned from competing at the Winter Olympics for continuing to wear a helmet which features images of athletes killed during Russia’s invasion of his home country.
News24 | UK economy struggles for growth in fresh blow to govt
Britain’s economy grew less than expected in the final quarter of 2025, according to official data Thursday, dealing a fresh blow to embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his government.
PA gives the DA another major shock
The PA continues to erode the DA’s support, taking another ward from the DA in the George Local Municipality, Western Cape.
News24 | ANALYSIS | Foot-and-mouth outbreak: Crisis exposes years of agricultural neglect
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen may have announced a vaccination strategy and funding redirections to combat the ongoing foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, but Rebone Moerane argues that the government’s decade-long failure to properly support veterinary services has turned a manageable crisis into a R1.8-billion emergency that exposes dangerous gaps in the country’s disease preparedness.
News24 | Jeffrey Epstein wanted Russian help with woman blackmailing ‘powerful’ businessmen
Jeffrey Epstein used a former Russian official with links to Moscow’s FSB intelligence services to collect information on a woman he claimed was attempting to blackmail his business associates, according to documents released by the US Department of Justice.
WATCH| Lesufi apologises for ‘hotel bath’ faux pas amid water crisis
Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi has issued an apology for his controversial comments about making alternative means to bath, at a hotel, when he did not have water like the rest of residents.
False ‘Hawks’ visited Emmanuel Mbhense’s family after funeral, Madlanga hears
The lead investigator in the killing of Emmanuel Mbhense has told the Madlanga commission that a police reservist visited the family days after Mbhense’s funeral and falsely claimed to be a member of the Hawks.
TRC Roulette : Khampepe Commission: presidents Mbeki and Zuma have moral obligation to disclose what they know
Legal representatives for families of victims of apartheid crimes, who have accused the National Prosecuting Authority of delaying prosecutions, have begged former presidents Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki to return to the inquiry.
News24 | Cape teacher praised after carrying two pupils through flooded corridors
A Grade R teacher from McGregor Primary School has captured hearts after photographs of her carrying two pupils through flooded school corridors went viral on Facebook following heavy rainfall in the Western Cape on Monday afternoon.
WATCH | Bangladesh votes in landmark election after Gen Z uprising
Bangladeshis lined up outside polling booths on Thursday as voting began in a pivotal election for the South Asian nation after the 2024 ouster of long‑time premier Sheikh Hasina in a Gen Z‑driven uprising.
Judge president Mbenenge back on special leave pending sanction call
He had spent two years on special leave during an inquiry into allegations of sexual harassment against him but returned to work recently.
SONA | South Africa’s water crisis: one of Ramaphosa’s delayed promises
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday outline his government’s bouquet of commitments to citizens. Africa Check assesses what he promised vs what was delivered and which commitments are still in progress.
Protests erupt across South Africa’s richest city
Protests have erupted across Johannesburg as water outages hit many parts of the city, leaving residents’ taps dry for weeks.
Bad Bunny ushers in the year of ‘Cloud Dancer’
Get ready to be washed anew with hues of white, cream, ivory and creamy tonal colours
Chiefs must go for the kill against Zamalek – Khune
Former keeper optimistic Amakhosi can win Confed Cup.
Nthethe backs Downs to progress in must-win CAF match
‘I believe they will win’
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