Taylor Swift makes tearful 21-minute speech as she joins Songwriters Hall of Fame
The singer thanks her family as she becomes the youngest woman to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
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BRILLIANT MINDS: Daily Maverick adds Mondli Makhanya to its editorial roster before local government elections
South Africa’s most decorated political editor joins Daily Maverick with a new analysis column.
Indian sailors, ship fined $6m in Lagos cocaine case
A Nigerian court has convicted 11 Indian sailors and their vessel over the trafficking of cocaine into the country, imposing fines totalling $6m, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency said on Thursday.
Gasly’s Monaco P3 reinstated after Alpine win appeal
Pierre Gasly is reinstated into third place for last weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix, after the stewards rescind the two penalties he received for pit-lane speeding.
Five things Hugo Broos got horribly wrong in Bafana’s defeat to Mexico
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos was found wanting as SA succumbed to a 2-0 World Cup opening day defeat to Mexico
Local government elections will be marked by disillusionment, IEC says
South Africans feel betrayed by pervasive corruption and believe voting is meaningless
RECORD CHASE: All eyes on Gerda Steyn’s fifth title bid at the Comrades Marathon
The 2026 Comrades Marathon could deliver historic records as Gerda Steyn eyes a fourth consecutive win on the shortest “up run” course in recent history, while the men’s race renews the fierce rivalry between Tete Dijana and Piet Wiersma.
News24 | ‘Brother, mentor, and friend’: Beloved Stellenbosch-based artist Portchie dies at 62
Stellenbosch-based artist Portchie died on Friday morning at the age of 62.
Williamson ends international career in middle of series with England
Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson retires from all international cricket with immediate effect.
Fire breaks out at New Zealand’s Wellington airport, disrupting flights
A blaze broke out at Wellington Airport in the capital of New Zealand on Friday, forcing evacuations from the main terminal and flight diversions.
China arrests US scholar of Myanmar on suspicion of spying
China’s foreign ministry confirmed on Friday the arrest of Min Zin, a U.S. citizen who leads a think-tank focused on Myanmar, saying the American was suspected of spying and endangering Chinese national security.
David Hockney, the British artist who went in search of Californian colour, dies at 88
As a child growing up in gloomy northern England, David Hockney noticed the sharply defined shadows in the Hollywood films of comedy duo Laurel and Hardy.
Aguirre proud as Mexico overcome nerves to win World Cup opener against Bafana
Co-hosts end seven-match winless streak in World Cup openers against SA that finished with nine men
Trump’s grand sporting season begins with UFC fights on White House lawn
President Donald Trump’s run of high-profile sporting events begins this week in Washington, with the U.S. leader eager to project an image of strength at home and abroad.
TAKING STOCK: What went wrong for Bafana Bafana against Mexico and what they must change
Bafana Bafana suffered a 2-0 defeat to Mexico in their opening World Cup match, their first appearance at the tournament in 16 years. What went wrong?
Shamila Batohi earns wrath of Nkabinde inquiry with ‘self-seeking’ ploy
Previous NDPP Batohi was called as a witness to the panel set up to ascertain Andrew Chauke’s fitness to hold office but did not complete her testimony
Watford great Jackett dies aged 64
Former Watford and Swansea City manager and Wales international Kenny Jackett has died at the age of 64.
News24 | Peace hopes lift rand as oil tumbles
The rand strengthened by about 2% overnight after US President Donald Trump cancelled planned strikes on Iran, saying that a peace deal could be signed this weekend.
Nineteen now arrested over disorder with house targeted in arson
Incidents included an arson attack on a house in the Shore Road area of north Belfast on Thursday night
David Hockney: Bradford’s artistic genius who painted the things he loved
The flamboyant Yorkshireman, routinely described as Britain’s greatest artist, has died aged 88.