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Gambling giant Betway has disclosed that it is facing an investigation by the South African Reserve Bank.
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As the city buckles under financial mismanagement and crumbling infrastructure, should business be stepping in?
Do not use my music, Ariana Grande tells White House
Grande called a White House video using her song Bye “heinous nonsense”, joining multiple artists demanding Trump’s team not use their music.
Chris Mason: Dissent fizzes again at the top of the Labour Party
The resignations of the defence secretary and armed forces minister pile the pressure further on the PM’s leadership.
Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies after more than three years in coma, palace officials say
Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the king’s eldest daughter, had been in a coma since December 2022.
From near death to World Cup hero – Jimenez’s tears for Mexico
From nearly dying on the pitch to scoring for Mexico at the World Cup – Raul Jimenez has completed a remarkable comeback.
The Papers: ‘Healey torpedoes Starmer’ and ‘Game on!’
Defence Secretary John Healey’s resignation and the start of the World Cup dominate Friday’s papers.
More than 50 Iranian military bases damaged in US strikes since start of war, satellite images show
Bases across Iran have been hit by US strikes, with experts identifying damage to jets and warships.
Air India crash families’ year-long battle to identify remains of victims
Relatives urge Indian authorities for answers after receiving the misidentified, and in one case mixed, remains of their loved ones.
Three red cards – are referees getting tough at this World Cup?
Three players were sent off in the World Cup opener as Mexico beat South Africa 2-0. Are we about to see a World Cup littered with red cards?
Girl, 14, charged with attempted murder after Manchester school knife attack
Two pupils and a teacher were injured in the attack, which counter-terror police are investigating.
DISASTROUS START: Bafana Bafana’s opening match drought in World Cups continues after Mexico horror show
Two red cards and zero goals. That’s the summary of South Africa’s first World Cup match in almost two decades as they fell 2-0 to Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 edition.
Trump says deal to end Iran war is close after calling off strikes
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson tells state TV that reports of an agreement were “speculative” and “nothing has been finalised”.
Three red cards shown as Mexico beat South Africa in World Cup opener
Three players are sent off as World Cup co-hosts Mexico defeat South Africa in a dramatic opening match at a packed Azteca Stadium.
News24 | Bafana player ratings | Mbokazi held firm, most went into hiding in messy World Cup opener
When the whole world was watching, Bafana Bafana players went into hiding after losing their opening game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup 2-0 to Mexico at the Estadio Azteca on Thursday.
Armed forces minister quits after Healey exit as defence funding row deepens
Al Carns says the military isn’t “sufficiently funded”, as Dan Jarvis becomes the new defence secretary.
Three red cards shown in opening game of World Cup
Referee Wilton Pereira Sampaio shows red cards to South Africa’s Yaya Sithole and Themba Zwane as well as Mexico’s Cesar Montes during the opening match of the 2026 World Cup at the Mexico City Stadium.