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Why was Neves handball against Bayern not a penalty?
Bayern Munich players, coaching staff and fans at the Allianz Arena were in disbelief after they were denied a penalty for a handball by Joao Neves in their semi-final second leg against Paris St-Germain.
DRUGS AND CORRUPTION: ‘Embarrassing’ R200m cocaine theft was eighth break-in at Hawks building, cop tells commission
Before a R200m cocaine consignment was stolen from an unprotected KwaZulu-Natal Hawks building in 2021, the premises was broken into seven times. This has emerged at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, which is hearing about suspected police involvement in the theft.
Advantage Pirates in title race as Chiefs hold Sundowns in tense clash
It’s advantage Orlando Pirates in this exciting Betway Premiership title race after a 10-man Mamelodi Sundowns were held to a 1-1 draw by Kaizer Chiefs at Loftus on Wednesday night.
IN THE RED: City of Joburg’s financial turmoil imperils national economy, warns finance minister
DA mayoral candidate Helen Zille is pressing for Joburg to be placed under National Treasury financial administration, while the ANC wants a meeting with the minister to protect a two-year, R10.3bn staff wage deal.
ANALYSIS: What ANC mayors Morero and Lobishe’s glowing self-reviews say about SA politics
Recent events involving ANC mayors claiming, against all evidence, that they are governing well reveal the growing divide between those who focus on the electorate and those focused on internal party dynamics. Events over the next few days might well reveal how senior leaders, including President Cyril Ramaphosa and Deputy President Paul Mashatile, are on different sides of a new dividing line...
Electioncast: It’s Time To Vote!
Adam, Laura, Chris, James and Felicity bring you one last update before the polls open.
LEADERSHIP VACUUM: Who is running Nelson Mandela Bay? Metro’s city manager crisis deepens
Confusion runs deep in Nelson Mandela Bay over its city manager, amid an escalating leadership vacuum that raises serious concerns about governance stability and worsening administrative paralysis in the metro.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: When good writing becomes bad ethics — the voyeuristic gaze in sex work reporting
When sex workers are reduced to backdrops, it becomes easier to ignore and deny their rights, revealing a deeper ethical problem and highlighting the difference between documenting a context and reproducing a gaze.
Andrew Tate’s civil rape trial will be heard ‘as soon as possible’, judge says
The civil case was adjourned on Wednesday after police reopened a criminal investigation into Tate.
Neymar apologises for slapping teenager Robinho Jr
Neymar apologises to his Santos team-mate Robinho Jr for slapping the teenager during a training session on Sunday, saying he “crossed the line”.
VIRAL FEARS: Another MV Hondius patient tests positive for hantavirus as ship heads for Canary Islands
A new case of hantavirus has emerged on the MV Hondius, raising concerns among health authorities regarding human-to-human transmission.
OBITUARY: Ted Turner, the outspoken founder of CNN, dies at 87
Ted Turner, the visionary behind CNN and a titan of media, has died at 87, leaving behind a legacy of groundbreaking journalism and philanthropy.
News24 | Trump reminds Republicans it is still his party
US President Donald Trump is demonstrating that he still holds a firm grip on Republicans despite sinking poll numbers and mounting unease over the Iran war – delivering a bruising primary-night display of political strength in the midwestern state of Indiana.
Is Donald Trump close to finishing his war with Iran?
Or has the US president lost control?
WATCH | Twenty families share two toilets after R24m project falls short
The Gauteng department of human settlements comfirmed it spent over R24.4m on 30 ablution facilities in the area.
DUBIOUS COMPANY: Ramaphosa didn’t know he was meeting wealthy Zimbabwean wanted in SA — spokesperson
Controversy has erupted over President Cyril Ramaphosa’s meeting with wealthy Zimbabwean Wicknell Chivayo, who is wanted in South Africa for alleged money laundering.
From aid dependency to health sovereignty — Africa’s urgent call to own its HIV response
Africa has to make a critical shift towards self-sufficiency in addressing its HIV challenges, emphasising the need for ownership, sustainable financing and strengthened health infrastructure for lasting impact.