SATURDAY, 01 AUGUST 2026, 20:31
Thousands of migrants streamed into the Moroccan town of Fnideq near the border with Ceuta overnight, despite a reinforced deployment of security that foiled most attempts to cross into the Spanish enclave.
Former AC Milan and Italy defender Franco Baresi, one of the most recognisable players of the golden era of Italian football in the 1980s and 1990s, has died at the age of 66, his former club said on Friday.
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From political revelations to sports previews, here are today’s top 3 headlines.
AC Milan and Italy great Franco Baresi has died at the age of 66, the Italian club announces.
Under the terms of the deal, Argos will still operate in Sainsbury’s shops, sell Habitat products, and offer Nectar points.
A Sandton-born restaurant group has landed in the Saudi capital, and South African expats can’t stop talking about it.
Rashad Sultanov, a UK-Azerbaijan national, was arrested in Cyprus on suspicion of spying on RAF Akrotiri.
Record-setting mountaineer Nirmal Purja led missing expedition on treacherous ascent
Louise Harris screamed “I hope you die in your sleep… you horrible cow” at Elizabeth Anne Shipton.
Roberto de Zerbi says he was born an ultra, raised on the Brescia curva alongside his father – and he has carried those roots to north London.
BBC Verify’s analysis indicates “vegetation stress” in many areas, which may affect wildlife and farming.
With its charming portrayal of a queer love story, the debut feature from South African filmmaker Sandulela Asanda is redefining queer representation by celebrating the playfulness of adolescence.
The rapper had been accused of sexually assaulting a woman after performing in Perth in 2024.
Football’s governing body plans to continue the consultation process after Uefa threatens to boycott World Cups.
The eagerly anticipated 2026/27 Premiership season kicks off tomorrow, and many want to see if Orlando Pirates’ league success of last term, which ended Mamelodi Sundowns’ eight-year dominance, was meritorious.
As Netflix continues to innovate, it remains a driving force in shaping South African culture and the entertainment industry.
True empowerment requires transforming the systems that force women to compensate for institutional failures, not simply applauding their endurance, write Olayika Adeniyi and Ebenezer Durojaye
The pair unpacks to Sowetan the importance of honouring Mohlabane, preserving pantsula culture and breaking stereotypes in dance.
All the best to the people of KwaZulu-Natal, many of whom are likely to be living in municipalities governed by the MK Party later this year.