BURNOUT BATTLE: Boks face unparallaled challenge as an ‘18-month season’ kicks off
As the Nations Championship starts, World Rugby should be concerned by how many big names are missing – either due to injuries or fatigue.
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GROUNDUP: Ten-year-old golfer needs help as he targets continental success
Luyanda Gumede has earned a place at the SA Kids Golf Junior Africa Challenge after emerging as one of KwaZulu-Natal’s brightest young golfing talents. But while his ability is opening doors, his family is now searching for sponsorship to ensure financial barriers do not stand in the way of his international ambitions.
After operation kills IS number two in Nigeria, US withdraws
Africom’s Dagvin Anderson says May’s joint US-Nigeria operation is a model for African security co-operation
JOBURG GIG GUIDE: Your Joburg guide: School holidays, vinyl and comedy
Your favourite gig guide is back for another week, compiled by Bridget van Oerle.
BBC offers ‘Stay Up or Catch Up’ for England v Mexico
The BBC will be launching a special ‘Stay Up or Catch Up’ offer for its live coverage of England’s game against Mexico at the 2026 World Cup.
Watch: What better way to combat winter cold than with Glühwein
Glühwein brings warmth to winter. Discover its history, origins and watch how to prepare an easy traditional recipe to enjoy at home.
Nasa launches mission to save falling space telescope
A Nasa-funded robot has blasted off to catch a falling telescope in mid-orbit and blast it back to safety before it burns up.
US withdrew forces from Nigeria after operation against ISIS, AFRICOM chief says
The United States has withdrawn most of the forces it deployed for a recent operation against Islamic State militants in Nigeria and is now providing intelligence support at Abuja’s request, the head of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) said.
France records 2,025 excess deaths at peak of heatwave as Europe braces for more extreme weather
Forecasters are warning of further extreme temperatures on the continent in the next few days.
Germany want Klopp talks as Nagelsmann resigns
The German football association is seeking talks with Jurgen Klopp about becoming their men’s national team coach after Julian Nagelsmann resigned.
ARENA SPORTS SHOW | Lucas Radebe hails Mbokazi as ‘fearless’ defensive talent
Lucas Radebe lauds Mbekezeli Mbokazi’s bravery and potential as a top South African player
Fans urged to stop sharing pirated copies of ‘The Polygamist’
The huge success of ‘The Polygamist’ on Netflix has introduced thousands of people to author Sue Nyathi’s bestselling novel, but copyright campaigners say many readers are finding the book through illegally shared PDF copies instead of buying it.
TRANSFERABLE HATE OP-ED: Harmful attitudes towards LGBTI people and immigrants should be a warning sign to everyone
Anti-LGBTI and anti-immigrant politics form part of the same erosion of South Africa’s commitment to dignity, equality and non-discrimination.
Forty killed as bus falls into ditch in Pakistan’s Balochistan
Forty people were killed and eight others injured after a bus fell into a deep roadside ditch in Pakistan’s southwestern province of Balochistan on Friday, a rescue agency and a government official said.
Monaco blast suspect is a woman, was spotted in Germany
Authorities suspect a woman of being the bomber who injured three people with an explosive device in Monaco on Monday, a judicial source in the Mediterranean principality said on Friday, adding that the suspect had been spotted in Germany.
South Africa’s new vehicle sales hit highest June total in 19 years
Government fleet purchases and essential mobility drive demand despite economic woes
AARTO is here despite heavy opposition from several organisations
AARTO is rolling out across 62 municipalities despite legal opposition. Here’s where it applies and why councils object.