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Mohau Nkota returned to the pitch for Saudi Arabian outfit Al Etiffaq as they took on Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr on Wednesday night.

Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of this season.

Commissioner Khumalo put it to Mkhwanazi that he tasked officers to go and commit an armed robbery

The comments follow a high-profile spat with US President Donald Trump, who called the Pope weak on crime.

Trump continues to try to declare victory in Iran as the timeline for the war’s end shifts. And, a jury determined that Live Nation acted as a monopoly and overcharged ticket buyers.

Pakistan said it expected to host a second round of US-Iran negotiations to end the war, but did not say when or where the meetings would take place.

Bolsonaro ally Alexandre Ramagem was stopped by immigration agents in Orlando, Florida on Monday.

The pontiff was unusually forthright in his address at the presidential palace.

Malema is appealing against the decision to prevent him from being taken to prison on Thursday.

Abubakar Malami was seen as one of the most influential ministers under former President Muhammadu Buhari.

Zhang Kequn was arrested in March while trying to travel to China with more than 2,000 live ants.

PSG Financial Services has warned that only prioritising short-term crises will not result in economic or employment improvements in South Africa.

With powerful hardware working together with Samsung’s best-in-class camera system and intuitive AI experiences, everyday tasks have never been easier.

The liquidation proceedings of Tongaat Hulett are commencing, with government officials and sugar industry representatives hoping to save the company.

DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has welcomed the sentencing of EFF leader Julius Malema.

Malema has been convicted for discharging a firearm in public.

Julius Malema discharged a firearm during the EFF’s fifth anniversary celebrations.

Cabinet’s approved of the PIE Amendment Bill to go for public comments.

The Blitzboks head back into action at the Hong Kong Sevens this weekend, and here are all the kick off times to take note of.

Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham says the decision to send off team-mate Eduardo Camavinga during their 4-3 Champions League loss to Bayern Munich was “a joke”.

Former UFC champion Ronda Rousey hits back at critics who have questioned her age before her first MMA bout in 10 years.

Northern Ireland will face two-time world champions France in a friendly in Lille in the lead-up to the latter’s World Cup campaign.

The skewed perspectives in my A-level curriculum are staggering. Until that changes, harmful ideas about race and migration will live on

Astrid Barltrop is the winner of the 2026 Emerging Voices award (16-18 category) and a year 13 student in Oxfordshire

“Lord Cromer was a successful consul-general of Egypt. To what extent do you agree?” I read this essay prompt in my A-level history class,...

Researchers warn that Cape Town’s caracals are being harmed through contaminated prey and secondary poisoning.

South African power couple Mpoomy Ledwaba and Brenden Ledwaba shared pregnancy photos for baby number 3 on Instagram.

Khloé Kardashian and her best friend Malika Haqq sat down for her podcast and the subject of Lamar Odom’s documentary inevitably came up.

Authorities have warned of dangerous conditions after Noordhoek Lagoon broke through to the sea, creating a powerful channel on the beach.

Frustrated residents from local mining areas surrounding Marikana, took to the streets after being ignored by mining companies, regarding employment opportunities for locals.

The Westcliff and Babylonstoren are partnering for a dinner series across 2026 built entirely around the farm’s garden harvests and cellar releases.

This latest chapter in their story is a beautiful full-circle moment for a couple who have built their brand around transparency, faith, marriage and parenting.

Here’s why more women are choosing to exercise the freedom to choose relationship outcomes that best serve their well-being.

Keep your phone firmly in hand and add some personality with these comfortable, durable, and nifty smartphone grips.

Vuma, a Maziv company, has reached a significant national milestone, connecting 1,000 schools across South Africa to fibre, unlocking digital resources and new opportunities for teaching and learning. The milestone was marked today at Molamo Primary School in Limpopo, where government leaders, educators and industry stakeholders gathered to reflect on the role connectivity is playing […]

The iGaming landscape is bracing for a tectonic shift as legacy platforms face unprecedented pressure. While Stake.com and Roobet have long dictated trends, the emergence of Spartans.com has redefined expectations for new crypto casinos. Currently in beta, Spartans has already stunned the industry by reaching a 14th global ranking among all crypto gambling sites.  This […]

Smart plugs can add controls to any outlet, but they aren’t perfect for everything. Here’s our guide to using one and which ones to buy.

South Africa is on track for additional petrol price relief measures this May.

The average value of used cars sold in South Africa has noticeably increased over the last year.

The projected petrol price increase for May has dropped over the past week, though petrol and diesel are still facing significant hikes.

The outdoor area at Yarm Wellness will officially open to the public on Saturday.

Drs Chris and Xand explore common foot problems, from bunions to verrucas, and why diseases affecting our blood vessels or nerves seem to often show up in the feet.