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A look at the common attributes of World Cup Golden Boot winners and the claims of the leading 2026 candidates examined.

The story of how Lionel Messi v Cristiano Ronaldo became the rivalry that transformed football and defined a generation.

BBC correspondent Peter Cooke reports from protests in Southampton over the murder of Henry Nowak.

The former Today presenter has released a new podcast in which he talks about growing up in Cardiff.

Nhlamulo Sambo was stabbed to death during the early hours of Sunday morning.

Tonjeni issued an arrest warrant for the prosecutor who failed to attend Sibanyoni’s bail hearing

Sthembiso Mdlalose admitted to causing the fire at the Usindiso building in the Johannesburg CBD.

Colonel Bhutomncane Khumalo, has disputed claims that Ntanzi was a suspect in a 2018 murder case.

US Central Command says the vessel’s engine room was hit after the crew “ignored repeated warnings”.

The head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, who pushed for criminal charges against Trump’s foes, will step in as acting Director of National Intelligence.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that Cuba needs systemic reforms. But the administration is talking to Cuban officials like ex-leader Raul Castro’s grandson.

Russian missile and drone attacks killed civilians across Ukraine overnight, in one of Moscow’s largest assaults in recent months.

The oil giant says the documents ignore the critical context of the complex operating environment at the time.

DR Congo’s international friendly against Chile in Spain next week is cancelled after authorities raise health concerns over the Ebola outbreak in the African nation.

The deaths come after a day of violent protests against illegal migration in the town of Mossel Bay.

Passed by MPs, the bill proposes prison sentences for people identifying as part of the LGBTQ+ community.

The Energy and Carbon Performance Rating gives South Africans a clear view of their energy efficiency over the past 12 months.

Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Wednesday, 3 June 2026.

Community cafe in Boston says numbers rose from about 60 to more than 90 at the start of the year.

Business groups have warned that new draft rules proposed by SANRAL could unlawfully expand the agency’s powers over private businesses.

541kg of cocaine worth more than R200mln was stolen from the Hawks’ Port Shepstone premises in 2021

The party says it has appointed Philasande Mkhize as the party’s chief whip with immediate effect. 

Mbali Shinga will on Tuesday file court papers to challenge her dismissal from the NFP.

Karl Sander is back to testify at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria.

Atalanta’s Brazilian midfielder Ederson is set to become Michael Carrick’s first signing after Manchester United agreed a £35m deal for the 26-year-old

Alice Capsey hits 82 whilst Heather Knight finishes unbeaten on 70 as England chase down 181, the highest run-chase in women’s T20 history in England, to secure a six-wicket win against India, sealing an impressive 2-1 series win in Taunton.

Watch the best shots as England’s Alice Capsey hits a brilliant 82 from 43 balls to help England beat India by six wickets and seal a 2-1 series victory in Taunton.

Scotland’s players have not discussed boycotting their World Cup qualifying double header against Israel, says midfielder Christy Grimshaw.

SASSA maladministration has cost government more than R200 million in one year, and that’s just the start of TARS’ digging …

Award-winning comedian and actress Celeste Ntuli is shaking up the airwaves on KwaZulu-Natal-based radio station Vuma FM.

British actor Idris Elba was knighted at Windsor Castle.

DA’s motion for audits, quarantine reports, and disaster management role failed as farmers await vaccines amid uncontrolled outbreaks.

Officers vow to monitor posts ahead of 30 June marches, citing past convictions under the Cybercrimes Act.

Workers who bought bakkies for Post Office deliveries were retrenched and left with debt as pension payouts stall and unions stay silent.

Police discovered a makeshift altar and an underground cave allegedly used to deceive victims,

ChatGPT hit a billion monthly users in May, faster than any app yet that milestone, Sensor Tower estimates.

The Competition and Markets Authority says it would put publishers “in a stronger position to negotiate content deals with Google”.

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A three‑motor axial‑flux electric drive unit can deliver up to 860kW of power and 2 000Nm of torque for a 0-100km/h time of just 2.4 seconds.

Regular weight training can significantly reduce the risk of early death, research suggests.

Experts are trying to find the best way to screen for prostate cancer, since blood tests alone are not accurate enough for most men.