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As Lamine Yamal turns 18, he is taking centre stage at Barcelona – including teasing fans about taking the iconic number 10 jersey.

Kidnapped and held captive in a secret underground bunker by a notorious serial killer.

Core talent, contrasting personalities and classic matches – Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz resume their rivalry in the Wimbledon final.

Sunday will see possible highs of 31C before a slight dip that will bring a cooler change next week, the Met Office says.

Selby Mbenenge is facing a misconduct investigation by the Judicial Conduct Tribunal.

Vigilante groups from Phoenix are believed to have targeted residents of surrounding communities.

The Free State has recorded three deaths so far linked to the 2025 winter initiation season.

Kundanlal risked all to rescue Jewish families during Europe’s darkest hour and bring them to India.

The North Korean leader pledges backing for Moscow, during talks with Russia’s foreign minister.

The lawsuit was filed in California, where the Trump administration has focused its immigration enforcement in recent weeks.

Witnesses say Israeli troops opened fire as people were trying to get food. The IDF says there were no known injuries.

Morocco and Zambia both seal 1-0 wins to secure passage to the quarter-finals at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

South Africa salvage a 1-1 draw against Tanzania and the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations holders are virtually assured of a place in the quarter-finals.

Mali edge closer to a quarter-final place at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after coming from behind to claim a 1-1 draw against Ghana.

A stray bullet burst into Bridgit Njoki’s home while police were clashing with anti-government protesters.

Children’s Day is returning to Howard Davis Park in Jersey with live music, games, food and drinks.

Trade conditions in South Africa deteriorated noticeably in May and June 2025 after a brief positive turn in March and April, and prospects moving forward are bleak.

South Africans who post offensive content online are not immune to the repercussions whether they’re off duty, on leave, or posting on their personal profiles.

Islamic State of Africa has 30 days to appeal the IEC’s decision.

Morners gathered at St. George’s Cathedral to pay their last respects to Van de Velde.

Mabuza has been laid to rest at his farm in Barberton.

David Mabuza served as the premier of Mpumalanga from 2009 to 2018 before his national deployment.

Kaizer Chiefs need experience at the back and Thabo Moloisane is someone who can stablise Amakhosi’s defence.

Here are the updated world rankings after several Test matches this weekend, which included big wins for both the Springboks and All Blacks.

Pat Cash, the 1987 champion, looks at how the men’s Wimbledon title will be won as Jannik Sinner faces Carlos Alcaraz.

England finish the T20 series against India with a closely fought win, but this cannot paper over the cracks regarding the improvement needed before next year’s home T20 World Cup.

A charity says its mentoring support could become stretched with more free school meal pupils eligible for help.

Preschool establishment asked for extra compulsory fee for ‘consumables’ – but it should have been free

A nursery has refunded a father almost £1,200 after an investigation found he had been charged mandatory “top-up” fees for hours of childcare that should have been free.

Tiago Gomes’s daughter was eligible for government-funded childcare at the Lake House day nursery and preschool in...

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Young Zedan Johnson hopes to follow in Springbok Cheslin Kolbe’s footsteps after this video of him at Craven Week went viral…

From the Springboks most eligible bachelor to a happily married man! Who is Makazole Mapimpi’s beautiful wife?

Cheslin Kolbe might think he can shimmy — but he could learn something from the Empire Crew hip hop dance squad

The family recently returned to South Africa as Handré signed a new deal with the Bulls.

The Real Housewives of Durban Season 5 reunion aired over the past two Fridays on Showmax.

Jonathan Roxmouth is a performer amongst performers, and his new Broadway-inspired show promises to get audiences of all ages going.

It’s one simple question put to them: How would you change the world?

Here’s how Temu’s local warehouse works in South Africa.

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293kW of power and 580Nm of torque get this fast SUV from 0 to 100km/h in just 4.66 seconds.

Highly sought after by collectors and muscle car enthusiasts, original Capri Peranas like this one are increasingly rare.

Ducati’s Marc Marquez produced a stunning final lap to snatch pole position in wet conditions in German MotoGP qualifying.

Cosmetic ingredients should be listed in English to protect people with allergies, campaigners say.

Siobhan Gorman was 16 weeks pregnant and home alone when she gave birth to baby Archie.

The aim is to help people return to work quicker and reduce the length of time they need fit notes – better known as sick notes.