Broos urges Bafana to reclaim former fighting spirit against Panama
Broos feels that Bafana lost their fighting spirit and commitment in their last Afcon in Morocco, where they were eliminated in the last 16 by Cameroon.
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ANC to press on with EC conference despite interdict
Party believes appeal against court ruling gives it ‘leeway to continue’, but it could face contempt proceedings
Taylor Swift and ‘Showgirl’ dominate iHeartRadio Music Awards
LOS ANGELES, March 26 (Reuters) – Music superstar Taylor Swift scored a leading seven trophies at the iHeartRadio Music Awards on Thursday including artist of the year and best pop album for the upbeat record The Life of a Showgirl.
Trump signature to appear on US currency, ending 165-year tradition
WASHINGTON, March 26 (Reuters) – US paper currency will bear President Donald Trump’s signature starting this summer, the first time a sitting president has signed American money, the Treasury Department said on Thursday.
North Korea, Belarus sign friendship treaty, KCNA says
SEOUL, March 27 (Reuters) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko held a summit in Pyongyang on Thursday, where the two leaders signed a friendship treaty, North Korea’s state media KCNA reported.
Trump orders government to pay airport security workers
WASHINGTON, March 26 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Thursday he will take executive action to pay 50,000 airport security workers as a deal stalled in Congress to address staff shortages that have snarled travel around the country.
OPEN LETTER: I will not let corrupt networks steal the future of 13 million SA children
An open letter to the people of South Africa from the minister of basic education.
Mandelson personal phone messages requested for files release
Officials are set to publish more documents related to his appointment as UK ambassador to the US – but have so far only had access to the peer’s work phone.
Beyond oil: The crucial exports blocked by Hormuz closure
The price of a wide range of goods – from food, to smartphones, to medicines – could be affected by the US-Israel war with Iran.
Nepal to swear in ex-rapper as new prime minister
Balendra Shah won the election by a landslide promising change to Nepalis who are angry at corruption.
US lawmaker makes direct plea to Sarah Ferguson to testify over ‘close Epstein ties’
The letter, seen by the BBC, also called on Ferguson to share any knowledge about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s links to Epstein.
Pain Hallgrimsson’s overriding emotion after Czechs end Irish hopes
“Pain” is the overriding emotion for Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson as his side’s World Cup dream ends on penalties in Prague.
Raye comes out swinging on her new album, This Music May Contain Hope
The star suffered writer’s block while working on her second album, but it hits all the right notes.
Three charts that are warning signs flashing for Trump on Iran war
As gas prices rise, Trump’s approval rating is heading into politically dangerous territory.
The Papers: ‘Trump extends Hormuz deadline’ and ‘One hour of screen a day’
Donald Trump giving Iran 10 days to re-open a vital shipping channel and new advice on screen time for under 5s is a focus for Friday’s front pages.
Bellamy rues chaos against Bosnia as Wales’ World Cup dream ends
Head coach Craig Bellamy rues the chaos of Wales’ World Cup play-off semi-final loss to Bosnia-Herzegovina – but says his team have a bright future.
Wales lose on penalties as World Cup dream ended by Bosnia-Herzegovina
Wales’ hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup are ended by Bosnia-Herzegovina in Cardiff as the away side score a late equaliser before winning on penalties in their play-off semi-final.
McNair despair as NI miss opportunity in Italy
Northern Ireland defender Paddy McNair says Italy “were there for the taking” in semi-final play-off in Bergamo, which Michael O’Neill’s side lose 2-0.
Olivia Dean’s streak continues as she wins big at Mobo Awards
The pop star secured three of the biggest awards of the night as the show celebrated its 30th anniversary.
Hollywood keeps foretelling same script as history
Donald Trump is not Harry Truman, 2026 is not 1945 and Iran is emphatically not Japan
Back to love: Judith Sephuma on legacy, music and the long road home
From global stages to intimate performances, Judith Sephuma shares what has sustained her career and what she hopes to build