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Rory McIlroy saved one of his best shots at the British Open on Saturday for Bryson DeChambeau.

New Zealand’s Ryan Fox surged into contention for the British Open title by matching the lowest round in men’s major championship history with a brilliant third-round 62 at Royal Birkdale on Saturday, but it could have been even better.

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Makaneta says NSFAS verification must protect funds without jeopardising students’ education.

Guterres sought to focus his message on a world where inequality had become entrench.

Suspects are believed to have fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash.

This will bring safe drinking water to communities that have long struggled with unreliable supply.

Tamás Sulyok, seen as an Orbán loyalist, had until Saturday night to agree to end his term.

Jens Spahn faced criticism over his use of a surrogate, a ban on which he previously backed.

The blaze has destroyed more than 100 homes in Drammen and has spread to a nearby forest, authorities say.

“Anya” gives the BBC a rare account of how sex-criminal financier Epstein lured and abused his “assistants”.

There have also been several unsuccessful attacks in a region where piracy appears to be making a comeback.

Eleven people, including children, died in the fire that also injured 19 others.

Camilla Alhassan alleged without evidence the president had conducted a ritual to help win an election.

The 2026 World Cup saw Africa send its largest ever contingent to the finals, but five sides were eliminated by late goals as underdogs Cape Verde impressed.

Soms families have had problems claiming back cash as part of the pilot scheme.

Households reliant on heating oil as a fuel source say better regulation of pricing is needed.

Great Yarmouth has some of the highest levels of problem debt in the country, but help is at hand.

The Premier was part of the Mandela museum’s Mandela Day activities in Bizana.

The DA says the public was not consulted regarding the electricity tariffs.

The party says it’s shocked that the two were cleared by the SAPS internal disciplinary process.

DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has called the state of infrastructure in Johannesburg.

Orlando Pirates claimed their first victory of pre-season after coming from behind to defeat Cádiz CF 2-1 in Spain.

Rory McIlroy describes Bryson DeChambeau’s behaviour after receiving a two stroke penalty in the second round of the 2026 Open Championship as “performative” and “for attention,” as his discussions with tournament officials delayed the release of the tee times for the third round.

The Springboks’ four debutants all impressed in a 43-0 demolition of Wales at Kings Park, with each earning their stripes in different ways.

The Springboks completed an unbeaten mid-year Test run with a record win against Wales in Durban on Saturday.

Falling pupil numbers have left ‘unique’ London school facing an uncertain future, but its supporters have ambitious plans

Sandwiched between a strip club, a West End theatre and a pub might not be the most obvious location for a school but Soho Parish C of E primary has thrived for decades among the colourful charms of inner London.

But in an area that once had 16 schools, Soho Parish is the...

Anton Taylor – a Old Boy of Bishops Diocesan College – has taken on The Kiffness over his views of the school’s Pride flag debate…

Term 3 back-to-school shopping doesn’t have to be a bank balance breaking experience if you know where to shop to save money.

The SASSA has dismissed four officials after they were found guilty of their involvement in a R33 million social grants fraud scheme.

Four uncapped players made their Test debuts for the Boks on Saturday.

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The suspect was previously sentenced to six years’ imprisonment in 2023

The Boks dominated the match, but never really hit top gear in an error-ridden performance.

Cases caused by the amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, have numbered in the hundreds since 1960 – but it can quickly prove fatal if not diagnosed correctly.