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Anthony Joshua appears relaxed and encourages a sizeable Albanian contingent, supporting his opponent, to bring their “energy” for his comeback fight on Saturday.

Italy held discussions with Carlo Ancelotti to become their national team manager before opening talks with Pep Guardiola.

This comes as Parliament prepares to undertake an inquiry into gangsterism on the Cape Flats.

The Govender brothers have pleaded not guilty to all charges including the murder.

The plan will focus on rooting out corruption, theft and vandalism in the country’s water systems.

Witness in the Matlala attempted murder trial, Bethwell Cele, says he could not see the gunmen.

The Iran-backed group in Yemen has threatened to target Saudi vessels in a vital shipping route.

The move comes days after President Daniel Ortega demanded ‘a wall, a blockade’ against opposition parties.

Past US presidents insisted that Saudi Arabia normalise relations with Israel in exchange for nuclear technology.

The woman, who had wanted to end her pregnancy at 36 weeks, gave birth to a baby who doctors later killed.

Mamadou Djouma Bah, 17, was arrested and sentenced to prison for exam fraud earlier this month.

Okoth Obado was found guilty of killing Sharon Otieno with whom he had had an affair.

The petition argues the violence against migrants in South Africa could amount to crimes against humanity.

The Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics are set to have a “monumental” impact when the Senegalese capital becomes the first African city to host an Olympic event.

Pubs welcomed the support package, while other High Street firms asked why they were left out.

The price of Brent crude rose more than 5% on Thursday as the war in the Middle East continues to escalate.

BOSA has thanked Allie for her service to the party and to the people of Gauteng.

Baloyi argued that there was no evidence to support that allegation.

The SACP has condemned the continued United States (US)-Israeli war against Iran.

The party made the announcement during the sitting of the Ad Hoc Committee.

Manchester Super Giants’ Tim Seifert hits 67 off 45 balls – an innings that included nine boundaries – to help set London Spirit 139 to win in their opening fixture of the 2026 men’s Hundred.

AC Milan midfielder Luka Modric – who turns 41 in September – signs a one-year contract extension at the club.

Ryana MacDonald-Gay takes four wickets as Manchester Super Giants bowl London Spirit out for 80, before chasing down their target with 41 balls to spare as they ease to victory in their opening match of the 2026 women’s Hundred.

Ecuador’s Richard Carapaz wins stage 18 of the Tour de France following a commanding breakaway.

Pensioners have reignited a years-old debate over why the Older Persons Grant doesn’t pay out on a fixed date every month.

SASSA has issued a reminder ahead of August, confirming four separate payment dates beneficiaries need to mark down.

A South African refugee family in the US shared footage of their emotional reunion with their pets who travelled abroad…

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Bethwell Mzamo Cele concluded his three-day testimony.

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Viljoen insisted he was exercising his constitutional right to free speech when he criticised South Africa’s judiciary.

The clip features the David Bowie track “Five Years,” which includes lyrics such as “Earth was really dying (dying).”

MSG’s sprawling surveillance system can monitor guests down to the second. Its owners made an exception for the pop star’s rehearsal dinner.

England is seeing a “worrying increase” in young women in their 20s developing type 2 diabetes.