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Tragedy strikes as Palestinian goalkeeper Saleem Al-Ashqar killed in Gaza
4+ hour, 19+ min ago (484+ words) Saleem Al-Ashqar, a promising goalkeeper killed by Israeli forces. Earlier this week, Palestinian goalkeeper Saleem Al-Ashqar was killed in Gaza by the Israeli army, the Palestinian Football Association (PFA) announced. Al-Ashqar, a 32-year-old Palestinian goalkeeper, was killed on Monday after…...
How Pretoria brothers turned a comedy skit into online success
11+ hour ago (722+ words) How two brothers created an online comedy hit with relatable content. Two Pretoria brothers were in for a surprise when a comedy skit filmed for fun turned their Afrikaans comedy channel into an online sensation. Dylan and Armand Pretorius' breakthrough…...
LIVE | Heroes" welcome for Bafana Bafana after historic FIFA World Cup journey
10+ hour, 43+ min ago (398+ words) Bafana Bafana received a heroes' welcome at OR Tambo on Thursday morning. Image: Michael Sherman / IOL Fans waited in eager anticipation at the OR Tambo International Airport arrivals hall as Bafana Bafana were due to arrive back in South Africa…...
Proteas Women aim for ICC T20 World Cup final amidst national solidarity
20+ hour, 54+ min ago (382+ words) As South Africa rallies behind its Proteas Women, anticipation grows for what promises to be an electrifying semi-final against England. Can they reach the final once more and deliver a World Cup triumph? With Bafana Bafana due to arrive home…...
Johannesburg has taken a big new loan to help fix its electricity problems
23+ hour, 40+ min ago (1131+ words) As part of a response to these concerns, in May 2026 the City of Johannesburg and the German state-owned development bank Kreditanstalt f'r Wiederaufbau (Kf W) announced an agreement on a R3. 8 billion (over US$230 million) concessional loan to help fix the city's…...
Prosus' AI-powered ecosystem strategy driving 85% earnings growth
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (756+ words) Prosus, the Europe-based subsidiary of Naspers, achieved profitability across all three regional ecosystems in the year to end March 2026. Prosus, the European internet business group and Naspers subsidiary, saw its profitability jump 84% in the year to March 31 after the implementation…...
WATCH: Thousands of protestors flood Durban CBD during June 30 protest
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (127+ words) thestar. co. za Screenshot from the video of Tens of thousands of March and March affiliated supportersshut down Durban CBD Image: Doctor Ngcobo / ANA studios Thousands of supporters affiliated with March and March took the streets of Durban's CBD, bringing…...
Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric prepare for historic over-40 World Cup clash amid form questions
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (645+ words) Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric will make history when two outfield players aged over 40-years old face off for the first time in a Fifa World Cup, as Portugal take on Croatia in Friday's Round of 32 clash (kick-off 1am). But both…...
Police drone uncovers illegal abattoir in Joburg, six undocumented people detained
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (186+ words) Police drones have unveiled a clandestine abattoir in Johannesburg, leading to the detention of six illegal immigrants. Police surveillance using a drone led to the discovery of an illegal abattoir in Crown Mines, Johannesburg, resulting in the detention of six…...
Hugo Broos urges patience as Relebohile Mofokeng takes different flight from his teammates
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (531+ words) Bafana Bafana playmaker Relebohile Mofokeng is set for a move to Belgium. Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos believes Relebohile Mofokeng possesses the raw talent to succeed in Europe, but has cautioned that the Orlando Pirates star must first adapt…...