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Lionel Messi could have ended all debate over who is the greatest player of all time by winning another World Cup with Argentina on Sunday, but he was left in tears following Spain’s 1-0 win.

An explosive High Court application by suspended Inspector-General of Intelligence (IGI) Imtiaz Fazel confirms how central now suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu’s office was to the series of investigations and leaks that led both to the Madlanga Commission and to the unprocedural and likely unconstitutional suspension of the IGI.

In less than 20 days, four incidents triggered alarms designed to detect elevated radiation levels inside a secure tent at Koeberg. South Africa’s top energy officials have explained why this is not a wider safety risk.

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus hopes that Wales can return to their status as a major force in world rugby.

A former fleet manager at the embattled Emfuleni Local Municipality was on Sunday arrested on fraud and corruption charges over a controversial R16 million municipal vehicle tender in which millions of rands were allegedly paid for vehicles that were never delivered.

The South African Weather Service has forecast a mostly fine and cool day across the country on Monday, with morning fog patches expected along parts of the Northern Cape, Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal coastlines.

Gut-wrenching details have emerged of how two brave little boys tried to save a toddler who drowned in a stormwater pond in Plettenberg Bay on Friday, clinging desperately to his arm as he disappeared into the murky water until they couldn’t hold on any longer.

Retired Judge Takalani Raulinga has defended his independence following a formal objection by the MK Party calling for his appointment as IDAC Oversight Judge to be reviewed over concerns about his alleged political ties to the ANC.

An unloved metal has become the ⁠metallic financing tool of choice, writes Andy Home.

The Iziko Mobile Planetarium, backed by a R1.3 million donation from Amazon, is set to bring the universe to underserved communities across South Africa. The travelling facility includes an advanced inflatable dome, a specialised transport vehicle, and 10 desk-mounted virtual reality headsets.

We should scrupulously examine the facts every time a company claims to have achieved a milestone, explains Marty Fridson.

South African rugby is in a special place.That’s the word from Junior Springboks coach Kevin Foote after his side successfully defended their Junior World Championship title.

South Africa needs long-term capital to support growth, infrastructure and productive investment. Pension funds need diversified sources of return that are not entirely dependent on listed markets. Private markets can help bridge those needs, writes Karin du Toit.

The Springboks are set to welcome a number of big names, including national captain Siya Kolisi and flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, for their clash against Argentina in Buenos Aires on 8 August.

The Barnyard Theatre in Menlyn turned into a runway of crowns on Saturday evening as the Miss Universe hopefuls chased the crown, with Mpumalanga’s Bajabulise Thela walking away with the title.

A former hedge fund manager, a surfing winemaker and a viticulturist nicknamed “Bart” are transforming one of Stellenbosch’s coldest valleys into one of its most ambitious estates.

The Springboks did make a lot of errors in promising positions in Saturday’s Nations Championship clash against Wales in Durban, but coach Rassie Erasmus was more than satisfied with his side’s 43-0 triumph.

Less than 700 days after becoming a permanent entity, IDAC is facing a credibility crisis amid extreme pressure stemming from its handling of a single investigation into police Crime Intelligence.

Radical social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan were arrested Saturday in Miami, the US Marshals Service told AFP, as Britain seeks their extradition to face new charges of rape, sex trafficking and assault.

There were many instances during the 2026 edition of the FIFA World Cup that betrayed the very soul of football. The passing of Bafana Bafana star Jayden Adams reminded what the beautiful game is truly about: respect, compassion and humanity, writes Athenkosi Tsotsi.