Enzo Fernandez Man City transfer equals British record
The Enzo Fernandez Man City transfer matched the British record on deadline day and left Chelsea short after a replacement deal collapsed.
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Madlanga Commission resumes hearings in 2026: What to expect today and how to watch live
Live updates from the Madlanga Commission: the inquiry is in a seven day recess and resumes on Monday 14 September 2026. Watch today’s hearing and catch up on what’s happened so far.
News
Level 4 weather warning issued for parts of South Africa
A level 4 weather warning for South Africa covers rain, wind and a sharp cold snap from Thursday, with more disruptive conditions due over the weekend.
Sports
Messi retires from international football at 39
Lionel Messi retires from international football at 39, closing a 21-year Argentina career that ended weeks after the 2026 World Cup final.
News
South Africa petrol price increase confirmed for September
The South Africa petrol price increase takes effect on Wednesday, 2 September 2026, as motorists face higher fuel costs and rising retail margins.
Sports
Patrick Mahomes ACL return targeted for Chiefs opener
Patrick Mahomes ACL return is on the clock as Kansas City open against Denver, with the nine-month surgery mark falling just after kick-off.
Sports
Djokovic chases 25th grand slam title at US Open
Djokovic 25th grand slam bid begins in New York, with Sinner out injured and Alcaraz back. Inside his form, his record and what stands in the way.
News
US strikes Iranian rocket launchers in Strait of Hormuz
US strikes Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island as Washington moves to secure Hormuz shipping, and Tehran promises a costly reply.
Crime
Tembisa Hospital tender fraud suspect arrested at OR Tambo
The Hawks have made a Tembisa Hospital tender fraud arrest at OR Tambo, with the unnamed 37-year-old businessman due in the Palm Ridge court on Monday.
Sports
Springbok legend Joggie Jansen dies aged 78 in Namibia
Springbok legend Joggie Jansen has died at 78 in Namibia. Inside the 10 Test caps, the Loftus tackle and the 1976 Currie Cup title.
News
NSFAS Funza Lushaka payments confirmed for six universities
NSFAS Funza Lushaka payments have unlocked allowances for 2 927 student teachers, but a large share of the bursary money is still unclaimed.
Sports
Joe Lauzon BKFC debut ends in Fenway Park stoppage
The Joe Lauzon BKFC debut ended in a second-round stoppage at Fenway Park, closing a seven-year absence at the first bare-knuckle card held there.
Viral News
N1 crash near Polokwane kills driver, injures 12 officers
An N1 crash near Polokwane left one motorist dead and 12 police officers hurt, eight of them seriously, after a head-on collision on Friday night.
International
Jackie Glass dies: OJ Simpson trial judge was 70
Jackie Glass dies at 70 in Las Vegas, the Nevada judge who sentenced OJ Simpson to 33 years, with her daughter confirming the death on Facebook.
Sports
Jai Arrow Rabbitohs return ends in tears at Skilled Park
The Jai Arrow Rabbitohs return lasted seconds at Skilled Park, three months after the South Sydney forward disclosed his motor neurone disease diagnosis.
Sports
Lille PSG scandal claim follows late stoppage time goals
Lille PSG scandal claims after Olivier Letang hit out at the stoppage time allowed as Paris Saint-Germain drew 2-2 at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy.
News
Six South Africans missing in Nepal floods named
Gift of the Givers has named the six South Africans missing in the Nepal floods, as a KwaZulu-Natal mother waits for word of her daughter.
Sports
Brydon Carse stood down amid Derby assault investigation
The Brydon Carse assault investigation continues in Derby as England leave the fast bowler out at Lord’s. Joe Root and Stuart Broad respond.
Viral News
King Harald dies at 89 as Haakon takes the throne
King Harald dies after 35 years on Norway’s throne, and his son takes over as King Haakon VIII. What the palace and world leaders said.
News
September 2026 fuel price increase hits diesel hardest
The September 2026 fuel price increase lands on 2 September, and diesel takes the heavier blow. Here is what a 60-litre tank will cost.
Viral News
Six Flags X2 brain injuries under state investigation
A California regulator is examining the Six Flags X2 brain injuries that put two women into emergency surgery days apart, with the ride still shut.
Sports
Springboks scrum controversy raised with World Rugby
The Springboks scrum controversy has followed the All Blacks to Cape Town, with New Zealand asking World Rugby to look at South Africa’s set piece.
Viral News
Nepal flash flood kills 18 with four South Africans missing
Hundreds were unaccounted for after the Nepal flash flood tore through northern valleys, with tourists from eight countries listed among the missing.
Viral News
UK asylum hotels missing children still not found
A report on UK asylum hotels missing children found dozens still untraced years on, and set out what the Home Office has now been asked to do.
Sports
Jenny Simpson cardiac arrest ends running career
The Jenny Simpson cardiac arrest at a community run in North Carolina has closed the career of the only American woman to win a world 1500m title.
Sports
Rishabh Pant retires hurt after arm blow in Colombo
Rishabh Pant retires hurt in Colombo after a Lahiru Kumara short ball strikes his left arm on day one of the second Test against Sri Lanka.
Sports
CeeDee Lamb home burglary confirmed by police records
Fairview police are investigating the CeeDee Lamb home burglary, with luxury goods taken from the Cowboys receiver’s Texas house while he was at camp.
Sports
Haaland new haircut revealed before City season opener
Haaland new haircut: the Manchester City striker traded his long blonde hair for a buzz cut hours before the Premier League opener.
Crime
Emfuleni employees arrested over alleged electricity scheme
Emfuleni employees arrested: police say five municipal staff allegedly charged residents to switch power back on without authorisation in Gauteng.
News
ANC mayoral candidates for metros left undecided
ANC mayoral candidates for the eight metros were held back as the party released a 42-name shortlist ahead of the November local government elections.