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Police appeal for public help after three cops are shot dead in three days

The South African Police Service has called for greater assistance from the public after five police officers were shot - three of whom were killed - over a period of three days.

Image of Mandela’s arrest warrant sells for R2m at auction

Nelson Mandela spent his life fighting for democracy and that legacy continued when a non-fungible token sold for R2 million to fund a heritage site showcasing South Africa’s journey to democracy.

Women’s Cricket World Cup: A final over to savour!

With six balls to go, it’s all to play for, for India. While South Africa have already secured a spot in the semi-finals, India have to win to go through. If they lose, they are out.

The tragedy of Ukraine’s 6 million pets and the people trying to save them

While millions of people flee Ukraine as Russia continues to devastate several cities, the nation’s animals suffer as their owners leave them behind.

Max Verstappen gets the better of rival Charles Leclerc in Saudi Arabia

Max Verstappen is in for a season-long battle for the title once again and this time he came out on top against his rival Charles Leclerc in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

Buses torched in taxi war leaves Polokwane commuters stranded

Two minibus taxis and a patrol sedan have been set alight amid the ongoing feud between rival taxi associations from Seshego and Mankweng.

PSG keeper welcomes 30 Ukrainian refugees into his Paris mansion

Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Keylor Navas has opened his mansion in the French capital to 30 Ukrainian refugees.

Haiti’s former sports minister accused of child rape

Former Haitian sports minister Evans Lescouflair has been accused of raping an 11-year-old student when he was a teacher in the 1980s.

Proteas women victorious in World Cup thriller to knock out India

South Africa chased down the second highest score in ICC Women's World Cup history in Christchurch on Sunday morning.

POLICE ARREST OPERATION DUDULA LEADER NHLANHLA LUX DLAMINI

The leader of the anti-immigrant movement Operation Dudula, Nhlanhla Lux Dlamini, was arrested by police on Thursday evening.

Saudi Arabia Grand Prix to go on despite missile attack

Formula 1 announced that they have been provided with “full and detailed assurances" that the Saudi Arabian GP will be secure following a missile attack on Friday afternoon.

Little to separate African sides in first legs of Qatar qualifiers

Friday evening's Fifa World Cup qualifiers were hard fought battles as some of Africa's top nations battled it out in the first legs of their playoffs to reach the grand stage.