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For king and nothing else...

Having slashed nine sporting codes from the next Commonwealth Games in 2026, to be held in Glasgow, we need to ask, what is the point of even staging this event?

Downs straight back to the top

Mamelodi Sundowns are back on top of the Betway Premiership log thanks to a 2-1 win over Royal AM at Loftus Versfeld last night.

A WAITING GAME

TOUR: FRINGE PLAYERS WILL HAVE TO BIDE THEIR TIME

Nkota thrills Pirates coach

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro is delighted with his side's perfect start to the Betway Premiership season.

Lions must 'fire shots' in Dublin

VAN DEN BERG: HOPES TO FACE LEINSTER'S BEST TEAM

Maharaj: The Proteas are still in the pound seats

South African spin bowler Keshav Maharaj says the Proteas are still in the pound seats, even after a weather-affected third day of the first Test against Bangladesh in Dhaka yesterday.

'No limit' to Villa's ambition

Birmingham - John McGinn (right) said there is no limit to Aston Villa's ambition in the Champions League after beating Bologna 2-0 to go top of the table in a dream return to the competition.

Vinicius hat-trick crushes Dortmund

Madrid - Vinicius Junior scored a sublime hat-trick as Champions League holders Real Madrid came back from two goals down to hammer Borussia Dortmund 5-2 on Tuesday.

Mourinho back to haunt United

TROUBLED: TEN HAG IS STILL UNDER INTENSE PRESSURE

Prepare for a secure future

Retirement: Understanding Key Aspects

Sasfin sorry for 'crime'

FRAUD: EMPLOYEES ALLEGEDLY HELPED GOLD LEAF TOBACCO LAUNDER MONEY

'Subdued first half' for Famous Brands

Despite reporting a 9.5% increase in interim headline earnings per share (Heps) yesterday, Famous Brands posted modest revenue growth of 2% for the six months ended 31 August, to just over R4 billion.

Drama, cheers, tears - inside Bok story of historic era

\"You only need to win a game by one point,\" said Jacques Nienaber after South Africa's tournament opener against Scotland in the 2023 Rugby World Cup (RWC).

Isiphetho: Destiny' comes to an end

e.tv has announced that the first season of the telenovela Isiphetho: Destiny will conclude as planned but will not be renewed for a second season.

French government suffers tax blow

France's minority right-wing government suffered a major blow when left-wing and centrist deputies united to make a temporary tax on the rich a permanent levy.

China sails in Strait again

A Chinese aircraft carrier group sailed through the Taiwan Strait yesterday, Taiwan's defence minister said, a day after Beijing held a live-fire exercise near the self-ruled island.

US urges end to conflict in Gaza

BLINKEN: TELLS ISRAEL TO AVOID ESCALATION WITH IRAN

EU deal 'lacks transparency'

The EU has not been fully transparent about the human rights risks related to a migration deal with Tunisia marred by allegations of abuse, the bloc's ethics watchdog said yesterday.

Institution of marriage in flames

October has been the month of cheating exposés... and we cannot but continue to watch, as if our daily lives are not riddled with the same traumas.

Trump's diatribe sinks US election to new lows

The more gobbledygook palaver he dishes out, the more loyal believers get excited, writes Armin.

Siya, Rachel deserve compassion

The announcement of Siya and Rachel Kolisi's decision to separate has sparked widespread discussion and, understandably, an outpouring of emotion from South Africans.

Spotlight not easy for Siya, Rachel

The break-up of any relationship - and the sadness, anger and blame - is normally best kept private... but that isn't going to happen for Siya and Rachel Kolisi, who have just announced the end of their eight-year marriage.

New 'Cuban missile crisis'

The Armageddon of nuclear war is something that should be avoided, even if it means dying for it never to happen, excuse the pun.

Where does DA stand on Israel?

In the same way that French philosopher and historian Voltaire once characterized the Holy Roman Empire as not Holy, not Roman and not an empire, we wonder about our current government of national unity (GNU).

Jealous woman gets life for ordering hit on ex's new lover

A Klerksdorp woman will be spending the rest of her life in prison after her anger and jealousy drove her to orchestrate a R20 000 hit on her former partner's new lover.

‘Louis has been honest’

Diamond dealer Louis Liebenberg yesterday created a video from the police office in Bronkhorstspruit, where he and his wife, Dezzi, are detained.

No progress in Africa

REPORT: GRINDS TO A HALT AS SECURITY, POLITICAL RIGHTS DETERIORATE

Study jinds link between floods and warming planet

Human-caused climate change worsened floods that have killed hundreds of people and displaced millions in Cameroon, Chad, Niger, Nigeria and Sudan this year, according to a study published yesterday.

Gwamanda must be fired, says Mashaba

ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has criticised the ANC in Johannesburg for treating the MMC of community development Kabelo Gwamanda with kid gloves.

Sadtu accused of defending 'abusive' teacher

A tense situation between parents and supporters of an alleged abusive teacher is echoing through the classroom.