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24 hours in pictures, 18 August 2025

Rugby

Mapimpi called into injury-hit Boks squad

‘No different to an EFF rally or Joy of Jazz’ – iPhupho L’ka Biko leader after National Dialogue performance

Courts

Life sentence for child rapist in Ottosdal case

Sars to get tougher as it chases R513 billion in unpaid tax

Here’s what defines a worthy internship

News

‘I’m not getting any younger,’ says judge as VBS Bank case delayed again

Why Velebayi is not training with Chiefs

Travel

Get close to nature at Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge

Jamie Oliver returns to South Africa with new recipe for healthy living

News

Weather alert: High fire danger in NC and FS

Celebs And Viral

‘It was the hardest period of my life’: Asavela Mqokiyana opens up about her divorce

Pirates’ Ouaddou – ‘You cannot be happy about a draw!’

Can South Africa reform fast enough to beat unemployment?

News

Gayton McKenzie ‘intends’ to meet with SAHRC over K-word tweets

World

Zelensky warns against ‘rewarding’ Russia after Trump urges concessions

Art mimicking reality: Inside Musa Mseleku’s appearance on hit South African soapie

Rugby

Springboks suffer Kolisi, Du Toit injury blow ahead of second Wallabies Test

World

20 killed in fresh Pakistan monsoon rains

Can Kenny Fihla resuscitate Absa? Bank pockets R11 billion, half of Standard Bank’s earnings

Horses

Racing goes on strike to protest tax hikes

Kwenzo Ngcobo on Nhloso Gaza in ‘Scandal!’, award wins and inspiring young actors

News

AfriForum questions why no costs disclosed for new Gauteng licence plate system

Mgosi

Chippa United eye Bafana Bafana striker

If I were Ramaphosa, I would dismiss ‘spineless’ Motshekga – Zibi

News

Forget Uber and Bolt, we may soon have a Gauteng e-hailing service

Celebs And Viral

WATCH: Joe Thomas honoured with first Ndlala Mall Walk of Fame star

News

Emotional Mapisa-Nqakula might apply to have charges withdrawn as corruption case postponed

News

Here’s how much Goodyear employees will receive as Kariega plant shuts down

Back in action: Bavuma ready to lead Proteas against Australia

Courts

Cop killers get life sentences for assassination of police officer

‘We must play to win’ – Cardoso on Sundowns’ MTN8 ambitions

News

Ramathuba responds to allegations of millions in payments and nepotism at Limpopo municipality

TV

‘My husband didn’t believe in foreplay’ – Makoto speaks on ‘Married at First Sight’ drama

Wait over: Toyota Hilux Legend 55 pricing revealed

MTN downgrades SA CEO and shakes up leadership

48 hours in pictures, 17 August 2025

Recipe of the day: Meat-free Monday vegan carbonara

Chiefs’ Cele believes winning at home will bring back the fans

Courts

Eldorado Park parents abandon bail bid in child abuse case

Rugby

Wallabies sapped our energy, but we weren’t tired, says Kolisi

Tech and Science

Frequent flyers: Airlines are coming for your power banks

SPONSORED

Betway Cares Foundation: The heart behind the brand

News

Gauteng’s load reduction schedule for this week

Celebs And Viral

Kelvin Momo apologises after missing another gig

Mgosi

Ex-Sundowns star on Chiefs’ radar

Women in construction celebrated, but still underrepresented in the industry

Sport

How much money Dricus du Plessis won ‘by laying on the ground for 25 minutes’

Health

Weaning baby off breastfeeding: What parents need to know

Betway Best Bets

Sinner or Alcaraz to triumph at Cincinnati Open?

Former RAF CEO Collins Letsoalo refers a dispute with the fund to the CCMA

Lotto

Check your Lotto ticket! Someone won more than R10 million over the weekend

Betway Best Bets

Premier League newbies Leeds tipped to edge out Everton

Court cancels loan that ballooned from R500k to R2m in 7 months

Lory Park Zoo educates visitors on animal conservation

‘An artist like Lupe Fiasco embodies what we’re about’: Back to The City founder on headliner

Celebs And Viral

‘For the good of the country’: Why some South Africans are celebrating Dricus du Plessis’ UFC title defeat

News

Electricity demand ‘met 97% of the time’ this winter, Eskom says

Rugby

Rassie to rethink make-up of Bok team for second Wallabies Test

Brad Binder finds his mojo at Red Bull KTM’s home race

France joyride for delegation as driver’s licence backlog soars

National Dialogue has big gaps in it

MK slams city for evictions ahead of ruling

Crime

Man murdered along N1 after breakdown

Goodbye winter? Gauteng residents warned to brace for hot weather this week

Gauteng school cleared of racism allegations

News

University jumps in to fight SA’s GBV

Crime

Police officer among two nabbed for business robbery in Limpopo

Sport needed this reality check

Outa guns for city boss over Usindiso building fire

Lonehill play park gets safety upgrade

Councillor calls for action against litter crisis in Midrand

Rugby

Wallabies may bring players over from Australia after more injuries

Proteas set T20 ambitions aside as focus shifts to ODI series against Australia

Fire erupts at tyre factory in Durban