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57+ min ago (268+ words) Home " Hollywoodbets Durban July: Roll of Honour The 130th running of Africa's greatest horse race, the Hollywoodbets Durban July, will take place on Saturday, 4 July 2026 at Hollywoodbets Greyville in KwaZulu-Natal. The Grade 1 race over 2 200m will offer a record prize purse of R10 million. Hollywoodbets, who assumed sponsorship in 2022 and immediately doubled the prize from R2 million to R5 million, has once again raised the bar " this time with a100% stakes increasefor 2026. This year's race " one of the most thrilling in recent memory " was won by The Real Prince. It was trainer Dean Kannemeyer's fourth win in the race, and a first victory for jockey Craig Zackey. Some of South Africa's greatest ever horses, trainers and jockeys have won the race which dates back to 1897. Take a look at the Roll of Honour, below " Residents living near Pollsmoor Prison have been advised that the facility's escape…...

1+ hour, 5+ min ago (557+ words) Strap in for a a feast of international tournament football in December and January The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is almost upon us, and as excitement builds FourFourTwo is here with a comprehensive broadcast guide covering TV channels, live live streams, and fixture timings, so you can watch AFCON 2025 wherever you are in the world. " Dates: December 21 " January 18, 2025 " Broadcasters: Channel 4 (UK), beIN Sports (USA), SuperSport (South Africa) " FREE stream: Channel 4 (UK) " Watch from anywhere: Grab this NordVPN holiday deal The 35th edition of the African continental tournament takes place in Morocco between 24 teams, with the group stage starting on December 21 and the final taking place on January 18, 2026. This is a huge tournament, with some of the world's best players representing their countries, including Mo Salah seeking his first AFCON win with Egypt, Riyad Mahrez (Algeria), Sadio Man" (Senegal), Achraf Hakimi (Morocco),…...

1+ hour, 12+ min ago (116+ words) A road-crossing chicken has been reunited with its owner after police said they "cracked" the case. The bird was handed in at the aptly-named Eggborough Police Station on Saturday evening after it was "found playing chicken" in the road on Green Acres, a street in the village near Selby. Posting on its Selby district Facebook page, North Yorkshire Police said: "A bit of an odd request, has anyone lost a chicken!!!" In a later update, officers said the chicken's owner had come forward, meaning the bird was "released on bail (of straw)". "Officers report their latest guest was 'no trouble at all' - though it did demand free-range rights and extra corn," they added....

1+ hour, 15+ min ago (50+ words) Today I unpack the growing shareholder backlash against Mr Price's German deal " and how misaligned incentives echo across SA's politics and investment landscap Today I unpack the growing shareholder backlash against Mr Price's German deal " and how misaligned incentives echo across SA's politics and investment landscape....

1+ hour, 25+ min ago (728+ words) ANC slams Malatsi for bypassing Parliament on ICT ownership rules Policy could let foreign firms like Starlink skip 30% black ownership ANC urges Parliament to hold minister accountable for legality and intent The African National Congress (ANC) has issued a statement slamming communications minister Solly Malatsi's policy direction, which instructed sector regulator Icasa to change its equity ownership rules. The statement notes that the proposal to create alternative compliance mechanisms for the 30% Historically Disadvantaged Groups ownership requirement, allowing operators like Starlink to bypass it. It said notice introduces policy directions that exceed the minister's authority, undermine South Africa's transformation framework, and threaten the integrity of our ICT and postal regulatory environment. "It mirrors a troubling trend where ministers belonging to the Democratic Alliance seek to bypass Parliament," it said. "The ANC stresses that no minister may amend or suspend legislation via…...

1+ hour, 28+ min ago (579+ words) The UK's Treasury has published a policy update on creating a provisional licences authorisation regime for early-stage financial services firms seeking FCA authorisation. The purpose is to reduce the barriers that financial services firms face when seeking authorisation. The proposed "provisional licences" regime will enable the FCA to grant time-limited permissions (generally up to 18 months) so that firms can get "up and running" in a controlled environment with strong regulatory oversight,...By: A&O Shearman UK Provisional Licences Authorisation Regime The UK's Treasury has published a policy update on creating a provisional licences authorisation regime for early-stage financial services firms seeking FCA authorisation. The purpose is to reduce the barriers that financial services firms face when seeking authorisation. The proposed "provisional licences" regime will enable the FCA to grant time-limited permissions (generally up to 18 months) so that firms can get…...

1+ hour, 37+ min ago (390+ words) Axar Patel ruled out of remainder of South Africa T20I series due to illness Shahbaz Ahmed enters Indian squad after strong showing in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Last two games to be played in Lucknow and Ahmedabad on December 17 and 19 India's spin-bowling all-rounder Axar Patel was on Monday (December 15, 2025) ruled out of the remaining two T20 internationals against South Africa due to illness, with the national selection committee naming Shahbaz Ahmed as his replacement. Axar had also missed the third T20I in Dharamsala on Sunday, with fellow spinner Kuldeep Yadav being included in the playing XI. India went on to beat South Africa by seven wickets in a low-scoring match to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. The last two games of the five-match series will be played in Lucknow and Ahmedabad on Wednesday and Friday, respectively. "Team India allrounder, Axar Patel has…...

1+ hour, 59+ min ago (677+ words) Home " WEATHER: Severe storm with large hail, rain and winds expected in SA Take a look at what the weather has in store for South Africa's nine provinces this Tuesday, 16 December 2025. Temperature: Partly cloudy and warm but hot in the extreme north with isolated thundershowers and showers, becoming cloudy in the evening. Temperature: Partly cloudy and warm with isolated showers and thundershowers, becoming cloudy in the evening. Morning drizzle is expected along the escarpment. Where does Mpumalanga rank in size among South Africa's provinces? Temperature: Partly cloudy and warm but hot in places, with isolated showers and thundershowers in the extreme south and east. Morning drizzle is expected along the escarpment. Where does Limpopo rank in population size among South Africa's provinces? What is the capital of Limpopo? Temperature: Partly cloudy and warm with isolated showers and thundershowers but scattered…...

2+ hour, 7+ min ago (67+ words) Vatican City: Vatican City is the world's least populated country, home to roughly 800880 residents, and also the smallest by land area. Nestled within Rome, it serves as the spiritual heart of the Roman Catholic Church. Every year, millions visit its iconic landmarks, including St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Museums, making it a center of both religious significance and cultural heritage. (Image: Canva)...

2+ hour, 7+ min ago (218+ words) New Delhi, Dec 15 (PTI) India all-rounder Axar Patel was on Monday ruled out of the remaining two T20 Internationals against South Africa due to illness with the BCCI's selection committee naming Shahbaz Ahmed as his replacement. Axar had also missed the third T20I in Dharamsala on Sunday with wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav being included in the playing XI. India went on to defeat South Africa by seven wickets in a low-scoring match to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. The last two games of the five-match series will be played in Lucknow and Ahmedabad on Wednesday and Friday respectively. "Team India allrounder, Axar Patel has been ruled out of the remaining two IDFC First Bank T20Is against South Africa due to illness," said a statement from BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia. "However, he is with the team in Lucknow where he will be further…...