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South Africans outraged after university of Venda student fatally stabbed by boyfriend
A first-year student at the University of Venda (Univen) was fatally stabbed on Friday, 28 August 2025 The victim was allegedly stabbed by her boyfriend, a second-year student at the University of Venda The victim, a Bachelor of Arts degree in...
Sports on TV for Sunday, Aug. 31
(All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Sunday, Aug. 31 AUTO RACING 8:55 a.m. ESPN — Formula 1: The Heineken Dutch Grand Prix, Circuit Zandvoort, Zandvoort, Netherlands ESPNU — Formula 1: The Heineken Dutch Grand Prix,...

Comic-Con Africa draws thousands of fans and cosplayers to Johannesburg
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Tens of thousands of South African comic book fans and cosplayers flocked to Johannesburg on Saturday to… JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Tens of thousands of South African comic book fans and cosplayers flocked to Johannesburg on Saturday...

Sports on TV, radio: Aug. 30-Sept. 1, 2025
• Formula 1: Practice, 4:25 a.m., ESPN2 • Formula 1: Qualifying, 7:55 a.m., ESPN2 • Indy NXT Series: Practice, 8 a.m., FS1 • NASCAR Cup Series: Practice, 8 a.m., TRUTV • NASCAR Cup Series: Qualifying, 9:10 a.m., TRUTV • NTT IndyCar Series:...

Sports News | Union Sports Minister Mandaviya Pitches for 'Garv Se Swadeshi' at First-ever Sports Goods Manufacturing Conclave
New Delhi [India], August 30 (AN): India reaffirmed its commitment to building an Atmanirbhar Bharat in the sports sector as Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya, chaired the first-ever Sports Goods Manufacturing Conclave...
Sports This Week: Big win for Regina’s Ostepchuk
The gold medal was something Ostepchuk said the team wasn’t anticipating. YORKTON - It was a history making double for Canadian basketball at the recent inaugural 2025 IWBF 3×3 Open World Championships in Sun City, South Africa. Both Canada’s...
A Hub of Research, Innovation & Global Exposure – NAAC Accredited Invertis University, Uttar Pradesh
PNN New Delhi [India], August 30: Ranked among the top private universities in Uttar Pradesh, Invertis University, Bareilly is making its mark in the world of education and innovation. Backed by cutting-edge research, international collaborations,...

Mashatile pledges Govt support to churches in social cohesion drive
Deputy President Paul Mashatile says faith-based organisations (FBOs) are the strategic partners to promote social cohesion and foster social compacts. He was addressing a gathering at the Methodist Church of Southern Africa in Butterworth in the...

Man United Scrape Through Burnley To Secure First Win Of Season
Manchester United secured a much-needed first win of the season for under-fire manager Ruben Amorim but needed a 97th minute Bruno Fernandes penalty to beat newly-promoted Burnley 3-2. After exiting the League Cup to fourth-tier Grimsby on...

Drama in 97th minute: Man Utd's first win not a 'turning point' for Amorim
Manchester United secured a much-needed first win of the season for under-fire manager Ruben Amorim but needed a 97th minute Bruno Fernandes penalty to beat newly-promoted Burnley 3-2. After exiting the League Cup to fourth-tier Grimsby on...

Man Utd’s first win not a ‘turning point’ for Amorim
Manchester United secured a much-needed first win of the season for under-fire manager Ruben Amorim, but needed a 97th-minute Bruno Fernandes penalty to beat newly-promoted Burnley 3-2. After exiting the League Cup to fourth-tier Grimsby on...
COP Lydia Yaako Donkor Becomes First Ghanaian Woman Elected to INTERPOL Africa Committee
Commissioner of Police (COP) Lydia Yaako Donkor, Director-General of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, has made history as the first Ghanaian — and the only woman — elected to serve on the newly established...

Naomi Schiff announces final F1 race with Sky Sports
Naomi Schiff has announced that the Dutch Grand Prix will be her final F1 race with Sky Sports this year. The former racing driver, turned pundit, announced in May that she was expecting her first child with husband Alexandre Dedieu, who she...
‘I fell in love with Stan’s mind’: Tracey Holmes on being in a media power couple
I started a two-year traineeship as an ABC broadcast specialist in 1989, working in news and sport. The men at the ABC – David Morrow, Jim Maxwell – were highly experienced across sports. Peter Longman was the man in charge, the one who had to...
Manchester United secure first win thanks to late Bruno Fernandes penalty
Manchester United secured a much-needed first win of the season for under-fire manager Ruben Amorim but needed a 97th minute Bruno Fernandes penalty to beat newly-promoted Burnley 3-2. After exiting the League Cup to fourth-tier Grimsby on...

Union Sports Minister Mandaviya pitches for ‘Garv Se Swadeshi’ at first-ever Sports Goods Manufacturing Conclave
New Delhi [India], August 30 (ANI): India reaffirmed its commitment to building an Atmanirbhar Bharat in the sports sector as Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya, chaired the first-ever Sports Goods Manufacturing Conclave...

From Bond to Benoit—Daniel Craig's Best Roles, Ranked
Daniel Craig has been acting since he was six years old, and the classically trained actor has since become one of Hollywood's most notable leading men. Throughout his journey, he's delivered numerous acclaimed performances, both leading up to his...

COP Lydia Donkor makes history as first Ghanaian elected to INTERPOL Africa Committee
Commissioner of Police (COP) Lydia Yaako Donkor, Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, has been elected to serve a four-year term as a member of the newly formed INTERPOL Africa Committee....

COP Lydia Yaako Donkor elected first Ghanaian and only female to Interpol Africa Committee
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Commissioner of Police, Lydia Yaako Donkor, Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, has made history by being elected to the newly formed INTERPOL Africa Regional...

Man Utd secure first win thanks to late Fernandes penalty
Bryan Mbeumo (19) of Manchester United during the English championship Premier League football match between Fulham and Manchester United on 24 August 2025 at Craven Cottage in London, England - Photo Nigel Keene / ProSportsImages / DPPI (Photo by...