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AFP|Published 29 minutes ago Cole Palmer, right, lead goal celebrations with captain Reece James and Joao Pedro after as Chelsea got Xabi Alonso's coaching reign off to winning start on Monday. Image: Chelsea via IANS Xabi Alonso hailed Chelsea's "special" forwards after Morgan Rogers, Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro combined to inspire a 3-2 win at Fulham on Monday in his first game as Blues boss.

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RUGBY'S GREATEST RIVALRY Lions skipper Francke Horn will face the All Blacks on Tuesday evening 30 years after his dad did. Image: Backpagepix Lions captain Francke Horn will be hoping to go one better than his dad, Francois, when he faces the All Blacks at Ellis Park on Tuesday evening. The older Horn, a former provincial fullback, played for a Boland XV against the All Blacks in Worcester on their last tour to South Africa back in 1996.

Businessman Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala appears before at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, where his legal representatives argued unsuccessfully for a postponement. Image: Itumeleng English / ANAStudio Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s appearance before the Madlanga Commission was again dominated by a dispute over his legal representation and his right against self-incrimination.

RUGBY"S GREATEST RIVALRY SPRINGBOK veteran Pieter Steph du Toit to join club of centurions with his 100th Test cap against the All Blacks in Cape Town on Saturday. Image: BackpagePix If experience counts for anything — and it does in international rugby — the Springboks are set to field the most experienced starting XV in their 105-year history when they face the All Blacks in Saturday’s second Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Test in Cape Town.

Traditional versions involve cooking the different components separately before layering them and allowing everything to steam together. Image: Shreyak Singh / Unsplash If you enjoy breyani but usually avoid making it because of all the separate preparation, this one-pot breyani is a much simpler option. Breyani, also called biryani or biriani, can be made in many different ways.

South Africans will head to the polls on 4 November. It's time for all political parties to play by the rules. Image: Supplied As South Africa heads to the local government elections in November a critical competency gap among councillors is emerging. There is no national minimum competency requirement for councillors. And, therefore political parties have very different approaches to selecting and vetting candidates.

South Africa - Pretoria - 24 August 2026 - Controversial businessman Vusimuzi Matlala, appeared before at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. Image: Itumeleng English / IOL News Alleged cartel boss Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala has refused to comment on his relationship with suspended police deputy commissioner Shadrack Sibiya, including claims that he delivered impalas to the general, saying he could incriminate himself in an ongoing investigation.

RUGBY'S GREATEST RIVALRY Siya Kolisi during the 2026 Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry training session at WEV Oval Wits Education Campus in Johannesburg. Image: Backpagepix Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says Paul de Villiers is more than good enough to face the All Blacks in Cape Town on Saturday. Still, the push to get Siya Kolisi fit is driven by the unique qualities and leadership the double World Cup-winning captain brings to the team.

FOOTBALL Khulekani Shezi of Lamontville Golden Arrows challenges Aubrey Modiba of Mamelodi Sundowns during the 2026 MTN8 semi-final first leg match at Lucas Moripe Stadium on Sunday. Image: BackpagePix Mamelodi Sundowns defender Aubrey Modiba says the Brazilians must quickly put their MTN8 setback behind them when they return to Betway Premiership action against AmaZulu on Wednesday.