Daily Dispatch (South Africa)

Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates scoring their second goal with Omar Marmoush and Josko Gvardiol. Manchester City bounced back after conceding an early goal to beat Chelsea 3-1 at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, sparing the blushes of their debutant defender Abdukodir Khusanov whose error gifted the visitors the lead.

Malibongwe Khoza of Mamelodi Sundowns celebrates scoring a goal with Keagan Johannes and Mosa Lebusa during the Nedbank Cup last-32 match against Sibanye Golden Stars at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on January 25 2025. In the end Mamelodi Sundowns prevailed 5-2 in this exciting Nedbank Cup last-32 match because of their experience and quality, but it was an evening shift with its own minor complications.

Declan Rice, Riccardo Calafiori and Leandro Trossard of Arsenal celebrate victory following the Premier League match against Wolverhampton Wanderers FC at Molineux on January 25 2025 in Wolverhampton, England. Riccardo Calafiori's goal earned Arsenal a 1-0 win away to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday after a contest which ended with both sides down to 10 men, and the visitors keep their Premier League title hopes alive with a hard-fought victory.

Marcel Coetzee of the Bulls with the ball during the United Rugby Championship match against the Lions at Ellis Park on January 25, 2025. The ruthless and at times rampant Bulls maintained their claim for a top four spot in the United Rugby Championship with a 35-22 win over the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday. They were however drawn from their comfort zone by a feisty Lions team in the middle of the match before reasserting their authority as the clash entered its final quarter.

Liverpool's Cody Gakpo celebrates scoring their fourth goal against Ipswich Town Liverpool striker Cody Gakpo scored twice and created another goal as Liverpool cruised to a 4-1 win over Ipswich Town at Anfield on Saturday to remain top of the Premier League. The win lifts Liverpool to 53 points, six ahead of second-placed Arsenal, who beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0. Ipswich remain in the relegation zone in 18th position on 16 points, behind Wolves on goal difference.

The family of beloved journalist William Harper, affectionately known as Paddy, confirmed his death on Saturday. Harper, who worked for various media publications across the country, died at his home on Saturday, surrounded by his loved ones. He was aged 58. His son Mitchell said he is survived by his wife, Zandile, his mother Winnie, his sister Annabel and his three sons, Lindo, Thomas, and Mitchell.

Police are investigating the deaths of six people, including five children, whose bodies were found at a home in the Eastern Cape on Friday night. The incident occurred at a home in Kubha Location outside Flagstaff at about 10pm. "It is alleged that a 27-year-old woman and five children, aged between four and 12 years, were sleeping at their home when they were found dead," Mawisa said. No foul play is suspected, but police investigations are under way.

Kaizer Chiefs legend Doctor Khumalo. Kaizer Chiefs legend Doctor Khumalo has dismissed the widely held perception the club is relying too much on younger players such as Mduduzi Shabalala, Mfundo Vilakazi and Wandile Duba. Shabalala, Vilakazi, Duba and, to a lesser extent Samkelo Zwane, have seen regular action under coach Nasreddine Nabi and a certain section of Amakhosi supporters argue the club relies heavily on them .

The DA will on Saturday hold a media briefing on its response regarding the signing into law of the Expropriation Bill. President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the contentious bill into law with no compensation on Thursday. This could pit Ramaphosa against his government of national unity partner the DA who flagged the bill as a red line issue for its participation in the GNU.

Judges' secretary Andiswa Mengo told the panel presiding over the hearing into sexual misconduct allegations against Eastern Cape judge president Selby Mbenenge that though not clear, she never consented to his sexual advances.