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No visa, no problem: your guide to 2025's best travel spots for South Africans
Discover the top visa-free destinations for South African travellers in 2025, offering a hassle-free way to explore diverse cultures and breathtaking landscapes.
Trump 2024: The looming impact on Brazil’s political landscape
As Trump enters the White House again, Brazil faces a potential diplomatic crossroads. With President Lula strengthening ties with BRICS nations and moving away from US influence, Trump is set to dramatically reshape South American politics and challenge Brazil’s current trajectory.
Argentina court drops rape charges against French rugby players
An Argentine court has dismissed rape charges against two French international rugby players who were accused of assaulting a woman after a match in the country.
The rise of Latin America: How Peru's port project challenges US misconceptions
The recently unveiled Chancay Port project gives Peru a new gateway to the Asia-Pacific region, slashing shipping times and boosting its logistics game.
WATCH: Venezuela ground staff turn on sprinklers early in Brazil Fifa World Cup qualifier
World champions Argentina suffered defeat to Paraguay while rivals Brazil were held to a draw at Venezuela as South America's big guns struggled in World Cup qualifying.
Liam Payne suspect claims he never supplied drugs to the One Direction star
The former One Direction singer passed away on October 16 after falling from his hotel balcony in Argentina.
Businessman, handyman and alleged drug dealer quizzed over Liam Payne’s death
Liam Payne died after falling from the third-floor balcony of his suite at the CasaSur Hotel in Buenos Aires.
Liam Payne memorial in Cape Town: Fans gather to celebrate his legacy
Memorials were held in Cape Town, Waterfall City Park, Midrand, Benoni, and Durban.
Liam Payne: This is the net worth of the One Direction star
Liam Payne had a net worth $70 million when he passed away at the age 31.
Liam Payne’s record company dropped him just days before his death
The former One Direction star's bad press on social media helped to determine his fate.
Details on Liam Payne's funeral: Expected to be held next month
The singer plunged from a third-floor balcony at the Casa Sur Hotel in Buenos Aires.
‘You’re gross’: Singer Alessia Cara calls out TMZ for for publishing pictures of Liam Payne’s body in an article reporting his death
The tabloid organisation has since removed the picture from their website after backlash from the public.
Liam Payne jumped from hotel balcony, authorities confirm
Local police previously confirmed that an investigation was underway to establish the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
Liam Payne’s former girlfriend blamed for singer’s death online after she accused him of abuse
Someone asked Maya Henry if she is happy now that Payne is dead and she had gotten her wish.
Liam Payne was heading in a different direction with athletics in his youth
At school in England, future One Direction star Liam Payne was already making waves in long distance running.
Two SA culinary gems listed among the world's best restaurants for 2024, according to travellers
Popular travel site and bookings platform, Trip Advisor, released its Travelers Choice Awards for Best of the Best Restaurants in 2024 when it comes to fine dining.
Malcolm Marx admits Los Pumas ‘side-stepped Springboks once or twice’ in Argentina
Springboks hooker Malcolm Marx says the Springboks are determined to right the wrongs of their previous outing against Argentina.
How Argentina have finally managed to channel tears of passion into disciplined performances
Argentina are still in a position to win the Rugby Championship on Saturday at the Mbombela Stadium because of their much-improved discipline.
Rugby Championship goes down to the wire after Argentina’s Los Pumas beat Springboks
The Springboks go into next week’s match at the Mbombela Stadium with a five point lead at the top of the standings. They basically need a point to win their first Rugby Championship title since 2019.
Argentina will punish you if you’re not on your game, says Springboks’ assistant coach Mzwandile Stick
The Springboks will have to be at their best against Argentina if they’re to win Saturday’s match and clinch the Rugby Championship title, says Mzwandile Stick.
Eben Etzebeth plays down Victor Matfield’s Springbok record ahead of Pumas clash
Eben Etzebeth has been named on the bench for the Rugby Championship clash against Argentina on Saturday, and should he come on as a replacement, he will equal the legendary Victor Matfield’s record of 127 caps.
Springboks’ Thomas Du Toit can show against Argentina he still has a lot left in the tank
Such is the depth in the Springboks’ front row that Thomas du Toit only played at the 2019 Rugby World Cup because of an injury, while he missed out out completely in 2023.
Springboks’ Ox Nche braces for Rugby Championship scrum battle with Argentina’s ‘Frans Malherbe’
Argentina tighthead Joel Sclavi has demolished all comers in the Top 14 and in the Champions Cup at scrum time. But on Saturday he is coming up against the Springboks’ Ox Nche.
Springboks’ Handre Pollard embraces mentor role to young flyhalves but insists ‘I’m not that old’.
Handre Pollard was in the same boat as Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu more than a decade ago, when he was viewed as a generational talent coming through the ranks.
The day the Springboks’ Jean de Villiers got yellow-carded for saving the life of an Argentina player
The match itself was not a memorable affair - the Springboks won a scrappy Test match 34-23 - and it is actually only remembered for an incident that could have turned to out to be catastrophic.