Egyptian mediators have been working to restore the ceasefire, which Israel abandoned last month after seeking to extend a temporary truce that had seen 38 hostages released.

'You've fought your battle and we know you loved everyone. I pray that God receives you well.'

The dream of a historic all SA teams Caf Champions League final is on tenterhooks after Orlando Pirates were stopped in their tracks by a plucky Pyramids FC of Egypt in the first leg semifinal played at FNB Stadium on Saturday.

The Makhanda regional court has sentenced spiritual healer Ntombentsha Limbo, 57, to nine years’ imprisonment, suspended for five years, after she was convicted of culpable homicide relating to the death of 10-year-old Agcobile Busakwe. National Prosecuting Authority regional spokesperson Luxolo Tyali said Busakwe’s father had taken him to Limbo due to concerns about his health and school performance.

Manchester City moved a step closer to Champions League football next season as Nico O’Reilly and Mateo Kovacic scored goals in the final five minutes to claim a 2-0 Premier League win over Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday.

Kaizer Chiefs' aim to finish the Betway Premiership season in a respectable position took another knock as the Soweto giants were held to a goalless draw by Chippa United in Gqeberha’s Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday night.

Iran believes reaching an agreement on its nuclear programme with the US is possible as long as Washington is realistic.

Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a unilateral Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, ordering his forces to end hostilities at 6pm Moscow time (3pm GMT) on Saturday until the end of Sunday. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Ukrainian air defence units were repelling an attack by Russian drones on Saturday, saying that showed true Moscow's attitude to Easter and the lives of people.

The luxurious Rovos Rail train was derailed in Zimbabwe after colliding with a freight train on Friday.