Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti insists his squad will trust their collective defence rather than focusing entirely on stopping Erling Haaland in their World Cup Round of 16 tie.

Novak Djokovic made history on Centre Court by securing his 106th Wimbledon match-win, surpassing Roger Federer to reach his 17th quarter-final.

Mourners grieve as they gather to pray for Iran’s slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during the second day of funeral ceremonies at the Grand Mosalla in Tehran on July 5, 2026. Prayers were held July 5 over the casket of Iran’s late supreme leader Ali Khamenei, the second day of funeral ceremonies that have drawn huge crowds to pay their final respects in Tehran. Khamenei ruled the Islamic republic from 1989 until he was killed aged 86 in an airstrike on the first day of the US-Israeli war with Iran on February 28. (Photo by AFP) A kid plays on water-soaked pavement around an open fire hydrant at sunset in the Hamilton Heights neighborhood of the Manhattan borough of New York City on July 2, 2026, during a heatwave. Blistering temperatures and humidity gripped swaths of the United States on July 1, with the worst yet to come for the densely populated East Coast as the nation co-hosts the World Cup and prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday. “Heat dome” conditions — in which high-pressure systems trap warm air like the lid on a pot — persisted over the Midwest and South and were moving east, with some 46 million people under heat alerts. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP) Fireworks light up the Brooklyn Bridge during the Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks celebration in New York City, on July 4, 2026. (Photo by Leonardo MUNOZ / AFP) A tall ship sails past the Statue of Liberty during Sail 4th 250 in New York, on July 4, 2026. Millions of Americans celebrated the country’s 250th birthday on Saturday — a landmark celebration that comes at a time of deep political division, with a president determined to put his stamp on the festivities. Washington’s traditional fireworks display on the National Mall — lined with monuments celebrating the nation’s Founding Fathers — has been super-sized, and is being touted as the biggest ever. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) A white peacock is pictured at the National Zoological Gardens in Dehiwala near Colombo on July 3, 2026 marking the zoo’s 90th anniversary. (Photo by Ishara S. KODIKARA / AFP) Grant Williams of the Springboks goes over for a try during the Nations Championship match between South Africa and England at 10bet Ellis Park on July 04, 2026 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Johan Orton/Gallo Images) An Impi warrior (Zulu warrior) enters the pitch at the beginning of the rugby Nations Championship match between South Africa and England at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg on July 4, 2026. (Photo by PHILL MAGAKOE / AFP) A Springbok supporter in action during the Nations Championship match between South Africa and England at 10bet Ellis Park on July 04, 2026 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Johan Orton/Gallo Images) The 60-foot high faces of (from left to right) U.S. Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln are seen carved into the granite at Mount Rushmore National Memorial on July 03, 2026 in Keystone, South Dakota. Trump is holding a rally and fireworks show at Mount Rushmore, kicking off a weekend of 250th Independence Day celebrations across the country. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Lava and pyroclastic flows erupt from the summit of Mount Merapi during an eruption, as seen from Ngori Hamlet, Central Java, on July 3, 2026. (Photo by DEVI RAHMAN / AFP) Community members dance as they run past police vehicles during a gathering outside the Olievenhoutbosch police station in Centurion on July 4, 2026. Community members gathered outside the Olievenhoutbosch police station to protest what they described as inadequate police action against undocumented migrants. Protest leaders handed a memorandum to police and issued a seven-day ultimatum, saying community members would go door to door to remove undocumented foreign nationals from the township if their demands were not addressed. (Photo by EMMANUEL CROSET / AFP) Jockey Richard Fourie rides “Note To Self” after winning the 2026 edition of the Durban July horse race in Durban on July 4, 2026. (Photo by RAJESH JANTILAL / AFP) Models present creations by local designers during a fashion show at the 2026 edition of the Durban July horse race in Durban on July 4, 2026. (Photo by RAJESH JANTILAL / AFP) Dancers from the Joburg Ballet, and singers from the University of Johannesburg Choir perform The Bacchae: An African Choral Ballet, 2 July 2026, at the Joburg Theatre in Braamfontein. The production is an African interpretation of the classic Greek tragedy, combining choral performance, dance and theatre to bring the ancient story to life. The show runs until 12 July. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen PICTURES: Glamour, fashion and racing thrills at the 2026 Durban July

Charles Leclerc gave Ferrari their 250th Grand Prix victory when he won a gripping British GP at Silverstone which ended under a safety car on Sunday as championship leader Kimi Antonelli missed out on a top 10 finish. Antonelli’s Mercedes teammate and championship rival George Russell came through to take second place while Lewis Hamilton in the other Ferrari crossed the line in third. The nine-time Silverstone winner, however, was under investigation for a yellow flag infringement, having already served a five-second penalty for a false start. Antonelli, who won the sprint on Saturday, still leads the title race with 179 points, 25 ahead of Russell with Hamilton a further seven points back in third. It was Leclerc’s ninth grand prix victory and first since he won the United States GP in Austin in October 2024, and puts him fourth in the championship with 108 points. ‘It feels good’ “Finally, this one feels particularly good,” said Leclerc over the radio after taking the chequered flag. “I wish for a bit more normal ending. Hard work paid off, hard times never last, only tough people last.” Antonelli began on pole but was overtaken by both Ferraris at the start before battling back to make it a dogfight with Leclerc. On lap 42 of 52 the 19-year-old Italian reported a problem and was forced into the pits. When he came out he limped on before returning to the pits where the mechanics removed a brake cooling inlet. It didn’t help him and, combined with a five-second penalty, he could only finish 16th. Max Verstappen looked a dead cert for the podium, running a strong third when his Red Bull flew off the track and into the gravel on lap 48 of 52.

The Springboks made the perfect start to the Nations Championship as they cruised to a resounding win over England to kick off their 2026 season in style, and Scotland now lie in wait this weekend. After a bruising battle against England, the Springboks had a recovery day on Sunday before resuming their on-field preparations for their next Test at Loftus Versfeld this Saturday. Tickets for the Test are still available – CLICK HERE. This next Nations Championship match between the Springboks and Scotland will kick off at 17:40 (SA time). Springboks mostly satisfied after seeing their Test season kick off in winning fashion The Springboks scored three tries in surging into a 17-0 lead over England after just 12 minutes but led by only three points at halftime as the visitors took control of the second quarter. South Africa also had to overcome the late withdrawal of captain Siya Kolisi (hamstring) and Eben Etzebeth (head knock) on the eve of the match, but ultimately managed to power to a seven-try to three, 45-21 victory. “We have a saying ‘it will come to us’ [blooding players]. We believe in that – that it will come to us – but certainly we have to make big calls in this year to be 100 percent sure when we go into the World Cup next year that we’ve tested our depth, and today destiny took charge of that and it worked out the right way,” Rassie Erasmus commented. “It’s not a nice thing to lose two players who sit to either side of me (as the captain and the most capped player on the team photo) but you have to make the best of it. “The average age of the team with them in it was 31 and after the other boys came in the average age was 27 and you must see the positives in that. Paul will certainly learn from that experience and so will Cameron (Hanekom) and Pietie (Pieter-Steph du Toit) being captain and playing four lock which he hasn’t played for a long time, so we’re happy.” Injuries to be assessed Erasmus said that Ox Nche (knee) was likely to miss Saturday’s match against Scotland after coming off in the early stages of the game, while Etzebeth and Kolisi would be monitored. Andre Etserhuizen, who was replaced following a blow to the neck in a tackle, would also be assessed.

Residents of Athlone have less than a month to submit their comments on the City of Cape Town’s proposed road closures in the area. The City is proposing to permanently close the following roads: Klipfontein Service Road (between Thornton and Eagle Street) and East Street (between Klipfontein Service Road and South Avenue). REASONS FOR ROAD CLOSURES Councillor Rob Quintas, the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, said that by closing off these roads, it would discourage the practice of rat running along Klipfontein Service Road. “Rat running” is when motorists opt to drive through residential side streets and lanes. They do so in the hopes of avoiding congested main roads, stop signs or speed cameras. This drastically heightens the risk of vehicle-pedestrian collisions, which may cause grievous injury or death. “These changes in traffic operations are primarily to improve the traffic safety and free up flow at the Thornton Road, Klipfontein Service Road and North Link Road intersection,” explained Quintas. “Planning and network management proposals such as these all contribute to our efforts to keep Cape Town moving.” HAVE YOUR SAY Here are the proposed barriers at the affected roads. Image: City of Cape Town If the map showing the proposed traffic operations is anything to go by, physical barriers may be erected at the affected roads to prohibit entry. The deadline for the City of Cape Town’s public participation process is earmarked for Monday, 3 August 2026. Until then, residents also have the opportunity to participate in a City-hosted information session. It will take place at the Gleemoor Baptist Church Hall, 38 Simon’s Road in Sunnyside, Athlone, on Wednesday, 22 July 2026. It will start at 15:00 and end at 19:00. By attending the session, you can glean further insights on the road closure proposals from City officials. Are you a resident of Athlone or a frequent traveller to the area? Be sure to share your thoughts, comments and remarks on this matter in the comments section below. We’d love to hear from you! In similar news, Capetonians have a few weeks to submit their thoughts on the City of Cape Town’s proposal to repurpose a municipal parking lot next to the Civic Centre in Foreshore into a mixed-use site.

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