The Peninsula Times - News from Johannesburg, South Africa and the world, daily around the clock

Johannesburg -
Spurs strike late to stun Liverpool, end losing streak
Carrick unfazed by Rooney support for Man Utd job
Carrick unfazed by Rooney support for Man Utd job

Michael Carrick opted to let Manchester United's results do the talking after Wayne Rooney tipped him to take charge at Old Trafford on a permanent basis following Sunday's vital 3-1 win against Aston Villa.

March 15, 2026

RECENT NEWS

Hungary pre-election showdown draws crowds amid foreign interference claims
Hungary pre-election showdown draws crowds amid foreign interference claims

Huge crowds joined rival marches staged by Hungarian premier Viktor Orban and his main opponent Peter Magyar in Budapest on Sunday, as both push allegations of foreign interference just four weeks before tightly-fought elections.

March 15, 2026

Raphinha hits treble as Liga leaders Barca thrash Sevilla
Raphinha hits treble as Liga leaders Barca thrash Sevilla

Raphinha bagged a hat-trick as Barcelona thrashed Sevilla 5-2 to restore their four-point lead at the top of La Liga on Sunday.

March 15, 2026

No country 'formally' boycotting Paralympics ceremony: organisers
No country 'formally' boycotting Paralympics ceremony: organisers

Organisers of the Milan-Cortina Paralympics said on Sunday that no countries are "formally" boycotting the closing ceremony in protest at Russian athletes being allowed to compete under their own flag.

March 15, 2026

RECENT NEWS

Blackened, wrecked Russian tanker nears Malta
Blackened, wrecked Russian tanker nears Malta

A liquified natural gas (LNG) carrier Russia claims was attacked by Ukraine in the Mediterranean is blackened by fire with two large holes in the hull, AFP footage showed Sunday.

March 15, 2026

RECENT NEWS

Iran women's football captain withdraws Australia asylum bid: state media
Iran women's football captain withdraws Australia asylum bid: state media

The captain of the Iranian women's football team which played in the Asian Cup in Australia has withdrawn her bid for asylum, state media said Sunday, making her the fifth member of the delegation to change her mind.

March 15, 2026