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More than 30 years into our hard-earned democracy, black people in SA continue to talk about “white monopoly capital”.
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US President Donald Trump’s administration said on Wednesday it was launching two trade investigations into excess industrial capacity in 16 major trading partners and into forced labour, rebuilding tariff pressure

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Move to Saudi Pro League benefits ex-Pirates attacker

South Africa
Shibiri is giving testimony at the Madlanga Commission.

South Africa
A man killed his wife, their three-year-old son and turned the gun on himself in Mpumalanga.

South Africa
Two shooting victims were declared dead on the scene and the third victim died in hospital.

South Africa
There are more than a thousand funded posts for doctors which remain vacant across the country.

World
A Zambian scientist is on a quest to prevent brain drain from Africa so he’s established a state-of-the-art drug discovery lab in South Africa.

World
The latest on the Iran war and the growing oil crisis across the Middle East from Dubai, Iraq, Lebanon and Israel.

World
The threat of Iran laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz — the narrow waterway through which about 20% of the world’s oil supply travels — is raising fresh fears about global oil prices.
World
Lebanon said an Israeli strike on central Beirut’s seafront killed at least seven people, another attack in the heart of the capital as Iran-backed Hezbollah launched more missiles at Israel.

Africa
The suspect had packed some ants in test tubes while others were concealed in tissue paper rolls, prosecutor says.

Africa
Witnesses say drone strikes hit a residential building frequently occupied by expatriates and aid workers.

Africa
Forecasters say storms are becoming more intense in the region, partly due to global warming.

Africa
China is boosting its ties to Africa, with zero-tariff trade and a year-long people-to-people exchange initiative, aiming to expand investment and infrastructure development across the continent
Business

Business
The conflict in the Middle East has caused major shipping and port delays, which is bad news for two of South Africa’s towns whose ports are vital hubs in the country’s logistics network and economy.

Business
Woolworths Group CEO Roy Bagattini will retire this year, with Woolworths Food CEO Sam Ngumeni taking over.

Business
The department store and Waitrose supermarket owner will give workers a bonus equivalent to an extra week’s pay.

Politics
Mosiuoa Lekota’s memorial service was held at the Regina Mundi Catholic Church on Wednesday.

Politics
Vuma was testifying before Parliament’s Ad Hoc committee in Cape Town.

Politics
Mosiuoa “Terror” Lekota has been remembered as an outstanding organiser.

Politics
The commission took its campaign to the Durban University of Technology’s Ritson campus.

Sport
A top overseas club has spoken highly of the football talent in South Africa and the plans to extend their scouting network in the country.

Sport
BBC Sport examines whether Everton can win for a fifth time in six away games at Premier League leaders Arsenal.

Sport
How much attention have you paid to what’s happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs legend Brian Baloyi says the two co-coaches are to blame for Amakhosi’s poor form in the past six weeks or so.
Education
New York City will start offering free child care for 2-year-olds this fall. A question for the Mamdani administration is whether it will be available past 2:30 p.m.

Education
A panel found that geography teacher Roger Towersey’s behaviour was “clearly unprofessional”.

Education
The college said checks found more than 20 GCSE English tests had been marked wrong.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, has criticized the government for failing to implement the automatic posting system for trained teachers.
Lifestyle
There’s only one Rachel Kolisi: Springbok captain Siya Kolisi’s ex week candidly revealed why she will never change her surname…
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
After fleeing SA’s ‘racial persecution’, ‘Real Housewives’ couple Mel and Peet Viljoen have been arrested in the US for shoplifting.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Region D residents will experience the longest water outage in this latest round of maintenance.

Entertainment
The Sony World Photography Awards have revealed the 30 finalists and over 65 shortlisted photographers in the 2026 Professional competition.

Entertainment
Police say the BMW was fitted with cloned number plates.
Entertainment

Science/Tech
Raids and court convictions have occurred in the Western Cape as MultiChoice targets illegal streaming operations.

Science/Tech
A series of enforcement actions led by MultiChoice Group and Irdeto, in partnership with South African law enforcement authorities, have resulted in arrests, seizures and multiple court convictions linked to illegal internet streaming operations in the Western Cape. The coordinated efforts form part of ongoing work by MultiChoice and Irdeto to combat digital piracy and […]

Science/Tech
The many uncertainties in the Iran war – and the AI wildcard – are messing with the usual equation for impact on the IT sector.

Science/Tech
AI doesn’t replace your best people – it removes the repetitive work that slows them down, writes Angela Ho.
Motoring

Motoring
At least two suppliers in South Africa have begun limiting the sale of diesel to high-volume customers.

Motoring
One of South Africa’s biggest suppliers of petrol products has evacuated a key port.

Motoring
Electric cars are gaining traction in South Africa’s pre-owned market.
Health
As medical costs rise, more than 80 million people have made sacrifices like skipping meals and driving less, a new survey finds.
Health
In suing to halt restrictions in five states, the plaintiffs argued that the Trump administration violated laws authorizing SNAP and governing changes in policies.
Health
The move is designed to keep the doors of the clinic open, and is a reflection of the increasingly blurred lines between the beauty industry and health care.
Health
A joint effort with the Justice Department creates new authority to compel veterans into institutional or involuntary care.