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Two charged after clashes at Henry Nowak protests
Disorder broke out in Southampton on Tuesday in the wake of the murder of Henry Nowak.
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Disorder broke out in Southampton on Tuesday in the wake of the murder of Henry Nowak.
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Contest is widely seen as a report card on President Lee Jae Myung’s administration

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ANC speaker is compromised, argues ATM leader Zungula

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SAIC will build its first EU car plant in Galicia, Spain, investing €200m

South Africa
The Pretoria High Court has dismissed the IR’s request to prevent the publication of matric results

South Africa
The N6 in the Free State has been closed following a heavy vehicle crash.
South Africa
Trade Minister tests positive for COVID-19
Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) Minister, Parks Tau, has tested positive for COVID-19. “Minister Tau is in good spirits and is currently in self-isolation,” the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition said in a statement on Wednesday.“Minister Tau would like to encourage those who have been in contact with him recently...

South Africa
Makgotloe faces three charges, including defeating the ends of justice.

World
BBC’s Will Grant got a first-hand look at security preparations in Monterrey, as the city gets ready to host four matches.

World
One person was killed and more than 60 injured in the Iranian drone strike on Wednesday.

World
Upon their return from Taiwan last month, the lawmakers were told that China had banned them for a year.

World
The bill to fund immigration agencies has been delayed by opposition to Trump’s ‘anti-weaponisation fund’.

Africa
The opposition has called for protests after the president’s term in office was extended by a year.

Africa
A fifth man was discharged and acquitted by the court due to insufficient evidence against him.

Africa
With a record 10 African sides in action at the 2026 World Cup, BBC Sport Africa picks out some of the players to watch from the continent.

Africa
The oil giant says the documents ignore the critical context of the complex operating environment at the time.
Business
Business
Business

Business
Volunteers in Leamington have launched a new type of library where you can borrow household items.

Politics
Durban Serious Organised Crime Investigation Unit member Colonel Gavin Jacob continues testifying.

Politics
President Cyril Ramaphosa will host his Kenyan counterpart William Ruto at the Union Buildings.

Politics
On Wednesday, Jacob provided details about the drug interception at the Isipingo depot in KZN.

Politics
The league placed Tolashe on leave on Monday following its NEC special meeting over the weekend.

Sport
A year after striker Liam Delap joined Chelsea, he struggled to prove himself during an underwhelming and injury-hit season.

Sport
South African wheelchair tennis star Kgothatso Montjane remained upbeat after a hard-fought doubles defeat at the French Open.

Sport
Veteran quarterback Russell Wilson, who led the Seattle Seahawks to their first Super Bowl win in 2014, retires at the age of 37.

Sport
Rising South African tennis player Connor Doig remains focused on the bigger picture after his boys’ singles defeat at the French Open.
Education
[Vanguard] ABUJA — The Senate yesterday asked the Federal Government to intensify efforts and deploy all necessary resources for immediate rescue of teachers, pupils and students abducted by terrorists in Oyo and Borno states.

Education
Stronger checks likely to be needed in England to safeguard reputation of GCSE, AS and A-levels, says Ian Bauckham
Cheating in exams could be magnified by the new generation of wearable hi-tech devices such as smartglasses or invisible earpieces, according to England’s qualifications watchdog.
Ian Bauckham, the head of the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual), also...
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Loreto Girls’ High School Limuru has been closed indefinitely following a student unrest incident reported on Tuesday, June 3.
Education
[The Conversation Africa] South African teacher education qualifications are expected to comply with the Minimum Requirements for Teacher Education Qualifications. But evidence points to gaps in teacher competence and the quality of instruction. Many students who enrol for teaching at South African universities have lower grade 12 results than those studying other degrees. This means...
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
International Pride Month is here. Here’s a guide to several Pride flags that you’ll see flying loudly and proudly during this time!

Lifestyle
A little-known antelope that vanished from South Africa more than 200 years ago could become the latest species targeted for de-extinction.

Entertainment
Residents in affected areas have been urged to avoid driving on flooded routes.

Entertainment
“For the avoidance of doubt, reusable water bottles may not be brought into the stadium,” an updated stadium code of conduct read.

Entertainment
‘What is the government doing? Because these kids are encountering institutions that are not doing anything about it’ – Mathys

Entertainment
Should Perez win the election, Mourinho would return to the club 13 years after his departure in 2013.

Science/Tech
From 11 staff in 2006, BMW’s IT Hub in Pretoria is now the motoring giant’s largest IT operation outside Germany.

Science/Tech
Payments Live returns, spotlighting fintech innovation, regulation and cross-border payments growth.

Science/Tech
Jumo’s AI engine assesses affordability in real time, targeting borrowers who lack conventional credit histories.
Science/Tech
Amazon has reportedly killed its planned new Stargate series despite giving it a series order in 2025. According to Variety, studio executives were worried it would only appeal to longtime fans. ScreenRant reports: Reports of what became Gero’s Stargate series started in 2022, after Amazon acquired MGM Studios. Dean Devlin, who co-wrote the 1994 Stargate movie with Emmerich, was another...

Motoring
Further specifications, pricing and availability details will be announced at the official South African launch of the Ora 5 in July 2026.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring

Health
As scientists edge closer to new treatments for hair loss, Victoria Derbyshire examines what such breakthroughs could mean for women.

Health
Women taking the drug tell the BBC it has given them their lives back.
Health
Despite long-established procedures for bringing Americans home for monitoring and treatment, the Trump administration has not said that it will allow those at risk of Ebola back into the country.

Health
New cases of genital herpes are increasing in England, bucking an overall fall in sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the latest data shows.