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Broad-based BEE is not optional, says deputy minister Joel Mohai
Officials said that while black empowerment faced implementation challenges, it remained central to government’s economic inclusion objectives
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Officials said that while black empowerment faced implementation challenges, it remained central to government’s economic inclusion objectives
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The University of Pretoria beat North-West University in last night’s Varsity Cup final to claim a record six titles, making them the most decorated Varsity Cup squad.

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Chris Walker says he will name staff from five agencies unless suitable disciplinary action is taken.

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BBC News journalist Simon Atkinson explains how the couple’s tour will be different compared to their last visit.

South Africa
The gathering aims to strengthen the country’s ability to prevent, prepare and respond to disasters.

South Africa
EMPD Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi’s appearance at Madlanga Inquiry was postponed last month.

South Africa
Some psychiatric patients died after they were moved from Life Esidimeni to NGOs.

South Africa
The suspect faces a rape charge for allegedly raping the teenager on Good Friday.

World
Diplomats from Israel and Lebanon will meet in Washington for rare direct talks.

World
Americans with ties to Iran open up about the challenges and tensions around the fragile ceasefire.

World
The incoming prime minister of Hungary is no fan of Ukraine, but he says he wants to work with the European Union, raising hopes he’ll lift a Hungarian veto on a $100 billion EU loan to Kyiv.

World
With shipments through the Strait of Hormuz stalled after the Iran war began, fertilizer shortages are deepening across India.

Africa
Electoral commission says Romuald Wadagni has won with over 94% of the vote with most ballots counted.

Africa
The Democratic Alliance’s new leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis, admits the party’s support is too narrow.

Africa
The team was returning from a fixture when they were attacked, officials say.

Africa
A BBC Disclosure investigation has uncovered significant questions about what happened at the hotel where Charmain died.

Business
The new R2 billion mega-luxury resort is expected to bring a wave of investment to the KZN North Coast area.

Business
Buying a vehicle might take a few hours, but owning it takes years.

Business
The Trump administration is doubling down on tariffs, with an investigation into South Africa and 59 other countries the next step in the scheme.
Business

Politics
Sello says they’ve determined that the woman who passed away was Mkhwanazi’s stepmother

Politics
Zuma-Sambudla faces charges under the Terrorism Act and inciting violence during 2021 July unrest.

Politics
The TRC Cases Inquiry is taking place in Newtown, Johannesburg.

Politics
Julius Mkhwanazi’s testimony was postponed last month due to his mother’s death.

Sport
SA ‘A’ will face Zimbabwe in a double-header curtain-raiser before the Springboks host the Barbarians in Gqeberha on 20 June.

Sport
Craig Bellamy’s Wales are to face Romania in a friendly in Bucharest in June after both missed out on World Cup qualification.

Sport
British record holder Dina Asher-Smith and Olympic 100m champion Julien Alfred are set to feature in the sprint programme at this summer’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Sport
Union Berlin director of football Horst Heldt condemns “insane” sexist abuse directed at new head coach Marie-Louise Eta.
Education
Officials said the teenage attacker killed himself when cornered by the police. The authorities are investigating possible motives.
Education
The lack of a thriving youth movement in opposition to Trump is a canary-in-the-coal-mine warning of the deterioration of American exceptionalism.

Education
The government hails the ‘green revolution’ as a solution to economic decline, but some young jobseekers say the rhetoric does not match their experience
On paper, Jake Snell, 19, sounds like the perfect candidate for a role in the UK’s burgeoning green energy sector. He has high grades in maths and physics A-level, a distinction in BTec engineering and another distinction in an extended...
Education
[New Times] A group of 30 students drawn from 13 districts has presented a list of priorities to Parliament, urging lawmakers to reflect their needs in the 2026/27 national budget, particularly in education, child protection, and social welfare.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Cape Town’s Juliette Bryant has been thrust into the spotlight over her claims against the late convicted sexual offender, Jeffrey Epstein.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Entertainment
The Changan Unit-S enters the market with class‑leading spec for the money. Undercutting most of its rivals while offering more power and more tech than nearly all of them.

Entertainment
The coach of the national ‘A’ team will be announced in due course.

Entertainment
The Geneva watch fair opens on Tuesday and is expected to serve as a barometer of how the Middle East war is affecting the luxury goods sector.

Entertainment
And you pay for it.

Science/Tech
ACT has abandoned its court case against home affairs after mobile operators decided to pursue direct negotiations.

Science/Tech
The best mattresses for stomach sleepers have spinal alignment in mind. These are my recommendations as a certified sleep science coach.

Science/Tech
Faces of Death features a black-pilled killer who thinks he’s giving the internet what it wants. In some ways, he’s right.

Science/Tech
Binance introduces TradFi perpetual contracts in SA and updates its know-your-customer process for users of its futures platform.
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
Cars in South Africa are being written off for as little as 35% of their value.

Motoring
The South African National Roads Agency is working on a R4-billion upgrade for a road tunnel in the Western Cape.
Health
Live animal markets and the illegal sale of wildlife pose particular dangers, but any sale of wild animals or animal products poses spillover risks, a new study suggests.

Health
Greg Foot asks whether we should be using cotton buds to clean our ears.

Health
NHS figures for England suggest a small increase in admissions and experts say noble false widow spiders could be to blame.

Health
Melle was racially abused by a transgender woman at a hospital after she addressed them as “Mr”.