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Two people arrested after BBC asylum investigation
A BBC report revealed some immigration advisers are helping asylum seekers pretend to be gay to stay in the country.
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A BBC report revealed some immigration advisers are helping asylum seekers pretend to be gay to stay in the country.

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Haemophilia is usually an inherited bleeding disorder in which blood does not clot properly.
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Southeast Asia’s joint effort to tackle global issues such as an energy crisis caused by the Iran war is complicated by internal friction over tension between Thailand and Cambodia and civil war in Myanmar, a senior Cambodian diplomat said on Wednesday.
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Venezuela told judges at the United Nations’ highest court, the World Court, on Wednesday that it rejects its jurisdiction in its century-old dispute with its neighbour Guyana centred around a region that is rich in oil.

South Africa
Homeless shelters in Johannesburg are facing increased pressure as colder weather persists.

South Africa
Gerhard Otto has warned people not to park under big trees as the high speed winds can be dangerous.

South Africa
Lagos, Nigeria | 30 May – 13 June 2026 Young People In Tech (YPIT) presents The Artificial Future, a three-week programme bringing together builders, students, founders, researchers, and investors to answer one question: what does AI look like when Africans are the ones building it? The programme runs across workshops, a hackathon, and a full-day […]
South Africa
Basic Education explains textbook process amid transparency concerns
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has defended the integrity of its textbook catalogue development process, rejecting claims of impropriety and maintaining that its system is designed to ensure fairness, quality and cost-effectiveness.This follows criticism from some sections of society questioning the...

World
Wang Yi is holding talks with Iran’s foreign minister Aragchi who is on his first trip to China since the war began.

World
It was one of the deadliest Israeli strikes of the Gaza war, devastating one extended family. A year and a half later, the survivors find their loved ones’ remains.

World
U.S. and allies hold their largest drills yet in the Philippines near Taiwan, showcasing new tactics and alliances to deter China—while Beijing stages its own exercises nearby.

World
Zelenskyy rebuked Moscow for what he said was its “utter cynicism” in launching the attacks after Russia announced a unilateral ceasefire over two days later this week.

Africa
DNA tests are underway to confirm whether remains found inside the crocodile match that of a missing man.

Africa
Sudan’s foreign minister says Ethiopia and UAE has chosen the “wrong path” and would regret it.

Africa
Former Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in a massive offensive by combined jihadist and separatist forces.

Africa
Malawi’s rollout of a digital tax platform has triggered widespread business protests, with traders arguing that economic pressures and foreign exchange shortages were ignored during consultations

Business
Nelson Mandela Bay says it has replenished its fuel stocks after they were depleted earlier in the week, with the city now on high alert amid severe weather warnings.

Business
South African motorists, workshops, small businesses, and industrial operators have more convenient disposal options than ever, thanks to the ROSE Foundation.

Business
South African students are flocking to Europe to study medicine, but many plan to return home following their studies.
Business

Politics
Members of the NCC have gathered for a prayer in their constituency office in Westridge, Cape Flats

Politics
Mncedisi Maphisa has been suspended by the party after a recording of a phone call that was leaked

Politics
Adams’ lawyer says he’s likely to appear in court tomorrow, as he has not yet been formally charged

Politics
Fadiel Adams faces charges of fraud and defeating and or obstruction the course of justice.

Sport
When considering who could take over the captaincy from Siya Kolisi one day, a former Springbok has made a bold prediction.

Sport
Sipho Chaine reached a major milestone as Orlando Pirates secured a Betway Premiership win over Stellenbosch FC at Athlone Stadium.

Sport
Orlando Pirates confirmed their spot in next season’s CAF Champions League as they can no longer finish outside the top two in the final standings.

Sport
Tickets for the blockbuster Betway Premiership showdown between Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs have officially sold out.
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi Kenya — Students across the country are racing against time as the university and college placement portal closes at midnight today.
Education
[New Zimbabwe] THE Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) has condemned government’s plan to make ZIMSEC examinations mandatory from 2027 as “inadequate and structurally flawed”.
Education
[Scrolla] Floods have cut off nearly two thousand families in the Northern Cape and destroyed homes in the Free State today. Authorities locked the doors of over one hundred schools in the Western Cape to keep children safe from rising waters.
Education
[GroundUp] It’ll be “a space that celebrates African memory, identity and creative expression” says library boss

Lifestyle
Robben Island Museum is now hiring for key roles after announcing its plan to introduce tourist accommodation on the heritage site.
Lifestyle
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Lifestyle
Move over, Big Five! Spice up your safari adventure by watching out for these six amazing animals. Take a look…

Entertainment
‘The selling of a bread at a price less than what you buy from another shop does not justify making a profit.’

Entertainment
The NHI legislation had been several years in the making.

Entertainment
Netflix makes its boldest play yet in the South African market, adapting Sue Nyathi’s debut novel into a 22-episode supernovela titled ‘The Polygamist’.

Entertainment
Concerns around pricing by certain publishers have been acknowledged, but the DBE stressed that pricing alone does not determine inclusion.

Science/Tech
I tested all the major webcams across the price spectrum in attempts to find the very best. Here’s what I learned.
Science/Tech
New submitter spazmonkey writes: From a hidden GPS tracker polling your location every 4.5 minutes to JavaScript loaded from a random GitHub account, no SSL certificate pinning, and an in-app browser that silently strips cookie consent dialogs and paywalls from every page you visit, the new White House app seems to have a little bit of everything. A security researcher pulled the APK apart to...

Science/Tech
If you bought an iPhone 15 or 16 in the US, you could be set to pocket up to $95 per device as Apple settles class-action lawsuit.

Science/Tech
TrendAI’s Zaheer Ebrahim says South Africa’s patching problem is about to be compounded by agentic AI.
Motoring
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Motoring
Prasa has more than 268 passenger train coaches ready to be deployed on South Africa’s rail network.

Motoring
FlySafair is hosting its annual birthday sale today with tickets going for as little as R12.

Health
The Andes strain of the virus has been confirmed in some passengers, which can rarely be passed from person to person.
Health
Against expert advice, people are using new and unpredictable synthetic drugs to experiment on themselves in hopes of becoming free of addiction.

Health
A postnatal choir leader says professional dog walkers pay less to use the city’s parks.
Health
Since the family of rodent-borne infections were identified in the 1950s, they have turned up all over the world.