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Best right-back in the world has a huge trophy cabinet.

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BBC Sport explores the financial reality of two drivers with experience of trying to climb the motorsport ladder to reach Formula 1.

South Africa
The pair is appearing in the Alexandra Regional Court north of Johannesburg.
South Africa
eThekwini strengthens crime-fighting capacity with expanded K9 Unit
The eThekwini Municipality has expanded its Durban Metro Police K9 Unit, as part of ongoing efforts to strenghten safety, combat crime and restore public confidence.
A total of 13 newly trained K9 handlers were officially introduced during a passing-out parade this week near the Moses Mabhida Stadium. The teams...
South Africa
Eskom concludes wage agreement with employees
Eskom has concluded a three-year wage agreement following a Central Bargaining Forum (CBF) process which entails a 7% annual salary increase for workers.
The signatory unions represent more than 75% of the employees in the CBF. The agreement is binding on all employees within the bargaining unit, including those affiliated with the...

South Africa
Female driver, believed to be in her 20s, killed in a head-on collision on the M4 Northern Freeway

World
In China, some EV owners have the option to swap out a low battery for a fully charged one, instead of waiting at a charging station. The whole process only takes about three minutes.

World
A 10-day truce between the two countries is now in effect, with Iran-backed Hezbollah voicing support, as negotiations continue between the US and Iran.

World
The escape of Neukgu, a two-year-old wolf, from a zoo in the city of Daejon captured national attention.

World
Few Israelis see this truce as a way out of the conflict with Hezbollah, the BBC’s Lucy Williamson writes.

Africa
The pontiff was unusually forthright in his address at the presidential palace.

Africa
Malema is appealing against the decision to prevent him from being taken to prison on Thursday.

Africa
Abubakar Malami was seen as one of the most influential ministers under former President Muhammadu Buhari.

Africa
Zhang Kequn was arrested in March while trying to travel to China with more than 2,000 live ants.

Business
A top South African online retailer has run marketing campaigns on BusinessTech for four consecutive years and enjoyed unmatched results when advertising its big sales.

Business
An insurer reports a 71% rise in fraudulent claims, driven partly by an increase in faked images.

Business
Power utility Eskom has announced that it has formally concluded its 2026 wage negotiation cycle, with workers accepting a 7% annual increase, starting 1 July.
Business

Politics
EFF leader Julius Malema was sentenced to five years imprisonment by the KuGompo City Court.

Politics
Malema made the claims while addressing supporters outside the KuGompo City Regional Court

Politics
Julius Malema was sentenced to five years imprisonment for unlawful possession of a firearm.

Politics
The party says Malema else has the constitutional right to challenge the sentence.

Sport
Tiger Woods’s lawyer is fighting the demand for the golf superstar’s prescription drug records after he was charged with driving under the influence.

Sport
Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre insists he is not fazed by criticism of his behaviour at the Masters, but says he is working to keep his emotions in check.

Sport
Last weekend tragic news came to light after the Stormers confirmed that beloved team manager Christopher ‘Chippie’ Solomon had died.

Sport
Orlando Pirates are expected to stick with a settled lineup against AmaZulu FC as Betway Premiership title pressure builds at Orlando Amstel Arena.
Education
For nearly 80 years, Carleton College in Minnesota has kept a place where students and others can come, bake and share. After a recent renovation, we checked in.
Education
Asad Dandia, 33, an ally of Mayor Zohran Mamdani, will take over from Ron Schweiger, who has held the unpaid position for 24 years.
Education
Birthrates are down. Families are leaving New York City. So educators, especially at charter schools, are expanding their marketing efforts on social media and in subway stations.

Education
Though welcomed by chefs and campaigners, many schools say the government’s plan to remove ‘grab and go’ options from the menu is a step too far
It is lunchtime at Richard Challoner school, a Catholic comprehensive for boys in New Malden, south-west London. The familiar smell of school lunch is beginning to waft around the corridors.
In the canteen, there is a moment of calm as the kitchen team...

Lifestyle
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has strongly condemned the illegal practice of selling queue positions at its local offices.

Lifestyle
Doctors Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh and Sumaya Hendricks are parents to two boys now.

Lifestyle
Cape Town plans to use Airbnb data to identify full-time short-term rentals, which could face higher commercial property rates.
Lifestyle
Entertainment

Entertainment
Two of the incoming three models are marketed under the Zongheng sub-brand in China. which focuses on hardcore off-roading.

Entertainment
The TV star first revealed her diagnosis earlier this month, saying she was preparing to have multiple cancerous areas removed from her back.

Entertainment
It’s a star-studded side that will take on the men from Ireland in a crucial URC round 15 match on Saturday.

Science/Tech
Industry experts warn that Usaasa’s dysfunction has failed the rural South African communities it was meant to benefit.
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Science/Tech
It’s no Pixel 10a, but the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a close second if you’re after a midrange phone in the US.

Science/Tech
Famously vengeful Knicks owner Jim Dolan has long spied on people at his iconic arenas. WIRED goes deep inside the operation that allegedly tracked a trans woman, lawyers, protesters, and more.

Science/Tech
Marine insurers and oil traders want to know what’s going on in one of the world’s most critical waterways. As the volume of disappearing ships in the area increases, analysts are getting creative.
Motoring

Motoring
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Motoring
South Africa’s bakkie buyers have a new Chinese option to choose from.

Motoring
A South African company has developed a new armour solution for both the current and next-gen Toyota Hilux.
Health
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh gave transplant recipients certain immune cells from their organ donors. It didn’t always work.

Health
People with diabetes are twice as likely to have depression, a charity backing tailored support says.

Health
People with diabetes are twice as likely to have depression, a charity backing tailored support says.

Health
Alexandra Morris said women can be dismissed by doctors when describing symptoms of endometriosis.