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GAME ON: As the dust settles on off-field controversies, let the World Cup soccer begin
A number of themes that have nothing to do with play have dominated the 2026 build-up.
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A number of themes that have nothing to do with play have dominated the 2026 build-up.
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It can be easy to think you get plenty of vitamin D when you live in a country bathed in sunshine, but the reality is more complicated.

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The British star also said some audiences would not accept a black male actor playing 007.
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South Africa
Police say that the process to identify the bodies found in the vehicle will be done on Monday.

South Africa
The defence also announced plans to call a retired police officer and an inmate as witnesses
South Africa
Newly built Limpopo building demonstrates government’s commitment to infrastructure investment
As infrastructure investment remains key to government’s developmental agenda, Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba says the newly built Cost Centre in Marble Hall demonstrates the government’s commitment to stronger service delivery and improved efficiency.
Speaking at the official opening of...
South Africa
2026 LGE: Youth urged to take an active role in shaping their municipalities
The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) has urged young South Africans to register to vote ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections and take an active role in shaping the future of their municipalities.
The call comes as South Africa marks Youth Month and prepares for the national voter...

World
The Chinese President Xi received a colourful welcome to Pyongyang for his first visit in seven years.

World
The Knicks’ stunning winning streak has energised the city as the New York basketball team prepares for the third game of the finals series at its home arena.

World
The race between right-wing Keiko Fujimori and left-wing Roberto Sánchez has been dominated by concerns over crime and political instability.

World
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s Civil Contract Party secures nearly 50% of the vote, comfortably beating the other contenders.

Africa
Malawi is among several African nations transporting their citizens out of the country following reports of violence against migrants.

Africa
He made the announcements in a national address as tensions rise over anti-foreigner marches.

Africa
Yusuf Ali, now 34, struggles with his memories living in Mogadishu surrounded by dark reminders of his past.

Africa
Brighton agree to sign Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna from AIK Stockholm in a deal worth £21.5m.

Business
The party estimates savings of £100-a-year on average for every household under the scheme.
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Politics
KZN secretary Zodwa Mtshali’s suspension follows her public statements backing Shinga

Politics
ActionSA says tougher measures on undocumented immigrants are not enough

Politics
The evidence formed part of the investigation into the 2021 Aeroton cocaine seizure

Politics
Mbenenge challenges JSC’s gross misconduct ruling, which could lead to impeachment.

Sport
Bafana Bafana 2026 FIFA World Cup daily for Monday, 8 June: Get the latest news, fixtures, squad updates, and tournament permutations.

Sport
South African actress and singer Anlia Etzebeth will perform the national anthem ahead of this year’s Hollywoodbets Durban July.

Sport
The race for the R10 million Hollywoodbets Durban July has taken a dramatic turn following a pivotal weekend of action.

Sport
SABC will broadcast the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony and Bafana Bafana’s opening match against Mexico.
Education
[ANGOP] Luanda — Approximately 300 children and teenagers participated Saturday in the 14th edition of the “Luanda to the Universe” project in Luanda in the construction of prototypes of equipment geared towards space engineering, with a highlight to a replica of the James Webb telescope.
Education
[Independent (Kampala)] Mbale, Uganda — High in the rolling hills of Mbale District, Kilulu B Village is witnessing a quiet but powerful revolution, one powered not by politics or pipelines but by sunlight. At the centre of this transformation are Local Council I Chairperson Simon Malenje and his partner Grace Kayegi, who manages Good Journey Nursery and Primary School.
Education
[This Day] The nationwide protest organised by the National Union of Teachers (NUT) over the Ogbomoso school abductions is a welcome development. And for many reasons. For one, newspapers are giving the abductions more front-page treatment.
Education
[Parliament of South Africa] The Chairperson of the Select committee on Education, Sciences and the Creative Industries, Mr Makhi Feni, has called on district circuit managers in Gqeberha to make proper assessments of schooling conditions before children are allowed into classrooms.
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Entertainment
Detectives are still investigating whether the firearms discovered are linked to other cases in Mpumalanga.

Entertainment
The EFF has accused the MMC of Roads and Transport, Kenny Kunene, of being complacent while residents suffer.

Entertainment
‘They were a lot of expectations that we needed to win the tournament,’ Khune said.

Entertainment
For now, the new generation Hilux range only spans seven variants, all automatic, with the option of Xtra Cab or double cab bodystyles.

Science/Tech
Banking group Absa won’t confirm a launch date, a network partner or whether the MVNO is even still happening.

Science/Tech
Identity, credit scoring and liability all assume a human customer – an assumption agentic AI is breaking.
Science/Tech
Most supply-chain attacks using Ruby’s package hosting site “exploit a narrow window,” according to a new blog post form Ruby core maintainer Hiroshi Shibata. So its packaging-managing Bundler tool now offers a filter that blocks new version until it’s been public “for at least N days. Releases too new to have been scrutinized are passed over in favor of ones that have aged past the window.”The...

Science/Tech
Lenovo’s IdeaPad Slim 5x just might be the best laptop you can buy for $850. It’s hard to find any major flaws, which is basically unheard of in a laptop at this price.

Motoring
Raptor? Shark? Who cares. There is no way consumers will be able to ignore this new Navara from Nissan.
Motoring

Motoring
MotoGP star struggles for form in his desperate bid to secure a ride for 2027.
Motoring

Health
Not all fruit and veg is equal for getting nutrients called flavanols, say researchers.
Health
His five-volume “Children of Crisis” series, published between 1967 and 1977, drew on his conversations with American children whose voices were not often heard.
Health
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has demonstrated little interest in managing his sprawling department as he focuses on food and vaccine policies, according to colleagues.
Health
After Jesse Ridgway, a popular YouTuber, and his wife, Ashley, revealed the news, death threats followed.