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Audio allegedly links Mchunu to false testimony coercion
An audio recording allegedly captures suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu coercing a witness, known as Witness E, to submit a false statement to the Madlanga commission.

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South Africa’s lucky escape
South Africa has seemingly avoided major US backlash over Iran’s naval exercise participation largely due to Washington’s shifting focus elsewhere, highlighting that the country is relying more on luck than effective diplomacy.

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Sundowns to pursue legal action against unruly fans
Mamelodi Sundowns is taking legal action against some supporters following disruptive behaviour after their 2-2 draw with Al-Hilal in the CAF Champions League.

South Africa
SAWS issues heatwave warning for three provinces
Authorities have advised residents to take precautionary measures.

South Africa
COSATU criticises govt’s planned budget for Defence Force day parade
R372 million has been set aside for the Defence Force Day parade.
South Africa
Agreement to strengthen pharmacy education quality
Agreement to strengthen pharmacy education quality
The Council on Higher Education (CHE) and the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) have formally entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to strengthen cooperation, coordination and collaboration in the quality assurance, accreditation and promotion of pharmacy education and training in South Africa.
The agreement recognises...
South Africa
SANDF conducts Project OWETHU outreach in Limpopo
SANDF conducts Project OWETHU outreach in Limpopo
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF), through the South African Military Health Service (SAMHS), is conducting Project OWETHU, a humanitarian community outreach programme in Limpopo.
In a statement on Monday, the department explained that Project OWETHU is a Department of Defence supported initiative aimed at providing...

World
U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats have done little to stop the flow of illegal drugs
Despite dozens of lethal U.S. military strikes on suspected narco-boats, drug flows continue, allies are alarmed, and Caribbean fishermen say their livelihoods are under threat.

World
Activists fear U.S. visa restrictions for Palestinians will hurt diplomacy
Palestinians can no longer apply for a U.S. visa with documents issued by the Palestinian Authority — another sign, they say, that the Trump administration is sidelining Palestinians.

World
Nipah virus outbreak in India triggers Asia airport screenings
Airports in Thailand and Nepal have begun screening passengers from West Bengal.

World
Firefighters battle ’emergency level’ blazes in Australia heatwave
Firefighters in Victoria are battling at least six major fires amid a record-breaking heatwave.

Africa
Kenyan cult leader faces charges over 52 further deaths
Prosecutors say Paul Mackenzie lured the latest victims to their deaths by writing notes from his prison cell.

Africa
Nigerian officers to face trial over coup-plot allegations
An investigation found that some of the 16 detained last year planned to unseat President Bola Tinubu.

Africa
South Sudan army threat to ‘spare no-one’ condemned
The UN mission says it is gravely concerned by “inflammatory rhetoric calling for violence against civilians”.

Africa
Uganda’s military chief denies army assaulted opposition leader’s wife
Barbara Kyagulanyi said she was assaulted when she refused to reveal her husband’s whereabouts.

Business
Parental leave system ‘not equal for all families’
Families should have parental leave access and single parents should have more help, a report says.

Business
The disaster that could break South Africa’s winning streak
South Africa is enjoying a strong market rally, but there are economic realities and major risks that can’t be ignored.
Business

Business
FutureRent launches South Africa’s first dedicated Vehicle Subscription App
FutureRent, South Africa’s pioneering vehicle subscription company, today announces the launch of its mobile app for Android and iOS, becoming the first vehicle subscription brand in the country to deliver a fully integrated, app-first driving experience.

Politics
LIVE | Parly’s Ad Hoc Committee starts public participation process
Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee commences with its public participation process.

Politics
LIVE | Madlanga Commission of Inquiry: Day 47
The Madlanga Commission is investigating allegations of criminality into justice system.

Politics
Former Naledi Municipal Manager to testify at Ad Hoc Committee probing NW Premier
The Ad Hoc Committee is probing North West Premier Lazarus Mokgosi’s alleged misconduct

Politics
SIU probes Umzinyathi municipal officials for alleged tender graft
The state is alleged to have suffered losses through Umzinyathi Municipality’s irregular tenders.

Sport
Injuries, Everton & overseas friendly – Scotland’s World Cup preparations
BBC Scotland looks at the national team’s warm-up schedule, Steve Clarke’s injury concerns, and what sort of shape his side’s opponents are in.

Sport
Sundowns respond: Fan attacks and Mosimane calls
Premier Soccer League champions Mamelodi Sundowns have spoken out after fan unrest, Pitso Mosimane chants, and a heated Loftus Versfeld exit.

Sport
Doncic’s scoring streak continues as Lakers beat Bulls
Luka Doncic keeps up his scoring streak with 46 points against the Chicago Bulls to become the quickest Los Angeles Lakers player to reach 2,000 NBA points.

Sport
When are Kaizer Chiefs and Sundowns in action midweek?
Both Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns are in action midweek in the Betway Premiership. Which team will be on top of the log?
Education
An Academic and a Dealmaker Takes on the Challenge of Running Columbia
Jennifer Mnookin forged compromises with protesters and politicians at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Now, she faces her biggest test.
Education
South Africa: Matric Class of 2025 Signals SA Is On the Right Track to Opportunity and Equity
[Daily Maverick] The record matric pass rate does not hide the shortcomings of the education system, but at least we are following the correct path.
Education
South Africa: Beware of Bogus Colleges Preying On Desperate Young South Africans
[Daily Maverick] Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training Mimmy Gondwe is appealing to parents not to fall for bogus colleges that prey on desperate students seeking tertiary education after failing to find a space at public institutions of higher learning.

Education
PE teacher through to Gladiators quarter-final
Mark Billings hopes to inspire his pupils, and even beat Giant in a new challenge on the BBC show.

Lifestyle
‘Action will be taken’: FlySafair responds to EFF in-flight video
FlySafair responded to backlash of a group of EFF supporters creating a disturbance in-flight en route to support leader, Julius Malema.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
‘Voetsek!’: Malema tells Elon Musk after ‘Kill The Boer’ criticism
EFF leader Julius Malema has issued a strong-worded response to Elon Musk, who criticised the performance of ‘Kill The Boer’ in viral videos.

Entertainment
Sundowns legends deliver blunt verdict on team’s inconsistency
Modise questioned whether Sundowns could still be regarded as a “top team” on the continent.

Entertainment
Police officer rewarded with brand-new car for saving mother and child
The officer showed courage under fire.
Entertainment

Entertainment
Sundowns condemn fan misconduct after Berg assault at Loftus
Tensions flared after the final whistle, with supporters voicing their displeasure at the result by chanting the name of former head coach Pitso Mosimane.

Science/Tech
South African cloud market set to top R100-billion by 2029
Despite cost pressures, South Africa’s cloud market is on track to exceed R100-billion by 2029, according to BMIT.

Science/Tech
The business case for MDR: Protecting clients when threats don’t sleep
Operating 24/7, MDR ensures swift and effective action when an incident arises, minimising risk and maintaining business continuity, says Ross Anderson, Sophos BU executive at Duxbury Networking.

Science/Tech
BDO elevates project delivery with PPO project management platform
Through PPO, BDO’s Finance Transformation Services PMO has created a reliable, consistent and transparent project management environment.

Science/Tech
Mpumalanga education denies e-learning tender irregularities
The provincial education department dismisses allegations of financial mismanagement relating to its teaching devices tender.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
Kickstart 2026 with a new set of wheels – Great value on the all-new Honda Amaze in South Africa
You can get behind the wheel of the new Honda Amaze from just R254,900 in 2026, or with instalments starting at only R3,399 per month.
Health
Thomas Fogarty, 91, Who Helped Revolutionize Vascular Surgery, Dies
Drawing on his love of fly-fishing, he developed a balloon catheter that removes blood clots from patients’ limbs in a minimally invasive way. It has saved millions of lives.
Health
The ‘R-Word’ Returns, Dismaying Those Who Fought to Oust It
The term, long considered a slur for those with intellectual disabilities, is seeing a resurgence on social media and across the political right.

Health
What does it take to be a prison officer?
In a recent survey, 72% of prison officers say they are frequently stressed at work, 42% say they have been assaulted at least once. So what motivates them – and how do they cope?
Health
How Bad Are A.I. Delusions? We Asked People Treating Them.
Dozens of doctors and therapists said chatbots had led their patients to psychosis, isolation and unhealthy habits.