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ICT transformation council hobbles, as deputy chair resigns
A government delegation admitted to a committee of parliament that the B-BBEE ICT Sector Council was ‘not adequately structured’
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BUDGET CRISIS: Joburg’s ‘unrealistic revenue targets’ led to R2bn unauthorised expenditure, Auditor-General finds
With water and electricity losses topping R8.5-billion and a massive R220-billion infrastructure backlog, the Auditor-General’s office has warned that Joburg’s underfunded budgets are crippling service delivery.

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VIDEO: Bafana Bafana touch down in Mexico for the FIFA World Cup
Bafana Bafana are now ready to continue with their FIFA World Cup preparations having now landed in Mexico.

South Africa
SIU flags R8.3mln bursary funding irregularities in Free State
SIU says bursaries were awarded to foreign nationals officials, relatives and unqualified recipients

South Africa
Some Joburg areas face delayed water recovery after maintenance
Johannesburg Water says Rand Water has completed the first phase of its maintenance programme.
South Africa
Mashatile secures investment commitments during India visit
Mashatile secures investment commitments during India visit
Deputy President Paul Mashatile says South Africa has secured commitments from Indian business leaders to expand investments in key sectors of the economy following the successful conclusion of the first leg of his working visit to India.Addressing members of the media on Tuesday upon the conclusion of the first leg of his...
South Africa
Government intensifies fight against corruption, illegal immigration
Government intensifies fight against corruption, illegal immigration
President Cyril Ramaphosa says government will intensify efforts to combat corruption, address illegal immigration, tackle the water crisis and turn around struggling municipalities as part of a broader drive to build a capable and developmental State.Addressing Parliament during the Presidency Budget Vote on...

World
Maga influencer admits Bond Street assault
Melissa Rein Lively accepted a caution, while an assault by beating charge against her was withdrawn.

World
Sabrina Carpenter gets restraining order against man who showed up at her home
The singer reported a series of “deeply alarming” incidents at her house to Los Angeles police.

World
EU strikes migration deal for more deportations and detention centers abroad
The European Union has moved forward with an overhaul of its migration policy, aiming to ramp up deportations and build detention centers abroad. Critics compared the regulation to the immigration strategy of the Trump administration.

World
Global conflicts push Sri Lanka’s economy to the brink
Sri Lanka was careening from crisis to crisis, then came the Mideast war. People say they’ve got no buffer left.

Africa
South Africa police investigate killing of two Mozambican men
The deaths come after a day of violent protests against illegal migration in the town of Mossel Bay.

Africa
Ghana’s anti-LGBTQ+ bill to be scrutinised before approval, president says
Passed by MPs, the bill proposes prison sentences for people identifying as part of the LGBTQ+ community.

Africa
Two people shot dead amid Kenya protests against US Ebola quarantine centre plan
The US plan has sparked public anger and led to demonstrations near the site of the proposed treatment facility.

Africa
Partey named in Ghana squad for World Cup
Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been named in Ghana’s preliminary squad for the World Cup.
Business
Business

Business
South Africa’s middle class is in serious trouble
South Africa’s middle class continue to struggle with their repayments, with 43% of respondents defaulting in the latest Eighty20 Credit Stress Report.
Business

Politics
NFP caucus manager slams Mbali Shinga’s expulsion
Mbali Shinga will on Tuesday file court papers to challenge her dismissal from the NFP.

Politics
Intelligence officers don’t engage in processing crime scenes: Sander
Karl Sander is back to testify at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria.

Politics
LIVE: Madlanga Commission of Inquiry Day 111
The Madlanga Commission continues hearing witness testimony from Warrant Officer Karl Sander

Politics
Gana’s election as Impeachment Committee chair a bad outcome
Thirty-one MPs have been appointed to the Section 89 Committee.

Sport
Brennan and McGuinness incidents ‘like apples and oranges’
GAA President Jarlath Burns says comparing Dublin manager Ger Brennan’s 12-week suspension to the Central Competitions Control Committee’s [CCCC] decision not to punish Donegal boss Jim McGuinness is like “comparing apples to oranges”.

Sport
Hinds withdraws from England squad with ankle injury
Defender Taylor Hinds withdraws from the England squad after suffering an ankle injury last week.

Sport
Gobbelaar wary of Glasgow threat, but believes set-piece dominance can get Bulls over the line
Johan Grobbelaar says the Bulls are peaking at the right moment as they head into Saturday’s URC semi-final against Glasgow Warriors at Murrayfield.

Sport
Switzerland travel to US without Embolo over Esta issue
Switzerland’s World Cup squad travel to the United States without Breel Embolo as the forward’s Esta authorisation is placed under review.
Education
Ghana: Evangelical Presbyterian Church College of Education Launches 80th Anniversary Celebration
[Ghanaian Times] The Evangelical Presbyterian (EP) Church College of Education at Amedzofe in the Ho-West District of the Volta Region, has launched its 80th anniversary celebration with a fund raising to finance legacy projects at the College.
Education
Ghana: Review Foundational Courses in Universities – Prof. Afful
[Ghanaian Times] A Professor of Applied English Linguistics, Prof. Joseph Benjamin Archibald Afful, has called for a comprehensive review and redesign of foundational learning programmes in Ghanaian universities to ensure they meet contemporary global demands and remain relevant.
Education
Liberia: Teachers Credit Union Reports Strong Financial Performance
[Liberian Observer] The National Teachers Association of Liberia Credit Union Cooperative Society (NTALCUCS) has announced a net surplus of more than L$20.4 million for the 2025 fiscal year and officially broken ground for the construction of its first permanent headquarters, signaling a new phase in the growth of one of Liberia’s fastest-growing cooperative financial institutions.
Education
Liberia: UL Launches Division of Athletics and Sports
[Liberian Observer] The University of Liberia (UL) on Friday officially launched a Division of Athletics and Sports – the first ever, as the university institutionalizes athletics and sports and recognizes them as vital contributors to academic achievement, community engagement, and national development.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Trevor Noah responds to xenophobic attacks, ’30 June deadline’
Trevor Noah’s recent podast touched on xenophobic attacks against illegal immigrants and a deadline for them to vacate South Africa…
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Entertainment
‘Be the lady who earns it herself’: Former Miss SA Kerishnie Naiker honours her parents’ life-changing lessons
Miss South Africa 1997 and pharmacist Kerishnie Naiker has opened up about the profound wisdom instilled by her late parents.

Entertainment
Inside Thuli P’s Seychelles getaway [PICS]
The star shared a series of photos from her getaway, showcasing some of the activities she enjoyed.

Entertainment
Jetour T2 and Chery hit the highest notes in May new vehicle sales
Despite ongoing local market challenges, new vehicle sales stayed on top for a 19th consecutive month.

Entertainment
Rare 130-year wartime French wine restored in Czech castle
The rediscovered wine collection is being hailed as a “liquid memory” linking generations through history, craftsmanship and preservation.

Science/Tech
President Cyril Ramaphosa Outlines Economic Recovery Plan As Global Tensions Threaten Growth
President Cyril Ramaphosa says government will intensify efforts to grow the economy, create jobs and attract investment, despite growing global uncertainties that threaten South Africa’s economic recovery. Delivering the Presidency Budget Vote in the National Assembly on Tuesday, President Ramaphosa said the Presidency remains focused on driving inclusive growth and job creation, reducing...

Science/Tech
How Alternative Payment Methods Became Mainstream Through Online Casino Platforms
Alternative payments did not become everyday tools because they looked trendy. They became everyday tools because they solved specific frictions at checkout. Online casino platforms helped accelerate that shift by forcing payment products to perform under pressure. Deposits must clear fast. Refunds must follow clear rules. Fraud controls must work without blocking legitimate users. When […]

Science/Tech
Telkom’s data growth story still has years to run: CEO
Telkom CEO Serame Taukobong sees at least four to five more years of data-driven growth, and not only on mobile.

Science/Tech
SCA ruling awaited in Telkom-SIU battle
A long-running dispute over the SIU’s authority to investigate Telkom awaits a decision from the Supreme Court of Appeal.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring

Health
Genital herpes rising in England, despite overall drop in STIs
New cases of genital herpes have increased, while many other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have started to decline.
Health
As Ebola Spreads, Scientists Race to Find Vaccines and Treatments
The Bundibugyo virus, a little known type, previously had caused just two small outbreaks. Now it’s at the center of a rapidly widening epidemic in Africa.

Health
‘I’ve requested a full hysterectomy’
Emma Barnett shares her life-long struggle with endometriosis – a disease affecting one in ten women of reproductive age, which causes excruciating, often debilitating, pain.
Health
Giant Stone Urns Hint at the Death Rites of a Lost People in Laos
Thousands of mysterious containers lie scattered across northern Laos. These “death jars” may have provided a form of communal interment, archaeologists reported.