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Buffy and Ted Lasso star Anthony Head dies at 72
The 72-year-old British actor also had roles in shows including Merlin and Little Britain.

Top Stories
Toyota and Lexus recall more than 6,000 vehicles in SA
Affected models require a software update for the reversing camera

Top Stories
News24 | Fitch upgrades SA for the first time in 21 years
Fitch Ratings upgraded South Africa’s long-term credit rating on Friday afternoon for the first time in more than two decades.

South Africa
Images taken at cocaine bust were sent to Colonel Jacob: Sibiya
Sibiya told the commission that he used a state-issued cellphone to take photographs.

South Africa
UJ students march to SABC over residence fee top-up demands
Concerns have been growing regarding student accommodation crisis’s linked to NSFAS funding

South Africa
SIU raids MP dealership, arrests owner in Tembisa Hospital probe
The raid is part of a probe linked t looting of about R2 billion from Thembisa Hospital.

South Africa
Intellectual Property In AI – Who Owns It?
As artificial intelligence moves rapidly from experimentation into core business operations, organisations are rushing to deploy AI tools across customer service, operations and internal workflows. But in the race to adopt the technology, many companies are overlooking a critical question: Who actually owns the intellectual property created by these systems? Dawood Patel, CEO of Helm, […]

World
Nasa tells ISS astronauts to shelter during air leak repair attempt
Russian attempt to repair tunnel area sparks safe-haven procedure for five other astronauts onboard.

World
Three jailed over heist of ancient golden helmet from Dutch museum
The men are sentenced to 47 months each for stealing the 2,500-year-old Romanian Coțofenești helmet.

World
Ireland issues travel bans for two Israeli ministers
The bans for Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich are confirmed by the Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Micheál Martin.

World
Fury in France after child murder suspect’s criminal record released
A man suspected of murdering an 11-year-old girl had previously been identified as a potential child molester, records show.

Africa
Fall in official Ebola numbers appears to be good news but it’s not that simple
There are now 380 confirmed cases of Ebola in DR Congo, dramatically scaled back from initial estimates of suspected cases.

Africa
Singer Fally Ipupa’s pride at being given major DR Congo honour
He follows the late great Papa Wemba in becoming a knight of the National Order of the Leopard.

Africa
Nearly 50 people die of thirst in Sahara desert after lorry breaks down
Only two survived after trekking more than 50km (30 miles) across the desert to alert the authorities.

Africa
Mahama’s UK visit overshadowed by controversy
At the centre of it is London mining investor INIHC’s arbitration battle over the billion-dollar Black Volta gold project

Business
Hospitality jobs boom as US prepares for World Cup
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says new jobs were created in the leisure and hospitality sectors.

Business
Is there an AI stock market bubble, and is it ready to burst?
Despite the Iran war, inflation and debt fears, US markets keep hitting record highs, fueled largely by AI. BBC’s Samira Hussain looks into whether that bubble will burst.
Business
Business

Politics
Mchunu challenges committee report, alleging prejudicial findings
Parliament’s ad hoc committee defended the evidence leaders’ draft report after suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu objected to the findings that he dismantled the PKTT without consultation and for nefarious reasons

Politics
No shutdown will be taking place on 30th of June: Ntshavheni
Ntshavheni has reiterated that no shutdown will be taking place in the country on the 30th of June

Politics
Sibiya denies witness claims linking him to alleged drug theft plot
He is testifying before the Madlanga Commission in Pretoria.
Politics
News24 | KZN premier dismisses cabinet reshuffle talk as ‘premature’ amid Shinga’s legislature exit
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli has dismissed rumours of a Cabinet reshuffle in his government of provincial unity as “premature”, following the removal of the National Freedom Party’s Mbali Shinga from the provincial legislature.

Sport
Thundering On comes from last to win Epsom Oaks
Irish champion jockey Dylan Browne McMonagle rides Thundering On from last place to first to secure victory in the Oaks at Epsom.

Sport
Zverev one win away from long-awaited Grand Slam title
Title favourite Alexander Zverev is one win away from an elusive first Grand Slam title after beating Jakub Mensik in the French Open semi-finals.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs monitoring forgotten Orlando Pirates midfielder
Kaizer Chiefs are reportedly looking to sign Orlando Pirates midfielder Kabelo Dlamini in the coming weeks once he becomes a free agent.

Sport
Dobson comes out to bat for Jacques Nienaber: ‘Leinster fans must appreciate what they’ve got’
Dobson has defended Leinster assistant Jacques Nienaber, dismissing the criticism aimed at the double World Cup winner as incomprehensible.
Education
Spelman College Names Ayanna Howard, an A.I. Expert, as President
The appointment of Ayanna Howard, a roboticist, was a departure for the top-ranked H.B.C.U., which has a liberal arts focus.

Education
Trump’s justice department is weaponizing civil rights laws against students of color | ReNika Moore
Claims of discrimination at UCLA and Yale show how laws meant to foster inclusion are being used for the opposite
The Department of Justice’s civil rights division was once known as the crown jewel of the agency, but under Trump it has become just another tool of this administration’s politicized and racialized attacks targeting Black, Latino and other people of color. The latest examples...
Education
South Africa: Putting UCT Global Surgery On the World Stage
[UCT] In June 2019, Professor Salome Maswime took a leap of faith when she and her husband, Gundo Vhusani Maswime, packed their two young sons, Farai and Taurai, into a car and left Johannesburg. Professor Maswime came to the University of Cape Town (UCT) to assume the newly created position of head of Global Surgery. At the time she was a team of one, but her mandate was simple: dream big and...
Education
South Africa: Tackling Transformation in Research At UCT
[UCT] The University of Cape Town (UCT) Employment Equity Cluster 10 Collective (EEC 10) recently hosted a colloquium in commemoration of Africa Month. This to facilitate deep conversation and reflection on how institutional structures, systems and practices enable or constrain a more just, inclusive and future-oriented research ecosystem.

Lifestyle
21-year-old Petrol attendant helps delivers baby at garage
21-year-old petrol attendant Chevaan Abrahams helped a mother deliver her baby boy as she went into labour before reaching the hospital.

Lifestyle
Bafana Fridays: Where to shop affordable supporter gear
Backing Bafana Fridays shouldn’t have to break the bank. Here’s where you can get affordable supporter gear for the whole family…
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Weather alert: Frost, fog and cold grip SA this Saturday
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for Saturday, 6 June 2026.

Entertainment
Two KZN cousins jailed after murdering the wrong man
Alert witnesses aided in the arrest of the cousins after recording the registration number of the car they were travelling in.

Entertainment
Bulls have fixed flaws previously exposed by Glasgow – Ackers
The Bulls coach said they had learned from their two defeats to Glasgow earlier in the season, ahead of their URC semifinal.

Entertainment
Hangwani Maumela-linked Bentley triggers arrest drama at eMalahleni dealership
Omar cooperated after an arrest threat, handing CCTV footage to the SIU as it traced assets linked to Maumela, including those tied to corruption at Tembisa Hospital and multiple vehicle transfers.

Science/Tech
Logitech G512 X 98 Review: A Hybrid Mish-Mash
The Logitech G512 X 98 lets you swap between mechanical and analog switches in an attempt to achieve the best of both worlds. Unfortunately, its solution isn’t as well thought-out as I’d hoped.
Science/Tech
Valve Says Steam Machine ‘Shipping This Summer’
Valve says its long-awaited Steam Machine and Steam Frame are both “shipping this summer.” The company is also expanding its Verified program beyond Steam Deck to cover the new hardware. “Steam Verified is a developer-focused program where game makers ensure that their titles are capable of running on the Deck (meaning they’ll run fine under Linux), that the UI elements and text are readable at...

Science/Tech
So Long, ‘Ferrynoia.’ Green Maritime Technology Is Here
From San Francisco to Stockholm, a new generation of electric ferries is entering passenger service, marking a tipping point for green maritime technology.

Science/Tech
This Summer Travel Season Could Forever Alter the Future of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
As the conflict in Iran disrupts the world’s oil supply, airlines are looking for jet fuel alternatives. The answer: energy from used cooking oil and french fry grease.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Health
Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway Is Placed on Lung Transplant List
News of Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s worsening condition comes as a number of scandals have plunged the royal family into a deep crisis.

Health
Loneliness group helps young adults find friends
The national group was set up to help tackle loneliness, after a man died from suicide.

Health
1 in 4 births in England now by emergency C-section
A quarter of all babies in England are now delivered by emergency caesarean operations, BBC analysis shows – marking a significant rise over the last five years.
Health
How Gold Is Driving the Spread of Ebola
Mining has been the lifeblood of this remote Congolese hill town for decades. Now, it is fueling the spread of a devastating outbreak.