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France open to engaging on slavery reparations, says Ghana
Presidential discussions also include the return of looted artefacts, addressing global economic inequities and dismantling structural racism
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Presidential discussions also include the return of looted artefacts, addressing global economic inequities and dismantling structural racism
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Rory McIlroy became only the fourth man to win the Masters back to back when he claimed the 2026 title by one shot over Scottie Scheffler.

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Fannie Nkosi denied charges of explosives possession and theft, claiming fabrication.

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Paris-Roubaix’s remains elite’s sport’s most volatile journey of daring and dust. And the Hell of the North is the one race legend Tadej Pogacar still can’t win.

South Africa
KZN education department investigates discovery of animal remains at Glenhaven Secondary School.

South Africa
Matipandile Sotheni faces charges including murder and conspiracy to commit murder.

South Africa
Nkosi faces charges of theft, defeating the ends of justice and unlawful possession of amunition.

South Africa
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.

World
Asha Bhosle died in Mumbai on Sunday after being admitted to the hospital following a heart attack.

World
The U.S. said on Sunday that it will soon block ships from Iranian ports. It comes after the U.S. and Iran failed to reach an agreement during face-to-face peace talks, sending oil prices surging.

World
NPR’s Michel Martin asks Robert Malley, former U.S. special envoy for Iran, about where the weekend’s negotiations between the U.S. and Iran leave diplomatic efforts to resolve the war.

World
President Trump’s ceasefire in Gaza was supposed to ease Israel’s blockade, but restrictions on aid remain tight six months later.

Africa
The team was returning from a fixture when they were attacked, officials say.

Africa
UK government officials say they are not entirely abandoning the agreement but have run out of time.

Africa
Judges handed down sentences ranging from five years to life imprisonment following mass trials.

Africa
The once close-knit community of Ngogo chimpanzees have been at loggerheads for the last eight years.

Business
There are calls to amend the Municipal Property Rates Act of 2004 to cap the rate that the Rand municipalities can charge for property rates in South Africa.
Business

Business
The best road trips are the ones where everyone arrives safe.
Business

Politics
The tour is expected to focus on jobs, service delivery and community safety.

Politics
The court has heard testimony from several State witnesses in the Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla trial

Politics
In 1966, the UN General Assembly declared apartheid a crime against humanity

Politics
Geordin Hill-Lewis has been elected as the new DA Federal leader.

Sport
Around this time last year, a Varsity Cup star earned a surprise call up to a Springbok training camp. So, where is he now?

Sport
German Alexander Zverev secured his third semi-final at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters after victory over Brazil’s rising star, Joao Fonseca.

Sport
Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs are heading into a big decision window. Seven players are set to see their contracts expire on 30 June.

Sport
A Championship rugby league match between Goole Vikings and Whitehaven is delayed by 80 minutes after a replica grenade was found at the ground.
Education
Recruitment sessions have taken place at hundreds of universities and colleges across the country.
Education
At the School of American Ballet’s new health and wellness center, bodies and minds share equal billing and everyone gets the help they need.
Education
A fledgling Democratic group and the far-right white nationalist Nick Fuentes seek to make gains on college campuses that have recently been dominated by Turning Point USA.
Education
[Nyasa Times] Eight inmates from various prison formations across Malawi have achieved a rare academic milestone after being selected to join different public universities following the release of the 2026 university selection results last week.

Lifestyle
Unlike his predecessor John Steehuisen, new Democratic federal leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has an impressive set of tertiary qualifications.

Lifestyle
US pop superstar Britney Spears has checked herself into rehab following her arrest last month on suspicion of driving while intoxicated.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Elon Musk has been accused of spreading lies about a white cross memorial, he claims represents murdered white South African farmers.

Entertainment
Further details, including court dates, are expected to be announced in due course.

Entertainment
Ye olde may be better than the new and polished. Well, that’s what it seems like if wellness trends are…

Entertainment
‘The reality is that the future of Barrs is uncertain and, at this stage, not positive.’

Entertainment
The child was reported missing on 11 August 2022 after she disappeared in Itsani Village within the Thohoyandou policing area.

Science/Tech
Last April, a hacker hijacked crosswalk announcements to mimic Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk. Records obtained by WIRED reveal how unprepared local authorities were.

Science/Tech
The developers of Pixel Societies are using AI agents to simulate social interactions. It’s an attempt optimize the process of choosing new colleagues, friends, and even romantic partners.

Science/Tech
Tech-driven border management curbs illegal crossings and leads to arrest of more facilitators aiding illegal migration.

Science/Tech
Stafford Masie steps down as African Bitcoin Company chairman, but stays on as executive director amid a broader board reshuffle.
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
The limited edition VW Polo GTI Edition 20 has officially launched in South Africa.
Motoring
Health
A psychologist, she urged patients to confront the things that frightened them, revolutionizing her field’s approach to post-traumatic stress disorder.

Health
The support group was set up by a woman who challenged herself to try 50 new things before turning 50.

Health
A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.

Health
Former followers say the organisation is still putting lives at risk, despite a policy update.