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Stokes warns players could quit England over strict IPL stance
Captain Ben Stokes warns that players could abandon international cricket if England take a hardline stance on the Indian Premier League.
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PICKING FIGHTS: Six fault lines, one stage: Daily Maverick Marketing Masterclass Season 3 platforms tough debates
‘For two seasons we have informed and equipped. This time, we want to provoke debate,’ says facilitator David Blyth about the new format in Season 3.

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Adcock Ingram accused of overcharging kidney dialysis patients
Previous fines and product recalls add to scrutiny of pharmaceuticals company

South Africa
Ramaphosa hails improved govt–social partners relations
President Cyril Ramaphosa is in Parliament after the presidency budget vote debate.

South Africa
Rise of ‘Shadow AI’ in the Workplace Creates Hidden Security and Compliance Risks
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) has quickly evolved from a novelty to a regular tool in the workplace. It helps with tasks like drafting emails, summarising documents, coding, and data analysis. AI-powered platforms are changing how people work. As more employees use these tools, a less visible trend is emerging: the rise of shadow AI. Similar […]

South Africa
SA begins extradition bid for Kruger tourist murder suspects
Suspects appeared in a Mozambican court over the murder of Mossel Bay couple Dina and Ernst Mara.
South Africa
Slow water supply recovery continues in parts of Johannesburg
Several areas across Johannesburg are still experiencing a slow recovery in water supply.

World
Greetings from Porto, whose lanes are lined with colorful textiles
Linen scarves, cotton aprons and dishtowels adorn the entrances to souvenir shops, many of which are run by Bangladeshis whose home country shares Portugal’s rich tradition of textile manufacturing.

World
Trump-backed candidate in Iowa loses primary
Randy Feenstra’s defeat could prove to be a case of the president’s political instincts being off.

World
Ukrainian drones strike a St. Petersburg oil terminal ahead of Putin visit
Ukrainian drones struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg and set it ablaze, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, as the city hosted an annual economic forum promoted by President Putin.

World
She watched a wildfire destroy her town, so she’s building fire-proof bunkers
From goats to hydraulic homes, US businesses are coming up with ways to mitigate the damage of wildfires.

Africa
Seven African players to watch at World Cup 2026
With a record 10 African sides in action at the 2026 World Cup, BBC Sport Africa picks out some of the players to watch from the continent.

Africa
Shell pumped oil through Nigeria pipeline for years despite pollution evidence, documents show
The oil giant says the documents ignore the critical context of the complex operating environment at the time.

Africa
Mayor cancels DR Congo friendly over Ebola concern
DR Congo’s international friendly against Chile in Spain next week is cancelled after authorities raise health concerns over the Ebola outbreak in the African nation.

Africa
Two shot dead during Kenya protests over US Ebola centre plan
Clashes break out against a planned US Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya.
Business
Business
Business
Business

Politics
Ntuli, briefed the media on impeachment committee and immigration
ANC Chief Whip, Mdumiseni Ntuli briefed the media on Impeachment committee and immigration.

Politics
LIVE: President Ramaphosa replies to Presidency budget vote debate
President Cyril Ramaphosa gives feedback on the Presidency’s budget vote in the National Assembly.

Politics
Col Gavin Jacob reveals more details about Isipingo depot crime scene
Jacob was one of the officers called to the Isipingo scene, where 541kg of cocaine was discovered

Politics
Didiza rejects ATM’s bias allegations in impeachment process
ATM says the Speaker met with the President’s lawyers after the ConCourt ruling on Phala Phala

Sport
Sabalenka suffers shock French Open loss to Shnaider
Watch highlights as world number one Aryna Sabalenka crumbled against Diana Shnaider, losing 3-6 7-5 6-0 in another French Open shock result.

Sport
Briton Patten into French Open semi-finals with Heliovaara
Henry Patten and Harri Heliovaara reach the French Open men’s doubles semi-finals as they continue their bid for a third Grand Slam title together.

Sport
Is spying as common in Germany as Southampton boss Eckert claims?
BBC Sport explores whether spying is as regular an occurrence in Germany as Southampton boss Tonda Eckert claims.

Sport
How many World Cup shirts might not be worn in matches?
BBC Sport’s Ask Me Anything team looks at which of this summer’s 2026 World Cups shirts may not be worn in matches

Education
Thousands sign petition against cuts to tech support for disabled students in England
DfE plans to withdraw funding for assistive software, saying it is now rarely needed due to ‘widely available free tools’
Disability campaigners have called on the government to halt plans to cut funding for specialist tech support for tens of thousands of disabled students in England.
Almost 10,000 people have signed a petition opposing Department for Education (DfE) proposals to withdraw...
Education
South Africa: Western Cape Schools in Eden and Central Karoo Close Amid Severe Weather Warnings
[SAnews.gov.za] The Western Cape Education Department has announced the temporary closure of all public ordinary and special needs schools in the Eden and Central Karoo Education Districts on Wednesday and Thursday due to severe weather conditions forecast for the region.
Education
Tanzania: State to Honour Best Teachers
[Daily News] THE government will on June 6 recognise outstanding pre-primary, primary and secondary school teachers during the Fourth National Teaching Skills Competition, as part of efforts to improve the quality of teaching and learning across the country.
Education
Nigeria: Abduction – Oyo Nut Meets Makinde, As Teachers’ Strike Continues
[Premium Times] The union said its meeting with the governor centred on its ongoing strike, demand for the rescue of the victims and strengthening of security across schools in the state.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
FIRST look at revamped Golden Acre in Cape Town’s CBD
One of Cape Town’s busiest shopping destinations, the Golden Acre Shopping Centre, is undergoing a major transformation.

Lifestyle
Property prices in Bishopscourt, Constantia spike to record levels
Average property prices in a number of Cape Town’s luxury suburbs have more than doubled over the past five years.

Entertainment
CANAL+ Group extends PSL broadcast rights deal
“We are pleased that this partnership will continue,” said PSL chairman Dr Irvin Khoza.

Entertainment
FlySafair is cutting its fuel surcharge – here is by how much
FlySafair in March added a surcharge to its most popular routes in response to expected spikes in the price of oil.

Entertainment
Suzuki Jimny three-door priced with the same spec as five-door
Three-door Jimny now has the same specification as the five-door.

Entertainment
Peabo Bryson (1951-2026): The voice that scored a generation’s sweetest love stories
From Disney duets to wedding-night anthems, Bryson’s catalogue reads like a map of the heart. We revisit the songs that made him irreplaceable.

Science/Tech
Phone signal on trains not good enough most of the time, research says
Ofcom found the major phone networks were not providing good signal on trains, and train companies were slowing down wi-fi.

Science/Tech
Stolen data, deepfakes in a matter of minutes
‘Comedyhacker’ Tobias Schroedel used AI to clone MC Clement Manyathela.

Science/Tech
Absa, Salesforce Expand Strategic Collaboration, Solidifying AI Leadership In Banking Across Africa
Absa has announced a significant renewal of its long-standing strategic collaboration with Salesforce, through a new three-year agreement that will support the bank’s growing focus on artificial intelligence, automation, and real-time data insights to create more personalised and efficient banking experiences for customers. This agreement extends across various business divisions with...
Science/Tech
European Union Outlines Plan to Reduce Dependence on American Tech
The 27-nation European Union outlined how it hopes to expand the region’s data centers, semiconductors and cloud computing capabilities.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring

Health
Genital herpes rising in England
New cases of genital herpes are increasing in England, bucking an overall fall in sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the latest data shows.

Health
What are the plans for Liverpool Women’s Hospital?
There are plans to move some maternity services to the Royal Liverpool – which could affect around 130 high-risk births each year

Health
Could lifting weights actually help you live longer?
Regular weight training can significantly reduce the risk of early death, research suggests.
Health
Rubio Suggests U.S. Return to Global Vaccine Program in Rebuke of Kennedy
Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated in pointed testimony to senators that he was reclaiming control of the U.S. relationship with Gavi, an international vaccine alliance.