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Still owing E-toll? If so, you can chalk that one up now
The government has approved the e-toll debt write-off, ending collections and closing a long-running chapter for motorists.
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GROUNDUP: Over 1,000 migrants flee Durban settlement after being ordered to leave
Immigrants, mostly from Malawi, chased from Burnwood have spent days camped in a field.

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‘I’ll never get over watching my home burn’: Belfast residents reel after night of unrest
A night of disorder in Belfast saw people forced to flee their homes, in protests that followed a knife attack in the north of the city.
South Africa
KZN backs National Treasury drive to eliminate ghost employees
KZN backs National Treasury drive to eliminate ghost employees
KwaZulu-Natal Treasury says it is ready to support the implementation of the nationwide initiative aimed at verifying all government employees and investigating allegations of ghost workers and payroll irregularities in the public service, as per National Treasury Instruction No. 4 of 2026/27.
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South Africa
Deputy President to engage Limpopo traditional leaders
Deputy President to engage Limpopo traditional leaders
As part of government’s commitment to strengthen traditional leadership, Deputy President Paul Mashatile will engage Traditional Leaders in Polokwane on Friday.“The engagement forms part of Government’s ongoing commitment to strengthen the institution of Traditional Leadership and fostering collaboration between government...

South Africa
Learners killed in Limpopo crash to be laid to rest after DNA results
Families of Apel fire victims relieved after DNA confirmation enables burials
South Africa
NCC announces recall of 18 Hino trucks
NCC announces recall of 18 Hino trucks
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) on Wednesday announced the recall of certain Hino 700 Series trucks.This follows a notification by Toyota South Africa Motors (Pty) Ltd.“The recalled units were sold nationally through authorised Toyota dealerships between 10 September 2024 and 10 December 2024. This recall applies to 18 Hino 700...

World
Growing backlash in Japan over Trump’s use of anime characters
The US president has angered some fans by using the images of characters like Pikachu and Naruto.

World
Air India crash pilot’s father vows to defend son’s reputation
Investigators are expected to soon release an update on the crash, which killed 260 people last year.

World
Trump and Iran trade new threats after strikes exchanged
The US president warns Iran “will have to pay the price” for taking too long to agree a deal, after Tehran vows retaliation to any attacks.

World
Zelensky under pressure to end row with Poland over WW2 name of army unit
Poland is threatening to strip Ukraine’s president of a state honour over the naming Ukrainian military unit after controversial World War Two fighters.

Africa
When will an African side win the World Cup?
Morocco became Africa’s first World Cup semi-finalists at Qatar 2022, but how close is a side from the continent to lifting the trophy?

Africa
Who is the Somali referee barred from entering the US for the World Cup?
Omar Artan was set to become the first Somali to referee a game at the World Cup finals, but his place in history has been denied by US immigration authorities.

Africa
Ghanaian women defy odds to get Cambridge degrees
Scholarships help three women who grew up in poverty complete master’s qualifications in the UK.

Africa
Kenyan police fire tear gas at protest against US Ebola quarantine centre plan
Protesters are concerned about cross-border infection risks and the lack of transparency from the government about the treatment centre.

Business
US inflation surges to three-year high of 4.2%
Consumers are increasingly feeling the strain of the US Israel war in Iran.
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Business
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Politics
Witness I claims plot to discredit him at Madlanga Commission
The Madlanga Commission has resumed hearings, with explosive testimony from Witness I.

Politics
LIVE | Madlanga Commission of Inquiry day 117 | 10 June
The public hearings into allegations of criminality, political interference and corruption continue.

Politics
Ad Hoc Committee’s preliminary report set for June 24
Committee probes corruption, criminal infiltration and interference in the justice system.

Politics
Khan withdraws bid to block access to seized devices
Crime Intelligence Deputy Head Major-General Feroz Khan was arrested last month.

Sport
Springboks: One player injured, another added
The Springboks have made another couple of changes to their wider squad as they prepare for their season-opener.

Sport
Briton Cameron to face Mayer in unification bout
Briton Chantelle Cameron will fight American Mikaela Mayer in a light-middleweight world title unification bout in Birmingham on 29 August.
Sport
Kaizer Chiefs send fans into meltdown with mysterious coach response
Kaizer Chiefs have remained tight-lipped about bringing a new coach despite widespread reports linking several candidates to the vacancy.

Sport
How Sancho’s dream Man Utd move ended as a nightmare
Jadon Sancho leaves Manchester United, almost three years after his last Premier League appearance for the club.
Education
South Africa: Vetting Crisis – Efforts Hampered By Persistent Delays With More Than 100,000 Teachers Unchecked
[Daily Maverick] Three years after the government began mandatory vetting of teachers against the National Register for Sex Offenders, more than 119,000 educators across several provinces remain unchecked, raising serious concerns about learner safety and the pace of implementation.

Education
Rise in children and teenagers enjoying reading
More are reading for fun for the first time in five years, according to new research.
Education
Namibia: Govt Pours N$247m Into NSFAF to Keep Students Afloat
[Namibian] The government has provided an additional N$247 million to the Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) to help speed up student payments.
Education
Namibia: Ballotti Apologises to Students Over Social Media Remarks
[Namibian] Deputy minister of education, innovation, youth, sport, arts and culture Dino Ballotti has apologised to students over remarks he made during a protest on the ongoing student funding crisis.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Tributes pour in for AmaNdebele King Makhosoke Mabhena II
Tributes from various political parties continue to pour in following the passing of the AmaNdebele monarch, King Makhosoke Mabhena II.
Lifestyle
One woman’s R2 000 win exposes the harsh reality of living on a SASSA grant
When Wendy Komape won R2 000 from a survey, she did not celebrate. She made a list. Her story exposes how short the SRD grant really goes.
Lifestyle
Sir Idris Elba says audiences ‘won’t go for a black James Bond’
Rumours of British actor Sir Idris Elba being the next James Bond has followed him for years.

Entertainment
Cape Town invests more than R85 million to prevent flooding during severe storms
The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has noted efforts to reduce flood risks and improve the quality of water by investing more than R85 million in 12 critical pre-winter readiness interventions across the metro.

Entertainment
How much will all-electric iCaur models save you at the pumps?
V23 and 03T only costs around 80 cents per kilometre, while petrol cars work out to more than double.

Entertainment
SA risks digital divide as Wi‑Fi revolution speeds ahead
In South Africa, regulation is not a barrier.

Entertainment
DJ Tira’s Afrotainment Marquee pulls out of Hollywoodbets Durban July
The horse racing event is set to take place on 4 July in KZN.

Science/Tech
How Active Traders Compare Trading Apps in South Africa by Speed, Tools, and Reliability
Active traders rarely stay loyal to a platform just because it looks good. In fast-moving markets, a delay of even a few seconds can affect an entry or exit point. That is why traders in South Africa increasingly compare trading apps based on execution speed, available tools, and platform reliability before committing real capital. According […]

Science/Tech
Digital Notebook Throwdown (2026): Kindle Scribe, ReMarkable Paper Pure
The newest Kindle Scribe means there are now three digital notebooks you can buy in the $400 price range. Here’s which one you should get.

Science/Tech
What’s the Best Kindle of 2026? (So Far)
I’ve tried every single Kindle. Here’s how Amazon’s ebook readers stack up.

Science/Tech
MTN Group goes all-in on platforms and AI
MTN Group’s Ambition 2030 strategic plan targets tripled fibre, fintech up 13-fold and a doubling of data usage.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Health
‘Clumsy Diplomacy’: Inside the U.S.-Kenya Feud Over an Ebola Camp
Hundreds of Kenyans have marched through the streets to oppose a quarantine facility that would be reserved exclusively for American patients.

Health
Author on benefits of investing in children’s mental health
Dr Monique Lynch-Jonah has launched the Healthy Minds Kids Series. The collection of picture books aims to help children aged seven to 12 develop emotional wellbeing, confidence, resilience, and positive mental health from an early age.

Health
Advanced radiotherapy for prostate cancer to cut sessions from 20 to five
Some men in England with the disease will now be offered an advanced form of treatment on the NHS.
Health
As Screwworm Cases Mount, U.S. Officials Ramp Up Response
The parasitic, flesh-eating fly has now been confirmed in cows, goats and dogs.