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PEPFAR withdrawal: Motsoaledi unsurprised as US funding cut finally hits South Africa
Amid the US PEPFAR funding withdrawal, an unsurprised Aaron Motsoaledi views it as a wakeup call to ‘stand on our own’.
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South Africa
90% of displaced Malawians in PMB lack documents: Home Affairs
Thousands of displaced Malawian nationals in Durban are being processed to return to their country.

South Africa
Police urge S. Africans not to carry weapons during June 30 marches
There will be no exceptions when it comes to enforcing laws that prohibit the carrying of weapons.

South Africa
Winifred Mandela Shopping Centre dismisses reports of armed robbery
Management at the Winifred Mandela Precinct Shopping Centre says

South Africa
Brown Mogotsi accused of pressuring neighbour over police statement
Mogotsi was previously refused bail, because of conflicting information about where he lives.

World
A brutal gang rape in India revives painful memories of 2012 Delhi assault
The case from Begusarai in Bihar comes close in brutality to that inflicted on a woman during a sexual assault in 2012.

World
Kenya minister found in contempt of court over US-backed Ebola centre
Aden Duale defied a High Court order to stop building work on a controversial US-funded facility.

World
At least 13 killed and dozens injured after Qatar gas explosion
The city’s main liquified natural gas (LNG) processing site suffered a “technical accident” in the Ras Laffan industrial zone.

World
Vance says Iran will allow nuclear inspectors back into the country
The US vice-president says a great deal of progress has been made after the first round of talks between the US and Iran.

Africa
Guinea bans exports of raw gold to boost local refining
The prohibition is intended to boost the country’s economy by refining gold domestically.

Africa
Salah celebrates historic win with fans in Vancouver
Mohamed Salah and his teammates dance and celebrate with fans on the streets of Vancouver after Egypt won their first ever World Cup match.

Africa
Brilliant Kapp leads South Africa past India
Marizanne Kapp strikes a powerful 81 as South Africa beat India by six wickets to keep their World Cup hopes alive.

Africa
We’ve got so many hidden gems – Semenyo
Antoine Semenyo says Ghana has a special group of players and that they possess hidden gems who will be known by the end of the 2026 Fifa World Cup.

Business
Australia’s coal and gas exports violate our human rights, group says in new UN case
The group says that it is unlawful for Australia to continue approving fossil fuel exports without protecting its citizens.

Business
Tech giant Oracle sheds 21,000 jobs in a year as AI replaces some roles
The cuts are part of a wider trend among tech firms as they spend hundreds of billions of dollars on AI infrastructure.

Business
Do you know your ‘sweat score’? The rise of hydration tech
Hydration tracking gadgets are flooding the market but is it too much information?

Business
Tesla crash that killed a woman under US federal investigation
A Tesla driver on Friday said he was using ‘self-driving’ technology after his vehicle sped into a Texas home.

Politics
Julius Mkhwanazi traded favours for gratification: Chaskalson
Bank records show payments to Mkhwanazi amid claims he aided Matlala and Van Wyk.

Politics
Medicare24 CEO unable to attend Madlanga hearings after panic attacks
Van Wyk has been linked to attempted murder accused Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala.

Politics
DA concerned by Didiza’s refusal not opposing Ramaphosa’s interdict
The DA says Didiza was supposed to defend Parliament’s constitutional processes

Politics
Impeachment Committee opposes Ramaphosa’s court bid
The Impeachment Committee has formally filed opposing papers against Ramaphosa’s court bid.

Sport
Why Gareth Bale wants to go from icon to investor
The Wales legend explains to BBC Sport Wales why he is getting into the business side of sport that could soon see him become a club owner.

Sport
‘Scoring machine’ Haaland scores second double of World Cup
Erling Haaland scored another World Cup double as Norway beat Senegal 3-2 in New Jersey.

Sport
France weather the storm to beat Iraq and sail into last 32
Kylian Mbappe marks his 100th international cap for France with a brace, moving him second on the all-time World Cup goal scoring list with 16 goals. His performance spearheaded a dominant 3-0 victory over Iraq, securing France’s spot in the last 32 after a two-hour storm delay.

Sport
Argentina’s Alvarez wants to leave Atletico Madrid
Argentina striker Julian Alvarez says he wants to leave Atletico Madrid to “fulfil his dream”.

Education
Piglet, it’s a purple, psychedelic shapeshifter! The wild new creature prowling Winnie-the-Pooh’s wood
Is it an alien? A dinosaur? Is it going to kill us all? Our writer hits Ashdown Forest for the Big One Hundred celebrations – and finds its magic enchanting new generations
The rolling idyll of heath and forest, spinney and stream that gave us the Heffalump, the Woozle and, most famously of all, Winnie-the-Pooh, has a new fantastical resident. Creeping through the bracken, making strange cooing...

Education
Can you refuse to work or send your kids to school during a heatwave?
As temperatures increase significantly over the next few days, these are your rights.
Education
High School Students Heckle Bard President Over His Ties With Epstein
At a graduation ceremony for high schools affiliated with the college, Leon Botstein said, “To get anything done, you’re going to have to dance with the devil.”
Education
Uganda: Parents, Teachers Protest Survey Amid Threat of School Demolition in Buikwe
[Nile Post] Parents and teachers in Sugu Village, Ssi-Bukunja Sub-county, Buikwe District, are living in fear that their community school could be demolished at any time due to an ongoing land dispute affecting local residents.

Lifestyle
Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh marks 20th school reunion with Sim Dope and friends! [photos]
Author and podcaster, Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh, marked the 20th school reunion with Sim Dope and friends at St John’s College.

Lifestyle
Jub Jub breaks silence on arrest – claims he was framed [video]
Jub Jub has suggested that he has been set up over his arrest of assaulting and kidnapping an Uber driver linked to his girlfriend.

Lifestyle
Music legend Clive Davis dies at 94
Clive Davis influenced careers of some of the greatest in music, like Jennifer Hudson, Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen.

Lifestyle
Construction begins on new R650 million shopping mall in Cape Town
Construction has officially begun on the R650 million GrandWest Mall in Cape Town, with several popular retailers already confirmed.

Entertainment
MK party slams ‘baseless propaganda’ linking Zuma to unrest
According to a report, ‘about 20 000 illegal foreign nationals’ gathered at the old Durban drive-in after fleeing the townships amid the 30 June deadline.

Entertainment
Rassie Erasmus praises pipeline as next generation step up: ‘So much talent’
A large number of youngsters are rising up the SA rugby ranks and could become key players for the Springboks in the coming years.

Entertainment
AfriForum and DA slam Tshwane for funding EFF Youth Day clean-up
City clean-up notice in EFF colours sparks outrage, with AfriForum calling use of municipal platforms unethical and breach of constitution.

Entertainment
Hijacked car seized at Nicolway Mall, one arrested
Four other suspects are on the run.

Science/Tech
Oracle is slashing its workforce as it automates with AI
Oracle’s total workforce declined 13%, or about 21 000 employees, last year, partly driven by the adoption of AI.

Science/Tech
As AI and Smartphones Reshape Learning, New Book Offers Practical Design Guidance
LONDON, England – As smartphones become a primary way people access information, learning, and workplace support, organizations face a growing challenge: creating learning that works effectively on a small screen. Learning on a smartphone isn’t simply desktop training shrunk to fit a smaller display. Paul Clothier has more than 40 years of experience in instructional […]
Science/Tech
GM Installs Robots At Flagship EV Factory After Laying Off 1,300 Workers
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Dozens of new robot arms have been installed at General Motors’ flagship electric vehicle factory in Detroit — even as 1,300 workers remain out of work following what was supposed to be a temporary layoff. The latest automation push has spurred union pushback over a potentially existential issue for automakers and their workers. General...

Science/Tech
Millions of iCloud users could claim share of £3bn after Apple case given UK green light
Apple rejected the suggestion its practices are anti-competitive, saying many customers rely on third-party alternatives.
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Health
Doctors Thought It Was Asthma. A.I. Flagged a Serious Heart Problem.
Artificial intelligence programs can spot patterns in electrocardiograms that humans miss. Now, one program is going to be widely available — for free — to doctors.
Health
Puberty blocker trial will help reduce harm, says Cass report author
Dr Hilary Cass says she is “absolutely convinced that more children will be harmed if we don’t do the trial than if we do.”
Health
Pakistan Plans to Cut Tax on Menstrual Pads, but Many Say It’s Not Enough
Activists said more action was needed to solve the larger problem: Only 12 percent of Pakistani women and girls use safe, commercially made menstrual products.
Health
A Loophole Brings Cystic Fibrosis Patients a ‘Miracle Drug’ in Generic Form
A generic version of a breakthrough cystic fibrosis drug, manufactured in Bangladesh for a fraction of the American price, may give some families around the world an unlikely lifeline.