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GROWTH MINDSET OP-ED: Why your inner critic shouldn’t have the final word
Most people know the voice that questions their ability, sparks uncertainty and warns against failure. The challenge is not eliminating that inner critic, but preventing it from standing in the way of growth and progress.
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South Africa
Three denied bail in Satlat murder case
Isaac Satlat, an e-hailing driver, was murdered in February this year in Pretoria West.

South Africa
Cachalia calls on different sectors to speak out against destablising the country
Cachalia says the constitution protects the right to peaceful protest.

South Africa
Rustenburg residents fear serial killer may be on the prowl
Residents feel there may be a serial killer who kills people elsewhere and dumps them in the river.

South Africa
FMD vaccinations protect livestock and food security: FS Health
Foot & Mouth vaccination are not only about animal health but about safeguarding food security

World
Bondi Beach shooting hero pleads not guilty to alleged assault on his father
Ahmed Al Ahmed tackled one of the gunmen who killed 15 people at a Jewish event in December.

World
Clean sweep for Mamdani-backed candidates in New York’s Democratic primary
Brad Lander unseats Dan Goldman in a race that laid bare the city’s divisions over the Israel-Gaza war.

World
Eight sentenced to 450 years in prison over anti-ICE riot where officer was shot
An officer was shot in the neck during the Texas disorder by “Antifa Cell operatives”, prosecutors said.

World
Stanford was their golden ticket – could AI help or hinder that?
The BBC spoke with Stanford University graduates about what they really think about artificial intelligence.

Africa
Sexual violence increasingly used as ‘weapon of war’ in Sudan, UN says
The scale and brutality of the sexual attacks is unprecedented and aimed at terrorising communities, the UN says.

Africa
Niger pulls out of International Criminal Court after calling it neo-colonialist
Niger, along with Mali and Burkina Faso, had called the ICC an “instrument of neo-colonialist repression”.

Africa
US cut to South Africa’s HIV response could cost lives, UNAids chief warns
“Please do not take money away because you are taking lives away,” Winnie Byanyima said.

Africa
Zambia ex-president’s family wins latest legal battle over what should happen to his body
Edgar Lungu’s family and the Zambian government remain in dispute 12 months after he died.

Business
The economic challenges facing the next prime minister
Though the person in charge of the country will change, the fiscal issues remain the same.

Business
Google’s YouTube settles social media addiction case with teen
The 15-year-old plaintiff’s case against three other tech giants begins next month.

Business
E-commerce giant Alibaba sues US government over defence blacklist
The e-commerce giant is suing the US defence department after it was added to a blacklist of firms with ties to the Chinese military.

Business
Kunal Shah: The Indian entrepreneur taking charge of WhatsApp
Kunal Shah has been a recognisable figure in India’s startup ecosystem for a while but now he faces global spotlight.

Politics
EFF finalises manifesto ahead of LGE 2026
EThe party is holding its 6th Central Command Team meeting of the 3rd National People’s Assembly.

Politics
Julius Mkhwanazi set to testify before Madlanga Commission
Mkhwanazi has been implicated in allegations of corruption at the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department

Politics
MPs weigh in on deportation of undocumented foreigners
The debate on the budget vote on Home Affairs was dominated by issues of undocumented foerigners.

Politics
DA calls on Lesufi to implement Hostel Redevelopment Programme
DA in Gauteng calls on Premier Lesufi to transform all hostels into decent family-oriented housing.

Sport
Rassie Erasmus provides injury updates on two key forwards
Rassie Erasmus has admitted it is touch and go whether two veteran forwards will be available for the first Springbok Test of 2026.

Sport
FIFA World Cup: FIVE teams eliminated, ONE from Africa
The latestt from the global showpiece.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs news: Da Cruz truth bombs, THREE new signings?
Today’s news wrap.

Sport
Colombia qualify for last 32 with win over DR Congo
Daniel Munoz’s deflected strike is enough for Colombia to beat DR Congo and secure their place in the 2026 World Cup knockout stage.

Education
Failure to plan for rising temperatures has left UK’s schools sweltering
Many buildings are in use past their predicted lifespans, but even newer designs lack measures to beat heat
To see the UK’s failure to plan for the impacts of climate crisis, look no further than Beaconsfield primary school in west London – where a building more than 100 years old copes with extreme temperatures better than its neighbour, built less than 10 years ago.
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Education
‘Mourning the Silence of Civic Education’: A Winning Student Open Letter
We are honoring the winners of our Student Open Letter Contest by publishing their entries. This one is by Chan-Yul Kim, age 16.
Education
Nigeria: The Day Sonny Echono Turned Academics Into Students
[This Day] For nearly two hours, the accomplished administrator, scholar and public servant held his audience spellbound as he delivered a public lecture based on his doctoral thesis titled “Leadership Selection Process and Governance of Federal Universities in Nigeria (1993-2024).”
Education
Africa: UCT Remains Africa’s Leading University and Among Top 5 Percent Globally
[UCT] The University of Cape Town (UCT) has retained its position as the top university in South Africa and on the African continent in the 2026-2027 US News Best Global Universities Rankings, released on 17 June 2026. UCT was also ranked among the world’s top 100 universities in four subjects and in the top 200 globally in a further seven subject areas.

Lifestyle
He’s BACK! Leon Schuster releases new World Cup song [video]
Comedian Leon Schuster is back with a song dedicated to Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus ahead of the Rugby World Cup…

Lifestyle
The Polygamist: Link between hit Netflix show and Jacob Zuma
Jacob Zuma to Jonasi: Netflix’s hit series, The Polygamist tells the tale of a high-profile man known for his multiple wives and children…
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Inside Wicknell Chivayo’s R160m Clifton mansion
Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo has taken ownership of a R160 million mansion in Cape Town’s prestigious Clifton area.

Entertainment
Joburg Water distances itself after Hillbrow extortion arrest
The suspect was handcuffed at a residential building on Mitchell Street on Monday during a coordinated sting operation.

Entertainment
Crack down hard on construction mafia
Between 2019 and 2024, criminal mafias disrupted R63 billion in builds, forcing a national summit and joint declaration to fight back together.

Entertainment
Youth voter registrations surge but turnout doubts remain
The IEC recorded a sharp increase in registrations among younger South Africans, driven largely by digital platforms and targeted campaigns.

Entertainment
Book Club: Sam Montši, the man who refused to stay in his lane
Sam Montši reflects on a life of overcoming apartheid, exile and business challenges in his memoir ‘Defying Barriers’.

Science/Tech
Anthropic puts Claude inside Slack as a tagable co-worker
Anthropic has launched an AI agent in the Slack app that can work alongside employees in group chats.

Science/Tech
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Science/Tech
French Startup Uses Special Polymers to Better Help Nerves Heal
The biodegradable material can help improve healing after surgery—or an avocado-related accident.

Science/Tech
Peacock Promo Codes: 40% Off June 2026
Stream your favorite shows for up to $80 off this month, and save on subscription plans with the latest Peacock TV coupons from WIRED.
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Health
Is vaginal microbiome testing worth it?
Testing the vagina microbiome is increasing in popularity with companies offering at-home tests
Health
Ebola Symptoms in Current Outbreak May Be Milder Than in Previous Ones
That is good news for patients, but officials fear it will make controlling the spread of the disease harder.
Health
Ferraris and Shell Companies: Five Charged in Medicare Fraud Schemes
The Justice Department is taking aim at pricey “skin substitutes,” an overused wound care treatment that cost the government $10 billion in 2024.

Health
All in the Mind
What does the evidence tell us?