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Police chief apologises to Henry Nowak’s family over handcuffing and arrest
Chief Constable Alexis Boon tells the BBC the footage of how the murder victim had been treated was distressing.
WEDNESDAY, 03 JUNE 2026, 21:30

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Chief Constable Alexis Boon tells the BBC the footage of how the murder victim had been treated was distressing.
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The Public Investment Corporation’s Isibaya portfolio was meant to do more than make money. It was supposed to help build the country by funding infrastructure, supporting empowerment deals, creating jobs and backing investments that could deliver both social impact and financial returns. But after nearly two decades, the portfolio’s disclosed return raises a blunt question: was the risk worth it?
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The incidents strain a partial ceasefire agreed by Israel and the Lebanese armed group on Monday.

South Africa
SAWS has issued a Level 8 warning as heavy rain threatens flooding, prompting urgent evacuations.

South Africa
The Sunday Times and TimesLive have been ordered to apologise unconditionally.

South Africa
Disaster management teams in the Garden Route have begun evacuating some residents.

South Africa
Ntaba led extortion prosecution Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni, failed appearance, contempt warrant issued

World
The rideshare company’s annual Lost & Found Index also reveals America’s most forgetful city, and the most forgetful day.

World
Nastassja Kinski, who appeared in the film when she was 13, said the film-maker “didn’t protect me”.

World
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
Randy Feenstra’s defeat could prove to be a case of the president’s political instincts being off.

Africa
A fifth man was discharged and acquitted by the court due to insufficient evidence against him.

Africa
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
The oil giant says the documents ignore the critical context of the complex operating environment at the time.

Africa
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.
Business
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Business
Business

Politics
The league placed Tolashe on leave on Monday following its NEC special meeting over the weekend.

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

Politics
President Cyril Ramaphosa gives feedback on the Presidency’s budget vote in the National Assembly.

Politics
Jacob was one of the officers called to the Isipingo scene, where 541kg of cocaine was discovered

Sport
Mexican Chiefs? Kaizer Chiefs players are accused of trolling Bafana Bafana by backing Mexico ahead of the FIFA World Cup match next week.

Sport
Demi Vollering wins stage five of the women’s Giro d’Italia as Anna Van der Breggen retains the overall leader’s pink jersey.

Sport
Flavio Cobolli battles past Felix Auger-Aliassime to reach his first major semi-final and ensure an Italian will play in Sunday’s French Open showpiece.

Sport
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt says they will not be replicating the social media ban that was in place for the 2017 World Cup for this year’s T20 version.
Education
The man, Alexander Stepnowsky, was arrested on Tuesday on the Lower East Side, almost a month after the episode.

Education
New crisis at former vocational charity involves alleged withholding of data and breaching redundancy laws
City & Guilds is facing potential legal and industrial action over claims it has been “dishonest” over plans to shed about 400 UK staff.
Officials at the Unite union allege the owner of the training and qualifications body has been “unlawfully withholding key information during transfer...

Education
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
[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.

Lifestyle
Chris Brown surprised fans after revealing that he quietly earned a master’s degree more than four years ago.

Lifestyle
The ‘Not Sorry’ hosts recently unpacked their respective family dynamics during episode three of their much-loved podcast.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Entertainment
A total of R33 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 3 June 2026.

Entertainment
Police arrested 166 in Free State and five in Western Cape, as Mosikili says no group may enforce immigration laws unlawfully.

Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories of Wednesday, 3 June 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

Entertainment
A R400 000 jackpot is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto results for 3 June 2026.
Science/Tech
Google has released (PDF) technical specs and 2D CAD drawings for the Fitbit Air to encourage users to make their own accessories. “These CAD drawings include crucial mating dimensions, tolerances, and mating force specifications — including attach and detach force — to help you build a high-quality accessory band,” Google says on a store page listing. 9to5Google reports: Noting how the...

Science/Tech
Four people suing Elon Musk’s AI firm under pseudonyms due to the risks of being identified may face a difficult choice: Reveal your real names, or drop the lawsuit.

Science/Tech
Influential figures, including Nick Fuentes, have been accused of “hijacking” the murder of Henry Nowak to push a racist agenda.

Science/Tech
Activists say it’s the first time big tech employees have publicly called for regulations governing data center projects.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring

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

Health
There are plans to move some maternity services to the Royal Liverpool – which could affect around 130 high-risk births each year

Health
Regular weight training can significantly reduce the risk of early death, research suggests.
Health
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.