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FRENCH LETTER: A lesson from bees (a tale with a sting)
When bees give you a sting, when what you really want is their divine nectar. Marita van der Vyver shares her latest Substack column with us.
FRIDAY, 05 JUNE 2026, 10:22
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When bees give you a sting, when what you really want is their divine nectar. Marita van der Vyver shares her latest Substack column with us.
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The US is building an Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya, supported by President Ruto
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When visiting Jozi, particularly Rosebank, you’ve gotta get an Uber, right, even if your destination is just around the corner, a barely 5-minute walk away? That’s what the hotel staff will tell you. But let’s hear what residents of this vibrant suburb have to say.

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Tributes continue to be paid to three crew members killed in a crash in Devon.

South Africa
Lt-Col Kwazikwakhe Sibiya takes the stand at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry
South Africa
Cold conditions expected in the Western Cape and Northern Cape
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says very cold conditions are still expected over the Central Karoo District in the Western Cape and the southern parts of the Namakwa District in the Northern Cape on Friday.
“As the cut-off low-pressure system exits the country, daytime temperatures are expected to remain below...
South Africa
Gaming and Betting Tax Bill to boost KZN revenue
KwaZulu-Natal Finance MEC Francois Rodgers has tabled the KwaZulu-Natal Gaming and Betting Tax Bill, 2026, before the Provincial Legislature, proposing a modernised tax framework aimed at strengthening revenue collection, enhancing transparency and advancing transformation within the gaming and betting sector.
The proposed legislation...

South Africa
Suspect arrested in connection with the death of Nhlamulo Sambo set to appear in court on Friday.

World
Xi will be in North Korea from 8-9 June, a rare visit to the isolated regime that is a longstanding ally of Beijing.

World
The insect, which has been found in America for the first time since 1966, is a growing concern in the southern US.

World
Swampy mangrove forests are staging a surprise comeback – which is good news for coastal communities and the climate.

World
The K-pop band say accepting their flaws and embracing humour took them to a new level of success.

Africa
At the centre of it is London mining investor INIHC’s arbitration battle over the billion-dollar Black Volta gold project

Africa
The opposition has called for protests after the president’s term in office was extended by a year.

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.
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Business
A Cambridgeshire social enterprise is awarded £400,000 by the National Lottery to help it expand.

Business
Experts say cod has turned into “white gold” as the prices keeps going up.

Politics
Madlanga Commission is probing alleged political interference in the criminal justice system.

Politics
Last week, the Evidence leader indicated adverse findings against Mchunu.

Politics
Kenyan President William Ruto’s state visit highlights the tension shaping South Africa’s relations with the continent, along with other barriers to interregional trade

Politics
The uMkhonto weSizwe party says it will contest all municipal wards in the 2026 local elections.

Sport
Mexico delivered a timely reminder of their quality ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026, cruising to victory over Serbia in their final warm-up match before facing Bafana Bafana.

Sport
There are just 12 days until England play their World Cup opener against Croatia – but can you name ever member of the squad picked by Thomas Tuchel?

Sport
With silverware fresh in their hands, many of Northern Ireland’s players will arrive for international duty brimming with confidence.

Sport
Liverpool teenager Kieran Morrison said he was “buzzing” to make his senior Northern Ireland debut against Guinea on Thursday.

Education
More than 19,000 people have signed a petition calling for a review of an A‑level maths paper which they say was significantly more challenging than any past exam.
Education
[Scrolla] Schools in Nelson Mandela, Sarah Baartman, Buffalo City, Eden and Central Karoo districts are shut on Wednesday and Thursday due to severe weather. Orange Level 8 warnings are in place for the Eastern Cape coast and Garden Route, with flooding, mudslides and road closures expected.
Education
[Daily Maverick] An emergency R2bn advance brings temporary relief, but fails to fix deep financial issues caused by cumulative budget cuts and poor management. As cash-strapped schools face a brutal struggle to survive on the ground, threats of a Section 100 national takeover continue to loom.
Education
[Vanguard] Abuja -The Federal Government, yesterday, launched a renewed offensive against terrorism and kidnapping, declaring that no effort will be spared to rescue abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo and Borno states.

Lifestyle
The 44-year-old son of James Handy’s girlfriend has been arrested for stabbing him to death.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
A temporary overnight shelter space for Cape Town’s homeless residents is officially open and will operate for the duration of winter.

Lifestyle
Rachel Kolisi has shared an update almost three weeks after undergoing a shoulder operation. Take a look…

Entertainment
The Stormers are chasing a first ever away play-off win in the URC when they face Leinster in their semifinal clash.

Entertainment
Bafana will play the Reggae Boyz on Saturday behind closed doors.

Entertainment
Diallo gave the Elephants victory with an instinctive finish six minutes from time.
Entertainment

Science/Tech
As South Africa’s cloud market nears R113-billion, Vodacom Business and CloudZA urge a maturity focus.

Science/Tech
In AI voice, the gap between a real conversation and a robot is measured in milliseconds, writes 1Stream CEO von Bruce Maltitz.
Science/Tech
Waymo and B2U Storage Solutions have struck a “strategic supply agreement” to repurpose used batteries from Waymo’s electric robotaxi fleet into stationary storage for California and Texas power grids. The arrangement could give robotaxi batteries a second life storing renewable energy after they’re no longer suitable for vehicle use. It will also “support B2U projects in regions where Waymo’s...

Science/Tech
The HONOR 600 and HONOR 600 Pro are available across all network providers and retail partners, including MTN, Vodacom, Telkom and Cell C.
Motoring
Motoring
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Health
Researchers relied on a newer gene-editing technique that may make it possibl to engineer embryos, a prospect that has long alarmed bioethicists.

Health
The shift marks a significant rise over the last five years, but experts say there is no single, clear explanation for the increase.

Health
Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI.
Health
He mapped the herpes simplex virus genome, revealing how it invades cells. His work also helped lay the groundwork for potential vaccines and gene therapies.