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How to make the perfect scones: Nompumelelo Nkosi shares her tips
From funeral gatherings and family celebrations to the early morning taxi window breakfast runs, the humble scone remains an all-occasion staple that no get-together feels complete without.

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Grammy winner killed in double stabbing ‘a gem’
The musician whose real name was Mark Oraybibi – was “a gem”, rapper Wretch 32 said.

South Africa
Transnet employee implicated in 2021 Aeroton cocaine bust
Sebola further explained to the commission how the Threema messaging app works.

South Africa
Eastern Cape MEC alarmed by rise in mass shootings in Gqeberha
Eeastern Cape Community Safety MEC concerned over a resurgence of mass shootings…
South Africa
BMA processes 663 Ghanaian nationals for repatriation
BMA processes 663 Ghanaian nationals for repatriation
The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, has confirmed that the BMA has successfully processed 663 Ghanaian nationals for repatriation from South Africa to Ghana through OR Tambo International Airport over the weekend.
The repatriation process was coordinated through the Port Management...
South Africa
Crackdown on drugs continues as SARS intercepts Durban port consignment
Crackdown on drugs continues as SARS intercepts Durban port consignment
In a demonstration of the intensified crackdown on illicit trade and crime, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has intercepted a consignment suspected to bear drugs at KwaZulu-Natal’s Durban port.The consignment – targeted during a Customs and Excise operation at the port – contained some 90 bricks...

World
Trump to cheer on Knicks at NBA Finals game in New York City
The Knicks’ stunning winning streak has energised the city as the New York basketball team prepares for the third game of the finals series at its home arena.

World
Peru election result close as vote counting continues
The race between right-wing Keiko Fujimori and left-wing Roberto Sánchez has been dominated by concerns over crime and political instability.

World
Armenia’s pro-West government wins election despite Russian pressure
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s Civil Contract Party secures nearly 50% of the vote, comfortably beating the other contenders.

World
Trump abruptly ends NBC interview after clash over ‘rigged election’ claim
During the interview, the president was repeatedly challenged on several points by the show’s presenter Kristen Welker.

Africa
Malawians repatriated from South Africa amid xenophobia concerns
Malawi is among several African nations transporting their citizens out of the country following reports of violence against migrants.

Africa
South Africa’s president unveils crackdown on illegal migration
He made the announcements in a national address as tensions rise over anti-foreigner marches.

Africa
‘It was either killed or be killed’ – ongoing nightmares of an ex-child soldier in Somalia
Yusuf Ali, now 34, struggles with his memories living in Mogadishu surrounded by dark reminders of his past.

Africa
Brighton agree £21.5m deal for winger Yohanna
Brighton agree to sign Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna from AIK Stockholm in a deal worth £21.5m.
Business
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Politics
Mbenenge goes to court to stop JSC referral to National Assembly
Mbenenge challenges JSC’s gross misconduct ruling, which could lead to impeachment.

Politics
LIVE | Madlanga Commission of Inquiry | Monday, 8 June 2026
Madlanga Commission is probing alleged political interference in the criminal justice system.

Politics
Take action against McKenzie over xenophobic remarks: EFF
EFF calls on the President to take action against Gayton McKenzie over alleged xenophobic rhetoric…

Politics
New witness to shed light on Aeroton drug bust at Madlanga Commission
The operation resulted in the seizure of 715 kilograms of cocaine, estimated at R300 million

Sport
Leclerc slams Ferrrari brake failure after Monaco GP crash
On The Chequered Flag Podcast, BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson reads out Charles Leclerc’s comments stating his Ferrari brake issue is “borderline dangerous” after crashing out of the Monaco Grand Prix. Running in a podium position late in the race, Leclerc lost control into the barriers after three out of four brakes failed to work.

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Bafana set for multi-million rand bonuses at FIFA World Cup
Bafana Bafana players are set to receive a minimum payout of R2 million each for qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Sport
All Blacks thrilled at snatching Tony Brown from Springboks
The All Blacks have confirmed that current Springboks assistant coach Tony Brown will return to New Zealand Rugby in 2028.
Education
Starmer tells Apple and Google to ban nude images on children’s phones
Firms will be expected to activate built-in features to stop children accessing sexually explicit images.
Education
Liberia: Accredited Schools Surpass 2,000 Nationwide
[New Dawn] Monrovia — Following the completion of the Ministry of Education’s school geo-mapping program in five counties, Liberia’s education sector has recorded significant progress, with the number of accredited schools nationwide surpassing 2,000.
Education
Liberia: River Gee Vocational Institute Graduates First-Ever Class of 202 Students
[New Dawn] Fish Town — The River Gee Vocational and Technical Training Institute (RGVTTI) has celebrated a historic milestone, graduating its inaugural class of 202 students after 18 months of rigorous hands-on vocational and technical training.
Education
Uganda: Uganda’s Education Expansion Runs Into an Infrastructure Wall
[Independent (Kampala)] Uganda’s education sector has made progress in expanding access to learning opportunities over the last three decades, but the newly released Baseline Education Census (BEC) 2025 shows that major challenges remain in school infrastructure, teacher deployment, sanitation, and access to secondary education.
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Lifestyle
‘South Africa is not that bad’: Mel Viljoen on coming home [video]
‘We have Woolworths’: Mel Viljoen has done a dramatic U-turn, claiming that South Africa is a far greater country that the US…

Entertainment
Zakithi Nene chasing fast times after Diamond League victory
Nene earned the second Diamond League win of his career in Stockholm on Sunday.

Entertainment
‘The standards are higher’ – Cardoso eyes more success
‘The Champions League is a very particular competition and there is a way to play it,’ Cardoso said.

Entertainment
Will Ramaphosa now have illegal immigration under control?
Ramaphosa’s address comes as African states evacuate some of their citizens ahead of the June 30 deadline given by lobby group March and March.

Entertainment
105 years for Mpumalanga man who terrorised women in GBV spree
Court testimony and forensic evidence showed a pattern of targeting vulnerable women late at night as they returned from taverns.

Science/Tech
Meta declares war on Israeli spyware firm
Meta Platforms said on Monday it is filing a federal court contempt order against Israeli spyware firm NSO Group.

Science/Tech
Momfluencers Are Pitching AI as a Better ‘Coparent’ Than Men
Moms are outsourcing tedious household tasks to ChatGPT and selling courses teaching others to do the same. Where are all the dads?

Science/Tech
Afroman Is Back—and He’s Bitcoin’s Latest Freedom Fighter
Earlier this year, the “Because I Got High” rapper went viral for winning a case against the cops. Now he’s crypto’s free-speech hero, even though he isn’t quite sure how the digital currency works.

Science/Tech
Apple WWDC 2026 Live Blog: All the Updates, as They Happen
Follow our WWDC 2026 live blog for all of the updates coming to iOS, macOS, watchOS, and more.

Motoring
Nissan Navara PHEV will bring 300kW & 800Nm to bakkie war!
Raptor? Shark? Who cares. There is no way consumers will be able to ignore this new Navara from Nissan.
Motoring

Motoring
Binder vows to bounce back as fighting for 10th is ‘not much fun’
MotoGP star struggles for form in his desperate bid to secure a ride for 2027.
Motoring

Health
Top five-a-day foods new study says your heart needs
Not all fruit and veg is equal for getting nutrients called flavanols, say researchers.
Health
Robert Coles, Pulitzer-Winning Child Psychiatrist, Is Dead at 97
His five-volume “Children of Crisis” series, published between 1967 and 1977, drew on his conversations with American children whose voices were not often heard.
Health
RFK Jr. Appears Disengaged on Many Health Department Matters Beyond Vaccines
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has demonstrated little interest in managing his sprawling department as he focuses on food and vaccine policies, according to colleagues.
Health
YouTuber and Wife Ended Pregnancy After Down Syndrome Diagnosis. They Got Death Threats.
After Jesse Ridgway, a popular YouTuber, and his wife, Ashley, revealed the news, death threats followed.