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Police hunt ‘romance scammer’ after two women lose nearly R900,000
A man has been identified as a person of interest after two Free State women were allegedly convinced to take out loans before being defrauded
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A man has been identified as a person of interest after two Free State women were allegedly convinced to take out loans before being defrauded

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He will follow in the footsteps of his father, the Prince of Wales, who also attended the private school.
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South Africa
Tyms AI today announced the launch of its human-first AI platform, built to help medium and enterprise businesses run their operations faster and smarter. The platform combines AI software and intelligent agents that handle day-to-day work across finance, sales, marketing, customer service, compliance, and more, freeing teams to focus on the judgment-driven work that drives […]

South Africa
The collision between a minibus taxi, truck collision on the N4 claimed eight lives.

South Africa
Ibrahim was born Adolph Johannes Brand in District Six, Cape Town on October the ninth 1934.

South Africa
This day marks the golden jubilee of the the historic 1976 Soweto Uprising

World
The fires in Riverside County cover over 2,000 acres, say authorities.

World
A picture in a new school textbook had covered up the naked torso of the famous figurine with dark shading.

World
The BBC’s Shaimaa Khalil was outside the Iran v New Zealand opening round match as protesters called for an end to Tehran’s clerical regime.

World
The Reuters Institute records its lowest trust figures since the annual research began in 2015.

Africa
Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar and his wife Amina were abducted in north-west Nigeria at the end of last month.

Africa
Survivors are bringing hope to health workers struggling to control the outbreak.

Africa
The streets of the capital, Praia, shook with wild celebrations as the small island nation held Spain to a shock 0-0 draw.

Africa
Ibrahim helped define a genre of South African jazz music in a career that spanned eight decades.

Business
Do online saving methods really work?
Business
Business
Business

Politics
The historic event expedited the pace of the liberation struggle which changed SA’s politics

Politics
This year’s National Youth Day marks the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Soweto Uprising.

Politics
This after Ramaphosa filed an urgent court interdict, halting the work of parliament impeachment.

Politics
Forum for South Africa says Cyril Ramaphosa is using state resources to avoid accountability

Sport
Siwelele head coach Lehlohonolo Seema says Bohlale Ngwato has what it takes to succeed at Orlando Pirates if he is given support.

Sport
The performance of Cape Verde defender Roberto ‘Pico’ Lopes in their heroic World Cup draw against heavyweights Spain evoked pride in supporters of his club, League of Ireland side Shamrock Rovers.

Sport
England Test captain Ben Stokes is in good spirits and working hard, says Durham head coach Ryan Campbell.

Sport
Robert MacIntyre had the US Open ripped from his grasp in 2025 and returns to the championship hoping to turn around a modest 2026.
Education
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala — The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU), through its Public Accountants Examinations Board (PAEB), has Monday released the May 2026 examination results for the Certified Tax Advisor (CTA) and Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (CPA) courses, showing a moderate improvement in performance compared to the December 2025 examinations.
Education
[Vanguard] The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) mop-up exercise.
Education
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone — Businesses have been urged to embrace neuro inclusion as a driver of innovation and productivity. Speaking at the strategic human resource conference in Gaborone, Lyra Botswana’s managing director, Dr Onalethata Johnson said discussions often focused on gender and age, while overlooking neurodiversity.
Education
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone — As Botswana grapples with critical economic pressures, high unemployment rates and declining dependence on diamonds, young people equipped with practical skills and entrepreneurial mindsets represent the country’s next great resource.

Lifestyle
Njideka Akunyili Crosby is a 43-year-old artist whose portrait of Michelle and Barack Obama was received well by the couple.

Lifestyle
Tsietsi Mashinini has been credited as the mastermind of the student protests in Soweto in 1976.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Unfortunately, the agency has decided to push back July 2026 SASSA Children’s Grants, leaving millions of homes with kids in the lurch …

Entertainment
Exciting talent Paul de Villiers is expected to be unleashed by the Springboks in their match against the Barbarians on Saturday.

Entertainment
Van Wyk expressed his excitement about joining the Tshwane giants.
Entertainment

Entertainment
The Jaecoo J5 line-up will expand in August with the introduction of the SHS hybrid and the fully electric BEV.

Science/Tech
Sitting at a desk for hours? Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy WIRED-tested seats.
Science/Tech
New simulations suggest Venus’ extremely slow backward rotation may have been triggered by a high-angle collision with a fast-moving object roughly one-tenth its mass. The impact could have dramatically altered Venus’ spin and melted nearly its entire mantle. Universe Today reports: Venus’ bizarre and extraordinarily slow retrograde rotation on its axis has long puzzled planetary scientists....

Science/Tech
Sellers on TikTok used pricey items to lure bidders to “Surprise Sets” livestreams, but most of the auctions yielded only cheap prizes. Gambling experts are concerned about the potential for harm.

Science/Tech
Amazfit’s trail running smartwatch delivers solid off-road performance at a bargain price compared to its competitors.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring

Health
Now a successful TV presenter, Briony May Williams said she started stress-baking when she became ill.

Health
There are glimpses of happiness in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s fight against the virus that has killed more than 170.
Health
Others who were in the facility have been allowed to return to their homes in recent weeks for monitoring by local health officials.
Health
With support from Markwayne Mullin and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the kratom industry is pursuing a potentially lucrative policy. Mr. Mullin owns equity in a company that could benefit.