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Zanele Muholi’s historic Hasselblad Award win puts black queer stories in focus
“Finally the world is forced to see us properly,” the SA visionary says.
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“Finally the world is forced to see us properly,” the SA visionary says.

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The five suspects accused of murdering soccer star Senzo Meyiwa are appearing in the Pretoria high court on Thursday.

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President Donald Trump may use a White House meeting with Japan’s prime minister on Thursday to press for help in the war on Iran, placing Sanae Takaichi in an awkward position as Tokyo weighs how much support it can provide.

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Africa’s trading community is rapidly growing, evolving, and showing increasing interest in financial markets.

South Africa
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.

South Africa
Beaumont says the contracts were awarded under the DA administration.
South Africa
Police say the incident which happened on Wednesday night is suspected to be gang-related.
South Africa
Employment efforts on the table at News24 summit with President Ramaphosa
Job creation and unemployment are expected to take centre stage this morning when President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the keynote address at the News24 On the Record Summit.
The two-day summit kicks off at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) under the theme: ‘5 million jobs in 10...

World
Residents of some areas have been without mains water for weeks.
World
US President Donald Trump’s administration is considering deploying thousands of US troops to reinforce its operation in the Middle East, as the US military prepares for possible next steps in its campaign against Iran, said a US official and three people familiar with the matter.

World
The allegations have prompted the cancellations of events and celebrations planned in his honour later this month.

World
The BBC’s Will Grant reports from the island days after the entire national electric grid collapsed.

Africa
Hunting for the horns and meat, Ugandan poachers once wiped out the southern white rhinos from the country.

Africa
Moroccans feel justice has been done but the Senegalese are angry after being stripped of the title.

Africa
Zhang Kequn was found with the large consignment of ants in his luggage at a Nairobi airport.

Africa
Etienne Davignon, a 93-year-old ex-diplomat, is accused of involvement in the assassination of the independence hero.

Business
Momentum Health will takeover the administration of Bonitas Medical Fund later this year, marking a huge change in the industry.

Business
The Standard Bank Group recently published its 2025 financial results, showing that it had successfully met the financial targets set in 2021, with its executives receiving notable salary increases.

Business
The scheme provides £500 to support low-income families welcoming a new baby in the London borough.

Business
Lawrence Salvoni worries not only about the price he has to pay, but the security of his supply.

Politics
PAC opened a criminal case against the desecration of founding president Robert Sobukwe’s gravesite

Politics
The Commission heard that Nkosi shared a list of bidders for a Tshwane Police Department tender

Politics
KZN Police Commissioner, Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, appeared before Parly’s Ad hoc committee

Politics
He is rounding up his testimony as the last witness before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee.
Sport
Kaizer Chiefs will welcome the return of Aden McCarthy and Sibongiseni Mthethwa ahead of their weekend clash with Magesi FC.
Sport
The Springboks have scored some sensational tries over the years, and here we attempt to rank the three greatest of all time.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs will welcome the return of two defensive figures ahead of their Betway Premiership clash against Magesi FC.

Sport
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Education
[GroundUp] Elunyaweni Primary in Ugie in the Eastern Cape has five full pit latrines for 160 learners; nearby ET Thabane Primary has broken classrooms
Education
[Afrobarometer] Most citizens say police and courts need to do more to protect women and girls against discrimination and harassment.
Education
The teacher, Joseph Taylor McKeel, was arrested Wednesday morning as he was on his way to work.
Education
A closed-door White House event included news about the National Garden of American Heroes and an emphasis on the role of religion in the founding.

Lifestyle
Of all the parts in your car, there are five that are most at risk of failing. Here are the warning signs you should look out for.

Lifestyle
Do your memories of the 90s feel like it was yesterday? Well, I’m sure these Hollywood stars also think so.

Lifestyle
Rachel Kolisi reveals how she feels about her kids having a step mother, following her split from Springboks captain Siya Kolisi.

Lifestyle
Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront is soon to be home to a new, multi-million-rand superyacht marina hub. Here’s everything you need to know…
Entertainment

Entertainment
The fabulous green ogre is back along with his motley crew of friends at the Joburg Theatre for a month-long holiday run.

Entertainment
‘There are no excuses for him,’ said the former Chiefs star on the struggling Amakhosi.

Entertainment
According to the City’s Dam Levels dashboard, storage is now 17.5% lower than last year.

Science/Tech
Showmax Originals will migrate to a dedicated section on DStv Stream, but key international content is missing.

Science/Tech
Government CIOs are under growing pressure to rapidly and responsibly embed AI into decision-making capabilities, says Gartner.

Science/Tech
The cyber security solutions distributor will sponsor and participate in the Johannesburg leg of the ITWeb Security Summit 2026.

Science/Tech
South Africa’s government wants a 20% tax on online gambling profits, but the industry is fighting back hard.

Motoring
Haval has officially launched a plug-in hybrid version of the popular H6 SUV in South Africa.

Motoring
South Africa’s National Treasury signalled it has little room to mitigate against the impact of a looming fuel-price shock stemming from the war in the Middle East.

Motoring
The most sought-after bakkies in South Africa all come with hefty price tags.

Motoring
Motorists don’t need to worry about South Africa’s petrol and diesel supply for the time being.
Health
In India, China and several other nations, Novo Nordisk is on the verge of losing patent protection for its blockbuster weight loss drug, opening the door for cheaper competing versions.

Health
Meningitis infections result from close and prolonged physical contact and spreads more slowly than Covid.
Health
The outbreak has sickened people in California, Texas and Florida. The agency said Cheddar cheese products from Raw Farm are “the likely source,” but the company denies it and has not recalled them.
Health
A new study found that women who went through so-called premature menopause had 40 percent more fatal and nonfatal heart attacks over the course of their lives.