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Mother of Henry Nowak killer jailed for removing knife from murder scene
Kiran Kaur is jailed after attempting to hide the knife used to kill student Henry Nowak.

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England could walk off if players racially abused in Argentina
Captain Jamie George says England are considering the prospect of walking off the pitch should any of their players suffer racial abuse against Argentina.

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Two record-equalling 62s at The Open – and two different reactions
Australia’s Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns of the United States both shoot eight-under 62s to equal the lowest rounds in men’s major history.

South Africa
Madlanga Commission’s Witness K arrested
Witness K was a Johannesburg Metro Police (JMPD) officer.

South Africa
Rescue teams search for two SANDF members in Roodepoort mine shaft
Members were in pursuit of suspected illegal miners when they fell into the mine shaft.
South Africa
SA, Namibia strengthens ties with seven agreements
SA, Namibia strengthens ties with seven agreements
South Africa and Namibia have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation by signing seven agreements aimed at boosting trade, investment, industrialisation and regional integration during the Fourth Session of the South Africa -Namibia Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Pretoria.
Co-chaired by President Cyril...
South Africa
Cassim engages NSFAS over student funding, allowance delays
Cassim engages NSFAS over student funding, allowance delays
Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister Yusuf Cassim has met with National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Administrator, Professor Hlengani Mathebula, to address student concerns over funding delays, outstanding GAP or vetting process investigations, allowance payments and the processing of appeals.
The meeting,...

World
Bodycam footage shows airlift of girl stranded by Texas floods
Footage shows a rescuer reaching a family of three stranded by floods that destroyed their house in Uvalde county.

World
School bus crash kills at least 20 pupils in Uganda
More than 60 others were injured in the crash, suspected to have been caused by a mechanical fault.

World
Japan relaxes royal succession rules – but ban on female emperors remain
The new bill also allows the adoption of male distant relatives aged over 15 back into the imperial family.

World
Olympic cyclist admits to driving despite ban after crash that killed wife
Rohan Dennis pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified after police pulled him over last month.

Africa
Ghana TikToker jailed after sharing false news about the president
Camilla Alhassan alleged without evidence the president had conducted a ritual to help win an election.

Africa
Underdogs, history and late goals – Africa’s World Cup
The 2026 World Cup saw Africa send its largest ever contingent to the finals, but five sides were eliminated by late goals as underdogs Cape Verde impressed.

Africa
Eleven people die in fire at Algerian foster care home
Along with the fatalities, 19 people suffered injuries, the authorities say.

Africa
Special police team to investigate killing of an anti-migrant leader in South Africa
The March and March provincial leader died of his injuries in hospital several days after being shot.
Business

Business
Why has British Steel been nationalised?
The UK’s only remaining plant making virgin steel has been taken into public ownership after years of uncertainty over its future.
Business
Business

Politics
ActionSA to challenge SAPS clearing of Rhoode, Rikhotso
The party says it’s shocked that the two were cleared by the SAPS internal disciplinary process.

Politics
DA blames neglect for Joburg’s infrastructure crisis
DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has called the state of infrastructure in Johannesburg.

Politics
FF Plus eyes major gains in Kouga as Mulder predicts seat increase
The Freedom Front Plus is expected to launch its election manifesto on the 5th of September.

Politics
LIVE: 4th South Africa-Namibia Bi-National Commission
Presidents Cyril Ramaphosa and Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah co-chair the 4th SA-Namibia Bi-National

Sport
Herbert feels ‘all the emotions’ after record-equalling round at The Open
Australia’s Lucas Herbert admits to experiencing a whirlwind of ’emotions’ at Royal Birkdale after his sensational, record-equalling eight-under-par 62. The 30-year-old came close to making golf history by reaching nine under through 17 holes, only for a closing bogey to cost him the first ever 61 in a men’s major championship.

Sport
‘Fantastic finish’ – Burns holes out from bunker on 18 to tie round record
Sam Burns joins Lucas Herbert in equalling the record for lowest round at a men’s major, with a score of 62 during the second round of the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale golf club.

Sport
‘Oh dear’ – Herbert bogeys 18th to miss out on record-breaking round of 61
Australia’s Lucas Herbert misses a golden chance to secure the lowest round of golf at a men’s major, pulling his five-foot putt wide to finish with a second round score of 62 at the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club.

Sport
Uefa will not use VAR for diving like at World Cup
Uefa has told its video assistant referees (VARs) they must not consider potential simulation as mistaken identity, as seen at the 2026 World Cup.
Education
States Rush to Fill Graduate Loan Gap Opened by G.O.P. Budget Bill
Minnesota and Connecticut are two of the states expanding their loan options. “We see it as a substitute program,” one official said.
Education
South Africa: The Broken Pipeline – – Why SA’s Compliance-Driven Education System Is Failing
[Daily Maverick] When a nation’s schools prioritise content delivery over real skill development, they produce professionals who can pass tests but cannot solve real-world problems.
Education
South Africa: Higher Education Ministry Clarifies Nsfas Administration Costs
[SAnews.gov.za] The Ministry of Higher Education and Training has defended the governance and administration costs of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), saying the current administration has adopted a leaner and more cost-effective technical support model than previous governance structures.
Education
Liberia: Kids Literacy Program Launched in District 13
[New Dawn] The Andy Bropleh Jallah Foundation has officially launched the fifth cycle of its three-month Literacy Kids Reading Program, bringing together children from across Montserrado County Electoral District #13 for intensive learning in reading, spelling, and pronunciation.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Entertainment
WATCH: ‘I was too intoxicated to know what I was doing’ – Vuyokazi Nciweni addresses new relationship rumours and viral video
The rumours began after a video of Nciweni kissing a man was shared on her Instagram Stories before circulating on social media.

Entertainment
A fine and cool to warm Saturday ahead
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 18 July 2026.

Entertainment
‘Youngsters have brought intensity, excitement and hunger to Springboks squad’
Four players will be on debut for the Springboks in the Test against Wales.

Entertainment
Record R10.4bn Toyota Hilux South Africa production investment approved
Since production of the Hilux started at Prospecton plant in 1970, more than 2.9 million units have been produced.
Science/Tech
Roger Summit, Who Invented an Early Online Search Service, Dies at 95
A research scientist at Lockheed, he came up with the idea for a computer system that would search scientific and technical literature almost instantaneously.

Science/Tech
Scott IT Academy Launches Online Platform for Secure Agile Development Training
GERMANTON, NC – New self-paced learning platform offers courses in Secure Agile, AI security, cybersecurity alignment and professional certification pathways Scott IT Academy has launched a new online learning platform designed to help professionals strengthen technology, Agile, cybersecurity and secure application development skills through self-paced training and certification programs....

Science/Tech
Conspiracy Theorists Think Trump’s Speech Paves the Path to the Insurrection Act
Election deniers have spent years promoting the idea that the 2020 election was stolen. They believe Donald Trump’s speech finally proves them right.

Science/Tech
Mandela Day initiatives focus on skills, healthcare, jobs
Healthcare, coding education, digital payments and youth employment are among the initiatives organisations are supporting as they mark Mandela Day.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring

Health
Newborn babies in England to be tested for SMA
All newborn babies in England will be tested for the genetic disease spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), as part of a major study.

Health
What procrastinator are you – and how to fix it now (not later)
The nine types of stalling that researchers say can reveal something deeper about us and why it’s not always bad.
Health
Cyclospora Linked to Taylor Farms Lettuce Sent to Taco Bell
Federal officials worked with Michigan investigators to trace the outbreak to iceberg lettuce, which may also have gone to other vendors.

Health
Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England from April
It will be illegal to sell high-caffeine beverages to under-16s from April next year, but soft drinks with lower caffeine levels will not be affected.