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WATCH | Hillary Gardee murder-accused guilty of killing pregnant woman and her husband
A former police officer has been found to have acted in common purpose with a serial killer in the murder of a heavily pregnant Gauteng woman and her husband who were murdered in front of their two minor children.

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Lottery players urged to check tickets with £12 million prize still unclaimed
A Lotto Jackpot ticket worth £12m bought in Rhondda Cynon Taf has yet to be claimed.

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WATCH LIVE | IEC briefs the media after voter registration weekend
The Electoral Commission of SA is expected to brief the media on Monday after the voter registration weekend

South Africa
Jub Jub claims campaign to destroy his reputation
Media personality Jub Jub says there is a campaign to destroy his reputation.

South Africa
LIVE | IEC briefs media after first voter registration weekend
The IEC briefs the media on the outcome of the first voter registration weekend.

South Africa
South African-Founded Supascale AI Launches Cloud Marketplace to Make AI Compute Cheaper and Greener
As artificial intelligence adoption accelerates worldwide, a South African-founded startup is seeking to make AI infrastructure more affordable, accessible and sustainable. Supascale AI has officially launched its cloud AI marketplace — a platform that enables businesses, developers and creators to access leading AI models at significantly lower costs while allowing GPU owners to monetize...

South Africa
Kenya Expands Microsoft Partnership to Scale AI and Digital Skills Training Across All 47 Counties
Kenya is accelerating its national digital skills agenda through an expanded partnership between the government, Microsoft and technology sector stakeholders aimed at increasing access to artificial intelligence and digital skills training across the country. Speaking during a strategic engagement held on June 17, Principal Secretary for the State Department for ICT and Digital Economy John […]

World
Former Kenyan justice minister blocked from entering Uganda, lawyers’ body says
Martha Karua is a lawyer representing detained Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye who is on trial for treason.

World
More than half of France under red alerts as heatwave intensifies
The health minister warns many citizens “will suffer”, with temperatures set to peak on Monday.

World
Parisians cool off in canal amid ‘red alert’ heatwave
France has issued red heatwave alerts for around half the country as temperatures soar to record levels.

World
Half of France under red heat alert as alcohol banned at street music festival
Temperatures are forecast to peak on Monday, and authorities warn they could match historic highs.

Africa
Salah celebrates historic win with fans in Vancouver
Mohamed Salah and his teammates dance and celebrate with fans on the streets of Vancouver after Egypt won their first ever World Cup match.

Africa
Brilliant Kapp leads South Africa past India
Marizanne Kapp strikes a powerful 81 as South Africa beat India by six wickets to keep their World Cup hopes alive.

Africa
We’ve got so many hidden gems – Semenyo
Antoine Semenyo says Ghana has a special group of players and that they possess hidden gems who will be known by the end of the 2026 Fifa World Cup.

Africa
Morocco fans in Rabat celebrate win over Scotland
Morocco fans in Rabat celebrate their 1-0 win over Scotland in the World Cup.
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Business
South East Water appoints new chief executive
John Halsall has previously worked for Thames Water, South West Water and Network Rail.

Politics
eThekwini Mayor faces backlash after viral outburst
MKP member Visvin Reddy has lodged a Human Rights Commission complaint against Cyril Xaba.

Politics
Medicare24 CEO seeks to postpone testimony at Madlanga Commission
The commission has been informed that CEO Mike van Wyk suffers from panic attacks.

Politics
LIVE | Madlanga Commission of Inquiry Day 123 | 22 June 2026
The public hearings into allegations of criminality, political interference and corruption continue.

Politics
Impeachment Committee to draft terms of reference this week
The Speaker will not to oppose the President’s interdict application over the impeachment process.

Sport
Five Springbok veterans omitted from latest squad
Rassie Erasmus and the Springbok coaches have continued to move on from some veteran players. Here we take a closer look.

Sport
US Open shows why golf is on guard against bad behaviour
With unruly behaviour both on and off the course during last week’s US Open, it is imperative officials continue to closely police the situation, writes Iain Carter.

Sport
WSL clubs to provide alcohol at games after trials
All Women’s Super League clubs can offer alcohol to supporters in the stands from the start of next season.

Sport
WSL clubs to provide alcohol at games after trials
All Women’s Super League clubs can offer alcohol to supporters in the stands from the start of next season.
Education
Liberia: LPBO Executive Director Calls for Peace Education in National Curriculum
[New Dawn] MONROVIA — The Executive Director of the Liberia Peacebuilding Office (LPBO), Sheilk Kamara, has called on the National Legislature and the Ministry of Education to incorporate peace education into Liberia’s national curriculum, saying the move is essential to promoting national stability, reconciliation, and peaceful coexistence.
Education
Ghana: Accra Girls Shs Wins 2026 Nacoc Inter-Schools Quiz Competition
[Ghanaian Times] Accra Girls Senior High School emerged winners of the 2026 Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) Inter-Schools Quiz Competition held in Accra on Friday.
Education
Ghana: Unicef Urges Ghana to Increase Investment in Early Childhood Development
[Ghanaian Times] The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Ghana, has commended the country for putting in place strong policies to support early childhood development but says more investment is needed to ensure that every child has an equal opportunity to thrive.
Education
Cuba’s Fuel Crisis Brings Schools to a Standstill
Cuba’s already struggling schools are ending the academic year early because of a crippling fuel shortage caused by the U.S. oil blockade.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
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Entertainment
Bafana must play to their strengths – Da Gama
Our players are nippy and have a lot of skill. I think we have to play to the strengths of our players,” he said.

Entertainment
‘It is what it is’: Jub Jub ‘shocked’ by allegations against him
According to the National Prosecuting Authority, a pellet gun was seized at Jub Jub’s residence following an investigation.

Entertainment
Outages this week: City Power raises concerns over rising criminal attacks delaying electricity restoration
City Power says it is concerned about a rise in criminal activity targeting its infrastructure and personnel in Roodepoort, following an incident that left security officers traumatised.

Entertainment
The bank is now firmly at the centre of everything Discovery does
New products from other verticals are being launched into the bank app (and nowhere else).

Science/Tech
Joburg the epicentre of South Africa’s tech brain drain
Johannesburg’s enterprise IT departments, not Cape Town’s start-ups, are driving a worrying tech skills exodus.
Science/Tech
Several US States Bet That AI Can Solve Their Prison Recidivism Crisis
America’s state prison systems need ways “to keep people from returning to prison,” reports the Wall Street Journal, “when an estimated 40% end up back behind bars within three years.”Part of the problem comes in the form of filing cabinets, manila folders and legacy digital databases. In other words, records for a single prisoner might be kept in a dozen places… Now a group of 19 prison...

Science/Tech
ITWeb TV: AI forces both attackers and defenders to up their game
ITWeb TV speaks to Gareth Redelinghuys, country MD at TrendAI, about AI’s impact on cyber security and how business leaders can protect their most critical assets.

Science/Tech
24bn record breach puts SMEs at greatest risk
Small businesses relying on Google or Microsoft credentials to access multiple platforms face the biggest exposure from a massive data breach.
Motoring
Motoring
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Motoring
Can the big LDV Terron 9 bully the competition into submission?
The bakkie has the size, tech and power on paper to hold its own, but it’s what happens on the road that counts most.
Health
A Loophole Brings Cystic Fibrosis Patients a ‘Miracle Drug’ in Generic Form
A generic version of a breakthrough cystic fibrosis drug, manufactured in Bangladesh for a fraction of the American price, may give some families around the world an unlikely lifeline.

Health
Swim club calls for more school water safety lessons
From the autumn a new Water Safety Forum is being introduced to primary and secondary schools.
Health
Cities and Schools Are Testing Wastewater for Illicit Drugs
The White House recently endorsed monitoring sewage for evidence of drug use. Critics fear such efforts could violate privacy and stigmatize neighborhoods.

Health
Five healthy, comfort snacks you can enjoy this winter
Looking to nosh on goodies this winter without feeling guilty? These five healthy snacks will see you through this cold season!