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Uganda’s Museveni wins re-election, opposition leader at large
Uganda’s electoral commission said Museveni had received just under 72% of the vote and his main challenger singer-turned-politician, Bobi Wine, 24%.

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Martyn was given ’50/50′ chance of survival
Former Australia batter Damien Martyn says he was given a 50/50 chance of surviving the meningitis that saw him put in an induced coma last month.

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The province where 25% of poor South Africans live
Four provinces in South Africa are home to nearly 60% of the country’s poor, with one province accounting for around one in four.

South Africa
Limpopo flood victims receive relief in form of food, shelter
Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba says the relief marks the first phase of interventions.

South Africa
Police probe extortion link at mass Cape Flats shooting
The deceased include a woman who is the owner of the shebeen where the incident took place
South Africa
News24 | Severed arm sparks search for rest of body in Free State
Police have launched an investigation in the Free State after a decomposing arm was found in an open field near a bus stop.

South Africa
NPA cautions public against job scams
A woman has been charged for impersonating a government official for scams

World
The latest on what’s happening in Ukraine
Many residents in Kyiv are suffering through freezing temperatures with no heat or electricity after Russian strikes on energy infrastructure.

World
A protester from Iran shares her experience
NPR’s Scott Simon speaks with A., an Iranian who recently left the country after participating in several days of protests.

World
What a visit to a French clown school reveals about clowning
A visit to the Gaulier clown school – home to alumni including Sacha Baron Cohen and Emma Thompson – reveals that clowning is all about the art of failure.

World
Police deny claims Uganda opposition leader abducted by helicopter
Uganda’s president is cruising to victory with most of the votes counted as his main rival Bobi Wine decries “fake results”.

Africa
Ugandan leader to extend 40-year rule after being declared winner of contested poll
President Yoweri Museveni wins a seventh term, as his main rival Bobi Wine decries “fake results”.

Africa
Museveni in commanding lead ahead of election announcement
President Yoweri Museveni is in a commanding lead ahead of his main challenger, pop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine.

Africa
Nigerian imam honoured for saving Christian lives dies aged 90
Abubakar Abdullahi sheltered 262 people after they came under attack from Fulani herders in 2018.

Africa
South African national park closed due to floods
Ongoing floods in the north-eastern provinces of South Africa has led to the closure of the world-famous Kruger National Park.

Business
Most enviable South African suburbs to live in – with homes selling for up to R47 million
New data shows South Africa’s most desirable areas where buyers are spending up to R47 million for a home—and there are some surprises.
Business

Business
Warning for South Africans living in estates and sectional titles
VDM Incorporated’s Johlene Wasserman said that South Africans living in complexes cannot use yesterday’s rules in disputes.

Business
The one measure that can tell us a lot about the state of the UK economy
Consumer confidence levels are rebounding for some in the UK, but older generations look to be immune, writes Faisal Islam.

Politics
Mbeki urges MK Veterans’ to advise ANC on counter-revolutionaries
He was speaking at the Veterans’ inaugural conference in Bloemfontein.

Politics
Ramaphosa calls for citizen-led National Dialogue
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the National Dialogue must be inclusive

Politics
PAC threatens to pull out of the GNU with ANC in Gauteng
PAC threatens to pull out of the GNU and in all its working arrangements with the ANC in Gauteng.

Politics
Zuma, Mbeki lawyers call for Khampepe to step aside over bias claims
The TRC cases inquiry was established in May last year.

Sport
MI London & Fire sign international stars for Hundred
MI London retain Rashid Khan and add Nicholas Pooran while Welsh Fire sign Freya Kemp and Rachin Ravindra for the 2026 Hundred season.

Sport
Avoiding FPL & watching sunrise – how tennis players cope with jetlag
Tennis players might be considered super-human but they suffer with jetlag like the rest of us – particularly when they travel to the Australian Open.

Sport
McIlroy three behind third-round leader Elvira
Rory McIlroy sits three shots behind leader Nacho Elvira after the third round of the Dubai Invitational, with Shane Lowry two adrift of the pacesetter.

Sport
Dricus du Plessis to return to the octagon at UFC 327?
A middleweight showdown between South Africa’s Dricus du Plessis and American Brendan Allen is reportedly being targeted for UFC 327.
Education
A.I. Is Coming to Class. These Professors Want to Ease Your Worries.
Even as some instructors remain fervently opposed to chatbots, other writing and English professors are trying to improve them.
Education
Deported Student Hopes to Return After U.S. Acknowledges Error
A federal prosecutor apologized this week, saying an ICE officer made a “mistake” in deporting Any Lucia López Belloza, a college freshman in Massachusetts, to Honduras.
Education
Trump Administration Delays Forced Collections on Student Loan Defaults
The Education Department has temporarily paused a plan to seize tax refunds and begin garnishing the wages of borrowers who have defaulted on their student loans.
Education
Some U.Va. Board Members Asked to Resign as a Democratic Governor Takes Power
After months of upheaval at the state’s flagship university, a new Democratic governor appeared ready to shake up the school’s leadership.

Lifestyle
2016 throwback: Meghan shares unseen pics with Prince Harry
Meghan Markle shares never-seen-before throwback photos with Prince Harry as she joins the 2016 throwback challenge. Take a look…

Lifestyle
Cape Town’s public swimming pools shift to new weekend opening hours
Cape Town’s public swimming pools are entering a new phase of summer operations following a busy festive season.

Lifestyle
Online shopping stress may not be what you expect
Do you shop online? Online shopping stress is linked to higher stress levels, challenging assumptions about digital habits.

Lifestyle
South African animated movie, David, breaks Hollywood box-office records
David, a faith-based South African animated movie, is Goliath-ing the competition on its major studio release in North America …

Entertainment
Presidency confirms Ramaphosa’s instruction to Motshekhga that Iran exit naval drills
South Africa merely gave permisison for the country’s waters to be used.

Entertainment
‘Big Brother Mzansi’ contestant Cia hospitalised after early show exit
Cia became the first contestant to leave Big Brother Mzansi this year.

Entertainment
Agrizzi testifies in Bosasa-linked corruption case against Mathenjwa
Agrizzi cut a deal with the state to avoid imprisonment for being part of a corrupt syndicate.

Entertainment
Four suspects dead in a shootout with police in Woodlands
Seven more suspects were arrested with injuries and five are on the run.

Science/Tech
Afrikaans Uber cutting salaries as part of major shake-up
Wanatu has recently made significant changes to its operating model to ensure long-term sustainability, including reducing drivers’ basic salaries while introducing an incentive system with potential extra earnings for good performance.
Science/Tech
Nearly 5 Million Accounts Removed Under Australia’s New Social Media Ban
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the New York Times: Nearly five million social media accounts belonging to Australian teenagers have been deactivated or removed, a month after a landmark law barring those younger than 16 from using the services took effect, the government said on Thursday. The announcement was the first reported metric reflecting the rollout of the law, which is being...

Science/Tech
Best External Hard Drive (2026): SSD to Store Data, Video & More
Need an ultrafast drive for video editing or a rugged option to back up your photos in the field? We’ve got a solution for every situation.

Science/Tech
Reddit Has Thoughts on Paris Hilton Cookware. So Do We
I put two viral Paris Hilton-branded kitchen products to the test. I have some thoughts.

Motoring
Warning for parents on South Africa’s roads
With back-to-school in full swing, parents have been told to ensure safe commutes.

Motoring
New Chinese car brand launching in South Africa very soon
Chery is gearing up to launch a new car brand in South Africa.

Motoring
3 mistakes drivers make that wear out their tyres in South Africa
Tyre maintenance is a crucial aspect of owning a car that most drivers tend to neglect in South Africa.

Motoring
Major city to auction 800 cars, a driver’s licence renewal fee hike, and a big win for South Africa’s car factories
These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.
Health
3 Policy Moves Likely to Change Health Care for Older People
Two regulatory rollbacks, along with a new A.I. experiment in Medicare, raise some worrisome questions.
Health
No Link Between Acetaminophen in Pregnancy and Autism, a New Study Finds
The review looked at more than three dozen studies and found no evidence that acetaminophen increased the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children.

Health
Lacking willpower this January? Here’s how to reframe your mind
Complex podcast host and chartered psychologist Kimberley Wilson joins What’s Up Docs? to talk about how we think about willpower.
Health
For Men, How Much Alcohol Is Too Much?
Federal officials working on the new dietary guidelines had considered limiting men to one drink daily. The final advice was only that everyone should drink less.