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Russell perplexed by struggles having arrived in Monaco playing mind games
George Russell tried playing a few mind games with Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli but is now the one “scratching my head”.
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Bulls roar back to stun Glasgow and reach URC final
What a turn-around! The Bulls seemed down and out 18 points adrift in the first half, but they hit back to fell the mighty Glasgow Warriors 22-21 in their URC semifinal at Murraryfield on Saturday.

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Fizzy drink cans recalled as they ‘may rupture unexpectedly’
Dalston’s Pineapple Soda as asking people to throw away affected cans of its pineapple drink over fears they could cause injury.

South Africa
Temporary road closure on N5 between Senekal and Winburg
There was a crash involving a diesel tanker which resulted in a hazardous fuel spillage.

South Africa
SAFTU calls for urgent probe into activist Letie’s killing
Mourners came in their numbers to honour the 44-year-old Mokoena Letsie.

South Africa
GP SAPS officer faces disciplinary action over alleged bribery
SAPS says the acceptance, solicitation or facilitation of a bribe constitutes a criminal offence

South Africa
Taxi operations resume in KwaNdengezi after suspension
The suspension came after police impounded more than 20 taxis amid allegations of violent attacks

World
TUT Alumnus Banele Mgwevu Builds AI Platform ITSAGO to Help South African Graduates Tackle Interview Anxiety
A Tshwane University of Technology alumnus is using artificial intelligence to help young South Africans prepare for one of the most challenging aspects of entering the workplace — the interview process. Banele Mgwevu, a software developer from Etwatwa on the East Rand, studied Information and Communication Technology at TUT’s Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, […]

World
WHO, UNDP and Japan Launch AI Health Programme in Ghana to Tackle Climate-Sensitive Diseases and Strengthen Service Delivery
Ghana has launched a joint programme with the World Health Organization and the United Nations Development Programme — funded by the Government of Japan through the United Nations Trust Fund for Human Security — to harness artificial intelligence in improving health outcomes, strengthening system resilience and protecting vulnerable populations. The programme is implemented in collaboration […]

World
The cash-in-the-sofa saga that just won’t go away for South Africa’s president
A committee of MPs has been formed to look at the case against Cyril Ramaphosa, but he may survive a vote.

World
Norway’s crown princess on lung transplant waiting list, palace says
Mette-Marit’s condition, which stiffens the lungs, making it hard to breathe, has deteriorated, the royal household says.

Africa
Fall in official Ebola numbers appears to be good news but it’s not that simple
There are now 380 confirmed cases of Ebola in DR Congo, dramatically scaled back from initial estimates of suspected cases.

Africa
Singer Fally Ipupa’s pride at being given major DR Congo honour
He follows the late great Papa Wemba in becoming a knight of the National Order of the Leopard.

Africa
Nearly 50 people die of thirst in Sahara desert after lorry breaks down
Only two survived after trekking more than 50km (30 miles) across the desert to alert the authorities.

Africa
Mahama’s UK visit overshadowed by controversy
At the centre of it is London mining investor INIHC’s arbitration battle over the billion-dollar Black Volta gold project
Business

Business
Advice service demand rises amid housing crisis
Citizens Advice Guernsey says housing and cost of living pressures have increased demand.
Business

Business
US stocks slump as fears over Big Tech shake Wall Street
The Nasdaq saw its biggest daily fall since early 2025.

Politics
DA welcomes new members in Verulam, criticises eThekwini municipality
Hoosen Haniff told supporters that the ANC-run municipality has failed the residents of the Metro

Politics
UAT questions Parly’s impeachment chair appointment
Makashule Gana was elected as the chairperson of the impeachment committee

Politics
PAC to recruit mayoral candidates beyond party ranks
The Pan Africanist Congress’ leadership believes this will open the door for any individual to join

Politics
Ngizwe Mchunu apologises to Malema, court over defamatory remarks
On Friday, 5 June 2026, the Gauteng High Court found Ngizwe Mchunu guilty of contempt of court

Sport
Leinster hold off Stormers to reach URC final
Leinster will face the Bulls in the United Rugby Championship final for the second year running as the Irish province beat the Stormers in a bruising semi-final.

Sport
Vollering wins after Giro queen stage shortened
Demi Vollering claims victory on a shortened queen stage of the women’s Giro d’Italia on Saturday but admits it was the “weirdest finish line of my life”.

Sport
How to watch the World Cup on the BBC and ITV
The BBC will broadcast Scotland’s first World Cup match since 1998, when they take on Haiti on 14 June, plus their final group match against Brazil and England’s group match against Ghana.

Sport
Rain frustrates England as they edge closer to victory on day three
Ollie Robinson picks up two wickets to help England edge closer to victory in the first Test but bad weather dictates proceedings against New Zealand, as the tourists close on 55-5, needing 199 runs to win at Lord’s.
Education
A Viral Gen-Z Protest Movement Draws Thousands to India’s Capital
The Cockroach Janta Party started as a joke, but it quickly became a way for many Indians to express their frustration with the system.
Education
Who Should Get an A at Harvard?
Readers respond to a guest essay about the university’s new 20 percent cap on A grades.
Education
Uganda: Namutumba Primary School Celebrates 100 Years, Urges Digital Transformation and Staffing Boost
[Nile Post] Namutumba Primary School in Namutumba District has marked its centenary with calls for stronger digital integration, improved staffing levels, and sustained investment to preserve its legacy as one of the oldest educational institutions in the Busoga sub-region.
Education
Uganda: Kawempe Muslim Students Urged to Embrace Discipline, Hard Work
[Nile Post] Students of Kawempe Muslim Secondary School today participated in an interactive mentorship session facilitated by Ms. Irene Kawuma, Senior Private Secretary to First Lady Janet Kataaha Museveni.

Lifestyle
WAGS to World Cup: Meet Bafana players’ wives and girlfriends
Mzansi WAGs: Take a look at the women who will be cheering on Bafana Bafana at the FIFA World Cup over the next few weeks…

Lifestyle
SASSA’s Postbank split leaves a man scrambling for his money
Moses Xaba had collected his SASSA grant without fail for five years – nobody told him May would be different. Here is the story…

Lifestyle
SASSA Foster Child Grant: Find out what you are owed
The SASSA Foster Child Grant is not means-tested – here is who qualifies and what documents you need to apply.

Lifestyle
‘Embracing the chaos’: Marise Pollard on IVF, motherhood
Marise Pollard, wife of Handre Pollard, opened up about her IVF journey and how she learnt to ’embrace the chaos’. Take a look…

Entertainment
URC result: Leinster overcome immense Stormers defensive effort to set up Bulls final
Leinster just overcoming the Stormers sets up a replay of last season’s URC final against the Bulls at Croke Park.

Entertainment
Lotto and Lotto Plus results: Saturday, 6 June 2026
A total of R0 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 6 June 2026.

Entertainment
WATCH: ‘I finally rang the bell’: Comedian Sabelo Gumede celebrates completing chemotherapy treatment
Gumede was diagnosed with stage 3 choriocarcinoma early last year.

Entertainment
In case you missed it: Foreigners arrested for killing teens | Ekurhuleni peaceful march | Two bodies recovered in EC
Catch up on the biggest stories of Saturday, 06 June 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.
Science/Tech
Teen Social Media Bans Risk Strengthening Big Tech’s Dominance, Warns Bluesky Exec
Bluesky’s chief operating officer believes teen social media bans “risk entrenching Big Tech’s dominance,” reports CNBC:Rose Wang, Bluesky’s chief operating officer, told CNBC on the sidelines of SXSW in London on Wednesday that the smaller open-source platform isn’t opposed to regulation but that smaller players in the industry should be protected. “I support the protection and the safety of...
Science/Tech
Early Research Suggests a Path to Predict and Prevent Lung Cancer
Scientists “have made a discovery that may help prevent some people from developing lung cancer,” reports the New York Times, noting that lung cancer “kills more people worldwide than any other cancer.”A team of more than 80 researchers working across four continents have identified a set of proteins in the blood that accurately predict lung cancers more than five years before diagnosis. The...
Science/Tech
Criticisms Rise Before Vote on America’s Cryptocurrency ‘Clarity Act’
An upcoming vote in a few weeks on America’s cryptocurrency “Clarity Act” is “rattling Wall Street and consumer advocates,” reports CNN, with its proposal to regulate the bulk of crypto markets through America’s Commodity Futures Trading Commission. “It allows crypto companies to operate, at long last, in compliance with U.S. rules, rather than what they have been doing — essentially running...
Science/Tech
2027’s ‘Tomb Raider’ Remake: Unreal Engine 5 and AI-Assisted Assets ‘Refined’ By Humans
An official trailer dropped this week for Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis. It’s “a full-blown remake of the original 1996 Tomb Raider game,” reports Kotaku, “rebuilt from the ground up using Unreal Engine 5.” Developed by Flying Wild Hog (with assistance/guidance from longtime Tomb Raider studio Crystal Dynamics), “it will also make some changes to puzzles, combat, platforming…” The game’s...
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Health
YouTuber and Wife Ended Pregnancy After Down Syndrome Diagnosis. They Got Death Threats.
After Jesse Ridgway, a popular YouTuber, and his wife, Ashley, revealed the news, death threats followed.

Health
Are you feeling overwhelmed?
Kimberley Wilson gives some tips on how to deal with feeling overwhelmed.

Health
Ronan Keating on the toll of being in Boyzone
Ronan Keating talks about the mental toll of being in Boyzone.
Health
Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway Is Placed on Lung Transplant List
News of Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s worsening condition comes as a number of scandals have plunged the royal family into a deep crisis.