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Cogta flags municipal land leased to a shisanyama
Emfuleni municipality says it does not have the money to launch an investigation into a lease it gave years ago to an individual who built a pub on what used to be vacant municipal land

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Konate close to joining Real Madrid after Liverpool exit
France defender Ibrahima Konate is in advanced talks with Real Madrid about joining the La Liga club on a free transfer.

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Israel strikes southern Lebanon but partial truce with Hezbollah appears to hold
Israel continues its campaign in the south, though has not struck Beirut after a deal announced by the US.

South Africa
KZN motorists warned against use of fake personalised plates
The department says it has noticed an increase in fraudulent personalised plates.

South Africa
Correctional Services to take over Mangaung prison
The Department of Correctional Services says it ready to takeover Mangaung prison.

South Africa
Zimbabwean nationals return home amid growing tensions in SA
Some passengers are leaving the country due to fears for their safety.

South Africa
Economic growth, job creation top of Presidency priorities: Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa said there is significant improvement in the economy including revenue collection.

World
Canada formally requests renewal of North American free trade pact
In a letter to his North American counterparts, US-Canada Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said the three countries should renew the USMCA trade deal.

World
Maga influencer admits Bond Street assault
Melissa Rein Lively accepted a caution, while an assault by beating charge against her was withdrawn.

World
Sabrina Carpenter gets restraining order against man who showed up at her home
The singer reported a series of “deeply alarming” incidents at her house to Los Angeles police.

World
EU strikes migration deal for more deportations and detention centers abroad
The European Union has moved forward with an overhaul of its migration policy, aiming to ramp up deportations and build detention centers abroad. Critics compared the regulation to the immigration strategy of the Trump administration.

Africa
South Africa police investigate killing of two Mozambican men
The deaths come after a day of violent protests against illegal migration in the town of Mossel Bay.

Africa
Ghana’s anti-LGBTQ+ bill to be scrutinised before approval, president says
Passed by MPs, the bill proposes prison sentences for people identifying as part of the LGBTQ+ community.

Africa
Two people shot dead amid Kenya protests against US Ebola quarantine centre plan
The US plan has sparked public anger and led to demonstrations near the site of the proposed treatment facility.

Africa
Partey named in Ghana squad for World Cup
Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been named in Ghana’s preliminary squad for the World Cup.

Business
Bad news for burger lovers in South Africa
New data shares that the cost of a single burger has increased by R64 in the last three decades in South Africa—far outstripping inflation.
Business
Business
Business

Politics
NFP caucus manager slams Mbali Shinga’s expulsion
Mbali Shinga will on Tuesday file court papers to challenge her dismissal from the NFP.

Politics
Intelligence officers don’t engage in processing crime scenes: Sander
Karl Sander is back to testify at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria.

Politics
LIVE: Madlanga Commission of Inquiry Day 111
The Madlanga Commission continues hearing witness testimony from Warrant Officer Karl Sander

Politics
Gana’s election as Impeachment Committee chair a bad outcome
Thirty-one MPs have been appointed to the Section 89 Committee.

Sport
Injured Marx adds to Springboks’ increasing injury woes ahead of demanding season
World Rugby Player of the Year Malcolm Marx is the latest Springbok forward to join an already lengthy injury list.

Sport
England full-back Kildunne to leave Harlequins
England full-back Ellie Kildunne, a figurehead for the Red Roses’ Rugby World Cup win last year, is to leave Harlequins.

Sport
Proudly SA | Connor Doig reaches first ever Grand Slam Round 3
South Africa’s Connor Doig celebrated a career milestone after advancing to the third round of a boys’ singles Grand Slam for the first time.

Sport
It’s a wrap: Jean Kleyn bows out from Munster with sincere tribute!
World Cup-winning rugby star Jean Kleyn has wrapped up his ten-year tenure at the Irish club, Munster, sealing it with a sincere tribute.
Education
Liberia: MOE Orders Immediate Release of WASSCE Candidate Numbers
[New Dawn] – The Ministry of Education (MOE) has ordered the immediate release of all West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) candidate numbers and examination information to eligible students. The Ministry warned that schools found withholding such information over unpaid tuition or other fees will face administrative sanctions.
Education
New Federal Guidelines Threaten Almost Half of Graduate Arts Programs
Many musicians, filmmakers and artists earn less than the Education Department’s proposed guidelines for alumni, imperiling federal aid for students in those programs.
Education
Ballet Tech Gave Them Dance. Now They Give Back.
Kids Dance, from the New York Public School for Dance, is debuting a work featuring alumni. That’s not the only way former students are involved with the school.

Education
Debt-ridden graduates seen as ‘cash cows’ to fund older people’s lifestyles, MPs told
Student groups tell inquiry about ballooning debt and ‘sneaky changes’ to loan terms while likening system to finance scandals
Graduates saddled with ballooning student loan debts feel they are being unfairly used as “cash cows” to finance measures benefiting older people such as the state pension triple lock, MPs have been told.
Student representatives told an official inquiry about the...

Lifestyle
Sir Idris Elba officially knighted by King Charles
British actor Idris Elba was knighted at Windsor Castle.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
WATCH | Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa gives us a tour of Essie Apparel store
Essie Apparel store is a dream come true for Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa.

Entertainment
Chris Smith, Evan Roos and Quan Horn secure URC awards
It is an impressive start to the URC awards so far for South African franchises.

Entertainment
Mens fashion: Western Horizons is the menswear trend every man must try this winter
This season, menswear is moving in a bold and sophisticated direction, with tailored denim and luxurious suede leading the way.

Entertainment
Weather alert: Flooding and light snowfall in parts of SA
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 3 June 2026.

Entertainment
‘They have better technology than we do’: Hawks officer warns drug networks are outpacing police
The syndicates use advanced tracking systems and surveillance countermeasures to evade detection.
Science/Tech
Trump Signs Executive Order Granting Oversight of A.I. Models
The order, which signaled a shift from the hands-off approach the White House had previously taken toward A.I., followed debates over how to gain control of A.I. models without disrupting innovation.
Science/Tech
User-Replaceable Batteries Are Coming Back In a Big Way
New EU battery rules taking effect early next year are pushing tech makers toward user-replaceable batteries in products like headphones, e-readers, handheld consoles, laptops, and possibly earbuds. But carve-outs for smartphones and tablets may mean replaceable batteries won’t necessarily return to phones in the way many users remember. The Verge’s Dominic Preston reports: Since the upcoming...

Science/Tech
Partiful Is Putting Ticket Payments on Its Platform
In the social event planner’s first major move toward monetization, Partiful is getting ticketing directly in the app.

Science/Tech
Flush With Cash From OpenAI, Opal Is Making an AI-Powered Audio Gadget
Opal, the company famous for making a fancy webcam, has pivoted to making other consumer electronics. Fueled by big investments from OpenAI and Samsung, it’s working on an audio gadget first.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring

Health
More black men to benefit from prostate cancer screening trial
Experts are trying to find the best way to screen for prostate cancer, since blood tests alone are not accurate enough for most men.
Health
Only the Right Tests Can Stop This Ebola Outbreak. Congo Has Hardly Any.
A chronic lack of investment in development of better tests has left clinicians blind and allows deadly viruses to spread unchecked.
Health
Trump Megadonor Gave $5.5 Million Estate to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Nonprofit
A Mellon heir transferred the adjacent Connecticut properties, covering about 300 acres, at no cost to Children’s Health Defense last year.

Health
Genital herpes rising in England, despite overall drop in STIs
New cases of genital herpes have increased, while many other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have started to decline.