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The Mitsubishi Destinator is a reliable seven-seat SUV competing with value rivals.

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President Cyril Ramaphosa urges citizens to help shape South Africa’s future as the Constitution turns 30 in 2026.
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Doctors operating on the front lines of the fight against Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, grappling with shortages of basic supplies, are also having to deal with attacks on their facilities and fleeing patients as the virus spreads rapidly.

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Seven children, a chaperone and the minibus driver were on a level crossing when the accident happened, broadcaster VRT reported.
South Africa
Steenhuisen calls for urgent climate resilience in agriculture
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen says resilience is no longer an abstract concept for agriculture but an “operational necessity” as climate change, failing logistics infrastructure and volatile global markets reshape the future of South Africa’s deciduous fruit industry.
Addressing the Hortgro Symposium 2026 in...
South Africa
Police arrest 142 following looting and public violence in Mangaung
Free State police have arrested 142 people following incidents of looting, public violence and damage to property in several areas of Mangaung.
According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), the incidents followed the circulation of voice recordings and digital posters on social media calling for a “total...
South Africa
Tau visits Biovac facility
Africa is increasingly becoming a producer, innovator, and strategic partner in global healthcare manufacturing, says Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau.
“The expansion of the Biovac end-to-end vaccine manufacturing facility sends a powerful signal to the world: that Africa is increasingly becoming a producer, innovator, and strategic...
South Africa
Africa urged to strengthen space governance for global space economy participation
Africa’s meaningful participation in the rapidly expanding global space economy will depend not only on technological advancement, but also on strengthening the continent’s legal, policy, regulatory and institutional frameworks for space governance.
This was according to Nomfuneko Majaja, Chief...

World
The driver and passengers of the car managed to escape before the bridge gave way in Xiaogan.

World
Survivors of a suspected drone strike while fishing in the Eastern Pacific seek restitution after claiming they were forced onto a boat and handed over to Salvadoran officials, with no charges filed.

World
As Kyiv recovers from a Russian attack that hit every district in the Ukrainian capital, Ukraine continues long-range strikes on Russia’s war machine even as the Kremlin threatens more strikes.

World
How desperate is Russian President Vladimir Putin to get a decisive win in Ukraine? NPR’s Steve Inskeep asks Hanna Notte of the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation.

Africa
Malawi’s industrial strategy has achieved only 40% of its targets, while core industrial capacity continues to weaken

Africa
Contributions from controversial regional figures revive scrutiny over governance and political influence

Africa
Four people were also injured in the incident inside Murchison Falls National Park, officials say.

Africa
Some speculate that El Malick Ndiaye stepped down so that ousted-PM Ousmane Sonko can take his place.

Business
If you bought stocks in this company in 2020, you would be sitting with a 4,986% return today.

Business
South Africa is facing an escalating risk of major social unrest, with anti-illegal immigration groups giving foreigners until 30 June to leave South Africa.

Business
A few years ago, building a professional website meant hiring a developer, constant back and forth, and spending thousands of rands. Today, AI can generate a fully designed, responsive to any screen website in minutes with no coding required. For South African small and medium businesses, this changes everything. The problem with outdated websites has
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Politics
NA speaker released the names of members who will serve on the Impeachment Committee.

Politics
The JCPS will ensure that laws are enforced to monitor protests against illegal immigrants.

Politics
The deadline for the submission of the names by political parties was last week Friday.

Politics
The ANC faces mounting political pressure in eThekwini after municipal leaders were grilled by Parliament’s Scopa over R6.4 billion in irregular expenditure, governance failures and corruption allegations. Analysts warn the fallout could weaken the party before the local government elections in November

Sport
Gael Monfils speaks of his desire to inspire young black kids to play tennis, after exiting his final French Open, his home Grand Slam and the major where he reached the semi-finals in 2008 and a further three quarter-finals.

Sport
Cape Winelands’ Betway Premiership club Stellenbosch FC have announced Gavin Hunt’s contract extension.

Sport
Defending champions Orlando Pirates will begin their quest for a fifth straight MTN8 title while Chiefs make their return to the competition.

Sport
Nicky Clark appoints his father Sandy as an assistant as the former Rangers and Dundee United striker starts his first management job with Queen of the South.
Education
[Daily Maverick] The new Efunda Learning Management System could help South African parents monitor their children’s academic progress, bridging the gap between home support and classroom engagement.
Education
[GroundUp] The jazz pianist has built a career challenging the perception of blindness through music
Education
Grades are going up and test scores are going down.
Education
[Namibian] The Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund has launched legal action against former chief executive Hilya Nghiwete, demanding the repayment of N$4.3 million.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
The DoT is considering a new vehicle owner contribution scheme that could see motorists paying extra when renewing licence discs.

Lifestyle
‘Abahambe’ leader Gayton McKenzie has urged South Africans not to engage in calls for attacks on illegal foreigners…
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Entertainment
Kunene says the PA will not form part of any impeachment process that could lead to Ramaphosa’s removal.

Entertainment
Parliament has since announced the MPs who will sit on the impeachment committee that will determine the fate of Ramaphosa.

Entertainment
Malatsi pulled the policy after AI hallucinations fabricated fictitious references, including academic citationS and authors that simply don’t exist.

Entertainment
Tonight’s PowerBall draw is set to change lives with the third-highest jackpot this year.
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Science/Tech
This sleeve works overtime to carry so much more than a spare laptop. With all the extra space and pockets, it’s the best laptop companion I’ve ever used.

Science/Tech
As Americans stew over the looming risk of job-stealing AI and data centers in their back yards, the feds are raising the alarm about a new category of threat, documents obtained by WIRED show.

Science/Tech
Binance co-CEO Richard Teng on why Africa leads the world in real-world crypto adoption.

Science/Tech
ISO 27001 provides an auditable framework for protecting information, covering everything from access control to how systems and communications are secured, says Ryan Boyes, senior security administrator at Galix.
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Health
Lenacapavir, which protects people from H.I.V. infection with twice-yearly shots, is arriving in a country where the health system has been hollowed out by American aid cuts.

Health
Most cases are in the Northern Territory with some also in Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland.

Health
Health experts in Jersey say the change helps people realise it is not an ovaries-only condition.
Health
A single infusion of an experimental gene-editing drug seemed to reduce LDL long-term in a small trial. The results may point to something “curative,” one expert said.