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What did Jimmy Kimmel say about Charlie Kirk’s killing?
US show host Jimmy Kimmel was taken off air after he joked about the political reaction to the killing of Charlie Kirk.

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Displaced Palestinians shelter at garbage dumps
Displaced Palestinians are pitching tents on landfill sites where they are surrounded by garbage and disease.

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Mourinho back at Benfica 25 years on – revered but a risk?
As Jose Mourinho returns to Benfica after 25 years, is it a risk for both parties with elections looming?

South Africa
Kohler Barnard accused of fueling attacks against Crime Intelligence
DA MP Dianne Kohler Barnard has been accused of fueling attacks against Crime Intelligence.

South Africa
Final forfeiture order granted against Louis and Desiree Liebenberg
The couple is implicated in an unlawful investment scheme that lured members of the public.

South Africa
Mabuza’s pension fund distribution heads to court
Daughter of the late Mabuza has filed an urgent application to block the release of his pension fund
South Africa
Cabinet welcomes commencement of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry
Cabinet welcomes commencement of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry
Cabinet has welcomed the commencement of the hearings of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System – commonly known as the Madlanga Commission.
“Cabinet calls on anyone who may have information that could assist the work of the...

World
Royals, Maga and tech CEOs: What we learned from state banquet guest list
The event is as much about diplomacy as it is about fine dining.

World
Trump wraps up state visit to U.K.
After a day of royal pomp, President Trump’s visit to the United Kingdom closes with a business reception and a meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

World
Egypt says 3,000-year-old bracelet was stolen and melted down
A specialist took the gold artefact from a Cairo museum and sold it through a jeweller, officials say.
World
News24 | Kenya: Fraud scandal robs millions of healthcare, pensions
Kenya’s pension and health insurance systems were meant to bring people dignity in old age. But fraud, delays and broken promises have left retirees and patients paying with their savings – and even their lives.

Africa
Malawi’s parties warned not to prematurely declare election victory
The parties of both President Lazarus Chakwera and his main rival, Peter Mutharika, say they won Tuesday’s poll.

Africa
African pride as Rwanda prepares for cycling history
Rwanda will make history when it becomes the first African nation to host cycling’s Road World Championships from 21-28 September.

Africa
Togo leader’s sister-in-law arrested after calling for end to family rule
Marguerite Gnakadé has become a vocal critic of Togo’s long-serving leader Faure Gnassingbé.

Africa
Chebet focused on ‘crazy dream’ of historic double in Tokyo
Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet is aiming to become just the third woman to clinch a 5,000m-10,000m double at the World Athletics Championships.

Business
Free welcome cafe opens to help community connect
The monthly cafe is being run by the volunteers behind the Highworth Community Larder project.

Business
Chipmaker Nvidia to invest $5bn in rival Intel
The two American chipmakers will partner to make personal computer and data centre chips, in a lifeline for Intel as it struggles to profit from the AI boom.

Business
Important businesses forced to shut down in South Africa
Important South African businesses, especially in the manufacturing and mining sectors, are facing closure due to the country’s unsustainable electricity price increases.

Business
Tech-Forward Africa: RealPay’s Role in Digitising the Continent
Africa’s vibrant economies are increasingly driven by technology, reshaping how businesses operate, consumers spend, and communities connect.

Politics
Mkhwanazi details how seizure of dockets impacted police work
Mkhwanazi is continuing his testimony on Day 2 of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria.

Politics
LIVE: MKP’s bid to halt Madlanga Commission in court
The MK Party continues its bid to halt the inquiry from proceeding.

Politics
LIVE: Madlanga Commission of Inquiry: Day 2
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into the criminal underworld continues.

Politics
Court to hear MKP’s bid to halt Madlanga Commission
The Commission was set up to probe allegations that senior SAPS officials are involved in corruption

Sport
Meet the GB team going for maiden BJK Cup title
Meet the Great Britain team bidding for a maiden Billie Jean King Cup title, with their semi-final tie against the United States live on the BBC.

Sport
Atletico and Uefa to review ‘spit’ footage during Liverpool match
Atletico Madrid will launch an investigation into the mass confrontation that marred their 3-2 Champions League loss at Anfield, with a member of their backroom team appearing to spit into the crowd.

Sport
Raducanu misses three match points in Korea Open loss to Krejcikova
Emma Raducanu misses three match points in a three-set loss to former Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova in the Korea Open second round.

Sport
Mourinho appointed Benfica manager
Benfica appoint Jose Mourinho as their new manager on a deal until the summer of 2027.
Education
Charlie Kirk’s Influence on His Followers Started Well Before College
Members of high school chapters of Turning Point USA mourned a conservative power broker who took them, and their political might, seriously.
Education
Trump Administration Reinstates More Difficult Citizenship Test
The Trump administration said the more complex test is the “first of many” changes to acquiring U.S. citizenship.
Education
Nigeria: Cap Announces Nabteb Accreditation to Strengthen Painter Certification in Nigeria
[This Day] Chemical and Allied Products Plc, has announced a strategic partnership with the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB).
Education
Nigeria: How Katsina, Oyo Are Tackling Learning Poverty
[This Day] Two states have adopted EIDU’s platform to tackle learning poverty in public primary schools, and the result is commendable, writes Uzoma Mba
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Entertainment
‘SA and Africa have never recognised what he has done for the industry’ – Lebo M on Ladysmith Black Mambazo founder
Lebo M said Shabalala created a global identity for South Africa and its culture

Entertainment
‘We are creating a stage for an African child’ says former Muvhango actress after co-founding film school
Maumela Mahuwa is the co-founder of the African Academy of Cinematic Arts based in Randburg.

Entertainment
Jaden Smith’s Louboutin gig stirs fresh ‘nepo baby’ debate
With little formal design training, Jaden Smith faces high expectations as Christian Louboutin’s new chief menswear designer.

Entertainment
Carol Ofori scores two nominations at the 2025 South African Voice-Over Awards
The winners will be announced next month at the Indaba Hotel in Johannesburg.

Science/Tech
This Microsoft Entra ID Vulnerability Could Have Caused a Digital Catastrophe
A pair of flaws in Microsoft’s Entra ID identity and access management system could have allowed an attacker to gain access to virtually all Azure customer accounts.
Science/Tech
How Americans View AI and Its Impact on People and Society
Key takeaways from a new survey by Pew Research: 1. Americans are much more concerned than excited about the increased use of AI in daily life, with a majority saying they want more control over how AI is used in their lives.2. Far larger shares say AI will erode than improve people’s ability to think creatively and form meaningful relationships.3. At the same time, a majority is open to...

Science/Tech
The man who founded a web hosting company at 14 and helped build one of South Africa’s largest ISPs
Rupert Bryant dropped out school at 14 to make a living off his love for computers and the Internet. At 17 years old, he teamed up with Matthew Tagg to transform Webafrica into one of South Africa’s biggest ISPs.

Science/Tech
China Turns Legacy Chips Into a Trade Weapon
As Washington pushes for a TikTok deal, Beijing is countering with probes into American chipmakers.

Motoring
Tata Curvv banks on its swooping good looks to bowl buyers over
Coupe-like silhouette helps this crossover SUV stands out from the rest of the crowd.
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Motoring
Toyota HiAce PWD makes wheelchair access simple and seamless
Persons with Disabilities Ses’fikile model features a sturdy automated rear ramp.
Health
What It Means to Set a Boundary
It might sound counterintuitive, but your relationships can benefit from rules and limitations.
Health
Kennedy to Announce Firing of Organ Transplant Group After Safety Problems
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to announce that the U.S. is firing a Miami-based organ donation coordinator, effectively closing it down — a warning to other transplant groups.

Health
A soft play designed for autistic kids
The play area also has a calming room for children to relax in.
Health
New York and Other States Form Health Bloc as Answer to Trump’s Policies
Northeastern governors, like their peers in the West, want to shore up public health and issue approval for vaccines.
Nature
News24 Business | Joburg power cut threat: Eskom and City still talking, Ramokgopa pushes for payment plan
Eskom and the City of Johannesburg are still in discussions about how the metro will resolve its outstanding debt, says CEO Dan Marokane.
Nature
News24 Business | Nick Hedley | A new study links culprits to climate change costs: a reckoning for polluters?
A peer-reviewed study, published in the journal Nature, found that the carbon emissions stemming from 111 of the world’s biggest fossil fuel producers resulted in at least $28 trillion in economic losses in the three decades to 2020, writes Nick Hedley.
Nature
News24 Business | International Partners Group | Backing SA’s green future with over R2bn for just transition projects
The challenging global context has not deterred our commitment to the Just Energy Transition Partnership, writes the International Partners group.
Nature
News24 Business | SEE | These blocks made of recycled glass, building waste, may soon be found throughout SA
Three organisations have partnered to showcase and display a block made from recovered glass and building rubble waste.