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FIFA World Cup: Excluded Bafana Bafana stars head to North America
The six players Hugo Broos left out of his final Bafana Bafana squad will head to North America for the FIFA World Cup.
SUNDAY, 31 MAY 2026, 15:50

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The six players Hugo Broos left out of his final Bafana Bafana squad will head to North America for the FIFA World Cup.
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South Africa
Fearing their safety, foreign nationals seek refuge outside the Home Affairs office in Umbilo

South Africa
Two arrested for the possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition in the Cape Flats

South Africa
Police spokesperson Malesela Ledwaba says the woman was found with multiple stab wounds
South Africa
Legacy of Kruger National Park will continue for hundreds of years to come – Minister Aucamp
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has called on South Africans to embrace their shared responsibility as custodians of the Kruger National Park (KNP).
The Minister delivered remarks at the KNP Centenary Commemoration held at the park’s Skukuza Rest Camp in...

World
Israel has captured the 12th-century Beaufort castle that overlooks southern Lebanon and northern Israel. The move suggests Israel is planning an extended military presence in Lebanon.

World
On the fringes of Israel’s far right, some activists and political leaders dream of a Greater Israel, extending the country’s borders into neighboring countries.

World
So far, five men have been freed from the narrow, flooded cave but efforts are ongoing to locate two more.

World
Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police which saw 219 people injured, including 57 police officers.

Africa
Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar’s kidnapping highlights continuing security challenges facing parts of the country.

Africa
According to media reports, the team’s departure for Mexico on Sunday has been delayed due to an “administrative bungle”.

Africa
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s party is expected to dominate the election as conflicts overshadow the vote.

Africa
A 50-bed isolation unit in Kenya for US citizens was due to open on Friday, a US official said.

Business
The number of people convicted of commercial crimes has significantly decreased over the past two decades, even as the number of reported crimes has increased.

Business
Following the SARB’s decision to hike interest rates this week, there is a chance that another hike will follow in July.

Business
JSE CEO Valdene Reddy says that there is renewed interest in South African assets, but warns that economic growth remains weak.

Business
Edgars Club have announced a new partnership launching on 1 June 2026, allowing members access to discounted movie tickets.

Politics
The parties differ on how the country should respond while balancing the rule of law, human rights

Politics
The report shows that the DA got over R57 million followed by Rise Mzansi at R30 million

Politics
The 46-year-old PR councilor was shot and killed on Thursday evening after a community meeting

Politics
Geordin Hill-Lewis says the mandate of Parliament’s impeachment committee is to pursue the truth

Sport
Great Britain continue their strong form at the Artistic Swimming World Cup to claim three gold medals in Pontevedra, Spain.

Sport
MotoGP championship leader Marco Bezzecchi gets the better of Aprilia team-mate Jorge Martin to win the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello.

Sport
Great Britain win their first gold medals of the season at the 2026 World Rowing Cup I in Seville.

Sport
Bafana Bafana’s departure for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been delayed after visa complications prevented them from travelling to Mexico.
Education
The reading crisis is real, but the solution does not require new inventions.
Education
Schools are not like start-ups, because children’s minds should not be tied to the whims of the marketplace.
Education
Laurie Santos on what will really bring meaning and fulfillment to your life, and what won’t.
Education
Many couples don’t consider 529 accounts carefully when splitting up, and other families make a crucial mistake that can leave a mess if somebody dies.

Lifestyle
Eligibility requirements for June 2026 SASSA Childcare Grants have been revised by the agency. Take note so you don’t fall foul …

Lifestyle
Brandon Petersen’s wife has thanked Kaizer Chiefs fans for standing by her spouse after his Bafana FIFA World Cup squad snub…

Lifestyle
Rapper DA LES has thanked his partner and mother of his children for her support after a devastating stroke two years ago…

Lifestyle
Bafana defender Bradley Cross showed off his fancy footwork to the delight of the crowd. Take a look at this viral clip…

Entertainment
The Bulls will face Glasgow in a URC semifinal clash at Murrayfield next weekend.

Entertainment
Sars cautioned that not all products exported to China will automatically qualify for zero-tariff treatment.

Entertainment
After a record sales month in March, the Isuzu D-Max slipped back to third place in April behind the Ford Ranger.

Entertainment
The maintenance work being done includes the installation and upgrading of motors, as well as the replacement of critical valves.

Science/Tech
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts
If an alien landed and asked you: “What is this thing you call music?” what would you play for them? And why? Heather, Kent
Post your answers (and new questions) below or send them to nq@theguardian.com. A selection will be...

Science/Tech
Experts hail daraxonrasib as ‘gamechanger’ for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer
A daily pill can double survival time in patients with the world’s deadliest cancer, according to the results of a clinical trial that experts are saying is a “gamechanger” and one of the biggest breakthroughs in decades.
Currently, there are few treatments for pancreatic cancer, and most do little or...
Science/Tech
The Zig programming language wants to be a modern alternative to C (including better memory safety features). It’s maintained by as an open-source project by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and a network of contributors. But Business Insider notes that Zig bans the submission of AI-assisted code:On the JetBrains podcast, Zig President Andrew Kelley called AI-assisted contributions “invariably garbage.”...

Science/Tech
The M-Track Duo HD Producer Pack removes the last remaining excuse for terrible audio and potentially terrible opinions.
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Health
Rochelle Lewis is among more than 170 million woman globally to be diagnosed with PCOS.

Health
A new DNA test could help screen whether patients require the treatment or not, according to a new international trial.
Health
Clinical trials in China are getting attention at an international oncology gathering in Chicago. China’s surging biotechnology industry is fueling alarm that U.S. dominance in the field is waning.

Health
Gethin Jones trains to be Dr Oscar’s guide runner