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BASIC EDUCATION: Gwarube orders urgent textbook corruption probe while anchoring ECD-focused R38.2bn budget
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube used her 2026/27 budget vote to announce a corruption probe into textbook procurement, a clampdown on failing provinces, and a fundamental shift away from the national matric pass rate metric.

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FIFA World Cup: What time is Bafana Bafana squad announcement?
All eyes are on Hugo Broos as be prepares to announce his Bafana Bafana squad for the FIFA World Cup tournament in North America.

Top Stories
Yapp makes history as first Lions Women coach
The ex-England scrum-half says she wants to ‘create something special’ on next year’s inaugural tour in New Zealand.

South Africa
Shebe’s defence argues court ended bail inquiry prematurely
Lawyer for Lekompo musician Shebe, appeals court failed to properly consider new facts.

South Africa
Foreign nationals take Inkosi Langalibalele Municipality to court
Foreign nationals expected to file an urgent application against the municipality and its mayor

South Africa
Heirs Insurance Becomes First Nigerian Insurer to Deploy Multi-Language Generative AI Assistant
Heirs Insurance Group has launched Prince AI, a multi-language generative AI assistant, becoming the first insurer in Nigeria to deploy such a tool and setting a new benchmark for AI-driven customer engagement in the country’s insurance sector. The launch comes as the group approaches its fifth anniversary. Prince AI delivers instant responses to customer inquiries […]

South Africa
Africa Health-Tech Accelerator Opens Applications for Early-Stage Startups Building AI and Digital Health Solutions
Applications are now open for the 2026 Africa Health-Tech Accelerator, a pan-African programme designed to support early-stage startups building innovative healthcare technology solutions across the continent. The accelerator is organized under the Africa Health ExCon platform and aims to help health-tech founders scale impactful innovations through mentorship, training, investor access and...

World
Woman caught after 30 years on the run is jailed for armed robberies
Klette was finally caught in a flat in Berlin in 2024 after more than 30 years on the run and put on trial last year.

World
Major film union in India calls for boycott of superstar Ranveer Singh
Singh is facing industry backlash over his decision to exit from the upcoming Bollywood film Don 3.

World
Trump gathers Cabinet as he looks to seal deal to end war
President Trump will meet with his Cabinet on Wednesday at a precarious moment for talks aimed at ending the war with Iran. The emerging deal has already exposed the president to fierce criticism.

World
First Ghanaians set to be repatriated from South Africa over anti-immigrant protests
It follows recent protests against illegal immigration that have led to fears there could be a resurgence in xenophobic violence.

Africa
Eswatini’s oil reserve gamble
Eswatini has signed a $300 million agreement with Taiwan to build a massive strategic oil reserve but the project is raising difficult questions in a country battling deepening poverty, soaring unemployment and allegations of elite enrichment

Africa
South African president mounts legal challenge against report that could lead to impeachment
Cyril Ramaphosa argues that the authors of the report “misconceived” their mandate.

Africa
Rights group accuses UAE of being transit point for mercenaries on way to Sudan
The United Arab Emirates has denied any involvement in the civil war and says it investigates alleged links.

Africa
DR Congo seeks World Cup ticket refunds after Ebola outbreak
DR Congo fans hoping to watch their side’s return to the World Cup face a major hurdle as the US imposes travel restrictions following the latest Ebola outbreak.

Business
New laws for workers in South Africa are coming
The Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) has gazetted its intention to table the Employment Services Amendment Bill in the National Assembly shortly.

Business
Johann Rupert’s company sitting on a R110 billion pile of cash
Johann Rupert’s Reinet Investments is mostly made up of cash, which accounts for over 80% of the company’s Net Asset Value.

Business
Good times for Telkom
Telkom expects a large rise in headline earnings, but accounting rules complicate the picture for basic earnings.

Business
Two Springbok legends partner to launch next-gen Cash-in-Transit vehicles
Two Springbok legends have partnered together to launch Cash-in-Transit vehicles aimed at improving security for crews transporting money across South Africa.

Politics
IEC prioritises restoring faith in democracy ahead of 2026 LGE
The Electoral Commission launched its formal communication campaign for the elections on Wednesday.

Politics
Some political parties want impeachment process to continue
President Cyril Ramaphosa has filed court papers to review the Section 89 Independent Panel Report.

Politics
Mbalula warns ANC veterans against public criticism
Secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has warned senior ANC veterans, including Thabo Mbeki, against publicly criticising the party, while defending the ANC’s record during Jacob Zuma’s presidency and asserting his authority at Luthuli House

Politics
ANC instructs Tolashe to resign as MP and Women’s League president
ANC has instructed former Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe to resign.

Sport
URC quarter-finals: Match officials appointments
The Stormers, Lions and Bulls will all be involved in URC quarter-finals this weekend, and these are the appointed match officials.

Sport
Clark, Holland and Hughes named in Wales squad
Ceri Holland, Olivia Clark and Laura Hughes are in the Wales squad for next month’s Women’s World Cup qualifiers, but Hayley Ladd misses out through injury.

Sport
Uncapped teenagers Graham and O’Neill in NI squad
Uncapped teenagers Braidan Graham and Ceadach O’Neill have been named in Northern Ireland’s squad for June’s friendlies with Guinea and France.

Sport
Schmeichel retires with no way back from shoulder injury
Kasper Schmeichel retires at the age of 39, with the Celtic and Denmark goalkeeper unable to recover sufficiently from a serious shoulder injury.
Education
South Africa: The Workers Who Feed Nine Million School Children – and Earn Just R2,300 a Month
[GroundUp] The state is using the public works programme to avoid paying them the national minimum wage
Education
South Africa: GNU Backs Manamela’s R149bn Budget, While Opposition Tears Into NSFAS and SETAs
[Daily Maverick] The Government of National Unity defends a R149-billion higher education budget while facing sharp criticism from opposition parties over NSFAS failures and pressing student issues.
Education
South Africa: Cameras in School – MEC Promises to Abide By Court Ruling
[GroundUp] Parents of learners at KwaZulu-Natal school demand more action
Education
Mauritius: Supply Teachers Speak Out – Same Work, Different Treatment
[L’Express] We wish to bring attention to the lived reality of supply teachers in Mauritius – a group that plays a crucial role in keeping schools functioning every single day, yet continues to face serious structural inequalities. Supply teachers are expected to fully perform as classroom teachers, yet under very different conditions. This raises important questions that deserve the Ministry...
Lifestyle
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Lifestyle
The rise and demise of SASSA minister Sisisi Tolashe
In less than two years, SASSA minister Sisisi Tolashe has been sent packing. Who was looking after the interests of SA’s grant beneficiaries all this time?

Entertainment
Extortion case against taxi boss Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni re-enrolled, set for Delmas court
The state opposed bail for ‘Ferrari’ and his co-accused because the alleged offences fall under Schedule 5 of the Criminal Procedure Act.

Entertainment
‘They wanted us to do better’: Sibisi on Pirates boo boys
Club captain Nkosinathi Sibisi has paid tribute to the “real Orlando Pirates fans” after leading the Buccaneers to the Betway…

Entertainment
OPINION: The inaugural Enhanced Games was a complete flop
Only one competitor set a ‘world record’ and even that performance has been questioned.

Entertainment
Sassa June grants to be paid on these dates next week
Here’s when you can collect your grant and how much you will get.

Science/Tech
Complexity, not AI, is Africa’s real IT challenge – Red Hat
Legacy infrastructure, rising costs and skills shortages top local concerns as global AI hype distracts from fundamentals, executives say.

Science/Tech
Pepkor bets on smartphone rentals, digital banking
The retailer prepares to launch a digital bank, to compete more aggressively in SA’s financial services landscape.

Science/Tech
4Sight earnings leap, led by back-office IT sales
JSE-listed 4Sight Holdings has reported full-year revenue up 16.3% and headline earnings per share growth of 46.1%.

Science/Tech
A New Species of Tiny Octopus Was Discovered in the Galápagos Islands
An octopus about the size of a golf ball was first spotted in 2015 near Darwin Island. A new study gives it both a formal description and a name.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring

Health
Endometriosis: ‘I thought I was dying’
The BBC’s Ellie Colton shares her experience of living with endometriosis – and meets a scientist hoping to cut the length of time it takes to be diagnosed with a simple new test.
Health
Trump Administration to Send Americans Exposed to Ebola to Kenya
In past outbreaks, Americans exposed to the virus were sent home to be treated in state-of-the-art facilities. The Trump administration has already flown some U.S. citizens to Europe for treatment.

Health
‘My daughter went into hospital to get better – now she’s dead’
Mental health patients say nobody listened to their concerns about a north-east England trust.
Health
Eli Lilly to Buy 3 Vaccine Developers
The drugmaker said it would spend up to $4 billion to acquire small companies exploring vaccines for shingles, Epstein-Barr virus and other pathogens.