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Violent attacks on black African migrants will not resolve national employment crisis
South Africa has a structural unemployment problem that is not primarily caused by increased labour migration.
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South Africa has a structural unemployment problem that is not primarily caused by increased labour migration.

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South Africa has no shortage of graduates. It does, however, have a shortage of technicians, artisans, engineers, coders and other skilled workers. That contradiction lies at the heart of what BMW South Africa chief executive Peter van Binsbergen sees as one of the country’s biggest economic challenges. “There is a need for technical skills In […]

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Iran football fans living in Los Angeles explain why they want to wave Iran’s pre-1979 Islamic revolution flag and dismiss the one that is on their team’s shirt.

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Orlando Pirates have brought in four new players ahead of next season while parting ways with six of their stars.

South Africa
South Africa has deported more than 100-000 undocumented foreign nationals.
South Africa
SA records R15.2 billion trade surplus in April 2026
South Africa’s growing export performance is helping to drive economic growth, support jobs and create new opportunities for producers, as government continues its efforts to build an economy that works for all South Africans.
New trade data released by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) shows that the country recorded a...

South Africa
Specialised immigration courts, saying they will speed up deportation processes…

South Africa
Gauteng police say public order policing officials will always be deployed to monitor all protests

World
The capture in Utsunomiya comes as bear attacks have reached record levels across Japan.

World
Karim Khan denies all allegations of sexual misconduct and his lawyers say he rejects the decision in the strongest terms.

World
Crew members of the unladen tanker had sent distress messages saying the vessel was on fire and sinking.

World
For the first time since the start of a precarious ceasefire two months ago, Israel and Iran have traded missile strikes.

Africa
The decision weakens Rigathi Gachagua’s bid for the presidency, although his lawyers have vowed to challenge the ruling.

Africa
The migrant fishermen who waited nine years to give evidence about the company that exploited them.

Africa
Activists allege there is a plan to build a car park on protected land belonging to a wildlife sanctuary.

Africa
Malawi is among several African nations transporting their citizens out of the country following reports of violence against migrants.
Business
Business

Business
He becomes Jersey’s youngest ever politician after campaigning heavily on the cost of living.

Business
SpaceX is preparing for a stock market debut that could transform the company, the wider market and Elon Musk’s fortune.

Politics
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation welcomes President’s 5 point plan on illegal immigration…

Politics
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry continues its public hearings into allegations of criminality.

Politics
The AG flagged unfunded budgets and unauthorised expenditure at COJ.

Politics
The Phala Phala impeachment committee will adopt its terms of reference later this month

Sport
The end of a chapter.

Sport
Exciting transfer news emerging from the champs.

Sport
Bafana Bafana’s 2010 World Cup opener against Mexico is remembered for Tshabalala’s iconic goal, but it is also a match filled with regrets.

Sport
As the Springboks head towards the 2026 season, one player in particular has quietly discovered the best form of his career.
Education
[SNA] KHARTOUM, June 8, 2026 (SUNA) — The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Professor Ahmed Modawi Musa, praised the administration of Al-Razi University for successfully finalizing arrangements to return to its main campus in Al-Azhari area, south of Khartoum. The university has fully resumed its academic activities within the framework of the state’s directive mandating...

Education
Backed by a mix of private and public finance, Huddersfield and Manchester are among many in the academic sector helping to create jobs and growth
Huddersfield might appear an unlikely setting for a thriving health research complex. The West Yorkshire town is best known for its manufacturing heritage, but has quickly become a honey pot for private sector businesses keen to collaborate with the...
Education
[Daba Finance] Foras.AI invested in Efham.ai, an Arabic-language AI education platform developed by Egypt-based NixAI, as demand grows for artificial intelligence skills across the Middle East and North Africa.
Education
[Daily Maverick] As criticism mounts over acting appointments across the higher education sector, MPs have questioned why permanent appointments have not been filled. A leaked letter obtained by Daily Maverick reveals that a preferred candidate for the National Skills Fund was identified almost a year ago, yet no appointment has been finalised.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32-year-old Ariana Grande and 34-year-old Ethan Slater divorced their spouses to be together.

Lifestyle
No soft life in the US: Mel Viljoen has issued a warning to Afrikaner refugee applicants, citing the experiences of those living in the US…
Lifestyle

Entertainment
A Bureau de Change… but for beers, returns as football fans prepare for one of the biggest travel seasons in recent memory.

Entertainment
The income tax return filing period will begin on 1 July 2026 and end on 22 January 2027.

Entertainment
‘Further details regarding these new signings will be shared in due course,’ read a Pirates statement.

Entertainment
This year Mbule’s star faded and he ended up not making the final Bafana squad for the 2026 Fifa World Cup finals.

Science/Tech
Use this WIRED-exclusive coupon code to get the best deal on this high-design machine and biodegradable pods.

Science/Tech
Contactable CEO Shaun Strydom argues telecoms operators, not banks, will drive digital identity adoption.

Science/Tech
The goal of any technology partner should be to build the fabric that allows businesses to scale, says Jevon King, CSO at Backspace Technologies.
Science/Tech
A panel of experts explains how job seekers should prepare for the future of work.
Motoring

Motoring
Raptor? Shark? Who cares. There is no way consumers will be able to ignore this new Navara from Nissan.
Motoring

Motoring
MotoGP star struggles for form in his desperate bid to secure a ride for 2027.
Health
The parasitic, flesh-eating fly has now been confirmed in cows, goats and dogs.

Health
Kimberley Wilson gives tips on how to manage your emotions.

Health
A third of the weight loss from obesity jabs can come from muscle, say experts.

Health
Denmark’s team doctor said an ICD implanted into Eriksen’s chest responded as it should.