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SPOTLIGHT | The universe’s ‘Masters’ are back, big screen scary stuff and local YouTube sensation goes global
Spotlight is our bite-size entertainment snapshot featuring new releases in South Africa, exclusive film trailers and more.
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AGE OF THE ASSASSIN: ‘Overwhelming case’: Brown Mogotsi denied bail in alleged staged shooting
ANC fixer Brown Mogotsi will remain behind bars after a court found there was no reliable address to which the police could trace him. This after the State presented evidence showing that the shooting in which he claimed to be a victim was staged, and ballistic evidence linked the firearm involved to other serious crimes.

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Trump hits back at ‘unpatriotic’ vote after House rebukes him over Iran
The lower chamber of Congress passed a measure that seeks to halt further military action, in a vote seen as largely symbolic.
South Africa
NW Legislature raises concerns over performance of provincial safety, transport dept
NW Legislature raises concerns over performance of provincial safety, transport dept
The North West Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety and Transport Management has expressed concern over the failure of the Department of Community Safety and Transport Management (COSATMA) to meet several annual performance targets, while also warning that the ongoing...
South Africa
South Africans called to defend Constitution and deepen transformation
South Africans called to defend Constitution and deepen transformation
South Africans have been urged to recommit themselves to the Constitution and actively participate in strengthening the country’s democracy as South Africa marks 30 years since the adoption of the Constitution.
Addressing a joint sitting of Parliament on Thursday to commemorate the anniversary, Deputy Minister of...

South Africa
Analyst cautions against clout-driven misinformation on social media
Analyst cautions against the use of social media to spread misinformation or to trend and get likes

South Africa
Brown Mogotsi denied bail
Mogotsi was arrested on 15 May on charges of defeating the ends of justice and perjury, among others

World
Defiance in Beirut’s Hezbollah stronghold during fragile ceasefire
BBC correspondent John Sudworth reports from the Beirut stronghold of Hezbollah support, Dahieh.

World
Trump to nominate Blanche for attorney general on permanent basis
If confirmed by the Senate, Trump’s former personal lawyer would become the administration’s number one prosecutor.

World
Indian film union drops boycott call against Bollywood star Ranveer Singh
The producers of Don 3 had earlier complained that Singh’s alleged exit from the film had caused major financial losses.

World
Robodogs and Black Hawks – How one Mexican city is preparing for the World Cup
BBC’s Will Grant got a first-hand look at security preparations in Monterrey, as the city gets ready to host four matches.

Africa
Heavy gunfire in Somali capital as row over election delay escalates
The opposition has called for protests after the president’s term in office was extended by a year.

Africa
Four sentenced to death for attacking Catholic church in Nigeria
A fifth man was discharged and acquitted by the court due to insufficient evidence against him.

Africa
Seven African players to watch at World Cup 2026
With a record 10 African sides in action at the 2026 World Cup, BBC Sport Africa picks out some of the players to watch from the continent.

Africa
Shell pumped oil through Nigeria pipeline for years despite pollution evidence, documents show
The oil giant says the documents ignore the critical context of the complex operating environment at the time.
Business
Business
Business
Business

Politics
LIVE | MKP briefs media on outcomes of the National Officials meeting
MK Party leaders brief media on national meeting outcomes and latest developments within the

Politics
Madlanga grills Jacob on booking drug consignment at Isipingo police station
Gavin Jacob is on his second day of testimony at the Madlanga Inquiry.
Politics
News24 | Mbali Shinga’s expulsion fight with NFP postponed
The KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Pietermaritzburg has postponed the legal battle between expelled National Freedom Party member Mbali Shinga and the party, after the court directed the NFP to file its answering affidavit first.

Politics
LIVE | President Cyril Ramaphosa hosts Kenyan President William Ruto
President Cyril Ramaphosa hosts President William Ruto of the Republic of Kenya on a state visit

Sport
Former Kaizer Chiefs coach Kaze finalising PSL club move
Former Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze is on the verge of securing a return to the PSL dugout at Sekhukhune United.

Sport
Guardiola quit ‘100 times’ in the past – Khaldoon
Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak knew Pep Guardiola was serious about quitting as Manchester City manager after talking him round on previous occasions.
Sport
Bulls star scoops big URC award as Springbok comeback looms
A standout Bulls player has bagged a coveted URC award at a time when the Springboks have come calling again.

Sport
Argentina fans arrive after cycling to Kansas
Three friends from Argentina arrive in Missouri in Kansas after cycling 10,500 miles from their home in Gualeguaychu to the venue of their team’s opening game of the World Cup.
Education
Namibia: Nanso, NSFAF Reach Deadlock in Disbursement of Funds
[Namibian] The Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) on Tuesday met with student body organisations to discuss ongoing delays in the disbursement of student tuition and non-tuition funds.
Education
Nigeria: Asohon, CPN Call for Immediate Release of Abducted Ibadan Pupils
[Leadership] The Association of Orphanages and Home Operators in Nigeria (ASOHON), Oyo State chapter, in collaboration with the Child Protection Network (CPN), has called for the immediate and safe release of schoolchildren and their headmistress reportedly abducted in Ibadan last month.
Education
Nigeria: Oyo Debunks Viral Video Claiming Release of Abducted Pupils, Teachers
[Leadership] The Oyo State Government has debunked a viral video circulating on social media claiming that pupils, students, and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area have been released.
Education
South Africa: Sixteen Cavities, No Dentist – Children Live With Painful Tooth Decay As Oral Health Education Falls Short
[Health-e] Samkelisiwe Khumalo first noticed cavities in her daughter Unathi’s teeth when she was four. Two years later, Unathi has sixteen cavities-six in her bottom teeth and ten in her upper. She has never seen a dentist.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Madlanga cop’s stolen coffee machine: BackaBuddy campaign raised R500k
Madlanga to half a mil richer: South Africans have flooded a BackaBuddy campaign to raise funds to buy Hawks Karl Sander a new coffee machine.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
‘People Need Comedy’, Farieda Metsileng under fire for Uber robbery skit amid rising e-hailing hijackings
South African comedy troupe ‘People Need Comedy’ is facing intense backlash over a parody skit that mimics a fatal Uber hijacking.

Entertainment
Nketoana’s Geluk Dam was never built despite municipality claiming it was 50% complete in 2024
An on-site inspection revealed that not a single shovel of earth had been moved.

Entertainment
Nirvana Nokwe-Mseleku and Bonko Khoza nominated for Africa Choice Awards 2026
The main ceremony is scheduled to take place in September this year.

Entertainment
North West mine shuts down temporarily amid retrenchment talks involving nearly 500 workers
Wesizwe Platinum says Bakubung Platinum Mine’s temporary shutdown is intended to allow for meaningful engagement during retrenchment talks.

Science/Tech
5 Best Smart Speakers (2026): Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri
Looking to add a smart speaker to your house? Here’s which to choose, whether you’re an Alexa, Siri, or Google fan.

Science/Tech
BMW IT Hub to pump R4bn into South African economy
The BMW IT Hub South Africa is poised to contribute over R4 billion to SA’s economy in 2026, as it continues to build software for the BMW Group’s business operations.

Science/Tech
Too many ‘chiefs’ fuel security confusion crises
Overlapping security roles create delays and exploitable gaps despite governance structures, warns Wikistrat’s Dr Maiendra Moodley.

Science/Tech
26 Amazon Prime Perks You Might Not Be Using (2026)
Your membership gets you more than free two-day shipping. Here’s what you may be missing ahead of Amazon Prime Day.
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
GWM Ora 5 on the way to Mzansi
Further specifications, pricing and availability details will be announced at the official South African launch of the Ora 5 in July 2026.
Motoring

Health
Could gut parasites be influencing your behaviour?
Could the parasite also impact human behaviour? Made in partnership with UKRI.

Health
Supporting each other through walking and talking
A young man from Darwen who lost his father realised he needed support so decided to start a walking group

Health
What a hair loss breakthrough could mean for women like me
As scientists edge closer to new treatments for hair loss, Victoria Derbyshire examines what such breakthroughs could mean for women.

Health
Breakthrough ovarian cancer drug offers patients more time and better quality of life
Women taking the drug tell the BBC it has given them their lives back.