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OFFICIAL BAN: US denies Somali World Cup soccer referee entry because of ‘security threat’
The US denied entry to Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan for the World Cup, sparking international outrage and disappointment.
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WHAT’S COOKING: Rhubarb tart in a crunchy almond pastry crust
I thought this was turning out to be a flop, then my family dived in and everyone said it was utterly delicious, and asked for seconds. So: success from the fear of failure.
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WATCH | Iran strikes US bases in Jordan, Gulf after Trump orders attack near Hormuz
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have carried out attacks against a US base in Jordan and 21 other targets in the Gulf on Wednesday in retaliation for American strikes around the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian media reported.

South Africa
Khan and Kadwa must be suspended, says Afrika Mayibuye Movement
The Afrika Mayibuye Movement intensifies calls for the suspension of Feroz Khan and Ebrahim Kadwa.
South Africa
Condolences for His Majesty King Makhosonke II
Condolences for His Majesty King Makhosonke II
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences following the passing of His Majesty King Makhosonke II of the AmaNdebele nation.“It is with deep sadness that I mourn the passing away today, Tuesday, 9 June 2026, of His Majesty King Makhosonke II – Enock Makhosonke Mabhena – reigning King of the AmaNdebele nation,” the...

South Africa
Eastern Cape govt launches winter initiation season
The deaths of young boys during traditional initiations remain a problem.

South Africa
SASSA distances itself from grant deduction scam
SASSA distances itself from scam involving funeral policy deductions from pensioners’ grants…

World
Twelve killed in mass shooting in Johannesburg, police say
Another nine people were injured at an informal settlement in Cleveland late on Tuesday.

World
Inside Myanmar, rebels are losing ground as military forces men into army
The BBC travels with rebels to frontline positions in Myanmar to see how the war is unfolding.

World
The rebels at the front line of Myanmar’s civil war
The BBC’s Quentin Sommerville travels to Myanmar – without the permission of the authorities – to meet a group of rebel fighters.

World
UK and allies sanction ‘networks’ enabling settler violence in West Bank
France will also bar far-right Israeli Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entry as part of the measures, which Israel condemns as “disgraceful”.

Africa
Who is the Somali referee barred from entering the US for the World Cup?
Omar Artan was set to become the first Somali to referee a game at the World Cup finals, but his place in history has been denied by US immigration authorities.

Africa
Kenyan police fire tear gas at protest against US Ebola quarantine centre plan
Protesters are concerned about cross-border infection risks and the lack of transparency from the government about the treatment centre.

Africa
What happened and why?
The first Somali set to referee at a World Cup finals has been dropped from the list of officials after he was denied entry to the United States.

Africa
Blow for Kenya’s ex-deputy president as court upholds his impeachment
The decision weakens Rigathi Gachagua’s bid for the presidency, although his lawyers have vowed to challenge the ruling.
Business
Business

Business
UK pint prices up 36% since last World Cup – here’s why
UK pint prices are up 36% since the last World Cup. We look at why beer now costs so much more.

Business
Bill debt soars but many don’t know help is available
The majority of billpayers are unaware of special tariffs for water and broadband, the spending watchdog says.

Politics
LIVE | Madlanga Commission of Inquiry day 117 | 10 June
The public hearings into allegations of criminality, political interference and corruption continue.

Politics
Ad Hoc Committee’s preliminary report set for June 24
Committee probes corruption, criminal infiltration and interference in the justice system.

Politics
Khan withdraws bid to block access to seized devices
Crime Intelligence Deputy Head Major-General Feroz Khan was arrested last month.

Politics
Witness alleges promotion offer to change Aeroton drug bust statement
Madlanga Commission’s Witness I has testified on the Aeroton drug bust.

Sport
WATCH: Mama Joy touches down to attend World Cup
So-called super fan Mama Joy has arrived in Mexico City to support Bafana Bafana at the FIFA Soccer World Cup.

Sport
Fresh faces to managerial mayhem – NI’s qualifying campaign
A World Cup group qualifying campaign with many talking points for Northern Ireland comes to an end with the main objective achieved – keeping the World Cup dream alive.

Sport
UFC denies Strickland banned from White House fight
UFC chief executive Dana White says “nobody has been banned” from attending Sunday’s UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House.

Sport
What connects Verstappen, Rossi and Le Mans 24 Hours?
BBC Sport NI’s speaks to Dan Harper about racing four-time F1 champion Max Verstappen, making his Le Man debut and being Valentino Rossi’s team-mate
Education
Namibia: NSFAF Funding Cuts Hit Medical Students
[Namibian] More than 200 Namibian students accepted into medical and health-related programmes abroad face uncertainty after NSFAF rejected their funding applications.
Education
Sudan: Sudan in a Week – Ayin News Bulletin
[Ayin Network] To keep our readers informed of the multitude of events taking place in Sudan amidst the ongoing, devastating war, we have developed a series of weekly news briefs covering major topics of the week.
Education
South Africa: John Pampallis – the Man Who Fought Apartheid With a Textbook
[Daily Maverick] Pampallis, an educationist, historian and architect of the South African Schools Act, devoted his life to dismantling apartheid’s grip on the classroom.
Education
Kenya: CS Ogamba to Address School Unrest As 200 Schools Close
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba is expected to address the nation on Wednesday as concern grows over a wave of unrest that has disrupted learning in schools across the country.
Lifestyle
Rachel Kolisi mourns death of Parklands College head boy
Rachel Kolisi has reacted to the sad and untimely death of Parklands College head boy Connor Niske. Take a look…

Lifestyle
Table Mountain National Park to undergo planned ecological burns
Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) will soon embark on a series of planned ecological burns in various areas falling within the park.
Lifestyle
‘This is your time’: Miss Supranational 2025 pens post to Shannon
Miss Supranational 2025 Lebohang Raputsoe passed down her crown to her successor Shannon Benting and shared a touching post.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Tshwane wins Mooikloof Mega City electricity distribution battle
Municipalities’ exclusive reticulation right confirmed.
Entertainment

Entertainment
One of SA’s most famous routes remains closed after storms
Simmers said specialist teams were nearing the completion of preliminary safety works when another severe storm hit last week.

Entertainment
Benfica say farewell to Mourinho as Real Madrid return nears
The Lisbon club said Real Madrid had “formalised their intention to sign Mourinho for a fee of 15 million euros ($17.25 million)”.

Science/Tech
More speakers, free sponsored sessions at Pan African DataCentres event
Google and Siemens join the speaker line-up as the data centre conference returns to Sandton this month.

Science/Tech
Inside the regulatory war over South Africa’s skies
ICASA’s proposed satellite licensing framework may become one of the most consequential digital infrastructure decisions since mobile spectrum licensing.

Science/Tech
How Paratus Mozambique turned a fishing event into a digital lifeline
Paratus turned a fishing-challenge sponsorship into a Starlink connection serving a remote Mozambican community.
Science/Tech
NASA Announces Astronauts For Its Artemis III Mission
NASA has named Randy Bresnik, Luca Parmitano, Frank Rubio, and Andre Douglas as the crew for Artemis III, which has been reworked from a moon-landing mission into a roughly two-week Earth-orbit test of lunar landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin. NBC News reports: Randy Bresnik, Luca Parmitano, Frank Rubio and Andre Douglas are expected to launch into Earth orbit next year, with the...
Motoring

Motoring
New Toyota Hilux pricing revealed ahead of local market launch
For now, the new generation Hilux range only spans seven variants, all automatic, with the option of Xtra Cab or double cab bodystyles.

Motoring
Nissan Navara PHEV will bring 300kW & 800Nm to bakkie war!
Raptor? Shark? Who cares. There is no way consumers will be able to ignore this new Navara from Nissan.
Motoring

Health
Advanced radiotherapy for prostate cancer to cut sessions from 20 to five
Some men in England with the disease will now be offered an advanced form of treatment on the NHS.
Health
As Screwworm Cases Mount, U.S. Officials Ramp Up Response
The parasitic, flesh-eating fly has now been confirmed in cows, goats and dogs.

Health
Are you too emotional?
Kimberley Wilson gives tips on how to manage your emotions.

Health
Ozempic butt: Drug to stop muscle loss side effect of obesity jabs
A third of the weight loss from obesity jabs can come from muscle, say experts.