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Bushiri takes aim at SA media, SAPS corruption, immigration crisis
Shepherd Bushiri mocks recent closure of City Press after 44 years of publication
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Shepherd Bushiri mocks recent closure of City Press after 44 years of publication

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The absence of boys from support services is not evidence of resilience; it is evidence of structural failure, write Aluta Sneke and Anzio Jacobs.
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End of the road for Mailula in Belgium!
The former Bafana Bafana attacker will not stay at KV Kortrijk, meaning he will return to Toronto FC.

South Africa
South African IT leaders have called for a more deliberate approach to artificial intelligence in software development, urging organizations to treat the technology as “a power tool for skilled engineers” rather than a crutch for inexperience. Speaking at the 2026 CIO Day at the Marriott Hotel in Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, technology leaders explored what leadership […]

South Africa
AI transcription tools are struggling to accurately interpret South African dialects, code-switching and local languages, creating risks for businesses adopting these systems for customer service, compliance, healthcare administration and meeting intelligence. The challenge stems from how most AI models are trained. Because the leading models are built in English-speaking countries, they are...
South Africa
SA increases export volumes to boost fiscus and economic growth
As logistics and mobility reform remain one of the key pillars of government’s agenda for sustainable economic growth, South Africa plans to move up to 24 million tons of freight annually from 1 April next year.
“This will ensure more South African minerals, vehicles and agricultural produce reach international...

South Africa
Ramosepele says the missing occurrence book contains critical information.

World
The key measure of US inflation rose in April to its highest level since May 2023 as consumers feel the impact of the Iran war.

World
Yoweri Museveni, 81, won disputed elections in January to extend his 40-year rule.

World
Trump leaves for Beijing today for a state visit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. And, a new inflation report is expected to show the war in Iran’s impact on the U.S.

World
She told an EU summit that an expert panel was due to come up with steps on how to protect minors online by July.

Africa
In a first since these meetings started in the 1970s, this move reflects a change in France’s thinking.

Africa
Ships have rerouted around the Cape of Good Hope since 2023 to avoid conflicts in the Middle East.

Africa
A search is still ongoing for the second US soldier who went missing during a multinational military training exercise in Morocco.

Africa
Announcing his death, President Duma Boko said Mogae was “a distinguished statesman and patriot”.

Business
South Africa is busy finalising the legal framework needed for a new major trade scheme with the People’s Republic of China that kicked off this month.

Business
The vivo V70 range has officially landed in South Africa, and after testing it, it’s clear that these are great smartphones for South Africans.
Business

Business
A South African fintech founder has warned that there is a systemic problem facing households earning between R350,000 and R600,000 a year in South Africa.

Politics
President Cyril Ramaphosa wants a review of the independent panel report on Phala Phala.

Politics
President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised that he will not resign over the Phala Phala matter.

Politics
President Cyril Ramaphosa os expected to address the nation on Phala Phala ConCourt judgment

Politics
The court ruled on that the rules governing Parliament’s impeachment process were unconstitutional.

Sport
Bangladesh fast bowler Nahid Rana claims 5-40 to help the Tigers beat Pakistan in a Test at home for the first time.

Sport
Scotland defend 13 off the final over to beat Nepal in a thrilling rain-affected one-day international in Kirtipur.

Sport
Jake Paul says his boxing career is “most definitely” in doubt as he awaits scan results on injuries sustained during his loss to British heavyweight Anthony Joshua.

Sport
British bantamweight Francesca Hennessy’s fight against Aurora De Persio will be shown live on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer.
Education
[This Day] As economic hardship prevents many Nigerians from acquiring university education and vocation training, the Esther Matthew Tonlogha Foundation recently lifted some people out poverty through its skills acquisition programme, writes Yusuf Ebiti
Education
[Parliament of South Africa] The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education held a follow-up engagement with the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) on matters raised during the committee’s 2025 oversight visit.
Education
[Nile Post] Police in Matugga are investigating circumstances surrounding the death of a 17-year-old male milk vendor.
Education
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — The Liberia National Students Union (LINSU) has relaunched its flagship academic program, the Liberia National Quizzing Championship, following a two-year halt driven by financial and logistical constraints.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
The rural homestead of the outspoken Ngizwe Mchunu, in Umbumbulu, was burnt down after three men came home looking for him.

Lifestyle
A small fishing village along the West Coast is drawing growing interest from buyers looking for affordable coastal property near Cape Town.

Lifestyle
‘Gift from God’ or criminal act? These Western Cape residents looted meat off an overturned truck on Piekenierskloof Pass over the weekend…

Entertainment
Iran’s latest proposal has deepened divisions with Washington, while uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz continues to shake world markets.

Entertainment
At 37-years-old Ismail is hoping to win the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup with the Proteas.

Entertainment
Here’s everything you need to know about the AMVCA 2026 design theft allegations, the designers’ responses, and what it means for the future of African fashion.

Entertainment
South African music icon DJ Tira joins The Kulture, giving fans exclusive access to music, lifestyle and cultural moments

Science/Tech
5FM, South Africa’s favourite youth radio station, is turning Youth Month into a launchpad for the future with Code Youth, a high-energy, hands-on digital skills bootcamp created to give young South Africans the most valuable skill sets of the 21st century. In partnership with WeThinkCode_, this nationwide CSI initiative brings coding, creativity and real digital […]

Science/Tech
The Naspers unit expects $7.3 billion revenue in FY26, with full ecosystem profitability driving the FY27 execution strategy.

Science/Tech
Nigeria, Ghana and Cameroon delivered strong service revenue growth for MTN, lifting group Ebitda to R27.6-billion.

Science/Tech
AI could rapidly displace junior workers and deepen SA’s unemployment crisis, says Old Mutual Investments research.
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
As fuel prices continue to rise and the government maintains control over profit margins, South Africa’s petrol stations are under severe pressure to remain viable.
Motoring

Health
Swindon’s new mental health support facility for women will be an “alternative” to hospitalisation.
Health
The new strategy also holds promise for lung and colon tumors. Here’s how scientists discovered it.
Health
Influencers and health gurus are offering pregnancy solutions during “trimester zero,” when women are trying to conceive.
Health
From the Trump administration to online influencers, the hormone is increasingly seen as the key to achieving a new male ideal.