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WATCH LIVE | Lenacapavir rollout launch
President Cyril Ramaphosa is on Friday launching the rollout of Lenacapavir, a new injectable prevention for HIV/Aids.
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President Cyril Ramaphosa is on Friday launching the rollout of Lenacapavir, a new injectable prevention for HIV/Aids.
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With the 23rd Fifa World Cup only days away, we briefly recount the story of every edition of the world’s most popular sporting event.

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England’s Josh Tongue bowls New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips and Nathan Smith early on day two of the Second Test.
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Sex education in Italian schools will require parental consent under a reform promoted by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s right-wing government, which also excludes it from nurseries and primary schools.
South Africa
KZN reaffirms commitment to social cohesion, human dignity
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has reaffirmed the province’s commitment to constitutional governance, public safety, social cohesion and human dignity.”Strong societies are built not by choosing between compassion and lawfulness, but by embracing both,” he said.Ntuli made the remarks while addressing the KwaZulu-Natal...

South Africa
KZN Transport welcomes the arrest of guards accused of assaulting e-hailing driver in KwaNdengezi

South Africa
Malawian nationals arrested for attempting to smuggle drugs to appear in Musina.
South Africa
SAPS suspends nine police officers
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed the suspension of nine police officers, who served as members of the Bid Evaluation Committee (BEC) in relation to the Medicare24 tender process.
“The affected members have been placed on suspension pending the finalisation of disciplinary and related investigations. SAPS remains committed to...

World
Authorities said that a bear in north-east Japan has eluded capture by opening a window

World
Xi will be in North Korea from 8-9 June, a rare visit to the isolated regime that is a longstanding ally of Beijing.

World
The insect, which has been found in America for the first time since 1966, is a growing concern in the southern US.

World
Swampy mangrove forests are staging a surprise comeback – which is good news for coastal communities and the climate.

Africa
Only two survived after trekking more than 50km (30 miles) across the desert to alert the authorities.

Africa
At the centre of it is London mining investor INIHC’s arbitration battle over the billion-dollar Black Volta gold project

Africa
The opposition has called for protests after the president’s term in office was extended by a year.

Africa
A fifth man was discharged and acquitted by the court due to insufficient evidence against him.
Business
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Politics
He is testifying before the Madlanga Commission in Pretoria.
Politics
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli has dismissed rumours of a Cabinet reshuffle in his government of provincial unity as “premature”, following the removal of the National Freedom Party’s Mbali Shinga from the provincial legislature.

Politics
Madlanga Commission is probing alleged political interference in the criminal justice system.

Politics
Last week, the Evidence leader indicated adverse findings against Mchunu.

Sport
A look at the birthplaces of all the Springbok players in history certainly makes for some interesting reading.

Sport
Bafana Bafana 2026 FIFA World Cup daily for Friday 5 June: Get the latest news, fixtures, squad updates, and tournament permutations.

Sport
In-form Bulls stand in the way at Murrayfield as Glasgow Warriors bid for a place in the URC final.

Sport
Fifa has unveiled what it describes as a new “unique, immersive experience” pre-match ceremony for all matches at the 2026 World Cup.
Education
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam — TANZANIA and Sweden have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, with both countries seeking to expand cooperation in trade, investment, education, technology and sustainable development.
Education
[Vanguard] Founder of Pad Me A Girl Empowerment Foundation, Theresa Moses, has raised concern over the growing impact of period poverty on girls’ education and well-being, revealing that thousands of Nigerian girls still miss classes every month because they cannot afford sanitary pads.
Education
[Vanguard] … publishers, authors face June 19 deadline as new approval regime takes effect
Education
[Vanguard] ..we ‘ll fix it in 21 days – RAAMP State Project Coordinator assures
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Here’s how much and how you can get your hands on SAFA and Kappa’s limited-edition nostalgic kits honouring Bafana’s 1996 dream team.

Lifestyle
On his 70th birthday, actor Keith David was excited to receive an honour not every entertainer gets in their career – a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Lifestyle
The 44-year-old son of James Handy’s girlfriend has been arrested for stabbing him to death.
Entertainment

Entertainment
The officers were charged with failing to perform their duties.

Entertainment
Nuvolari becomes the most powerful and fastest production Audi road car ever made.

Entertainment
Officers acted on intelligence regarding a carjacking and kidnapping incident in the Kabokweni area.

Science/Tech
Experts say dismantling the ocean observation system will ‘severely degrade’ the accuracy of weather predictions
The Trump administration’s plan to dismantle an ocean observation system vital to understanding the climate crisis and marine ecosystems would “severely degrade” the accuracy of weather predictions and El Niño forecasts, with economic consequences for the US, European and...

Science/Tech
From battery life to privacy, there are many hurdles to the idea taking off.

Science/Tech
As the price of Bitcoin sinks once more, here’s a guide to some of the trickiest crypto terms.

Science/Tech
These are the cleaning robots, water monitors, and toys actually worth buying for pool season.
Motoring
Motoring
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Health
A quarter of all babies in England are now delivered by emergency caesarean operations, BBC analysis shows – marking a significant rise over the last five years.
Health
Mining has been the lifeblood of this remote Congolese hill town for decades. Now, it is fueling the spread of a devastating outbreak.
Health
Researchers relied on a newer gene-editing technique that may make it possibl to engineer embryos, a prospect that has long alarmed bioethicists.

Health
The shift marks a significant rise over the last five years, but experts say there is no single, clear explanation for the increase.