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BITTER PILLS: It’s back to the drawing board after ConCourt’s NHI judgment
The National Health Insurance now lies in ruins and adjustments will need to be made.
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POWER TRADE OP-ED: Institutional capital bets on Africa’s emerging renewable energy market infrastructure
Africa’s energy transition is increasingly evolving beyond simply building renewable energy projects.

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SA swimmer’s star rises after four‑medal haul at African championships in Algeria
Katie Horne torpedoed her way to four medals at the Africa Aquatics Swimming Championships in Algeria recently

South Africa
Three arrested in connection with shooting of Rustenburg taxi boss
Police have arrested three suspects in connection with the fatal shooting of a Rustenburg taxi boss

South Africa
DIRCO slams claims that Nigerians, Ghanaians are being killed in SA
The dept’ spokesperson Chrispin Phiri says there’s no evidence showing migrants being killed in SA.
South Africa
SADC sets regional roadmap for resilience amid global geopolitical shocks
SADC sets regional roadmap for resilience amid global geopolitical shocks
Southern African Development Community (SADC) Foreign Ministers have committed to a coordinated regional response aimed at strengthening economic resilience and shielding member states from escalating global geopolitical and economic disruptions.
This follows the SADC Ministers of Foreign Affairs Retreat held...
South Africa
Police captain attached to SAPS forensic lab expected in court Monday
SAPS captain attached to the Forensic Science Laboratory expected in court on Monday

World
What both sides have said about a U.S.-Iran deal
President Trump took to social media Saturday and said the U.S. and Iran are close to deal on ending the war. But the president didn’t offer details and it’s not yet clear where Iran stands.

World
What we know about the status of a U.S.-Iran deal
NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Ariane Tabatabaithe, Public Service Fellow at Lawfare, about where things stand on a potential deal between the U.S. and Iran on ending the war.

World
People trapped under collapsed building in Philippines
A search operation has so far rescued 24 people with no deaths reported at the site, in a city near the capital Manila.

World
Bolivian minister’s convoy ambushed while overseeing roadblock clearance
Security forces were met by resistance while attempting to clear highway barriers, amid unrest over the government’s economic policies.

Africa
Plymouth striker Oseni’s ‘disbelief’ at Nigeria call-up
Plymouth Argyle striker Owen Oseni says he was in “disbelief” after being called up to the Nigeria squad.

Africa
Ndiaye adamant Senegal are champions of Africa
Iliman Ndiaye insists Senegal are African champions in “many people’s eyes” despite a legal wrangle over the ultimate destination of the 2025 Afcon title.

Africa
US sanctions Tanzanian police official over ‘torture’ of rights activists
The sanctions come amid growing scrutiny of Tanzania’s human rights record in recent years.

Africa
Angry crowd sets Ebola hospital tents on fire in DR Congo
Grieving relatives and friends of a suspected Ebola victim were prevented from taking his body for burial.

Business
This is how much sugar is packed into South Africa’s favourite fizzy drinks
This is a list of the top 40 soft drinks that contain the most sugar in South Africa

Business
South Africa’s semigration lie
While the Western Cape is often seen as the nation’s semigration hotspot, Gauteng’s economic strength continues to attract young workers.

Business
The tiny 124-year-old town in South Africa where a R500 million gem was uncovered
This Victorian-era town in South Africa is famous for some of the biggest diamonds ever discovered.

Business
94% of South Africans don’t have enough for retirement
The vast majority of South Africans are underpreapared for retirement, but Ninety One says that there are several methods to improve your retirement outcomes.

Politics
Mbalula moves to overturn E. Cape ANC conference court ruling
A Provincial Task Team has been appointed in the province as the term of the PEC has expired.

Politics
DA aims to win back lost wards in Limpopo
The party is holding its provincial congress in Polokwane this Saturday.

Politics
Mbalula condemns criticism of party’s mayoral candidate process
The party opened public nominations in which ordinary South Africans can select mayoral candidates

Politics
Rise Mzansi announces Lukhona Mnguni as its Joburg mayoral candidate
Rise Mzansi made the announcement earlier on Saturday in Johannesburg.

Sport
Shankland set to join Rangers from Hearts
Lawrence Shankland is close to joining Rangers from Hearts with a deal for the Scotland forward in the final stages.

Sport
Saying goodbye to Football Focus after 52 years
After Football Focus broadcasts its final episode after 52 years on the air, former presenters and pundits reminisce about the good times.

Sport
Emotional Kostyuk dedicates win to Ukraine
Marta Kostyuk dedicates her French Open first-round victory to Ukraine after Russian drones and missiles struck the country.

Sport
Tribe staking England claim with Lions share
Glamorgan’s Jersey-born batter Asa Tribe continues to stake his claim for a senior call-up by impressing for England Lions in South Africa.

Education
I avoid AI tools because thinking is supposed to be hard. It’s what makes us human | Wendy Liu
As intelligence itself becomes privatised by big tech, allowing your intellectual faculties to wither in service of inane bots seems a dangerous move
Long before the age of multi-billion-dollar AI companies promising to disrupt the field of software development, I was learning to code the hard way.
It was the mid-2000s, and I was a child with unmonitored access to the family computer. With the...

Education
Pioneering study aims to find out how repeated blows to head in women’s rugby affects brain
Risk of CTE in men’s sports has been widely studied, but female brains are softer and more vulnerable
Cleo Pallister-Turley, a back for Cardiff university’s women’s rugby team, winces as she recalls two major concussions from playing rugby. “Girls ask me, ‘aren’t you worried about getting injured?’,” the biomedical sciences student said. “I enjoy the physicality and the...
Education
Mahmoud Khalil to Appeal to Supreme Court in Effort to Halt Deportation
The move was expected to come after a federal appeals court on Friday ruled against Mr. Khalil, who became the face of President Trump’s crackdown on pro-Palestinian protesters.
Education
Trump Administration Offers Conflicting View of Civil Rights Cuts
Education Secretary Linda McMahon has said she wants to hire more civil rights lawyers, but the White House has proposed cutting that office in half.

Lifestyle
Forgotten Muizenberg wetland almost fully restored to former glory
A once-overgrown wetland tucked away in Muizenberg Park is making a comeback after years of community-driven restoration work.

Lifestyle
SAA flight lands with just minutes of fuel remaining
An SAA Airbus A320 landed, rather miraculously, in Gqeberha after storm diversions left the aircraft with critically low fuel reserves.

Lifestyle
What happened? Amor Vittone deletes engagement posts
Amor Vittone has sparked rumours over her relationship status after fans questioned the absence of her partner, Marius van Biljon…

Lifestyle
MaMkhize distances herself from xenophobic posts
MaMkhize has distanced herself from a popular Facebook profile in her name, known for posing controversial comments…

Entertainment
Iran and US closing in on deal to end war
Trump said a separate call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ‘went very well’

Entertainment
‘Four moments’ to decide Sundowns’ destiny, says Cardoso
“In this game, as any other game, we’ll have four different moments that the team has to handle in the right way,” said Cardoso.

Entertainment
ANC misses Parliament’s Phala Phala deadline amid internal clashes
Chief whip Mdumiseni Ntuli and secretary‑general Fikile Mbalula allegedly clashed over representation.

Entertainment
Nohamba set for Shark Tank return
The Sharks have already secured the return of former Bulls and Saracens scrumhalf Ivan van Zyl, while Bradley Davids recently signed a contract extension until 2029.
Science/Tech
More Videogames Developers Consider Unionization – Some Spurred By Changes to Remote Work Policies
Developers for several top videogames have joined unions under the Communication Workers of America — including Call of Duty, Fallout, Overwatch, Diablo and World of Warcraft. Last month workers on the online game Magic: The Gathering Arena team announced their own CWA union. The gaming news site Aftermath shares some interesting details:Owner Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast could have...
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Science/Tech
Topo Designs Rover Trail Pack Is the Best Backpack I’ve Ever Used
Unsurprisingly, the Denver gorpcore brand that makes many of the best bags in the world has delivered a perfect backpack.

Science/Tech
Could nature itself hold the solution to climate change?
Technological interventions face huge financial or practical challenges, but there is another way
In 2019, my scientific research was nearly brought to an early end when my team and I published the bombastic statement that natural forest restoration was the “best climate change solution” available in a paper for the peer-reviewed journal Science.
I remember a colleague from the World Wildlife...

Science/Tech
The Best Browser Extensions to Get More Out of YouTube
You can significantly improve the YouTube experience with these browser add-ons.
Motoring
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Motoring
South Africa-bound Nissan Tekton reveal date officially confirmed
Twin of the Indian-market Renault Duster, also coming to South Africa this year, will make its world premiere on 9 July.
Health
U.S. Ebola Travel Ban Faces Criticism From Congo Health Officials
Kinshasa residents continue to pack markets, bars and public transportation, despite growing international concern about the spread of the virus.
Health
5 Takeaways From a Times Investigation on Autism Therapy Clinics
A rapidly growing industry often overprescribes treatment to young children with autism, who spend as many as 40 hours a week at the facilities.

Health
How Profit-Seeking Autism Clinics Can Harm Kids
Profit motives are shaping the care inside an expanding autism therapy industry, creating conditions that can harm some children. Our health reporter Sarah Kliff explains her new investigation, co-authored with Margot Sanger-Katz.
Health
Short Naps, Long Hours: How Autism Clinics Squeeze Medicaid Dollars Out of Preschoolers
The industry has grown rapidly, straining state budgets. A focus on finances has led to overbilling, fraud and even harm.