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Treasury asked to investigate red flags over R70m building lease
A department of public works anti-corruption investigation has raised concerns that officials may have engineered an artificial crisis to push through a R70m lease deal, prompting calls for an external investigation.
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South Africa
Refugees camp outside Home Affairs centre in Umbilo, Durban
Fearing their safety, foreign nationals seek refuge outside the Home Affairs office in Umbilo

South Africa
Unlicensed firearms found in separate Cape Flats incidents
Two arrested for the possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition in the Cape Flats

South Africa
Man arrested for allegedly killing his girlfriend in Limpopo
Police spokesperson Malesela Ledwaba says the woman was found with multiple stab wounds
South Africa
Legacy of Kruger National Park will continue for hundreds of years to come – Minister Aucamp
Legacy of Kruger National Park will continue for hundreds of years to come – Minister Aucamp
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has called on South Africans to embrace their shared responsibility as custodians of the Kruger National Park (KNP).
The Minister delivered remarks at the KNP Centenary Commemoration held at the park’s Skukuza Rest Camp in...

World
Israel is extending its borders through war. For some, it’s part of a greater plan
On the fringes of Israel’s far right, some activists and political leaders dream of a Greater Israel, extending the country’s borders into neighboring countries.

World
Laos cave survivors help with plan to find last two missing men
So far, five men have been freed from the narrow, flooded cave but efforts are ongoing to locate two more.

World
Hundreds arrested and dozens of police injured after Champions League riots in France
Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police which saw 219 people injured, including 57 police officers.

World
Hundreds arrested in France after wild Champions League celebrations
Thousands of officers tried to quell unrest as crowds of fans – some firing flares – celebrated PSG’s victory over Arsenal.

Africa
Nigerian retired general abducted with his wife in the north-west
Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar’s kidnapping highlights continuing security challenges facing parts of the country.

Africa
South Africa made to look like fools after World Cup visa issues, says minister
According to media reports, the team’s departure for Mexico on Sunday has been delayed due to an “administrative bungle”.

Africa
Ethiopia is heading to the polls, but not everyone can vote
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s party is expected to dominate the election as conflicts overshadow the vote.

Africa
Kenya court halts opening of US Ebola quarantine facility in the country
A 50-bed isolation unit in Kenya for US citizens was due to open on Friday, a US official said.

Business
The one crime people are getting away with in South Africa
The number of people convicted of commercial crimes has significantly decreased over the past two decades, even as the number of reported crimes has increased.

Business
Double blow on the cards for South Africa
Following the SARB’s decision to hike interest rates this week, there is a chance that another hike will follow in July.

Business
Money pumping back into South Africa
JSE CEO Valdene Reddy says that there is renewed interest in South African assets, but warns that economic growth remains weak.

Business
Good news for anyone with an Edgars Club membership in South Africa
Edgars Club have announced a new partnership launching on 1 June 2026, allowing members access to discounted movie tickets.

Politics
MPs accuse government of failing to manage undocumented migration
The parties differ on how the country should respond while balancing the rule of law, human rights

Politics
DA tops political party donations in IEC’s fourth quarter report
The report shows that the DA got over R57 million followed by Rise Mzansi at R30 million

Politics
IFP Gauteng set to visit family of slain councilor Mbuso Mthimkhulu
The 46-year-old PR councilor was shot and killed on Thursday evening after a community meeting

Politics
Parly’s Impeachment Committee must seek truth fearlessly: Hill-Lewis
Geordin Hill-Lewis says the mandate of Parliament’s impeachment committee is to pursue the truth

Sport
GB’s Thorpe & Tomblin win golds at World Cup
Great Britain continue their strong form at the Artistic Swimming World Cup to claim three gold medals in Pontevedra, Spain.

Sport
MotoGP leader Bezzecchi wins Italian Grand Prix
MotoGP championship leader Marco Bezzecchi gets the better of Aprilia team-mate Jorge Martin to win the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello.

Sport
GB rowers start World Cup season with Seville golds
Great Britain win their first gold medals of the season at the 2026 World Rowing Cup I in Seville.

Sport
‘We’re being made to look like fools’ – Gayton fumes over Bafana visa debacle
Bafana Bafana’s departure for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been delayed after visa complications prevented them from travelling to Mexico.
Education
How to Make Americans Read Again
The reading crisis is real, but the solution does not require new inventions.
Education
The First A.I. High School in the U.S. Is Surprisingly Human
Schools are not like start-ups, because children’s minds should not be tied to the whims of the marketplace.
Education
Want to ‘Optimize’ Your Happiness? This Happiness Expert Says: Don’t.
Laurie Santos on what will really bring meaning and fulfillment to your life, and what won’t.
Education
How to Protect 529 College Savings in Case of Divorce or Death
Many couples don’t consider 529 accounts carefully when splitting up, and other families make a crucial mistake that can leave a mess if somebody dies.

Lifestyle
Important REVISIONS to June 2026 SASSA Childcare Grants
Eligibility requirements for June 2026 SASSA Childcare Grants have been revised by the agency. Take note so you don’t fall foul …

Lifestyle
Brandon Petersen’s wife thanks Kaizer Chiefs fans
Brandon Petersen’s wife has thanked Kaizer Chiefs fans for standing by her spouse after his Bafana FIFA World Cup squad snub…

Lifestyle
DA LES thanks partner for standing by him after stroke
Rapper DA LES has thanked his partner and mother of his children for her support after a devastating stroke two years ago…

Lifestyle
One of the boys? Bradley Cross shows off his dance moves [video]
Bafana defender Bradley Cross showed off his fancy footwork to the delight of the crowd. Take a look at this viral clip…

Entertainment
Outgoing Toyota Hilux keeps its crown as April’s best-selling bakkie
After a record sales month in March, the Isuzu D-Max slipped back to third place in April behind the Ford Ranger.

Entertainment
Rand Water maintenance update: Here’s how Johannesburg’s systems are recovering
The maintenance work being done includes the installation and upgrading of motors, as well as the replacement of critical valves.

Entertainment
Arteta’s Arsenal realise evolution needed after PSG final loss
‘It’s going to demand to be very, very ambitious, very fast and very smart,’ said the Arsenal head coach.

Entertainment
Why the smoking aesthetic is being resuscitated by Gen Z
Smoking is becoming cool again, but not for the reasons you may think. GenZ have locked onto its aesthetic instead.

Science/Tech
Daily pill can double survival time for world’s deadliest cancer, trial shows
Experts hail daraxonrasib as ‘gamechanger’ for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer
A daily pill can double survival time in patients with the world’s deadliest cancer, according to the results of a clinical trial that experts are saying is a “gamechanger” and one of the biggest breakthroughs in decades.
Currently, there are few treatments for pancreatic cancer, and most do little or...
Science/Tech
Zig Bans AI Code Contributions Because They’re ‘Invariably Garbage’
The Zig programming language wants to be a modern alternative to C (including better memory safety features). It’s maintained by as an open-source project by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and a network of contributors. But Business Insider notes that Zig bans the submission of AI-assisted code:On the JetBrains podcast, Zig President Andrew Kelley called AI-assisted contributions “invariably garbage.”...

Science/Tech
M-Audio M Track Duo HD Producer Pack Review: Hot Takes, Cold Opens
The M-Track Duo HD Producer Pack removes the last remaining excuse for terrible audio and potentially terrible opinions.

Science/Tech
Wi-Fi Router vs. Mesh System: Which Is Best for You?
Find out whether a single Wi-Fi router or a mesh system makes the most sense for your home network.
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Health
Why renaming my health condition could help other women
Rochelle Lewis is among more than 170 million woman globally to be diagnosed with PCOS.

Health
Millions of breast cancer patients could safely avoid chemotherapy, study suggests
A new DNA test could help screen whether patients require the treatment or not, according to a new international trial.
Health
China’s Rise in Drug Development Looms Over U.S.
Clinical trials in China are getting attention at an international oncology gathering in Chicago. China’s surging biotechnology industry is fueling alarm that U.S. dominance in the field is waning.

Health
Gethin trains to be Dr Oscar’s guide runner
Gethin Jones trains to be Dr Oscar’s guide runner