24 hours in pictures, 2 June 2026
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Sekai Raises $26M in Seed and Series A as Users Create, Play, and Remix 15 Million Mini-Apps
Funding, co-led by Khosla Ventures and Connect Ventures, will scale engineering and product and deepen Sekai’s creator partnerships with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) SAN FRANCISCO— Sekai, the consumer platform where anyone can build software by describing what they want, today announced $26 million in Seed and Series A funding. The Series A of $20 million […]
SA has until 2027 to respond to Israel in ICJ genocide case
The Presidency says SA has until November 2027 to respond to Israel’s legal filing at ICJ.
No more delayed flag? Fifa adds new offside tech for World Cup
The delayed offside flag could almost become a thing of the past after Fifa unveiled new technology to be used at the 2026 World Cup.
Madlanga witness flags cocaine exhibit destruction questions
SAPS analyst testifies on stolen 541kg cocaine haul from Hawks offices in Port Shepstone.
MKP suspends chief whip Mokoena-Zondi amid corruption allegations
The party says it has appointed Philasande Mkhize as the party’s chief whip with immediate effect.
Dutch firm fires SA-born exec who stormed Mandela speech in early 90s
Tata Steel Netherlands has fired its new sustainability chief, Donald Pols, after his pro-apartheid past emerged.
Henry Nowak arrest footage raises ‘serious questions for police’, PM says
Sir Keir Starmers says the question of “how accusations of racism informed decision making” must be addressed.
‘Fabulous fielding’ – Ecclestone runs out Bhatia in style
A “fabulous” piece of fielding from England’s Sophie Ecclestone see’s India’s Yastika Bhatia run out for 32 during the third T20 at Taunton.
PowerBall and PowerBall Xtra results: Tuesday, 2 June 2026
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Report: Sipho Mbule leaves Orlando Pirates, Siwelele to pounce?
According to reports, Orlando Pirates have decided not to renew Sipho Mbule’s contract, thus making him a free agent once again.
The Artificial Future: What Does AI Look Like When Africans Are The Ones Building It?
A hackathon, workshops, and a conference built around one question. HACKATHON May 30 – June 6 · Free · Virtual + In-person (Lagos) The next Artificial Future hackathons bring together builders to creatively solve real African problems using AI — across four thematic areas: There is also a non-technical track for those working in data […]
JDA boss Mathibe’s case struck off but NPA wants matter re-enrolled
Despite a five-month delay, the court removed Themba Mathibe’s case from roll but the NPA said it will re-enroll once forensics are complete.
MUNICIPAL DYSFUNCTION: Nelson Mandela Bay residents face steep rate increases amid service delivery failures
Ratepayers in Nelson Mandela Bay brace for steep increases as the council debates a newly proposed budget, raising alarm over service delivery failures and financial difficulties.
Uganda: Doctors Form Technical Team to Review Contested Health Training Policy
[Nile Post] The Uganda Medical Association (UMA) has established a Technical Working Group (TWG) to review the controversial National Education and Training for Health Policy 2025 and assess its implications before finalising its position on the framework.
Uganda: Pharmacists Reject Health Training Policy, Demand Suspension Over Internship Dispute
[Nile Post] The Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda (PSU) has rejected key provisions of the National Education and Training for Health Policy 2025, calling for its suspension over concerns about internship integration, regulatory oversight and the readiness of university curricula.
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Meet Microsoft Scout, Your AI Coworker That Never Logs Off
Microsoft’s OpenClaw-style agent appears in Teams, just like a human colleague, and automates your dull office tasks.
Android Is Fighting Phone Scams With a New Feature to Prove Who’s Calling
Available for Android 12 and later, the anti-scam feature is baked into Google Dialer, which sends a silent “confirmation signal” to ensure whoever’s calling you is who they appear to be.
Trump Signs AI Executive Order Asking Companies To Give Government Early Access To Models
An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNBC: President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order asking artificial intelligence companies to provide models to the federal government to assess their capabilities ahead of a full release. The order asks companies, on a voluntary basis, to participate in a benchmarking process to assess a model’s “advanced cyber capabilities” and...
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