17 wickets fall as England take control on another action-packed day
England have a golden opportunity for victory in the first Test against New Zealand despite a chaotic collapse of four wickets for one run in 11 balls on the second day at Lord’s.
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Mowbray returns as Blackburn head coach
Blackburn Rovers appoint Tony Mowbray as their new head coach for a second spell in charge.
Parliament reviews SABC funding amid declining licence compliance
Select Committee members visited the public broadcaster in Auckland Park, Johannesburg
Trump to meet AI leaders to discuss US investment in their companies
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GOV.UK Goes Dutch On Payments As It Dumps Stripe
The UK’s Government Digital Service is replacing Stripe with Dutch payments provider Adyen for many GOV.UK Pay transactions, including local authorities, police forces, and armed forces units. The three-year deal covers about 1,000 services and is meant to make payments more flexible while keeping the user experience largely unchanged. The Register reports: According to the tender notice...
Severe storms damage homes and school in Botshabelo, FS
Botshabelo residents, in the say they can’t afford to repair damages caused by the sever storm
Eight dogs euthanised after woman mauled to death in Klerksdorp
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W Cape man sentenced to five life terms for various sexual offences
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Uganda: Namutumba Primary School Celebrates 100 Years, Urges Digital Transformation and Staffing Boost
[Nile Post] Namutumba Primary School in Namutumba District has marked its centenary with calls for stronger digital integration, improved staffing levels, and sustained investment to preserve its legacy as one of the oldest educational institutions in the Busoga sub-region.
Pirates target CAF glory and R150 million jackpot after historic treble
Fresh from ending their 14-year league title drought, Orlando Pirates are preparing for an even bigger challenge next season.
Sub Judice rule unlikely to stall Ramaphosa impeachment probe
The panel found that President Ramaphosa had a prima facie case to answer
Lady Pamela Hicks, former lady-in-waiting to Elizabeth II, dies aged 97
In a post on Instagram, her daughter India described her mother as “truly the last of her kind”.
Hewett and Reid win seventh straight French Open
Britain’s Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid win their seventh successive French Open wheelchair doubles title together.
Reid Hoffman to Leave Microsoft’s Board of Directors
The LinkedIn co-founder was a key bridge to Microsoft’s relationship with OpenAI, but he also came with some baggage.
PowerBall and PowerBall Xtra results: Friday, 5 June 2026
R123 million in jackpots are up for grabs! Here are your PowerBall and PowerBall Xtra results for 5 June 2026.
Kaizer Chiefs to throw a lifeline to injured Orlando Pirates midfielder?
Kaizer Chiefs reportedly have an Orlando Pirates midfielder on their radar and with the PSL transfer window around the corner.
The US Has a Plan to Combat Screwworm. It Involves a Lot More Flies
Releasing sterilized flies can crash a local population of flesh-eating screwworms. But the US currently has limited capacity to produce them.
GroWell Cap Review: I Have Hair for the First Time in 15 Years
I shaved my head 15 years ago and never looked back. This GroWell LED cap changed that.
Highlights: Wales held to draw in Montenegro
Watch highlights as Montenegro and Wales draw in Podgorica in Women’s World Cup qualifying.
Uganda: Kawempe Muslim Students Urged to Embrace Discipline, Hard Work
[Nile Post] Students of Kawempe Muslim Secondary School today participated in an interactive mentorship session facilitated by Ms. Irene Kawuma, Senior Private Secretary to First Lady Janet Kataaha Museveni.