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Catch up on the biggest stories of Tuesday, 14 July 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.
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Parkinson eyes progress as Wrexham meet top clubs
Wrexham are set for a quartet of friendlies against Premier League opponents with Phil Parkinson confident his side will be better prepared for the Championship in 2026-27 than they were last season.
Secret friendlies and promoting youngsters – Alonso’s first week at Chelsea
Chelsea’s entire pre-season is already mapped out by new boss Xabi Alonso, keen to make an early impact on his players before the season begins.
Residents in Taung continue to experience prolonged water shortages
Angry residents demand answers from the local authorities.
Man Utd sign Tielemans from Aston Villa
Manchester United complete the signing of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa on a five-year deal.
Public to be told how to prepare for cyber-attack and weather emergencies
The government provides an update on its national resilience plans “should the worst ever happen”.
‘Weird stuff is going to happen’ – Scheffler and McIlroy on sun-baked Birkdale
Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy discuss the firm and fiery conditions expected at Royal Birkdale for this week’s Open Championship.
Probe into claims Southport victims’ NHS records accessed
The father of one of the young girls who survived the attack says he is “appalled” by the possibility.
Beyond the grant: Dina Pule’s vision for empowering South Africa’s vulnerable
Beyond the grant: Dina Pule’s vision for empowering South Africa’s vulnerable
For many South Africans, the Department of Social Development is synonymous with the monthly payment of social grants. But newly appointed Social Development Minister Dina Pule wants to change that perception.
Pule said while social grants remain a vital safety net for millions of vulnerable South...
The Anele Tembe and AKA saga: A complete timeline
Five years after Anele Tembe’s fatal fall from a Cape Town hotel, her inquest was set to finally begin this week – only to be postponed within hours.
DA demands answers over Gayton McKenzie’s R31 million FIFA World Cup spend
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has intensified its scrutiny of Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie’s FIFA World Cup 2026 spend.
FINANCE WELLNESS COACH: Planning is crucial in turning a deceased spouse’s business into usable family capital
Start by establishing what your spouse’s business interest is worth. Get it done professionally.
Billionaire Warren Buffett stops donations to Bill Gates charity
The investor’s decision comes weeks after Gates’ appearance before US congress over his links to Jeffrey Epstein.
Gumede could bolster MK Party in KZN: Kotze
Zandile Gumede has joined the MK Party as the Deputy Convener in KZN.
China’s economic slowdown exposes the limits of the AI success story
China projects an image of technological dominance through AI, robotics and electric vehicles, but beneath the surface its economy is losing momentum. While exports and AI remain bright spots, they cannot offset the long-term challenges facing the world’s second-largest economy, raising questions about the sustainability of Beijing’s growth model.
ActionSA investigates UPL’s R17 billion biofuels project in KZN
ActionSA has launched an investigation into UPL’s R17 billion biofuels project in KwaZulu-Natal.
How To Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup Semifinals: France vs Spain
The end of the FIFA Men’s World Cup is nigh. Here’s how to watch the final games and the first ever World Cup halftime show.
Tshwane’s Rooiwal officials linked to R291m tender to face fresh disciplinary hearing
Five Tshwane officials linked to the R291m Rooiwal tender have lost their bid to stop fresh disciplinary proceedings.
Draft report must reflect irrationality of PKTT disbandment: EFF
Several MPs on the committee have said that the report is too watered down.
Balogun expected controversy after World Cup ban waived
United States striker Folarin Balogun knew the decision by Fifa to suspend his one-game ban at the World Cup was going to bring “a lot of controversy” and said it brought “nerves” on his team-mates.