Concerns raised over suicide rate among men in SA
Suicide rates among men remain significantly higher than those among women in South Africa.
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‘FLEXIBLE’ SYSTEM: Attorneys warn of corruption risks and weaker checks in new environmental impact assessment plan
Environmental law watchdogs are pushing back against government plans to introduce a more ‘flexible’ environmental impact assessment (EIA) process, warning that the proposed changes could weaken public participation, undermine proper assessment and increase the incentives for corruption.
Tshegotso Mabasa pens emotional letter to Orlando Pirates
Former Orlando Pirates striker Tshegofatso Mabasa has bid farewell to his former club. He leaves the club as a legend after scoring 50 goals.
Real Madrid’s £130m Alvarez bid rejected
Real Madrid make an offer of 150m euros (£130m) for striker Julian Alvarez, but city rivals Atletico Madrid turn it down.
Nasa unveils astronaut crew for Artemis III mission – video
Nasa revealed the crew for its Artemis III mission in Houston on Tuesday, the next step in the US space agency’s plan to eventually land astronauts on the moon. The announcement came two months after Artemis II’s record-breaking trip around the moon that surpassed the maximum distance achieved by Apollo 13. Nasa’s Randy Bresnik, Frank Rubio and Andre Douglas and the European Space...
PowerBall and PowerBall Xtra results: Tuesday, 9 June 2026
R143 million in jackpots are up for grabs! Here are your PowerBall and PowerBall Xtra results for 9 June 2026.
20% judicial increase and new local seats announced as court rationalisation plans get green light
Mmamoloko Kubayi announces 20% more judges and new High Court seats to cut travel costs for remote communities accessing justice.
News24 | Northern Ireland police arrest man over ‘barbaric’ knife attack
Police in Northern Ireland said they had arrested a Sudanese man on Tuesday over a knife attack that left one person in a serious condition and prompted calls online for a protest after footage circulated on social media.
Bafana to best-dressed: Where is Teko Modise now?
From being the poster boy of the 2010 FIFA to being named as SA’s best-dressed men: Where is former Bafana Bafana captain Teko Modise now?
Identical twin given six months to live says leaving sister is ‘unthinkable’
Caitlin Leggett is fundraising £500,000 to pursue overseas treatment for leukaemia after the cancer returned.
Meta Will Use Your Activity On Other Websites To Personalize Your Feeds
Meta says it will expand how it uses off-platform activity shared by other businesses to personalize Facebook and Instagram feeds as well as AI responses, not just ads. The change starts in July and can be disabled through the “Activity from other businesses” setting, though Meta says it is not collecting new data as part of the update. The Verge reports: For example, Meta says if you bought a...
WATCH | Venues to catch ‘Phillip’ on Thursday as Bafana take on Mexico
Bafana Bafana are back on the international stage and ready for another exciting showdown after they last made an appearance 16 years ago.
In case you missed it: Gauteng crime stats | CoJ won’t cut R10bn wage agreement | Bafana jersey from R299
Catch up on the biggest stories of Tuesday, 9 June 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.
Transfer news: Pirates, Chiefs and Sundowns sign 6 players
Here are your latest transfer news updates on PSL giants Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns.
Does referee case show Fifa has lost control of its own World Cup?
With referee Omar Artan denied entry to the United States and worries over staff and supporters being turned back, what does this tell us about the World Cup?
Version of AI tool too powerful for public released to public
Claude Fable 5 is a version of Anthropic’s Claude Mythos, an AI program which caused a stir among technology, finance, and government leaders
David Sullivan banned from contact with West Ham women’s and youth teams since 2023
The decision followed a safeguarding investigation opened by the the Football Association.
Nasa names next astronauts for Artemis Moon programme
Nasa names its next Artemis crew, though they will not be walking on the Moon or even going anywhere near it.
Nasa has named the Artemis III crew – what is their mission?
Artemis III will help test crucial systems needed for the planned Artemis V Moon landing in 2028.
Uganda: Ibanda – Nyabuhikye Residents Eager As Bwahwa Seed Secondary School Nears Completion
[Nile Post] Residents of Nyabuhikye Sub-county in Ibanda District are eagerly awaiting the completion and commissioning of Bwahwa Seed Secondary School, a government-funded project expected to improve access to education and contribute to socio-economic transformation in the area.
Uganda: Bishop Urges Parents to Prioritise Education, Family Unity As 60 Confirmed At Buziika
[Nile Post] – The Bishop of Mukono Diocese, Rt Rev Enos Kitto Kagodo, has urged parents to prioritise the education of their children and promote unity within families through forgiveness, saying both are essential for building strong communities and securing a better future.