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Witness D murder case: Defence cites Katiso ‘KT’ Molefe precedence to argue for Sotheni’s bail
The accused further argued that the State’s case against him was ‘weak’, saying it had not demonstrated strong enough reasons to keep him in custody.

Lupita Nyong’o rejects criticism of Helen of Troy role
Critics including Elon Musk have claimed it’s wrong to cast a black actress as the ancient Greek figure.

Ex-Sundowns midfielder obtains FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine
Former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Sibusiso Kumalo is still involved in football, and he has now obtained a unique FIFA qualification.

SPFL investigate Celtic games & play-off fixtures
SPFL disciplinary investigations are launched into Motherwell v Celtic and Celtic v Hearts in the Scottish Premiership as well two lower league play-off fixtures.

Will the formation of an ANC task team in the Eastern Cape boost Mbalula’s political ambitions?
Mbalula is believed to be lining up his foot soldiers for the ANC’s 2027 succession battle.

Seven men charged over child sexual exploitation
They are charged with 40 offences as part of an investigation into group-based child exploitation.

Injured Stirling out of Ireland-New Zealand Test
Experienced batter Paul Stirling is ruled out of Ireland’s one-off Test against New Zealand at Stormont next week with a calf injury.
INSPIRE: Cultural hub uses jazz and soul to bring us back together
Music institution Bassline, which began as a venue 32 years ago, is now a roving concert company about to put on its annual festival.

UK scientists developing new Ebola vaccine that could be ready in months
The rare species of Ebola involved – known as Bundibugyo – kills around a third of those infected and has no proven vaccine yet.
Kenya: EACC Calls for Tougher Academic Certificate Verification Ahead of 2027 Elections
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has called on universities, colleges, examination bodies, and professional regulators to tighten verification of academic qualifications in a bid to combat certificate forgery ahead of the 2027 General Elections.

How African enterprises can leapfrog the AI infrastructure trap
Across the sub-Saharan African technology landscape, a cognitive revolution is under way around AI.

Gauteng health department cracks down on ghost employees and payroll fraud
Four officials are currently on precautionary suspension with pay as the department works through a series of serious allegations.

Kuse was a zombie, ravaged by drugs in 2022, says Tengimfene
Mlandeli Tengimfene helped Siyakholwa Kuse overcome addiction and become a WBC champion
Treasury to deduct monies owed to municipalities directly
Treasury to deduct monies owed to municipalities directly
National Treasury will begin directly deducting funds from national and provincial departments that owe billions of Rands to struggling municipalities.
This according to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana who delivered the department’s Budget Vote speech in Parliament on Friday.
The Minister revealed that provincial...

‘At a loss for words’ – Destiny 2 fans react to news support is ending
Bungie said the online shooter will get its final update on 9 June but will still be playable.

Farage was issued with court judgement for £9,400 debt
Reform UK says Farage will appeal the County Court judgment because he had not been aware of the claim.

Prominent 33-year-old company in South Africa being liquidated
A major energy company is heading to the High Court to seek a provisional liquidation order following issues with the JSE’s rules.

MICT SETA, CHIETA renew skills development collab
The organisations renew their memorandum of understanding aimed at cross-sectoral skills development.

Murder cases down almost 10%, with majority reported in these four provinces
South Africa still records an average of 58 murders per day, with police recording over 9 000 rape cases in three months.

The games that defined Guardiola’s Premier League titles
BBC Sport looks back at the defining moments of Pep Guardiola’s six Premier League titles, as he prepares to leave Manchester City after 10 trophy-laden years.