WEATHER: Morning frost to freeze parts of SA
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Monday, 6 July 2026.
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Tour de France debutant Del Toro wins stage two
Debutant Isaac del Toro claims victory on stage two of the Tour de France as Jonas Vingegaard retains the leader’s yellow jersey.
Limerick strike late to deny Clare in a thriller
Limerick are back in the All-Ireland hurling final for the first time since 2023 as they edge out Clare 1-21 to 1-19 in a thriller at Croke Park.
Henry Pollock responds to Springbok fan comments
England’s Henry Pollock sent a special message to South Africa after the team’s loss to the Springboks at Ellis Park…
Ratanda residents demand full probe into protest deaths
Katleho Mokoena and Sipho Motaung lost their lives during a community protest over water.
Short Story Accused of Being AI-written Goes on to Win Contest’s First Prize
“A story widely accused on social media of being written using AI has gone on to win the overall Commonwealth short story prize,” reports the Guardian. In mid-May the story had been selected as a regional winner, but with critics on X and Bluesky “claiming it showed ‘obvious markers’ of AI use.”In the wake of the controversy, the Commonwealth Foundation conducted a review of the regional...
Newcastle sign Toure for £43m – what will he bring to club?
Newcastle United reporter Ciaran Kelly looks at why the club have bought forward Bazoumana Toure from Hoffenheim for £43m.
48 hours in pictures, 5 July 2026
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.
Djokovic breaks Federer’s Wimbledon record to reach quarters
Novak Djokovic claims the all-time record for most men’s singles match wins at Wimbledon by beating qualifier Roman Safiullin to reach the quarter-finals.
The Guardian view on gene-edited humans: darker uses must be acknowledged alongside medical ones | Editorial
Polling shows that the public supports this new technology, but the conversation must move beyond simple questions of safety
Ever since Crispr-Cas9 gene-editing technology emerged in the early 2010s, ethical questions around genetically altered humans, so-called designer babies, have become increasingly urgent. There is already a worldwide legal prohibition. No country currently allows human...
Leclerc delivers Ferrari’s 250th win with victory in British GP
“I wish for a bit more normal ending. Hard work paid off, hard times never last, only tough people last.”
Sciver-Brunt hits half century to give England hope in World Cup final
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt leads from the front as she finishes unbeaten on 58 off 53 balls, to help England set Australia 151 to win in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Final at Lord’s.
What time is kick off for Springboks v Scotland at Loftus?
The Springboks next fact Scotland at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria this Saturday, and here is the kick off time to note.
Leeds crush Bradford to stretch lead to four points
Leeds Rhinos crush Bradford Bulls as they make it 11 wins from 12 to extend their Super League lead to four points.
Monday’s weather: Here’s what to expect across South Africa
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 6 July 2026.
Morena hopes to stay injury-free and reach more milestones with Downs
Versatile player who reached 300 games recovers well ahead of new season
Leclerc wins dramatic British GP from Russell & Hamilton
Charles Leclerc wins a dramatic British Grand Prix from George Russell in which both Kimi Antonelli and Max Verstappen failed to score.
From ‘a beautiful night’ to ‘world’s greatest hangover’, guests react to Taylor and Travis’s wedding
Some of the famous guests have been posting on social media about the big day in New York.
Mike Wallace, Who Wrote a Radical History of New York, Dies at 83
His 1998 book, “Gotham,” which told the city’s story to 1898, focused on social and economic conflict. It won a Pulitzer Prize and inspired two sequels.