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THE WEEKEND WRAP: What’s next after Malema’s outburst, SA’s acting police commissioner and a fresh Ekurhuleni scandal

Falklands is a pressure point for the UK – and the US knows it

Bracewell used cocaine after day’s County Championship play

South Africa

Minister Lamola urges SADC region to shift from policy to action

Coordinated action needed to tackle unemployment in South Africa

Government engages citizens on democracy

World

Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by 3 weeks as tensions rise in Strait of Hormuz

Poisoning suspected in deaths of 18 wolves in Italian national park

Israel and Lebanon extend ceasefire. And, Trump eases medical marijuana rules

Africa

Behind Nigeria’s murky coup plot – the money, the prayers and a Nollywood arrest

South Africa’s top envoy to Ghana summoned over attacks on foreigners

Kenyan leader sparks uproar after mocking Nigerians’ spoken English

Business

One step forward, one step back for South Africa

Transnet appoints Mohammed Abdool as new CEO of National Ports Authority

Alarm bells over jet fuel supplies

Sport

Ex-F1 driver McNish named Audi racing director

Parkinson feels Coventry ticket prices ‘a lot’ for Wrexham fans

Teko names Sundowns and Pirates stars for Footballer of the Season

Education

Mamdani Expected to Reject Bill Involving Police at School Protests

‘I’m spending my house deposit savings to pay off my postgrad student loan’

Nigeria: Battle for Top Prize Heats Up At National School Volleyball Championship

Lifestyle

‘Cameras will keep rolling at Mzumbe’ as season 9 gets extended

Freedom Day fashion: how locals are balancing heritage and comfort this holiday

Why South Africans are falling victim to botched cosmetic enhancements

Entertainment

Capitec plans to enter the international market

Flat shoes and shopping lists – An insider’s guide to Takealot House of Beauty

‘Implementation’ will define South Africa’s SADC leadership, says Lamola

Science/Tech

Fitness tracker for Fido? Experts split on benefits of pet wearable tech

Meta Signs Agreement With AWS to Power Agentic AI on AWS Graviton Chips

Dyson PencilVac Review (2026): Limited but Handy

Motoring

Warning for South African diesel drivers

10 new SUVs you can buy for the price of a used Toyota Fortuner

The smartest way to reach car buyers in South Africa

Health

What NHS challenges does the election winner face?

The Rich and Powerful Want to Live Forever

New Gene Therapy Enables Children With a Rare Form of Deafness to Hear