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DIPLOMATIC BUNGLE: New protocol for former presidents: Dirco aims to avoid Zuma-Gupta repeat

EXPLAINER: Unpacked: Each party’s arguments in the Expropriation Act case

ANALYSIS: SA electricity shake-up might plug billing gaps, but sparks will fly

South Africa

Didiza extends the life of the Ad Hoc Committee

Ramsamy becomes emotional during Madlanga Commission testimony

Lamola demands retraction of vote-buying allegations by Dlamini-Zuma

World

El-Sayed’s victory sends tremors through Democratic Party

UN rights chief alarmed by rise in Iran executions since March

Left-wing political outsider wins Democratic Senate primary in Michigan

Africa

South Africa plans new rules on ex-leaders’ foreign trips after Zuma’s visit to India

World’s oldest president reshuffles army as his absence stokes unease

Zimbabwe funeral held for family believed to have been murdered in the UK

Business

Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariff refunds hit $100bn

Government to prioritise job creation in awarding public contracts under new rules

What happened to the internet?

Sport

Wrexham sign Preston captain Whiteman

Vollering wins stage five as Reusser retains yellow

Surrey beat Kent to go level with Foxes at the top

Education

Always Late? TikTok Thinks You Have A.D.H.D.

Nigeria: Applications for 2026 UK Government Chevening Scholarships Now Open

Free Day Care Spots Lift a $26,000 Burden for These N.Y.C. Families

Lifestyle

Leon Schuster meets with Gayton, promises exciting news [video]

‘I don’t qualify for rates rebate’: Pensioner reveals why her savings work against her

Lucky Dube’s legacy lives on with art school named in his honour!

Entertainment

Daily Lotto results: Wednesday, 5 August 2026

Lotto and Lotto Plus results: Wednesday, 5 August 2026 [WATCH]

In case you missed it: Mkhwanazi, 4 others arrested | R31m World Cup spending | Shebeshxt denied bail

Science/Tech

AI Worms and Viruses Are Coming

Google Overhauls AI Leadership As DeepMind CEO Steps Aside

DHS Is Hiring Bounty Hunters to Find and Photograph Deported People’s Homes Abroad

Motoring

Most powerful Land Cruiser ever: 341kW LC 300 hybrid arrives in South Africa

All-new Kia Seltos lands in SA with edgy new look – here’s what you get for your money

New Energy Vehicles gaining sales ground in SA, but hybrids remain the real game-changer

Health

The U.S. Relies on Family Caregivers. Millions of Them Are Kids.

National Trust expands park by 32 hectares

‘This year has been the worst for my heat anxiety’