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LISTEN | ‘2010 World Cup goal didn’t solely build my brand,’ says Shabba
Bafana legend says the goal will outlive him
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Bhekisisa: Why storms that used to happen every 50 years are hitting more often
Climate scientists agree that intense downpours and heavy storms are likely to happen more often and become more unpredictable in the future. But can every extreme weather event be pinned on climate change? We look at what past data and future predictions say.

South Africa
South Africa’s Yoco Acquires AI-Native Restaurant Operating System Dyner to Expand Beyond Payments
South African fintech company Yoco has announced the acquisition of Dyner, an AI-native operating system built for restaurants and independent businesses — marking another step in its evolution from a payments company into a broader commerce and operations platform for small businesses. Yoco builds tools and services to help small businesses accept card payments in-store […]
South Africa
Operation Prosper makes a dent on organised criminal networks
Operation Prosper makes a dent on organised criminal networks
The South African Police Service (SAPS) and the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) continue to intensify efforts aimed at disrupting and dismantling organised criminal networks involved in illicit mining, gang-related violence and other serious and violent crimes.
“During the month of May 2026, coordinated...

South Africa
Drones being used to search for missing person in Crocodile River
Police say that the process to identify the bodies found in the vehicle will be done on Monday.

South Africa
Court grants postponement in Meyiwa case for Ntanzi’s witnesses
The defence also announced plans to call a retired police officer and an inmate as witnesses

World
Watch: Why is China’s Xi Jinping visiting North Korea?
The Chinese President Xi received a colourful welcome to Pyongyang for his first visit in seven years.

World
Trump to cheer on Knicks at NBA Finals game in New York City
The Knicks’ stunning winning streak has energised the city as the New York basketball team prepares for the third game of the finals series at its home arena.

World
Peru election result close as vote counting continues
The race between right-wing Keiko Fujimori and left-wing Roberto Sánchez has been dominated by concerns over crime and political instability.

World
Armenia’s pro-West government wins election despite Russian pressure
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s Civil Contract Party secures nearly 50% of the vote, comfortably beating the other contenders.

Africa
Malawians repatriated from South Africa amid xenophobia concerns
Malawi is among several African nations transporting their citizens out of the country following reports of violence against migrants.

Africa
South Africa’s president unveils crackdown on illegal migration
He made the announcements in a national address as tensions rise over anti-foreigner marches.

Africa
‘It was either killed or be killed’ – ongoing nightmares of an ex-child soldier in Somalia
Yusuf Ali, now 34, struggles with his memories living in Mogadishu surrounded by dark reminders of his past.

Africa
Brighton agree £21.5m deal for winger Yohanna
Brighton agree to sign Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna from AIK Stockholm in a deal worth £21.5m.
Business

Business
Lib Dems propose energy price discounts for all households
The party estimates savings of £100-a-year on average for every household under the scheme.
Business
Business

Politics
Mashatile meets Singapore President in Johannesburg
Mashatile has met with Singapore President Shanmugaratnam to discuss trade investment.

Politics
NFP expels officials allegedly linked with Mbali Shinga
KZN secretary Zodwa Mtshali’s suspension follows her public statements backing Shinga

Politics
ActionSA says Ramaphosa’s migration plan falls short
ActionSA says tougher measures on undocumented immigrants are not enough

Politics
Forensic findings show suspected criminal network linked to movement of shipping containers: Sebola
The evidence formed part of the investigation into the 2021 Aeroton cocaine seizure

Sport
Joyce set for return in Moscow against Suslenkov
Britain’s Joe Joyce will return to the ring for the first time in more than a year when he faces undefeated Russian heavyweight Artem Suslenkov in Moscow.

Sport
McGarry out of Commonwealths after sepsis battle
Paralympian Liam McGarry has ruled himself out of this summer’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after battling sepsis.

Sport
Raven Klaasen: Mental strength separates good players from great ones
Two-time Grand Slam doubles finalist Raven Klaasen sat down with The South African’s Dave Marshall for a chat at the recent French Open.

Sport
How Emslie went from giving birth to World Cup qualifiers inside six months
Scotland’s Claire Emslie was back playing competitive football just five months after giving birth and is now targeting next year’s World Cup finals in Brazil.
Education
Angola: ‘Luanda to the Universe’ Project Encourages Construction of Space Prototypes
[ANGOP] Luanda — Approximately 300 children and teenagers participated Saturday in the 14th edition of the “Luanda to the Universe” project in Luanda in the construction of prototypes of equipment geared towards space engineering, with a highlight to a replica of the James Webb telescope.
Education
Uganda: Solar Energy Transforming Education in Kilulu-Mbale
[Independent (Kampala)] Mbale, Uganda — High in the rolling hills of Mbale District, Kilulu B Village is witnessing a quiet but powerful revolution, one powered not by politics or pipelines but by sunlight. At the centre of this transformation are Local Council I Chairperson Simon Malenje and his partner Grace Kayegi, who manages Good Journey Nursery and Primary School.
Education
Nigeria: Will Ogbomoso Be the Turning Point?
[This Day] The nationwide protest organised by the National Union of Teachers (NUT) over the Ogbomoso school abductions is a welcome development. And for many reasons. For one, newspapers are giving the abductions more front-page treatment.
Education
South Africa: Media Statement – Proper Assessment Needed for Bay Schools Following Weekend Floods, Select Committee On Education
[Parliament of South Africa] The Chairperson of the Select committee on Education, Sciences and the Creative Industries, Mr Makhi Feni, has called on district circuit managers in Gqeberha to make proper assessments of schooling conditions before children are allowed into classrooms.

Lifestyle
WIN R2 000 in The South African’s SASSA grant survey
SASSA is a government entity responsible for administering social assistance grants to eligible individuals in South Africa.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Entertainment

Entertainment
Anele Mgudlwa new live Lotto gig has netizens debating industry bottleneck
South Africans are divided after Anele Mdoda landed another high-profile television role.

Entertainment
Bulls coach on Pollard’s misses, areas to improve for Leinster
Johan Ackermann says one poor game from Springbok flyhalf Handré Pollard doesn’t make him a bad player.

Entertainment
Four arrested in Mpumalanga over unlicensed firearms and ammunition
Detectives are still investigating whether the firearms discovered are linked to other cases in Mpumalanga.

Science/Tech
Watts & Wheels S1E5: ‘A Bentley of the bush and a car that swims’
Season 1 of Watts & Wheels motors on with a sub-R500 000 EV price war, a swimming Yangwang and plenty more.
Science/Tech
The Iran War is Forcing Energy-Importing Countries to Turn Inward
The Iran war is pushing countries to prioritize domestic energy in order to protect themselves from volatile oil and natural gas markets.

Science/Tech
Absa goes quiet on its MVNO plans
Banking group Absa won’t confirm a launch date, a network partner or whether the MVNO is even still happening.

Science/Tech
Top ICT tenders: Home Affairs targets revenue administration
The national department seeks a system that will facilitate the collection, reconciliation and reporting of revenue administration in its local operations.

Motoring
Nissan Navara PHEV will bring 300kW & 800Nm to bakkie war!
Raptor? Shark? Who cares. There is no way consumers will be able to ignore this new Navara from Nissan.
Motoring

Motoring
Binder vows to bounce back as fighting for 10th is ‘not much fun’
MotoGP star struggles for form in his desperate bid to secure a ride for 2027.
Motoring

Health
Top five-a-day foods new study says your heart needs
Not all fruit and veg is equal for getting nutrients called flavanols, say researchers.
Health
Robert Coles, Pulitzer-Winning Child Psychiatrist, Is Dead at 97
His five-volume “Children of Crisis” series, published between 1967 and 1977, drew on his conversations with American children whose voices were not often heard.
Health
RFK Jr. Appears Disengaged on Many Health Department Matters Beyond Vaccines
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has demonstrated little interest in managing his sprawling department as he focuses on food and vaccine policies, according to colleagues.
Health
YouTuber and Wife Ended Pregnancy After Down Syndrome Diagnosis. They Got Death Threats.
After Jesse Ridgway, a popular YouTuber, and his wife, Ashley, revealed the news, death threats followed.