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POLITICALLY AWEH: Hunger is political: Activist Mark Heywood on SA’s food crisis
What does it say about a country that produces enough food to feed everyone, yet millions still go hungry?
THURSDAY, 04 JUNE 2026, 11:18
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What does it say about a country that produces enough food to feed everyone, yet millions still go hungry?

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Ouaddou recently won a domestic treble with Orlando Pirates which included the league, MTN8 and Carling Knockout titles.

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Messages were expected to appear in the batch of Mandelson files, published earlier this week, but did not.

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The tournament comes after a period of fractious relations between the US, Canada and Mexico.

South Africa
Two trucks collided on the N3 near the Cliffdale Interchange, heading towards Pietermaritzburg.
South Africa
Protect public infrastructure – Gauteng government
Gauteng residents are urged to protect public infrastructure amid a recent increase in vandalism.
The Department of e-Government said incidents of vandalism, damage and theft have affected CCTV cameras in the province.
Department MEC Bonginkosi Dhlamini warned that this impacts public safety, crime prevention and crime...

South Africa
Johannesburg Magistrates court is expected to rule on Brown Mogotsi’s bail application
South Africa
Over 900 Mozambican nationals processed for departure by BMA
The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, confirmed that the BMA successfully processed the departure of 933 Mozambican nationals from South Africa to Mozambique through the Lebombo Port of Entry.
Of the 933 individuals processed on Wednesday, 349 originated from the Lindela Holding...

World
BBC’s Will Grant got a first-hand look at security preparations in Monterrey, as the city gets ready to host four matches.

World
One person was killed and more than 60 injured in the Iranian drone strike on Wednesday.

World
Upon their return from Taiwan last month, the lawmakers were told that China had banned them for a year.

World
The bill to fund immigration agencies has been delayed by opposition to Trump’s ‘anti-weaponisation fund’.

Africa
The opposition has called for protests after the president’s term in office was extended by a year.

Africa
A fifth man was discharged and acquitted by the court due to insufficient evidence against him.

Africa
With a record 10 African sides in action at the 2026 World Cup, BBC Sport Africa picks out some of the players to watch from the continent.

Africa
The oil giant says the documents ignore the critical context of the complex operating environment at the time.
Business
Business
Business

Business
Volunteers in Leamington have launched a new type of library where you can borrow household items.

Politics
President Cyril Ramaphosa hosts President William Ruto of the Republic of Kenya on a state visit

Politics
Durban Serious Organised Crime Investigation Unit member Colonel Gavin Jacob continues testifying.

Politics
President Cyril Ramaphosa will host his Kenyan counterpart William Ruto at the Union Buildings.

Politics
On Wednesday, Jacob provided details about the drug interception at the Isipingo depot in KZN.

Sport
Fans will not be allowed to take reusable water bottles into World Cup stadiums due to safety concerns, Fifa says in a late policy change.

Sport
Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has penned an emotional letter thanking his technical team after a successful season.

Sport
Bafana Bafana 2026 FIFA World Cup daily for 4 June: Get the latest news, fixtures, squad updates, and tournament permutations.

Sport
Northern Ireland defender Ruairi McConville says the friendlies against Guinea and France are a chance “to impress Michael O’Neill and show him what you can do”.
Education
Internal documents show how tech giants grabbed children’s attention throughout the day, a strategy that schools say has undermined education.

Education
The boss of X, Tesla and SpaceX is the world’s richest person and has used his platform to make his views known on a vast array of topics.
Education
[Leadership] The protest by teachers over the abductions of their colleagues and school children in Oyo and Borno States continued yesterday in Zamfara, Yobe and Akwa Ibom States. Teachers in Abuja and states across the country had been protesting the kidnapping incidents.
Education
[Vanguard] ABUJA — The Senate yesterday asked the Federal Government to intensify efforts and deploy all necessary resources for immediate rescue of teachers, pupils and students abducted by terrorists in Oyo and Borno states.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
International Pride Month is here. Here’s a guide to several Pride flags that you’ll see flying loudly and proudly during this time!

Lifestyle
A little-known antelope that vanished from South Africa more than 200 years ago could become the latest species targeted for de-extinction.

Entertainment
Anti-illegal immigrant protests across several provinces in South Africa have escalated to the point of requiring police intervention.

Entertainment
The case has been postponed to 12 June.
Entertainment

Entertainment
The former Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper says his father played a major role in shaping his football career.
Science/Tech
With a shortage of some components driving up costs of consumer electronics, refurbished devices are an attractive alternative to buying new.
Science/Tech
When you turn A.I. agents loose on your finances, email and customers, what could possibly go wrong?
Science/Tech
A campaign for ChatGPT relies on heartwarming retro vibes to sell a product that has become a source of concern for most Americans.

Science/Tech
The app AT4K turns the messy Google TV interface into something closer to the Apple TV interface, making it cleaner, more customizable, and less frustrating to use.
Motoring

Motoring
Further specifications, pricing and availability details will be announced at the official South African launch of the Ora 5 in July 2026.
Motoring
Motoring

Health
As scientists edge closer to new treatments for hair loss, Victoria Derbyshire examines what such breakthroughs could mean for women.

Health
Women taking the drug tell the BBC it has given them their lives back.
Health
Despite long-established procedures for bringing Americans home for monitoring and treatment, the Trump administration has not said that it will allow those at risk of Ebola back into the country.

Health
New cases of genital herpes are increasing in England, bucking an overall fall in sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the latest data shows.