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Canoe carrying about 35 passengers capsizes on river in Uganda
A canoe carrying an estimated 35 to 40 passengers capsized on a river in Uganda’s west near Lake Albert, police said on Wednesday.
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A canoe carrying an estimated 35 to 40 passengers capsized on a river in Uganda’s west near Lake Albert, police said on Wednesday.
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Sowetan’s choice of the top three reads you should not miss today

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Shakhtar Donetsk go into their Uefa Conference League semi-final tie against Crystal Palace on Thursday hoping to make their country proud.
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African football fans deserve tempo, courage and honest competition, writes Aubrey Mongale.

South Africa
Acting Police Commissioner Puleng Dimpane addressed Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Police.

South Africa
The M7 Durban Bound was closed for hours whilst emergency personnel worked on the scene.

South Africa
March leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma says the campaign seeks the return of undocumented migrants

South Africa
Accused two in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, Bongani Ntanzi, has concluded his testimony.

World
President Trump suggested he could soon reduce the U.S. military presence in Germany as he continues to feud with Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the U.S-Israel war against Iran.

World
The five-year-old girl was last seen on Saturday at an Aboriginal town camp near Alice Springs.

World
BBC reports from Kenya, home to Sabastian Sawe, the first man to run a marathon in under two hours.

World
A severe storm outbreak has been battering parts of the Midwest and Southern United States for nearly a week.

Africa
Malagasy prosecuters used a Whatsapp group as evidence for the detained individuals alleged crimes.

Africa
Botswana’s Collen Kebinatshipi urges African federations to offer better support for athletes amid concerns of a talent drain from the continent.

Africa
The 28-year-old was arrested in February after a man had been shot at his home in Johannesburg.

Africa
Last weekend’s attacks came as the Africa Corps withdrew from a key base in northern Mali.

Business
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a level four and six warning of severe storms for several parts of South Africa.
Business
Business

Business
Traditional banking models don’t reflect how many South Africans do business.

Politics
The Suspended TMPD Dir for Asset Protection will continue testimony on a multi-million-rand tender

Politics
The Presidential Coordinating Council will be held in Boksburg, on the East Rand on Thursday morning

Politics
Some branches still maintain that there are issues of material irregularities and disputes.

Politics
ANC NEC is visiting the KwaZulu-Natal after appointment of new leadership.

Sport
How much attention have you paid to what’s happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?

Sport
Manchester United’s Mason Mount feels the club can end their 13-year wait for a Premier League title next season.

Sport
Coleraine captain Lyndon Kane tells BBC Sport NI about missing the 2018 Irish Cup final which the Bannsiders won 3-1 against Cliftonville through injury and his hopes to be on the pitch to lift the trophy this year as Coleraine face Dungannon Swifts in the final.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze has attempted to make sense of Wedesday’s unexpected 2-0 loss to Siwelele FC in Bloemfontein.
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The Ministry of Education has clarified that the Ksh95 figure referenced in a recent circular represents only one component of the total capitation allocated per learner.
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The Ministry of Education Kenya has directed the Teachers Service Commission to dissolve the Board of Management of Alliance Girls High School over the approval of a controversial Sh25 million five-day Dubai trip for staff.
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Lawmarkers has raised fresh concerns over the growing number of unlicensed trainers in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions, warning that the trend could compromise the quality of skills training across the country.
Education
[Premium Times] The board said the decision was “part of measures aimed at ensuring that no Direct Entry prospective candidate is denied the opportunity to access tertiary education in the country.”
Lifestyle
Meghan Markle dubs herself ‘most trolled person in the entire world’ as she opened up about her mental health while on a trip to Australia.

Lifestyle
Allegations against Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe mount by the day. Has the woman in charge of SASSA lost the public’s trust?

Lifestyle
Bonang Matheba spoke proudly about her latest collaboration with Thebe Magugu, describing it as a celebration of the Kingdom of Lesotho.

Lifestyle
A recent list naming the world’s most homesick nations proves that when it comes to South Africa, there’s no place like home.

Entertainment
“We are all fuming about it,” said Arteta.

Entertainment
The achievement ‘reinforces confidence in SA’s aviation system’ among international partners, airlines, investors and the travelling public.

Entertainment
Gauteng police have opened malicious damage to property and attempted murder dockets.

Entertainment
Residents continue living under dangerous roofing linked to cancer and chronic illness.

Science/Tech
Yevgeny Kasymov has been appointed as a member of the European Investors board, an expert body focused on financial market analysis and the development of investment cooperation across Europe. The decision was made during a meeting held in Helsinki, Finland, where participants discussed key trends shaping the investment landscape and the prospects for cross-border cooperation. […]
Science/Tech
Tesla has produced the first Semi from its new high-volume production line at Gigafactory Nevada, a milestone for the long-delayed electric Class 8 truck program after years of pilot builds and delays. Electrek reports: The Tesla Semi has had one of the longest gestation periods in Tesla’s history. First unveiled in 2017, the truck was originally promised for production in 2019. That target...

Science/Tech
In South Africa, it’s more affordable to employ people in a warehouse than introduce autonomous systems.

Science/Tech
In a world where inclusion is widely discussed but inconsistently applied, the gap between intention and impact is defined by action. The Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA Plus) Course developed by the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD), hosted by Empire Partner Foundation (EPF) and supported by Orcaa AI, offers more than knowledge; it builds […]

Motoring
Jetour has announced that it plans to produce its T-Series SUVs at Chery’s new factory in South Africa.

Motoring
Mercedes-Benz expects a stronger second half of the year even as it slashes global production by 10% to cut costs.

Motoring
Sixty60’s 10,000 on-demand delivery drivers have received over R160 million in tips.

Motoring
Car manufacturers experienced a turbulent first quarter of 2026 in South Africa.

Health
A new scan technique could spot areas of endometriosis missed by conventional scans, scientists say.

Health
The case, which opened in the High Court on Wednesday, originally involved 3,000 claimants and is set to become the largest product liability case in UK history.

Health
What are the main symptoms and causes of bowel cancer, and how can you reduce your risk of getting it?

Health
Researchers stress that simple lifestyle changes can still significantly reduce the risk of cancer.