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Lady Pamela Hicks, former lady-in-waiting to Elizabeth II, dies aged 97
In a post on Instagram, her daughter India described her mother as “truly the last of her kind”.
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In a post on Instagram, her daughter India described her mother as “truly the last of her kind”.

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The Russian president’s refusal comes after his Ukrainian counterpart wrote an open letter calling for face-to-face talks.
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The director-general of the World Health Organisation (WHO) says there have been 220 suspected deaths in the current Ebola outbreak and that a delay in detecting cases meant responders are now “playing catch-up”.

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Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Saturday, 6 June 2026.

South Africa
Select Committee members visited the public broadcaster in Auckland Park, Johannesburg

South Africa
Botshabelo residents, in the say they can’t afford to repair damages caused by the sever storm

South Africa
The man has been convicted of a series of sexual offences involving minors aged between nine and 18.

South Africa
The panel found that President Ramaphosa had a prima facie case to answer

World
Mette-Marit’s condition, which stiffens the lungs, making it hard to breathe, has deteriorated, the royal household says.

World
Russian attempt to repair tunnel area sparks safe-haven procedure for five other astronauts onboard.

World
The men are sentenced to 47 months each for stealing the 2,500-year-old Romanian Coțofenești helmet.

World
The bans for Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich are confirmed by the Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Micheál Martin.

Africa
There are now 380 confirmed cases of Ebola in DR Congo, dramatically scaled back from initial estimates of suspected cases.

Africa
He follows the late great Papa Wemba in becoming a knight of the National Order of the Leopard.

Africa
Only two survived after trekking more than 50km (30 miles) across the desert to alert the authorities.

Africa
At the centre of it is London mining investor INIHC’s arbitration battle over the billion-dollar Black Volta gold project

Business
The US president said on Friday he expects to meet the leaders of top AI companies next week.
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Business
“We are so hugely proud of everything this Derbyshire pottery has achieved,” the company says.

Business
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says new jobs were created in the leisure and hospitality sectors.

Politics
Parliament’s ad hoc committee defended the evidence leaders’ draft report after suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu objected to the findings that he dismantled the PKTT without consultation and for nefarious reasons

Politics
Ntshavheni has reiterated that no shutdown will be taking place in the country on the 30th of June

Politics
He is testifying before the Madlanga Commission in Pretoria.
Politics
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli has dismissed rumours of a Cabinet reshuffle in his government of provincial unity as “premature”, following the removal of the National Freedom Party’s Mbali Shinga from the provincial legislature.

Sport
Blackburn Rovers appoint Tony Mowbray as their new head coach for a second spell in charge.

Sport
Fresh from ending their 14-year league title drought, Orlando Pirates are preparing for an even bigger challenge next season.

Sport
Britain’s Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid win their seventh successive French Open wheelchair doubles title together.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs reportedly have an Orlando Pirates midfielder on their radar and with the PSL transfer window around the corner.
Education
[Nile Post] Namutumba Primary School in Namutumba District has marked its centenary with calls for stronger digital integration, improved staffing levels, and sustained investment to preserve its legacy as one of the oldest educational institutions in the Busoga sub-region.
Education
[Nile Post] Students of Kawempe Muslim Secondary School today participated in an interactive mentorship session facilitated by Ms. Irene Kawuma, Senior Private Secretary to First Lady Janet Kataaha Museveni.
Education
[This Day] Funmi Ogundare
Education
[This Day] Kwara As Woro Victims, Emir’s Family Still in Capt — ·Gunmen abduct Adelabu’s sister, sons in Ibadan, attack Ogbomoso immigration office

Lifestyle
21-year-old petrol attendant Chevaan Abrahams helped a mother deliver her baby boy as she went into labour before reaching the hospital.

Lifestyle
Backing Bafana Fridays shouldn’t have to break the bank. Here’s where you can get affordable supporter gear for the whole family…
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Entertainment
Circumstances are unclear after a woman was found dead in Klerksdorp. The eight dogs were euthanised and police are seeking help to identify victim.

Entertainment
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Catch up on the biggest stories of Friday, 5 June 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

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A R450 000 jackpot is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto results for 5 June 2026.
Science/Tech
The UK’s Government Digital Service is replacing Stripe with Dutch payments provider Adyen for many GOV.UK Pay transactions, including local authorities, police forces, and armed forces units. The three-year deal covers about 1,000 services and is meant to make payments more flexible while keeping the user experience largely unchanged. The Register reports: According to the tender notice...
Science/Tech
The LinkedIn co-founder was a key bridge to Microsoft’s relationship with OpenAI, but he also came with some baggage.

Science/Tech
I shaved my head 15 years ago and never looked back. This GroWell LED cap changed that.

Science/Tech
Releasing sterilized flies can crash a local population of flesh-eating screwworms. But the US currently has limited capacity to produce them.
Motoring
Motoring
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Motoring

Health
Kimberley Wilson gives some tips on how to deal with feeling overwhelmed.

Health
Ronan Keating talks about the mental toll of being in Boyzone.
Health
News of Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s worsening condition comes as a number of scandals have plunged the royal family into a deep crisis.

Health
The national group was set up to help tackle loneliness, after a man died from suicide.