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Charlie Kirk killing: What we know about suspect Tyler Robinson’s motives
A family member says he had turned political recently and hated Kirk. But Robinson’s family is staunchly Republican.
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Top Stories
Video: Families plead for help after Manila fire displaces thousands
A massive fire tore through residents’ neighbourhoods in the Philippine capital Manila.

South Africa
Manamela sets up war room ahead of 2026 academic year
The minister says through the war room, they will tackle outstanding issues head-on.

South Africa
Two suspects to appear in NW court for R49 murders, attempted murders
The suspects handed themselves over to police after the bodies of two men were found on the R49.

South Africa
“Mayor’s busy drinking water, we are drinking I’m sorry”
Last week, Westbury and surrounding areas blocked roads during a protest over water outages.

South Africa
Three more arrested in fatal Dawn Park cash-in-transit heist
Two people were shot and killed in a standoff between police and eight robbers during the robbery.
World
News24 | ‘I have no regrets at all’: Nepal protesters proud of change, despite injuries and deaths
At least 72 people were killed during chaos in Nepal, as youth protests under a loose “Gen Z” label rallied against a government ban on social media.

World
Conor McGregor ends bid to be Irish president
The MMA fighter says the decision comes after “careful reflection” and consultation with his family.

World
NPR revisits HIV/AIDS patients who lost access to meds after Trump cut foreign aid
In April 2025, NPR looked at the impact of President Trump’s cuts to foreign aid on HIV positive individuals in Zambia. Many were falling sick without access to their HIV medications. We returned to those people, as well as others who keep close tabs on the HIV/AIDS situation, to see where things stand now. Reporter: Gabrielle Emanuel. Editor: Rebecca Davis. Digital Editor: Marc Silver.

World
Secretary of State Marco Rubio to talk with Netanyahu amid tensions in Middle East
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Israel where he’ll meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu Monday, as leaders of Arab and Islamic countries also prepare for an emergency summit.

Africa
Zulu king challenges critic to stick fight
King Misuzulu was crowned in 2022, after a year-long feud following the death of his father.

Africa
South Africa inflict record defeat on New Zealand
New Zealand suffer their biggest defeat in history as they lose 43-10 to South Africa in the Rugby Championship in Wellington.

Africa
Anti-apartheid legend’s new inquest should lead to prosecutions, Biko family tell BBC
Seen as a martyr in the struggle against white-minority rule, Steve Biko died in police custody in 1977.

Africa
Wada claims Kenya non-compliant with anti-doping code
The World Anti-Doping Agency alleges Kenya is non-compliant with its code and will face consequences next month unless certain conditions are met.

Business
Bad news for digital driving licences in South Africa
While there have been suggestions and even a concerted push for the adoption of a digital driving licence in South Africa, experts say the country simply isn’t ready for it.
Business

Business
Explore your future at CTU’s National Open Day this October
Traditional university study pathways are no longer the only route to success, which is why more families are choosing CTU.
Business

Politics
Chief Zuma’s defence slams state over ‘illegally’ obtained evidence
Chief Simphiwe Zuma is accused of killing DA Chief Whip in the Umgeni municipality, Nhlalayenza Zuma

Politics
LIVE | ANC launches Service Delivery Action Plan
Ramaphosa says the plan is core in addressing service delivery failures.

Politics
Mbalula admits service delivery in Joburg is not up to scratch
ANC SG Fikile Mbalula’s comments come as Joburg residents have been battling water shortages

Politics
EFF proposes automatic voter registration at age 16
The bill would auto-register 16-year-olds, who must then confirm their address before voting

Sport
Rees-Zammit takes ‘first of big steps’ in comeback
Louis Rees-Zammit makes the first of “some big steps” getting back on the rugby pitch for his Bristol debut and first match in 20 months.

Sport
Rugby legends suggest referees should ‘answer’ for performances
Two legendary former rugby players have said that referees should front up to a press conference to answer questions after matches.

Sport
GB’s Donovan dives for spot in 400m hurdles semi-final
Great Britain’s Tyri Donovan secures his spot in the men’s 400m hurdles semi-finals after he dives across the finish line at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

Sport
‘Hull overcomes internal noise as Donald turns up volume for Ryder Cup’
The difficulty of getting over the winning line in golf seems to affect everyone except Scottie Scheffler, writes Iain Carter.
Education
Liberia: Keyara’s Gift Awards Scholarships to 175 Students
[New Dawn] Monrovia — Keyara’s Gift Incorporated, a nongovernmental organization, has awarded scholarships to 175 students ranging from elementary to college level across Liberia.
Education
A ‘Mural’ of Garage Doors, Painted by Students
Publicolor, a nonprofit, gets teenagers painting. Usually they work in schools, but for a project downtown, they have a different canvas.
Education
Trump Redirects Millions to Historically Black Colleges, Charter Schools
The Trump administration is cutting money from programs that have supported minority students, including at other universities.
Education
Nigeria: UK, Unicef Launch Climate-Resilient Schools, Health Centres in 7 States
[Daily Trust] The United Kingdom Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has launched a £19 million initiative to build climate-resilient schools and health facilities in seven states across Nigeria, including Kano and Jigawa.

Lifestyle
More German tourists rescued from Table Mountain
Wilderness Search And Rescue (WSAR) teams responded to an emergency call from three stranded German tourists on Table Mountain.

Lifestyle
The 2025 Emmy Awards: Who won big and who was robbed
Television’s biggest night has delivered a memorable evening of wins, upsets, and historical moments at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards.

Lifestyle
‘Beauty and the Bester’: Nandipha’s father breaks silence
Accomplice or innocent bystander? Here’s what Nandipha Magudumana’s father Zolile Sekeleni had to say about his dealings with Thabo Bester.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
‘Fatherhood is the best feeling’: Jeremy Loops on music, family and loving life as a South African
Jeremy Loops stepped onto the Corona Sunsets stage at Casa Linga in Muldersdrift this weekend and greeted the crowd with a booming “Heita”. The audience erupted, returning the greeting with South African pride.

Entertainment
‘I don’t have any regrets’: Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa apologises but stands by her use of the k-word
“I am a black woman, and I have every right if I want to say the word,” Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa told The Citizen.
Entertainment
Entertainment

Science/Tech
What Is Bitcoin Cloud Mining? BAY Miner Helps BTC Holders Earn $9,777 Daily
Bitcoin cloud mining has become an accessible way to earn passive income without owning hardware. Instead of running costly rigs, users rent computing power from remote data centers and receive a share of Bitcoin mining rewards. This model removes the need for technical expertise, electricity costs, or physical equipment, making mining open to investors worldwide. […]

Science/Tech
XRP stabilizes at $3, and BJMINING becomes a key partner for investors to stabilize their returns
Amid recent cryptocurrency market volatility, XRP prices have remained stable in the $2.95–$3.05 range, demonstrating strong resilience. It’s in this market environment that the cloud mining platform BJMINING has captured the attention of many XRP holders. As a leading global cloud mining service provider headquartered in the UK and founded in 2015, BJMINING offers a […]

Science/Tech
Sentech turns in loss despite hike in revenue, clean audit
Sentech has reported 16% growth in revenue despite an ongoing feud with the SABC over unpaid signal transmission fees.

Science/Tech
Sensani Innovating Health Care Hygiene In South Africa
In the heart of Johannesburg, Sensani the leading innovation of Mkazi Concepts is a proudly black and youth-led enterprise driving a mission to reshape what hygiene compliance is in South Africa. Safeguarding communities through technology. Simphiwe Peace Mjwara, the founder of Mkazi Concepts highlights that the Sansai is a next-generation hygiene compliance platform that combines […]

Motoring
Progress rewarded, target almost made in Toyota GR Cup thriller
Penultimate round of the season saw dramatic action and a massive 10 second improvement in overall pace.
Motoring

Motoring
Ford recall notice expanded further over possible ABS failure
In the latest callback, 5 676 Rangers in four countries are being summoned.
Motoring
Health
When a Simple Swim Carries a Risk of Dangerous Illness
The parasitic infection schistosomiasis affects an estimated 200 million people globally, many of them children. But campaigns to identify and treat it face formidable hurdles.

Health
Fourteen NHS trusts’ maternity care to be investigated over ‘failures’
Families impacted have criticised the review, calling it “not fit for purpose”.

Health
Hospital opens room for miscarriage support
The space will provide “compassionate care during a profoundly difficult time”, says a ward sister.

Health
Woman loses faith in hospital after miscarriage
Emma Simmonds says she will never return to the hospital, this week rated England’s worst.
Nature
News24 Business | Joburg power cut threat: Eskom and City still talking, Ramokgopa pushes for payment plan
Eskom and the City of Johannesburg are still in discussions about how the metro will resolve its outstanding debt, says CEO Dan Marokane.
Nature
News24 Business | Nick Hedley | A new study links culprits to climate change costs: a reckoning for polluters?
A peer-reviewed study, published in the journal Nature, found that the carbon emissions stemming from 111 of the world’s biggest fossil fuel producers resulted in at least $28 trillion in economic losses in the three decades to 2020, writes Nick Hedley.
Nature
News24 Business | International Partners Group | Backing SA’s green future with over R2bn for just transition projects
The challenging global context has not deterred our commitment to the Just Energy Transition Partnership, writes the International Partners group.
Nature
News24 Business | SEE | These blocks made of recycled glass, building waste, may soon be found throughout SA
Three organisations have partnered to showcase and display a block made from recovered glass and building rubble waste.