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REFLECTIONS ON INDEPENDENCE: A fractured US celebrates its semiquincentennial, with a terrifying outlook 250 years hence

Mikel Merino strikes late as Spain edge out Portugal to end Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career

SPEAKING TRUTH TO POWER: When state spies potentially target journalists, they target the press, the public and you

South Africa

Police investigate 2021 murder of Deputy National Commissioner Mfazi

Mahlalela appointed chairperson of Mpumalanga Tourism Board

Home Affairs to recruit more immigration officials: Schreiber

World

Charlie Kirk’s family attends hearing for suspect charged with his murder

More than 1,000 arrested as part of global human trafficking crackdown

Ex-Syrian intelligence chief found guilty of torture and sexual abuse by Austrian court

Africa

The wrong man (of the match) – De Allende picks up Willemse’s award

‘Very grateful’ – Cape Verde arrive home

Celebrations in Morocco

Business

First Battery’s retrenchment plan of 165 workers sparks controversy over management decisions

The impact of the coming El Niño on South Africa’s agriculture

World Bank study highlights South Africa’s potential for Special Economic Zones

Politics

Ramaphosa says willing to extend Madlanga Commission if asked

Commission hears Khan helped tobacco firm target competitors

Ramaphosa appoints Ayanda Dlodlo as Ambassador to France

Sport

Spain into quarter-finals after Merino’s late winner against Portugal

Fury-Joshua timing must suit America – Alalshikh

Super-sub Merino delivers ‘killer goal’ for Spain

Education

Historians Reject Trump Administration’s Criticism of Smithsonian Museum

Uganda: Isa League Expands Season Three With More Teams, New Basketball Tournament

Thousands of children absent from school in wake of overnight England World Cup win

Lifestyle

To stay or move? Netizens debate whether living with parents at 25-30 is embarrassing

Something to hide? Mel and Peet Viljoen delete social media amid investigation

‘Pay rent and buy food on R2400?’: SASSA pensioners question the grant amount

Entertainment

Daily Lotto results: Monday, 6 July 2026

In case you missed it: A year since Mkhwanazi briefing | No bail yet for precious stones heist duo | Pikitup debt woes

24 hours in pictures, 6 July 2026

Motoring

AARTO Phase 2: what businesses need to know and do to avoid costly penalties

Exploring the rugged charm of GWM P300 LT and TANK 300 bakkies

Cape Town’s CAV celebrates Ford’s Le Mans legacy with radical 600kW GT MkII restomod

Health

The weight loss pill that you can now buy in the UK

NHS senior doctors vote in favour of strikes

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