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SAHRC food inquiry — some ministers engage, most retailers evade

Antiques Roadshow expert Theo Burrell dies aged 39

Murder arrest as woman stabbed in west London

World

Muslim judge in India faces death threats after convicting ‘cow vigilantes’

T. rex could become most expensive fossil ever – but it’s a ​problem for scientists

How men with female surnames are standing up to ridicule in Kenya

Africa

Sixteen starve to death in Uganda as drought kills crops

Egypt receive a warm welcome home

Zulu king expresses regret after video captures tirade against his wife

Business

How AI Can Reshape Higher Education in South Africa

South Africa’s anti-migrant protests: Economic implications and labour market risks

JSE plans amendments to listings requirements to enhance market competitiveness

Politics

EFF welcomes Treasury clampdown on 16 Free State municipalities

ActionSA announces mayoral candidates for Limpopo municipalities

DA wants report on break-in at LP Legislature speaker’s office

Sport

My commitment to England has never wavered – McCullum

The highs and lows of Bazball

McCullum sacked as England Test head coach

Education

At last, a proper excuse for monoglots to learn another language: it helps keep your brain young | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

Safe from AI: which jobs will help you thrive in the future?

‘Children were calling for their mummies’: UK pupils struggle in 40C-plus classrooms

Lifestyle

Who did Jayden Adams leave behind? Partner, child and more

Who was Jayden Adams? Five things to know about Bafana star

LATEST update on SASSA Children’s Grants in August 2026

Entertainment

Kubayi says SA not funding voluntary departures as over 50 000 foreigners repatriated, deported

Fake Tshwane electricity contractor arrested for illegal reconnections in Soshanguve

Defender range revised again with new colours, wheels and options

Science/Tech

Id Co-founders Carmack and Romero Respond to Microsoft’s Layoffs

The Best Robotic Pool Cleaners of 2026: Beatbot, iGarden, Dreame

28 Best STEM Toys for Kids (2026): Learning Made Fun

Motoring

Nissan Tekton revealed with Renault Duster genes, and it’s coming to South Africa

Brad Binder’s possible move to WSBK in 2027 gathers momentum

Wraps finally come off South Africa-bound new Nissan Tekton

Health

Endometriosis groups ‘crying out’ for cut in diagnosis time

Why wellness is booming at festivals in the UK

We are living fewer years in good health: Is the NHS part of the problem?