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Brendon McCullum sacked as England Test coach following string of defeats and off-field drama

Major incident declared in Wales as firefighters tackle wildfires across UK

She couldn’t get into university, but found a future under the bonnet

World

Former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies aged 74

‘This landscape is completely charred’: Inside the village at epicentre of Spain’s wildfires

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

Africa

Sixteen starve to death in Uganda as drought kills crops

Wanyonyi breaks 1,000m world record on debut in Monaco

Egypt receive a warm welcome home

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

More resources to be mobilised for next voter reg weekend: Cachalia

ANC begins search for KZN mayoral candidates

ANC caucus defends withholding equitable share from 69 municipalities

Sport

Goals prove decisive as Kerry overcome Dublin

Wales took step back against Pumas – prop Carre

McIlroy berates himself as Scottish Open challenge fades

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

Yellow level 1 storm warning for Mpumalanga as cool, showery conditions swoop in on Monday

Rassie hints new-look Bok team will face Wales: Siya, Lood, uncapped rookies in the mix

Sundowns postpone pre-season camp after Adams tragedy

Science/Tech

WSJ Reports on ‘Hard-line Activists Ramping Up for the War With AI’

Is the COSMIC Desktop Getting Better Than KDE and GNOME?

AI-driven Datacenter Builds Increased Microsoft’s Emissions 25% In One Year

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?