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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

New species named after Cape Verde keeper Vozinha

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

Brennan calls on GAA to employ video technology

Goodbyes to Beaumont and Knight as India close in on Test win

‘That is extraordinary’ – Villiers dismissed after incredible catch

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

In case you missed it: Kubayi vs Nigerian journo | World Cup gambling | Joburg mayoral race

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

Science/Tech

SK Hynix CEO Warns 2027 Will Be Memory’s ‘Worst Year’ Ever. Shortages May Outlast the Decade

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

Is the COSMIC Desktop Getting Better Than KDE and GNOME?

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?