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In the saddle: Here are grooming tips ahead of Durban July
There’s about to be a whole lot of “yeehaw” and “howdy partner” around here as this year’s Durban July theme brings about a cowboycore resurgence.
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There’s about to be a whole lot of “yeehaw” and “howdy partner” around here as this year’s Durban July theme brings about a cowboycore resurgence.
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Moving, tragic, surprising, inspiring, terrifying, shocking… This is a selection of images from our planet, over the past seven days.

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In her first BBC Sport column at this year’s Wimbledon, Naomi Broady analyses whether the last four Britons in the singles can further lift the gloom.

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A woman who received a payout from the Met Police says reporting a predatory officer was distressing.

South Africa
Two more people sustained serious injuries in the accident on the N1 near Touwrivier.
South Africa
National Science Month: Inspiring innovation, scientific literacy
South Africa will mark National Science Month (NSM) throughout July with a nationwide programme aimed at promoting scientific literacy, innovation and public engagement in science, technology and innovation (STI).
The month-long campaign will officially launch on 4 July 2026 at the Vaal University of Technology...

South Africa
They visited premises yesterday and engaged with landlords who rent out space to foreign nationals.

South Africa
The Public Service Commission has revealed R15.5 billion in unpaid supplier invoices.

World
They landed on Flight 164 just before the twin quakes. Family members are desperately searching for them.

World
At least one person was killed in the overnight airstrikes hours after President Zelensky said that Moscow was planning a “massive” attack.

World
Hong Kong’s Correctional Services Department removed a AI-generated K-pop video, after facing backlash that it made substances look too appealing.

World
Ukraine denies involvement in the case which may have serious implications for its relationship with Germany.

Africa
Nigeria’s High Commissioner says businesses and properties left behind by returnees are being documented.

Africa
Sources inside the Egypt camp say Mohamed Salah is winning his race to overcome a hamstring injury and play in Friday’s last-32 game in Dallas.

Africa
The Amnesty report adds to evidence of atrocities in el-Fasher, which the UN says bore the hallmarks of genocide.

Africa
DR Congo’s run at the 2026 World Cup comes 52 years on from both their disastrous debut at the finals and one of sport’s greatest occasions held in Kinshasa.
Business

Business
The luxury home was seized as part of a probe into the illegal trade of servers containing AI semiconductors.

Business
Steven Crichton and his partner Kat skipped meals to make sure their children “had full lunch boxes”.

Business
Steven, who now runs his own therapy business, struggled to make ends meet after graduating.
Politics
Nku’s testimony was cut short on Monday after he asked for an chance to supplement his statement

Politics
The committee is probing allegations of criminal and political interfering in the justice system

Politics
Aucamp’s appointment comes at a time when the country is battling the Foot and Mouth outbreaks.

Politics
Yusuf Cassim is the newly appointed Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training.

Sport
New All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has named an interesting team to face France on Saturday, and here is the kick off time to note.

Sport
Today’s transfer news wrap.

Sport
Will you get today’s player in as few attempts as possible?

Sport
Will you get today’s tennis player in as few attempts as possible?
Education
[This Day] Sokoto — The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU Sokoto Zone, has warned that failure by state governments to implement the 2025 FGN-ASUU Agreement and clear outstanding welfare debts will trigger industrial crisis in affected universities.
Education
[Leadership] The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Kano Zone, has threatened to embark on industrial action if the governments of Kano, Kaduna and Jigawa states fail to implement the 2025 agreement reached between the federal government and the union in their state-owned universities.
Education
Readers respond to a column by Bret Stephens and a letter about the Fourth of July. Also: Food education, for children and parents.

Education
Rowan Williams and Mark Kermode join campaign against proposed cuts for arts and social sciences
Leading writers, broadcasters, academics and theologians have thrown their weight behind a campaign to save 150 jobs at the University of Exeter, amid growing outrage at a sector-wide hollowing out of the humanities.
In excess of 21,000 people – and counting – have signed a petition railing...
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Residents and stakeholders are invited to have their say on the City of Cape Town’s plans to redevelop a parking lot in Foreshore.

Lifestyle
A bombshell in parliament reveals agency could increase SASSA Old-Age Grants by as much as R1 200 annually. However, it chooses not to …

Entertainment
Women’s world number one Aryna Sabalenka survived a tough second set to dispatch American McCartney Kessler.

Entertainment
‘Safa are saying they are shortlisting coaches but only one coach must lead Bafana – Pitso Mosimane’, McKenzie told SABC Sport on Thursday morning.

Entertainment
The US and Venezuela governments’ alliance is a forced one between two hostile organisations, neither of which cares about the ordinary Venezuelans.

Entertainment
‘It never was (his) intention to step on the player,’ said the USA head coach.

Science/Tech
Nairobi, Kenya (PinionNewswire) — The Nairobi International Financial Centre (NIFC) continues to strengthen Kenya’s position as Africa’s leading destination for global capital by certifying a new cohort of firms spanning digital finance, climate and carbon markets, artificial intelligence, investment management, healthcare, fintech and capital markets innovation. The latest certifications...

Science/Tech
Score big savings on Altra Running shoes with up to 50% off sale styles, 20% off select models, 10% off your first order when you sign up, plus free standard delivery on every purchase.

Science/Tech
Get 20% off your next website, 10% off with exclusive Squarespace discount code, 50% off plans, and more top coupons from WIRED.

Science/Tech
Save 30% or 10% with Samsung coupon codes, up to $1,000 on appliances, plus limited-time deals on the Galaxy Z Fold7, Flip7, and S25.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Health
Federal officials in Los Angeles described gang members’ yearslong scheme that relied on social media and physical violence to recruit and maintain control of the girls.
Health
In moving to ban a potent synthetic version of kratom, the president’s team paved the way for more sales for makers of rival botanic supplements, who had aggressively lobbied for the change.

Health
Dr Oscar is back with the latest health headlines.

Health
Despite affecting millions of women in the UK, PMOS is still under-diagnosed and inconsistently managed, say experts.