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Anthony Fauci refuses to answer questions during US Senate hearing about Covid origins
The former top US health official is invoking his right to remain silent as senators grill him under oath about the pandemic.
WEDNESDAY, 29 JULY 2026, 15:46

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The former top US health official is invoking his right to remain silent as senators grill him under oath about the pandemic.
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Waste collection services stall after protest action by casual workers demanding permanent employment

South Africa
Mogotsi appealed to the High Court after the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court denied him bail.

South Africa
The number of political parties that are registered with the IEC has increased from 508 to 620.
South Africa
Don’t miss your chance to register to vote, IEC urges
The Electoral Commission (IEC) on Wednesday reminded all eligible South African voters that the weekend of 1 and 2 August 2026 marks the final voting station-based registration opportunity.“The Commission calls on all eligible South Africans who have not yet registered as voters; those who are registered but have not yet...

South Africa
He will only be excused if he has subjected himself to an independent medical examination.

World
Jay Clayton’s confirmation comes after the US president’s original choice was rejected by lawmakers due to lack of relevant experience

World
From “delulu” to “FOMO”, Gen Z slang has made an unlikely journey from Instagram to parliament.

World
At least 13 people have been killed after the earthquake struck the island of Kyushu on Tuesday.

World
The 16-year-old lifeguard rescued a 10-year-old boy from a beach in Santa Cruz, California after the boy had been swept offshore.

Africa
The massive outage has left homes, businesses and some essential services severely disrupted.

Africa
After the men’s success at the World Cup, Cape Verde should not be underestimated on their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations debut, forward Sandra Martins warns.

Africa
Nigeria face Malawi, Zambia and Egypt at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, looking to defend their crown and claim an 11th title.

Africa
Initial reports from a post-mortem said he had “abrasions on his back and chest”, investigators say.
Business

Business
A mum says not getting the back to school bonus is a “kick in the teeth” for working parents just above the income threshold.
Business

Business
With Andy Burnham saying he wants to bring “substantial change” to social care in England, BBC Verify looks at what could be done.

Politics
Political Analysts Ntsikelelo Breakfast says the move displays the required Parliamentary oversight.

Politics
The Constitutional Court is being asked to set aside the interdict.

Politics
IDAC Head Advocate Andrea Johnson has been testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

Politics
The summons was issued during SCOPA’s inquiry into allegations of governance failures

Sport
Saltburn Cricket Club were placed under investigation by the North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League earlier this week.

Sport
Adele Nicoll throws in the Commonwealth Games shot put final just five months after competing at the Winter Olympics in bobsleigh.

Sport
Trent Rockets register their second win in The Hundred women’s competition by cruising to an eight-wicket victory against Welsh Fire in Cardiff.

Sport
Jurrien Timber travels back to London from Arsenal’s training camp in Spain in a move related to the groin injury that caused him to miss the end of last season.
Education
[New Dawn] – House Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon has urged Liberian youth to pursue education, innovation, integrity and patriotism, saying their talents and determination will help shape the country’s future.
Education
[New Dawn] – The Salvation Army has dedicated a new training college for officers and pastors serving its Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea Territory.
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has urged Kenya and the United Kingdom to place education, research and skills development at the heart of their healthcare partnership, saying a well-trained workforce is critical to achieving universal health coverage and strengthening health systems.
Education
[New Times] The National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA) has released the official academic calendar for the 2026/27 school year, with the first term set to begin on September 7.
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Entertainment
‘You might have ambitions to eliminate unemployment, but when jobs are created and the skills are not there, unemployment will be permanent.’

Entertainment
Top jockey Craig Zackey 55 wins clear of Richard Fourie.

Entertainment
SABC1 confirms August premiere for ‘For The Culture: I Am… An Amapiano Story’ featuring a line-up of genre heavyweights and insiders.

Entertainment
The committee will take its appeal directly to the ConCourt.

Science/Tech
Government, Eskom and Standard Bank on what scaling AI across industries actually requires.
Science/Tech
jrnvk shares a report from KMSP: Minnesota IT Services reports that a “coordinated cyberattack” targeted technology at more than 30 community water systems between Sunday, July 26 and Monday, July 27. The state has activated its cybersecurity incident response capabilities to respond to the attacks. On Monday and Tuesday, FOX 9 reported on notices from four cities that had disclosed the...

Science/Tech
Growing number of studies assessing whether heat training can help people prepare for scorching temperatures
Even as summer temperatures soar, the sauna trend is booming, with some venues touting them as a way to beat the heat. But while experts have urged caution about sweating it out in hot weather, a growing number of studies are considering whether heat training could help people prepare...

Science/Tech
Gartner’s South African forecast, shared with TechCentral, outpaces the global rate, with data centre spending nearly doubling.
Motoring
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Motoring
Health
The Kentucky Republican has accused Dr. Anthony Fauci of funding research that triggered the Covid pandemic and lying about it to Congress — charges Dr. Fauci denies.

Health
In a speech, the PM is expected to say finding common ground across party lines will be key to fixing social care.
Health
Millions of older Americans could pay more for their prescription drug coverage next year.
Health
The acting deputy commissioner for food said the agency was taking action even though finding the root cause of the outbreaks is difficult.