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READER LETTER | Isolate rogue protest leaders
Never listen to anyone who claims to fight for you and then block children from going to school, and workers from going to their jobs.
TUESDAY, 21 JULY 2026, 08:45

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Never listen to anyone who claims to fight for you and then block children from going to school, and workers from going to their jobs.
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Donald Trump says Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu won’t be arrested in the US despite an ICC warrant

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Joshua Kerry from South Yorkshire, is set to appear at Westminister Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.
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Politically Aweh host KG Mokgadi risks getting smacked when he ventures out to a March and March protest to find out why South Africans are so angry about “illegal foreigners”.

South Africa
Mkhuhlu residents accuse the station commander and some police officers of working with criminals

South Africa
Mdlalose faces 76 counts of murder and 12 counts of attempted murder arising from the fire.

South Africa
Defence counsel Charles Mnisi told the court that he has now decided to withdraw his objection.

South Africa
Police say a 44-year-old Sergeant allegedly shot dead his 34-year-old wife, who was also an officer

World
An investigation into the tragedy has been launched, the island’s prime minister says, adding he hopes more will be found alive.

World
The duties take effect within 30 days and mark a major escalation in trade tensions between the North American neighbours.

World
Mammalian meat allergy is a growing problem along Australia’s east coast – and it’s caused by tick bites.

World
Known as “El Mayo”, he helped found the Sinaloa Cartel and admitted to sending vast amounts of cocaine and other drugs to the US.

Africa
A 6,000km pipeline running along the Atlantic coast of 13 countries is to be built starting in 2028.

Africa
Hundreds of lives are lost each year in Nigeria as a result of boat accidents yet nothing seems to change.

Africa
A wall at the exit gate collapsed as many people jostled to leave the venue at night, police say.

Africa
There have also been several unsuccessful attacks in a region where piracy appears to be making a comeback.
Business

Business
Food banks and community larders are warning of an uncertain future.

Business
FareShare Sussex & Surrey says it is facing a “mountain” of need over the school holidays.

Business
Firms have to balance hi-tech and age-old skills when training up young workers.

Politics
Johnson has been implicated by several witnesses, who allege that she interfered in investigations

Politics
MKP argues that Raulinga’s past political association with the ANC raises concerns about bias.

Politics
Geophrey Ledwaba served as head of the Scorpions between 2003 and 2005.

Politics
Ramaphosa says govt is responding to the need to expand access to safe, water to underserved areas.

Sport
England star Phil Salt has had a circuitous route to captain Welsh Fire in The Hundred, which starts this week.

Sport
Work out the identity of today’s player in as few attempts as possible.

Sport
Nauru is the only nation to have never played an official international football match and hardly anyone there plays the game. Is that about to change?

Sport
The sixth staging of The Hundred starts on Tuesday, 21 July, which makes now the perfect time to refresh your knowledge.
Education
[New Era] Over 80% members of Namibia’s marginalised communities have received birth certificates, marking progress in ensuring access to legal identity among groups that have lacked such documents.
Education
[Daily Maverick] South Africa’s public schools face a growing teacher replacement crunch as vacancies persist, the workforce ages and researchers warn that the system is failing to prepare and retain enough new educators.
Education
[Nile Post] The late Gen (Rtd) Moses Ali played a pivotal role in securing more than Shs500 billion for teachers’ salary enhancement in 2017, a landmark intervention that helped avert a nationwide teachers’ strike, according to Commissioner for Compensation in the Ministry of Public Service, Victor Leku Bua.
Education
[This Day] The Summer Graduation 2026 of the University of Essex provided a unique opportunity to show that there is truly Nigerian unity, not necessarily within the sovereign State of Nigeria, but outside of Nigeria itself.
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Entertainment
‘Our preparation is going very well’ said the Chiefs youngster.

Entertainment
From Shaik to Johnson, South African public servants exploit useless sick notes knowing doctors are final arbiters even in court.

Entertainment
Kevin Foote believes South Africa’s school rugby systems help players adjust to pressure moments before they even play for the Junior Springboks.

Entertainment
Godongwana lifts equitable share freeze after governance crackdown as Joburg battles liquidity crisis with just nine days of funds left.

Science/Tech
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Science/Tech
SEATTLE, WA – As temperatures climb across the Seattle area, many homeowners are discovering that their air conditioner is running but not cooling the home effectively. While a sudden loss of cooling can be concerning during a heat wave, HVAC professionals say many common issues can be identified through a few simple checks before scheduling […]

Science/Tech
Chinese regulators are consulting Alibaba, ByteDance and Zhipu on restricting AI model exports abroad.

Science/Tech
Science correspondent Nicola Davis investigates the strange story of Tam O’Braan and his attempts to grow tea in Scotland.
In episode one of this mini-series first broadcast in October 2025, Nicola looks back on her first meeting with O’Braan while working on a feature about tea plantations in the UK. He was selling his award-winning Scottish-grown tea to some of the UK’s finest hotels, but...
Motoring

Motoring
Ford Ranger holds off Toyota Hilux as the most popular pre-owned model in June.
Motoring

Motoring
Test unit’s various accessories and apparent tyre pressures, didn’t do it much favours throughout the seven-day testing period.
Health
During the Covid-19 pandemic, wastewater testing became a virus warning system. Now, scientists are using the approach to understand how communities eat.

Health
Dr Chris and Dr Xand continue their conversation about AI medicine with Dr Emma Karoune.

Health
The parents of the four naturally-conceived girls were taken by “immense surprise” with the pregnancy, the hospital said.

Health
The cause can be hidden or buried, says Dr Itamar Shatz, a lecturer at Cambridge University who is publishing a book on the subject this week.