SAPS says it’s too early to link the mass shooting in Cleveland, Johannesburg, to illegal mining, but community leaders and political parties say syndicates refining illicit gold in the area are a primary driver of local bloodshed.
In a pivotal court case, the UCT Children’s Institute challenges Home Affairs over delays in late birth registrations, asserting that undocumented children face severe rights violations.
Commissioners and evidence leaders at the Madlanga Commission challenged Witness I’s claim that he went to the scene of a R286m cocaine bust because it related to a previous investigation. They questioned whether he was there to legitimise an attempt by law enforcement officials to steal the drugs.
Two Mexican sports journalists who were arrested in Gauteng, allegedly because they flew a drone over a Jewish college, have pleaded guilty, paid a fine, and returned home. They say they were considered terrorists and kept behind bars for a week.
Omar Artan was set to become the first Somali to referee a game at the World Cup finals, but his place in history has been denied by US immigration authorities.
BBC sports editor Dan Roan quizzes Fifa president Gianni Infantino on the eve of the World Cup, after he told journalists to “chill” and “relax” over visa and ticketing issues.
Man Utd are yet to be told whether Barcelona intend to sign England international Marcus Rashford for £26m before 15 June deadline following his loan spell.
[Daily News] Arusha — The Institute of Accountancy Arusha (IAA) has officially launched preparations for the 2026 International Tourism Conference, an event expected to attract tourism stakeholders, researchers, investors and policymakers from Tanzania and across the globe.
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam — The Tanzania national final of the 25th Chinese Bridge Chinese language proficiency competition for foreign university students brought together students, educators, diplomats, and institutional partners in Dar es Salaam in a vibrant celebration of language, culture, and friendship between China and Tanzania.
[New Era] The Kharas governors’ Youth Desk hosted a leadership and financial literacy training at the Keetmanshoop multi-purpose youth centre on Friday.
Valve is discontinuing physical Steam Gift Cards and says it will stop restocking them as retailers sell through remaining inventory. In a blog post, the company blamed persistent gift card scams as the reason, though Steam Digital Gift Cards will remain available and existing physical cards can still be redeemed. PC Guide reports: Valve says it has “responded to gift card scams over the years”...
US lawmakers are alarmed that Bill Pulte, a housing official with no intelligence experience, is poised to take charge of one of the government’s most powerful surveillance tools.
Dr Monique Lynch-Jonah has launched the Healthy Minds Kids Series. The collection of picture books aims to help children aged seven to 12 develop emotional wellbeing, confidence, resilience, and positive mental health from an early age.