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US plan to stop Ukraine war is “not reasonable”
“Trump has squeezed and pushed the Ukrainians very, very hard.”

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Sudan army chief rejects truce proposal citing UAE role
Abdel Fattah al-Burhan says UAE cannot be involved as it backs the RSF, signalling that fighting is to continue for now.

Top Stories
Attack in Pakistan’s Peshawar: What we know about victims, attackers
Three security personnel killed in an attack on paramilitary headquarters in northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar.

South Africa
Second suspect in Inxiweni Primary school shooting to appear in court
Second suspect connection with murder at the Inxiweni primary school is expected to appear in court

South Africa
Body of one missing KZN resident recovered after floods
Search and rescue teams have recovered the body of one of the three missing people in KZN.

South Africa
LIVE | Senzo Meyiwa murder trial
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial is continuing in the High Court in Pretoria on Monday.
South Africa
News24 | IN THE SPOTLIGHT | Why government should provide more free HIV self-tests
South Africa has adopted targets that 95% of people living with HIV should know their status, 95% of people who know their status should be on antiretroviral treatment, and 95% of people on treatment should be virally suppressed and therefore unable to transmit HIV.
World
News24 | Turkey to host COP31 after Australia concedes bid
Turkey will host next year’s COP31 summit in the city of Antalya, ending a long standoff with Australia over the location of the top United Nations climate meeting.

World
Morning news brief
European nations clamor to be involved in Ukraine peace talks, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resignation forces GOP to rethink its politics, Israel and Hamas accuse each other of violating ceasefire.

World
A tale of two Chinas: Tech industry booms as workers face dim prospects
In China, two economic realities exist side of by side. The country’s fast-growing technology sector is now leading the world in some aspects. Yet prospects for the average Chinese worker remain dim.

World
Ukrainians express concerns about a peace plan drafted by the U.S. and Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was given a Thursday deadline to accept a new peace plan drafted by the U.S. and Russia that Ukraine had no input in, causing concerns for residents.

Africa
Daughter of South Africa’s ex-president accuses sister of Russia recruitment plot
Police are investigating allegations that Jacob Zuma’s daughter, Duduzile, lured men into fighting in Ukraine.

Africa
Sri Lanka & Zimbabwe in Pakistan 2025
Fixtures, results and scorecards from Sri Lanka’s ODI tour of Pakistan, and the Twenty20 tri-series that follows which also involves Zimbabwe.

Africa
Escalating war of words between Ethiopia and Eritrea triggers fears of conflict
The authorities in landlocked Ethiopia have ratcheted up rhetoric over access to an Eritrean port.

Africa
AS FAR claim second African Women’s Champions League title
AS FAR beat debutants ASEC Mimosas 2-1 in the African Women’s Champions League final to become continental champions for the second time.

Business
South Africa’s most valuable company pushing hard into international markets
Prosus is looking to expand its ecommerce offerings across the world, with the group looking to become a global tech leader.

Business
New hijacking hotspot identified in South Africa
Tracker South Africa’s latest vehicle crime data shows a notable shift in hijacking patterns across the country.

Business
CCBSA strengthens transformation credentials with strong B-BBEE performance
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA), a proudly local company, has reaffirmed its commitment to transformation by achieving a Level 2 Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) rating, up from Level 3.

Business
Ramaphosa launches important new laws for South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has proclaimed the start date of the 2018 Plant Improvement Act, which holds key changes for farming in South Africa.
Politics
News24 | DA to probe top leadership feud as tensions between Steenhuisen and George erupt
The DA’s Federal Legal Commission will probe the ongoing spat between two of its senior office bearers, a meeting of the party’s Federal Executive resolved on Sunday.

Politics
ANC congratulates Ramaphosa, govt on successful G20 Summit
The ANC has also welcomed the adoption of the Leaders’ Declaration this weekend.
Politics
News24 | Ramaphosa calls for inclusive growth, global solidarity to build resilient future
President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised that a resilient world can only be achieved through inclusive economic growth, strengthening global partnerships, and reforming international institutions, highlighting the need for global preparedness.

Politics
SA confident of mending ties with US via G20 Troika: Magwenya
Magwenya says SA is confident it will find common ground with the US through G20 Troika

Sport
Man claims he owns 50% of Kaizer Chiefs!
Kaizer Chiefs could find themselves in the middle of an ownership dispute after a 36-year-old businessman’s claim to a 50% stake of the club…

Sport
Bulls lure new flyhalf across the Jukskei River
The Bulls have acquired the services of flyhalf Kade Wolhuter on a loan basis from the Lions, until 30 June 2026.

Sport
Why Broos trusts Makgopa for AFCON, ex-Bafana coach gives insight
Hugo Broos has been a big fan of Evidence Makgopa since he took charge of Bafana Bafana and here are the reasons.

Sport
Scotland’s Fagerson leaves darkness behind after toughest year
Zander Fagerson talks about his darkest year in rugby after the Scotland prop returns from injury in Sunday’s win over Tonga.

Education
University students in England get two-thirds of funding of a decade ago, analysis finds
University leaders says planned levy on international student fees will leave many institutions even worse off
University students in England get just two-thirds of the funding they would have received a decade ago, after inflation and government cuts have reduced the resources available for teaching, according to vice-chancellors.
University leaders said the situation was likely to get worse...
Education
Nigeria: Gunmen Seize 315 Pupils and Teachers in Latest Nigerian Mass School Kidnapping
[RFI] Gunmen have kidnapped more than 300 schoochildren and teachers in one of the largest mass kidnappings in Nigeria, a Christian group said Saturday. No group has yet claimed responsibility for what is the second abduction in a week in Africa’s most populous nation.
Education
Tanzania: Tanzania Fast-Tracks Completion of 65 New VETA Colleges By 2026
[Daily News] Morogoro — THE Tanzanian government is fast-tracking the expansion of technical and vocational education to equip young Tanzanians with practical skills, with a focus on constructing and upgrading infrastructure at Vocational Education and Training Authority (VETA) colleges.
Education
Nigeria: 50 Pupils Kidnapped From Nigerian School Escape Captivity
[RFI] Fifty of the more than 300 students kidnapped from a Nigerian Catholic school last week have escaped, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) said Sunday, as Pope Leo appealed for them all to be immediately released.
Lifestyle
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Lifestyle
Exploring the Dylan Lewis Sculpture Garden of Stellenbosch
Looking to appreciate art or bask in the wonders of nature? The Dylan Lewis Sculpture Garden in Stellenbosch beckons.
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Science/Tech
Game-changing fibre connections in South Africa
New research shows that households with fibre in townships are spending more time online learning and looking for jobs, without spending more on connectivity as their reliance on mobile data declines.
Science/Tech
How An MIT Student Awed Top Economists With His AI Study – Until It All Fell Apart
In May MIT announced “no confidence” in a preprint paper on how AI increased scientific discovery, asking arXiv to withdraw it. The paper, authored by 27-year-old grad student Aidan Toner-Rodgers, had claimed an AI-driven materials discovery tool helped 1,018 scientists at a U.S. R&D lab. But within weeks his academic mentors “were asking an unthinkable question,” reports the Wall Street...

Science/Tech
A Day in the Life of Compassion: Joining Forces to Uplift South Africa’s Animals
In a heartwarming display of compassion and community partnership, dotsure.co.za hasagain extended their support to the Animal Anti-Cruelty League (AACL).

Science/Tech
Call vs online support: When do people still pick up the phone?
While automation and online tools will continue to grow, voice interactions remain central in markets where relationships drive business.

Motoring
Toyota prices subtly reworked again Rumion
Second update in two years brings subtle aesthetic changes and expanded safety items.
Motoring

Motoring
Suzuki quietly farewells only model priced above R500 000
End of the Grand Vitara Hybrid, for now, leaves conventional combustion engines as the sole method of motivation for all Suzuki models.

Motoring
From Ertiga to Fortuner, there is a 7-seater for a shoestring budget
If the budget is tight, there are plenty of used MPVs and SUVs available for under R250 000.

Health
What are the symptoms of prostate cancer and what should you check for?
One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.
Health
U.S. Introduces New Female Crash-Test Dummy Standards
A female crash-test dummy to replace an outdated model largely based on male proportions would improve safety for women, who face higher fatality and injury risks on the road, officials said.
Health
Mother Accused of Delaying Medical Care for Daughter Who Died on Road Trip
A diabetic 10-year-old girl slipped into a coma during a trip with her family and was brought to the hospital after she had died, the authorities said.

Health
‘It sounds dramatic but singing class saved by life’
Hundreds of peopling attending singing groups are being taught songs and breathing techniques.
Nature
News24 Business | Joburg power cut threat: Eskom and City still talking, Ramokgopa pushes for payment plan
Eskom and the City of Johannesburg are still in discussions about how the metro will resolve its outstanding debt, says CEO Dan Marokane.
Nature
News24 Business | Nick Hedley | A new study links culprits to climate change costs: a reckoning for polluters?
A peer-reviewed study, published in the journal Nature, found that the carbon emissions stemming from 111 of the world’s biggest fossil fuel producers resulted in at least $28 trillion in economic losses in the three decades to 2020, writes Nick Hedley.
Nature
News24 Business | International Partners Group | Backing SA’s green future with over R2bn for just transition projects
The challenging global context has not deterred our commitment to the Just Energy Transition Partnership, writes the International Partners group.
Nature
News24 Business | SEE | These blocks made of recycled glass, building waste, may soon be found throughout SA
Three organisations have partnered to showcase and display a block made from recovered glass and building rubble waste.