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Her car was reversed into — and the responsible party’s insurer will not cover the full cost of repair.
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Her car was reversed into — and the responsible party’s insurer will not cover the full cost of repair.

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Tottenham complete the signing of Scotland captain Andy Robertson as he leaves Liverpool at the end of his contract.
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Thailand’s consumer watchdog will sue Volvo Cars’ Thai unit over EX30 battery fires
South Africa
Tourism sector shows strong signs of recovery and growth
Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says Cabinet has welcomed the positive developments in the tourism sector, which continues to show strong signs of recovery and growth.
According to Statistics South Africa’s International Tourism Report, the country recorded 989 329 tourist arrivals in April 2026.
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South Africa
SA to mark 50th anniversary of the Soweto Uprising
As the country marks Youth Month, Cabinet has called on all sectors of society to support initiatives aimed at empowering young people through education, skills development, entrepreneurship and employment opportunities.
Briefing the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo...
South Africa
Cabinet approves withdrawal of AI policy
Cabinet has approved the withdrawal of the Draft National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy, which was published for public comment in March 2026.“Cabinet approved the withdrawal of the draft AI policy, which was published for public comment in March 2026. “The withdrawal will allow a rework of the AI policy to ensure it achieves its...
South Africa
Cabinet urges South Africans to register for Local Government Elections
Cabinet has called on all eligible South Africans to register to vote ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections, stressing the importance of citizen participation in shaping the future of communities across the country.
Addressing a post-Cabinet media briefing on Friday, Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo...

World
A man suspected of murdering an 11-year-old girl had previously been identified as a potential child molester, records show.

World
Thomas Weir Pauken II, 50, knowingly worked with people employed by the Chinese government for years.

World
Authorities said that a bear in north-east Japan has eluded capture by opening a window

World
Xi will be in North Korea from 8-9 June, a rare visit to the isolated regime that is a longstanding ally of Beijing.

Africa
Only two survived after trekking more than 50km (30 miles) across the desert to alert the authorities.

Africa
At the centre of it is London mining investor INIHC’s arbitration battle over the billion-dollar Black Volta gold project

Africa
The opposition has called for protests after the president’s term in office was extended by a year.

Africa
A fifth man was discharged and acquitted by the court due to insufficient evidence against him.

Business
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says new jobs were created in the leisure and hospitality sectors.

Business
Despite the Iran war, inflation and debt fears, US markets keep hitting record highs, fueled largely by AI. BBC’s Samira Hussain looks into whether that bubble will burst.
Business
Business

Politics
Parliament’s ad hoc committee defended the evidence leaders’ draft report after suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu objected to the findings that he dismantled the PKTT without consultation and for nefarious reasons

Politics
Ntshavheni has reiterated that no shutdown will be taking place in the country on the 30th of June

Politics
He is testifying before the Madlanga Commission in Pretoria.
Politics
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli has dismissed rumours of a Cabinet reshuffle in his government of provincial unity as “premature”, following the removal of the National Freedom Party’s Mbali Shinga from the provincial legislature.

Sport
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has signed a contract extension that will take him to the end of the 2031 Rugby World Cup.

Sport
The Stormers and Bulls are in URC semi-final action on Saturday, and here are the team sheets and the kick off times to note.

Sport
Centre Louie Hennessey has been ruled out of Wales summer internationals to undergo treatment on a damaged shoulder.

Sport
England winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso could miss the rest of the Prem season after undergoing surgery for a facial injury.
Education
[UCT] In June 2019, Professor Salome Maswime took a leap of faith when she and her husband, Gundo Vhusani Maswime, packed their two young sons, Farai and Taurai, into a car and left Johannesburg. Professor Maswime came to the University of Cape Town (UCT) to assume the newly created position of head of Global Surgery. At the time she was a team of one, but her mandate was simple: dream big and...
Education
[UCT] The University of Cape Town (UCT) Employment Equity Cluster 10 Collective (EEC 10) recently hosted a colloquium in commemoration of Africa Month. This to facilitate deep conversation and reflection on how institutional structures, systems and practices enable or constrain a more just, inclusive and future-oriented research ecosystem.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] Sixty Seven youth who underwent training to operate forklift, mobile crane and excavator on Wednesday graduated from the Regional Maritime University in Accra under the theme: ‘Skilled Youth for Accelerated Development.’
Education
[Ghanaian Times] A project aimed at promoting responsible plastic waste management and environmental sustainability among students in selected senior high schools in Accra has been launched.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Hawks cop Karl Sander wants to spend the more than half a million rand raised through a BackaBuddy campaign on more than a coffee machine.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Entertainment
The new season will premiere on 4 July.

Entertainment
Audit reveals disgraced Andrew earned rent from cottages while living rent-free at Windsor mansion on symbolic peppercorn lease.

Entertainment
The Hawks officer was also questioned about similarities between his affidavit and that of a senior official.

Entertainment
Rho Tae-ak resigned as riot police cleared protesters from Seoul polling station after ballot shortage marred first vote under President Lee.

Science/Tech
AI, coupled with recent diplomatic tensions, highlights the importance of digital sovereignty, says Microsoft’s Siya Madyibi.

Science/Tech
The firm said it expected to deliver adjusted earnings of at least $38m (£28.2m) for the first half of 2026.

Science/Tech
New directors have been appointed to the board of an entity treasury won’t fund and that nearly slid into liquidation.

Science/Tech
More than 850 applicants and participants from across SA and, for the first time, Kenya, took part in the ITWeb Security Summit 2026 Hackathon.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring

Health
The national group was set up to help tackle loneliness, after a man died from suicide.

Health
A quarter of all babies in England are now delivered by emergency caesarean operations, BBC analysis shows – marking a significant rise over the last five years.
Health
Mining has been the lifeblood of this remote Congolese hill town for decades. Now, it is fueling the spread of a devastating outbreak.
Health
Researchers relied on a newer gene-editing technique that may make it possibl to engineer embryos, a prospect that has long alarmed bioethicists.