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Swedish man jailed for four years for coercing wife into sex with 120 men
The 61-year-old was found to have coerced his wife into sexual acts with men he found online in exchange for payment.
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The 61-year-old was found to have coerced his wife into sexual acts with men he found online in exchange for payment.
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Former acting Secretary of Defence Dr Thobekile Gamede faces contempt charges after failing to declassify crucial documents related to the 1985 murders of anti-apartheid activists known as the Cradock Four.
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Having lost the opener of the World Cup 2-0 to one of the hosts, Mexico, in Mexico City last Thursday, Bafana Bafana know a win against Czechia is non-negotiable
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When a 13-year-old was raped on a rural road, she didn’t beg for herself — she begged her attacker to let her younger cousins go. Six years later, a detective going through cold cases ensured her attacker will never be free to do it again.

South Africa
the NYDA has funded 1,300 youth-owned businesses with a total of R28 million

South Africa
He was speaking during the commemoration of Youth Day in Soweto.

South Africa
Tyms AI today announced the launch of its human-first AI platform, built to help medium and enterprise businesses run their operations faster and smarter. The platform combines AI software and intelligent agents that handle day-to-day work across finance, sales, marketing, customer service, compliance, and more, freeing teams to focus on the judgment-driven work that drives […]

South Africa
The collision between a minibus taxi, truck collision on the N4 claimed eight lives.

World
US media say the plan would have involved a drone attack. The FBI boss says multiple suspects are in custody.

World
The vote fulfils a promise by new PM Péter Magyar to stop his predecessor from becoming prime minister again.

World
The number of foreign visitors is down by 58% compared to last year, Cuban officials say, amid sanctions and an effective oil blockade.

World
The fires in Riverside County cover over 2,000 acres, say authorities.

Africa
Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar and his wife Amina were abducted in north-west Nigeria at the end of last month.

Africa
Survivors are bringing hope to health workers struggling to control the outbreak.

Africa
The streets of the capital, Praia, shook with wild celebrations as the small island nation held Spain to a shock 0-0 draw.

Africa
Ibrahim helped define a genre of South African jazz music in a career that spanned eight decades.

Business
Elon Musk’s rocket company has agreed to buy Cursor, which uses AI to automate the process of writing code.

Business
Applications open for funding to help families with the cost of school essentials.

Business
Thames Water’s lenders have submitted a new rescue plan to save the firm, but how did it end up in this state?

Business
Do online saving methods really work?

Politics
The DA says Bruce Nimmerhoudt serves as Member of the Mayoral Committee in both municipalities

Politics
The historic event expedited the pace of the liberation struggle which changed SA’s politics

Politics
This year’s National Youth Day marks the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Soweto Uprising.

Politics
This after Ramaphosa filed an urgent court interdict, halting the work of parliament impeachment.
Sport
Rassie Erasmus has made some interesting selections for the Springboks’ season-opener against the Barbarians this Saturday.

Sport
FIFA World Cup 2026 continues on Tuesday, 16 June with two of the tournament favourites, France and Argentina, finally entering the fray.

Sport
With Derek McInnes reportedly on the verge of a switch from Hearts to Rangers, his former assistant Tony Docherty details why the move would be a ‘perfect fit’.

Sport
From stag-do drag to Fenway Park, how did a 1970s disco hit become the soundtrack of the Tartan Army?
Education
[Leadership] Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam, Anambra State, has dismissed five staff members, including two professors, two senior lecturers, and one principal assistant registrar for gross misconduct.
Education
[Leadership] The Federal Ministry of Education has refuted reports alleging that the Nigeria Education Management Information System (NEMIS) was hacked, maintaining that the platform remained secure and has not suffered any cyber intrusion.
Education
[Namibian] The Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) calls on young Namibians to become ambassadors of education and contribute meaningfully to national development as the country commemorates the Day of the African Child.
Education
[ANGOP] Talatona — The 3rd edition of the postgraduate course in Public Procurement, promoted by the National Institute of Public Administration (ENAPP), started on Monday in Luanda, with the aim of qualifying professionals and strengthening transparency in public management.

Lifestyle
Njideka Akunyili Crosby is a 43-year-old artist whose portrait of Michelle and Barack Obama was received well by the couple.

Lifestyle
Tsietsi Mashinini has been credited as the mastermind of the student protests in Soweto in 1976.
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Lifestyle
Unfortunately, the agency has decided to push back July 2026 SASSA Children’s Grants, leaving millions of homes with kids in the lurch …

Entertainment
Kimvuidi has expressed delight at joining Tikva and is looking forward to playing for the club.

Entertainment
The DA wants to be a majority party by 2029.

Entertainment
High unemployment is driving many young people to excessive drinking.

Entertainment
The Springbok assistant coach named Zimbabwe players he thinks would be a threat, while crediting their experienced coaching staff.
Science/Tech
SpaceX exercised its option to acquire Cursor in an all-stock deal, bolstering Elon Musk’s ambitions in artificial intelligence.

Science/Tech
A ban is coming – but it’s still not clear what it will mean for sites including Roblox, YouTube and WhatsApp.

Science/Tech
Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments infrastructure company, today announces a strategic investment from Ripple, the leading provider of blockchain-based enterprise solutions for traditional and digital finance. This partnership marks the definitive next phase of Flutterwave’s long-term stablecoin strategy, seamlessly connecting its existing cross-border settlement capabilities with...

Science/Tech
Sitting at a desk for hours? Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy WIRED-tested seats.
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Health
Now a successful TV presenter, Briony May Williams said she started stress-baking when she became ill.

Health
There are glimpses of happiness in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s fight against the virus that has killed more than 170.
Health
Others who were in the facility have been allowed to return to their homes in recent weeks for monitoring by local health officials.
Health
With support from Markwayne Mullin and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the kratom industry is pursuing a potentially lucrative policy. Mr. Mullin owns equity in a company that could benefit.