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Constitution vs comrades? Phala Phala sparks Ramaphosa-Didiza showdown
Is there a political and legal showdown looming between President Cyril Ramaphosa and the woman tasked with protecting parliament’s institutional integrity?

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Former Kaizer Chiefs mentor resurfaces in Morocco
The former Kaizer Chiefs coach is not new to the Botola Pro League having previously worked for AS FAR Rabat.
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INTELLIGENT ANALYSIS: AI is giving teams a competitive advantage in modern-day rugby
Artificial intelligence can reveal patterns and insights that shape performances, but coaches and analysts continue to drive the data-capturing and decision-making process.

South Africa
Late King Makhosoke II remembered as champion of rural development
King Makhosoke II died on Tuesday after reigning for 40 years.

South Africa
Road users cautioned about road closures ahead of Comrades Marathon
To avoid delays, road users have been urged to find alternative routes.

South Africa
About 2,400 Malawian nationals to begin journey back home from KZN
Xaba says an initial fleet of seven buses has been provided.

South Africa
Family accuses crèche of negligence after toddler dies in pit toilet
The distraught mother of the child, Yolisa Yena says the teachers did not even bother to call her.

World
‘The greatest day of my life’ – Knicks fans celebrate in San Antonio
New York’s basketball team won the NBA championship for the first time in over 50 years after beating the Spurs in Texas.

World
Nigerian author accuses hospital of stalling review into her son’s death
Adichie’s 21-month old son died in a Lagos hospital, which she says is trying to stop an inquest into the circumstances of his death.

World
Vincent’s parents ‘never say he’s good enough’ – so he turned to a middle-aged couple online
A niche group of content creators called “virtual parents” have become hugely popular among young people.

World
Kidnapped Nigerian retired general dies in captivity
Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar’s death highlights continuing security challenges facing parts of the country.

Africa
Mother finds body of missing son two days after Kenya’s Ebola quarantine centre protests
Sylvester Muigai Ndung’u was in Nanyuki to fetch a school uniform on Tuesday, his mother says.

Africa
‘Surrender or face full force’ of state, Nigerian president warns armed groups
Bola Tinubu was addressing the nation on Democracy Day, marking the return to civilian rule in 1999.

Africa
‘Nightmare from start to finish’ for South Africa in opener
Former captain Dean Furman says South Africa were “miles off it” in their World Cup opener against Mexico, as many on the continent ‘hate-watch’ Bafana Bafana.

Africa
London council takes possession of property linked to Sierra Leone’s First Lady
Southwark Council in south London takes possession of a property linked to Sierra Leone’s Fatima Bio.
Business

Business
David James backs affordable football kit charities
The former England goalie does not want costly kit to be a bar to anyone hoping to play football.
Business
Business

Politics
Hill-Lewis pledges more affordable housing for Cape Town
Geordin Hill-Lewis says reliable and affordable services are high up on the list of his priorities.

Politics
Zuma urges black South Africans to vote to liberate themselves
Zuma says the solution to end the suffering of the masses is to vote.

Politics
I do not want to occupy political office: Mapaila
Mapaila says he does not aspire to occupy public office or become a top government official.

Politics
ActionSA places faith in Dereleen James to steer Cape Town forward
James was unveiled as the party’s candidate during a launch in Hanover Park on the Cape Flats.

Sport
Clinical Australia upset Turkey in World Cup opener
Watch highlights as Australia beat Turkey in their opening match, with 20-year-old Nestory Irankunda becoming the Socceroos’s youngest ever World Cup goalscorer.

Sport
Why Topuria could spoil UFC’s White House party
While US President Donald Trump and the UFC prepare to celebrate America with an unprecedented event at the White House on Sunday, Ilia Topuria is perfectly placed to spoil the party.

Sport
Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 7
Will you get today’s player in as few attempts as possible?

Sport
Shirts, stuffed lions & Lego – the stolen England items worth $18,000
Two men are charged for stealing $18,000 worth of property from England at their Kansas City training base.

Education
UK government announces £132.5m after-school clubs package
Funding for extracurricular activities comes as ministers prepare to introduce social media restrictions for under-16s
The government has announced a £132.5m funding package for after-school clubs as ministers prepare to introduce expected restrictions on social media use for under-16s.
The programme is designed to expand access to enrichment activities in schools, with funding for clubs...
Education
Threats, Free Speech and the Case Against U. of Michigan Activists
Prosecutors accused eight pro-Palestinian activists with ties to the university of conspiring to threaten campus leaders and others.

Education
Pioneering UK Nerve Lab harnesses AI to map effect of children’s screen time
Other projects include developing tools to help visually impaired people navigate video games
Parents are constantly being told to limit their children’s screen time. But when it comes to deciphering which films or TV shows are best suited to developing minds, the guidance remains largely one-size-fits-all. A relatively slow-paced programme such as Bluey offers a very different viewing...
Education
Judge Dismisses Republican Group’s Case Against the University of Florida
A campus group the university banned after accusations of antisemitic behavior failed to prove it had its First Amendment rights violated, the court ruled.

Lifestyle
World’s first trillionaire: Meet all Elon Musk’s kids, their moms
South African-born tech entreprenur Elon Musk become the world’s first trillionaire, take a look at his 14 kids and their moms…

Lifestyle
Trouble in paradise? Andile Mpisane’s wife sparks split rumours
Andile Mpisane’s wife Tamia has fuelled rumours that they have split, less than five years after their shotgun wedding…

Lifestyle
6 Bafana players REJECT Gayton’s World Cup offer
Six excluded Bafana Bafana players turned down an offer from Gayton McKenzie to travel to the FIFA World Cup as spectators.

Lifestyle
Psychologist on Connor Niske death: ‘Mental illness does not discriminate’
A mental health professional has weighed into the shock death of Parklands College head boy Connor Niske…

Entertainment
Are you kidding? Over 1 000kW for next BMW M3!
The BMW M Concept Neue Klasse represents the next chapter in the M-typical blend of dynamics, agility, and precision.

Entertainment
Lions lure ex Shark home
The 30-year-old brings valuable experience and physicality to a position where the Lions are set to lose one of their key resources.

Entertainment
Chicken ‘saviour’ runs with BMW while poultry die
It is alleged that instead of buying feed for the chickens, Shabba splurged on a Mercedes-Benz GLE 63 Coupe.

Entertainment
Brazil begin World Cup bid with Morocco draw as Scotland edge Haiti
Qatar strike late to draw with Switzerland.
Science/Tech
Four LTS Java Versions Get End-of-Support in a Three-Year Window (2029-2032)
Simon Ritter joined Sun Microsystems in 1996 and spent time working in both Java development and consultancy. He’s now written an opinion piece for InfoWorld warning that “Between 2029 and 2032, every currently supported long-term support (LTS) version of Java will reach end-of-support within a single three-year window.” That’s Java 17 in 2029, Java 8 in 2030, Java 21 in 2031, and Java 11 in...
Science/Tech
UK Police Officer Accused of Using AI to Fake Evidence
The Sunday Times reports:A criminal investigation has begun after a police officer allegedly used AI to create evidential material in a “number of cases”. Derbyshire Constabulary said an officer was being investigated over an allegation of suspected perverting the course of justice. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) confirmed it was engaging with defence lawyers and the courts over...
Science/Tech
How Author Dave Eggers Avoids Smartphones, Internet Access, and Flock Cameras
A few weeks ago on a bike ride “inspiration struck” for Dave Eggers, reports SFGate…Without a pen and paper handy, he was stuck texting the idea to himself. The problem? Eggers doesn’t own a smartphone. “It takes 20 minutes to write a sentence,” Eggers said… It’s a funny predicament for Eggers, given that he’s arguably the city’s biggest proponent of the written word… Now age 56, Eggers’ latest...
Science/Tech
State Attorneys General Are Investigating OpenAI
OpenAI said that a coalition of states had opened an investigation over a wide range of its practices, including its handing of user data, safety of minors and advertising activities.
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Motoring
Motoring
Health
Scientists Race to Test Treatments as Ebola Outbreak Widens
Trials are beginning on several drugs that have shown promise in preliminary studies against the virus that is causing the current outbreak.

Health
‘Amazing’ toy scanner eases children’s MRI anxiety
Children can test the new miniature replica of an MRI machine on different toys.

Health
College opens lifelike hospital training ward
The aim of the Hele Road ward is to give students hands-on experience with equipment and patients.

Health
Major A&E changes announced amid strikes
Patients have been urged to only attend A&E if their condition is life-threatening or serious.