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Itu Khune urges Bafana players to control emotions at World Cup
Itumeleng Khune has urged Bafana Bafana players to control their emotions during the forthcoming 2026 Fifa World Cup matches against Mexico, Czechia and Korea Republic.

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Royals turn out for Peter Phillips and NHS nurse’s wedding
Peter Phillips is marrying NHS nurse Harriet Sperling during a private ceremony on Saturday.

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BSA remains committed to supporting initiatives that promote women, says Hunter
Boxing South Africa remains committed to supporting initiatives that promote women, advance gender equality and contribute positively to the development of boxing in South Africa

South Africa
Daveyton protesters call for undocumented immigrants to leave SA
One of the march organisers Oupa Sello says their only problem is undocumented immigrants

South Africa
Nigeria’s Defence Ministry Deploys AI-Powered Command System to Modernise Border Security
The Nigerian Ministry of Defence is restructuring its technology infrastructure to integrate artificial intelligence into national security operations and modernize the country’s border defences. Minister of Defence General Christopher Gwabin Musa led a high-level delegation of senior ministry officials to Monaco in May to evaluate the practical applications of the Multi-Domain Hybrid...

South Africa
SA receives largest share of Africa’s Lenacapavir doses: Motsoaledi
Motsoaledi says four pills must be taken after the injection has been administered.

South Africa
Bad weather shuts Western Cape schools during exam period
Otto has urged the public to refrain from crossing low-lying rivers to avoid more fatalities.

World
TUT Alumnus Banele Mgwevu Builds AI Platform ITSAGO to Help South African Graduates Tackle Interview Anxiety
A Tshwane University of Technology alumnus is using artificial intelligence to help young South Africans prepare for one of the most challenging aspects of entering the workplace — the interview process. Banele Mgwevu, a software developer from Etwatwa on the East Rand, studied Information and Communication Technology at TUT’s Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, […]

World
WHO, UNDP and Japan Launch AI Health Programme in Ghana to Tackle Climate-Sensitive Diseases and Strengthen Service Delivery
Ghana has launched a joint programme with the World Health Organization and the United Nations Development Programme — funded by the Government of Japan through the United Nations Trust Fund for Human Security — to harness artificial intelligence in improving health outcomes, strengthening system resilience and protecting vulnerable populations. The programme is implemented in collaboration […]

World
The cash-in-the-sofa saga that just won’t go away for South Africa’s president
A committee of MPs has been formed to look at the case against Cyril Ramaphosa, but he may survive a vote.

World
Norway’s crown princess on lung transplant waiting list, palace says
Mette-Marit’s condition, which stiffens the lungs, making it hard to breathe, has deteriorated, the royal household says.

Africa
Fall in official Ebola numbers appears to be good news but it’s not that simple
There are now 380 confirmed cases of Ebola in DR Congo, dramatically scaled back from initial estimates of suspected cases.

Africa
Singer Fally Ipupa’s pride at being given major DR Congo honour
He follows the late great Papa Wemba in becoming a knight of the National Order of the Leopard.

Africa
Nearly 50 people die of thirst in Sahara desert after lorry breaks down
Only two survived after trekking more than 50km (30 miles) across the desert to alert the authorities.

Africa
Mahama’s UK visit overshadowed by controversy
At the centre of it is London mining investor INIHC’s arbitration battle over the billion-dollar Black Volta gold project
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Business
Advice service demand rises amid housing crisis
Citizens Advice Guernsey says housing and cost of living pressures have increased demand.
Business

Business
US stocks slump as fears over Big Tech shake Wall Street
The Nasdaq saw its biggest daily fall since early 2025.

Politics
ANC EC moves to suspend Lwazi Rotya’s membership
The PTT has given him 48 hours to respond to this intent of suspending his membership.

Politics
Mchunu challenges committee report, alleging prejudicial findings
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
No shutdown will be taking place on 30th of June: Ntshavheni
Ntshavheni has reiterated that no shutdown will be taking place in the country on the 30th of June

Politics
Sibiya denies witness claims linking him to alleged drug theft plot
He is testifying before the Madlanga Commission in Pretoria.

Sport
Hewett loses final to Oda for second straight year
Britain’s Alfie Hewett is beaten in the French Open wheelchair singles final by Japan’s Tokito Oda for the second year in a row.

Sport
Banyana Banyana handed football lesson by Japan
South Africa’s senior women’s national team, Banyana Banyana, have suffered a heavy defeat against Asian champions Japan.

Sport
South Africa’s history at FIFA World Cups
Since the end of apartheid, the South Africa’s national football team – known as Bafana Bafana – have featured at three FIFA World Cups.

Sport
GB’s Patten and partner Heliovaara beaten in French Open doubles final
Great Britain’s Henry Patten and Finnish partner Harri Heliovaara lose to Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos in the French Open men’s doubles final.
Education
A Viral Gen-Z Protest Movement Draws Thousands to India’s Capital
The Cockroach Janta Party started as a joke, but it quickly became a way for many Indians to express their frustration with the system.
Education
Who Should Get an A at Harvard?
Readers respond to a guest essay about the university’s new 20 percent cap on A grades.
Education
Uganda: Namutumba Primary School Celebrates 100 Years, Urges Digital Transformation and Staffing Boost
[Nile Post] Namutumba Primary School in Namutumba District has marked its centenary with calls for stronger digital integration, improved staffing levels, and sustained investment to preserve its legacy as one of the oldest educational institutions in the Busoga sub-region.
Education
Uganda: Kawempe Muslim Students Urged to Embrace Discipline, Hard Work
[Nile Post] Students of Kawempe Muslim Secondary School today participated in an interactive mentorship session facilitated by Ms. Irene Kawuma, Senior Private Secretary to First Lady Janet Kataaha Museveni.

Lifestyle
SASSA Foster Child Grant: Find out what you are owed
The SASSA Foster Child Grant is not means-tested – here is who qualifies and what documents you need to apply.

Lifestyle
‘Embracing the chaos’: Marise Pollard on IVF, motherhood
Marise Pollard, wife of Handre Pollard, opened up about her IVF journey and how she learnt to ’embrace the chaos’. Take a look…

Lifestyle
FEEL GOOD | 24 African penguin fledglings released at De Hoop
Twenty-four African penguin fledglings have been released at the De Hoop Penguin Colony as part of an ongoing effort to re-establish the colony.

Lifestyle
Cape Town chooses new design for historic clock tower
The votes are in, and residents have picked a new design for Cape Town’s Colonial Mutual Clock Memorial tower. Here’s what they chose…

Entertainment
WATCH: Khanyi Mars announces departure from ‘Yano Lyrics’
The announcement comes weeks after Mars left Music Pulse.

Entertainment
‘We just want peace in our country’ – Ekurhuleni residents protest against undocumented foreigners
The protestors have blamed illegal foreigners for most of the crimes committed in South Africa.

Entertainment
From Oaklands icon to Sandton gem: Inside Tortellino d’Oro’s heartfelt new opening [PHOTOS]
The Bollini family has opened a stunning new Tortellino d’Oro that blends four decades of cherished Italian traditions with fresh energy.

Entertainment
Stormers have ‘long wanted to face a full-strength Leinster,’ says Dobson
The Stormers are hoping to make some history by picking up their first win over Leinster in Ireland and their first ever away play-off win in the URC.
Science/Tech
Utah Residents Sue Officials Over Kevin O’Leary Data Center Plan
Utah residents and a progressive nonprofit are suing officials over Kevin O’Leary’s planned Stratos Project AI data center, arguing that the special authority overseeing it gives unelected officials too much control over land use, taxation, public health, and local governance. The lawsuit comes as O’Leary has agreed to shrink the proposed 40,000-acre project by 75% amid mounting political and...

Science/Tech
New study casts doubt on reliability of mental health diagnosis interviews
Diagnostic interviews seen as ‘gold standard’ vary in reliability from condition to condition, study says
Diagnostic interviews – the most common way to diagnose substance use and mental disorders including depression, anxiety, bipolar and personality disorders – vary in reliability from condition to condition, according to a new study in Jama Network Open.
Laura Duncan, a psychiatry professor...
Science/Tech
Scientists Find Wind Blowing From Our Milky Way’s Black Hole
After 50 years of searching, astronomers say they have finally found evidence of a long-sought “wind” blowing from Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way. “Unless a black hole exists in a perfect vacuum, it must blow a wind somehow. And there is no perfect vacuum in the universe,” team co-leader and Northwestern University researcher Mark Gorski said in a...

Science/Tech
The Best 3-in-1 Apple Charging Stations After Testing Top Models
I tried all the top models to find the best 3-in-1 Apple charging stations, pads, and more. Keep your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods topped up with these WIRED-tested docking systems.
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Health
YouTuber and Wife Ended Pregnancy After Down Syndrome Diagnosis. They Got Death Threats.
After Jesse Ridgway, a popular YouTuber, and his wife, Ashley, revealed the news, death threats followed.

Health
Are you feeling overwhelmed?
Kimberley Wilson gives some tips on how to deal with feeling overwhelmed.

Health
Ronan Keating on the toll of being in Boyzone
Ronan Keating talks about the mental toll of being in Boyzone.
Health
Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway Is Placed on Lung Transplant List
News of Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s worsening condition comes as a number of scandals have plunged the royal family into a deep crisis.