THURSDAY, 04 JUNE 2026, 21:48
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The Algoa Park police flats in Gqeberha have long been an area of concern for the police and public, but in recent months the facility has reached a state of utter decay.
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Crushed by a 60.9% unemployment rate and broken promises, young South Africans are opting out of the upcoming local government elections. They say the fix is simple: ditch the empty slogans, address the youth crises directly, and put young leaders on the ballot.
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An emergency R2bn advance brings temporary relief, but fails to fix deep financial issues caused by cumulative budget cuts and poor management. As cash-strapped schools face a brutal struggle to survive on the ground, threats of a Section 100 national takeover continue to loom.
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Three decades after their parents were evacuated to save them from the bullets of poachers, a group of black rhinos has returned home to Zimbabwe’s Matusadona National Park.
South Africa
The Kouga Municipality is warning residents to stay put amid rising water levels
South Africa
President Ramaphosa has been engaging his Kenyan counterpart William Ruto on various issues.
South Africa
A new witness will be appearing at the Madlanga Commission, on Friday.
South Africa
SA, Kenya work towards deeper economic integration to unlock Africa’s growth potential
South Africa and Kenya are deepening trade, investment and industrial cooperation, as the two countries position themselves to drive Africa’s economic transformation.
Speaking at the South Africa-Kenya Business Forum in Midrand, Johannesburg, on Thursday, President Cyril Ramaphosa and Kenyan...
World
Brandy Melville’s move has caused uproar among some young women who frequent its stores, with one calling it a “devastating news”.
World
Trump’s former advisor turned critic had reached a deal with prosecutors, two people said.
World
The auction has already brought in thousands in bids and includes intimate items from her life.
World
Demonstrators say the project backed by Donald Trump’s son-in-law would harm a protected environment.
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.
Africa
With a record 10 African sides in action at the 2026 World Cup, BBC Sport Africa picks out some of the players to watch from the continent.
Africa
The oil giant says the documents ignore the critical context of the complex operating environment at the time.
Business
Business
From next week individual investors can take a stake in Musk’s rockets-to-AI company.
Business
Business
Politics
The uMkhonto weSizwe party says it will contest all municipal wards in the 2026 local elections.
Politics
South Africans had surrendered certain areas because of illegal immigrants, party secretary-general Sibonelo Nomvalo said
Politics
MK Party leaders brief media on national meeting outcomes and latest developments within the
Politics
Gavin Jacob is on his second day of testimony at the Madlanga Inquiry.
Sport
Liverpool appoint Andoni Iraola as their new head coach following the sacking of Arne Slot.
Sport
Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada says the club will not bow to pressure and overpay in the summer transfer window.
Sport
Kaizer Chiefs continue to dominate headlines in the lead-up to FIFA World Cup 2026 despite having minimal representation in the Bafana Bafana squad.
Sport
Britain’s Henry Patten and Finland’s Harri Heliovaara book their place in Saturday’s French Open men’s doubles final.
Education
We challenged teens to choose any three recent New York Times pieces they wanted, then tell us what they got from them. The results are a delight.
Education
[Vanguard] AKURE — The Ondo State Government and the State Police Command have dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging a bandit invasion and the kidnapping of students in a school within Akure metropolis.
Education
[Vanguard] – The Borno State Government has directed the immediate activation of cholera prevention and control measures in schools following a confirmed outbreak of the disease in Maiduguri and surrounding communities.
Education
[Vanguard] The Leo Stan Ekeh Foundation (LSEF), established by Africa’s foremost serial digital entrepreneur, Leo Stan Ekeh, has donated a multi-million-naira state-of-the-art AI-Tech Centre to Holy Ghost College, Owerri, Imo State, in a landmark gesture that added prestige and excitement to the school’s 77th anniversary celebration.
Lifestyle
Mpho Maboi- the ex-wife of retired Bafana player Reneilwe ‘Yeye’ Letsholonyane – clapped back at speculation over their divorce.
Lifestyle
Meet Princess Zulu, the drop-dead gorgeous partner of the award-winning music sensation Okmalumkoolkat.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Gugu Gumede reveals how her weight influenced the acting roles she received and how her career has changed after losing 53kg.
Entertainment
Donations continue climbing as South Africans back an officer many see as courageous.
Entertainment
A R420 000 jackpot is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto results for 4 June 2026.
Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories this Thursday, 4 June 2026, in our simple daily news update.
Entertainment
This creamy, herb-laced Seafood Di Maria is the belly-warming pasta you need on the coldest weekend of the year.
Science/Tech
The U.S. and its Five Eyes intelligence partners issued a joint warning (PDF) that Chinese military intelligence services are using LinkedIn and other professional networking sites to recruit people with access to government, military, foreign policy, or sensitive economic information. “These actors use an aggressive online recruitment strategy whereby intelligence officers or their affiliates...
Science/Tech
On Uncanny Valley, we dive into the IPO bonanza that the top AI companies are embarking on to the point where some real estate listings are looking for not just regular old cash, but Anthropic stock.
Science/Tech
The indie artist has played a string of surprise, small-venue shows with no phones allowed, prompting fans to piece together clues about a potential upcoming album.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Associated Press: The Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration Thursday in upholding the power of federal regulators to enforce data privacy laws on telecommunications companies. The 8-1 decision (PDF) preserved one of the Federal Communications Commission’s key tools, though the companies also won a concession from the Republican...
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Health
He mapped the herpes simplex virus genome, revealing how it invades cells. His work also helped lay the groundwork for potential vaccines and gene therapies.
Health
Could the parasite also impact human behaviour? Made in partnership with UKRI.
Health
A young man from Darwen who lost his father realised he needed support so decided to start a walking group
Health
As scientists edge closer to new treatments for hair loss, Victoria Derbyshire examines what such breakthroughs could mean for women.