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‘Give Khuliso Mudau Player of the Season award’
Edward ‘Magents’ Motale wants Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana star right-back Khuliso Mudau to win the coveted Player of the Season accolade.

Top Stories
Russian artist and Putin critic shot dead in Poland
Robert Kuzovkov, who used the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky, has been known for his caricatures of politicians including Vladimir Putin.

South Africa
Abdullah Ibrahim remembered as Cape Town’s cultural giant
Ibrahim was born Adolph Johannes Brand in District Six, Cape Town on October the ninth 1934.

South Africa
Chikunga calls on business to help tackle youth unemployment
This day marks the golden jubilee of the the historic 1976 Soweto Uprising

South Africa
Nearly 9.5M youth still not in education, 50 years after uprising
Nearly 9.5 mln young people are still not in education, employment, or training, 50 years later.

South Africa
LIVE | National Youth Day commemoration
This year’s National Youth Day marks the 50th Anniversary of the 1976 Youth Uprising.

World
Watch: California wildfires rage near passing vehicles
The fires in Riverside County cover over 2,000 acres, say authorities.

World
‘Dancing girl’s’ bare torso restored in Indian textbook after backlash
A picture in a new school textbook had covered up the naked torso of the famous figurine with dark shading.

World
Iranian-Americans protest against Iran team at World Cup
The BBC’s Shaimaa Khalil was outside the Iran v New Zealand opening round match as protesters called for an end to Tehran’s clerical regime.

World
Trust in news hits a new low, research suggests
The Reuters Institute records its lowest trust figures since the annual research began in 2015.

Africa
Nigerian army frees widow of ex-general who died in captivity
Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar and his wife Amina were abducted in north-west Nigeria at the end of last month.

Africa
DR Congo medics mark rare Ebola recovery with song and dance
Survivors are bringing hope to health workers struggling to control the outbreak.

Africa
‘Greatest feeling ever’: Cape Verdeans tell BBC of joy at holding Spain to draw
The streets of the capital, Praia, shook with wild celebrations as the small island nation held Spain to a shock 0-0 draw.

Africa
South African jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim dies at 91
Ibrahim helped define a genre of South African jazz music in a career that spanned eight decades.

Business
Do online saving methods really work?
Do online saving methods really work?
Business
Business
Business

Politics
June 16 dream remains unfulfilled: Mashinini family
The historic event expedited the pace of the liberation struggle which changed SA’s politics

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

Politics
Ramaphosa trying to evade accountability in Phala Phala saga: EFF
This after Ramaphosa filed an urgent court interdict, halting the work of parliament impeachment.

Politics
FOSA calls for Ramaphosa’s resignation over impeachment court bid
Forum for South Africa says Cyril Ramaphosa is using state resources to avoid accountability

Sport
‘He needs to be shown love’: Ex-Pirates captain on Mofokeng’s replacement
Siwelele head coach Lehlohonolo Seema says Bohlale Ngwato has what it takes to succeed at Orlando Pirates if he is given support.

Sport
Rovers fans ‘immensely proud’ of Cape Verde hero Lopes
The performance of Cape Verde defender Roberto ‘Pico’ Lopes in their heroic World Cup draw against heavyweights Spain evoked pride in supporters of his club, League of Ireland side Shamrock Rovers.

Sport
Stokes in good spirits – Durham boss Campbell
England Test captain Ben Stokes is in good spirits and working hard, says Durham head coach Ryan Campbell.

Sport
Will fearsome Shinnecock bring MacIntyre major redemption?
Robert MacIntyre had the US Open ripped from his grasp in 2025 and returns to the championship hoping to turn around a modest 2026.
Education
Nigeria: JAMB Releases 2026 Utme Mop-Up Results
[Vanguard] The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) mop-up exercise.
Education
Botswana: Leverage Neurodiversity for Innovation Gains
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone — Businesses have been urged to embrace neuro inclusion as a driver of innovation and productivity. Speaking at the strategic human resource conference in Gaborone, Lyra Botswana’s managing director, Dr Onalethata Johnson said discussions often focused on gender and age, while overlooking neurodiversity.
Education
Botswana: Youth Skills Answer to Economic Challenges
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone — As Botswana grapples with critical economic pressures, high unemployment rates and declining dependence on diamonds, young people equipped with practical skills and entrepreneurial mindsets represent the country’s next great resource.
Education
Nigeria: Aun Suspends School of Law Dean After Premium Times Story
[Premium Times] PREMIUM TIMES on Sunday reported how Mr Magaji, a former military police officer in the Nigerian Army, convicted of sodomy by a General Court Martial (GCM), never served his prison sentence despite the Supreme Court upholding the sentence.

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

Lifestyle
50 years on: South Africa commemorates 16 June 1976 Soweto Uprising
Tsietsi Mashinini has been credited as the mastermind of the student protests in Soweto in 1976.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
BAD news for ‘late’ July 2026 SASSA Children’s Grants
Unfortunately, the agency has decided to push back July 2026 SASSA Children’s Grants, leaving millions of homes with kids in the lurch …

Entertainment
If I get an opportunity, it will be awesome – Paul de Villiers
Exciting talent Paul de Villiers is expected to be unleashed by the Springboks in their match against the Barbarians on Saturday.

Entertainment
Sundowns confirm van Wyk signing from SV Ried
Van Wyk expressed his excitement about joining the Tshwane giants.
Entertainment

Entertainment
Jaecoo expands J5 range to beat the fuel price hike
The Jaecoo J5 line-up will expand in August with the introduction of the SHS hybrid and the fully electric BEV.

Science/Tech
Amazfit Cheetah 2 Ultra Smartwatch Review (2026): Solid Off-Road Performer
Amazfit’s trail running smartwatch delivers solid off-road performance at a bargain price compared to its competitors.

Science/Tech
Streamer IShowSpeed Is Gen Z’s ESPN
At 21, Speed has pushed the limits of streaming by transforming a distinctly solo format into a global group chat. His song for this year’s World Cup is becoming the tournament’s unofficial anthem.

Science/Tech
‘Pretty Crazy’ Token Usage Is Testing Bosses’ Bet on AI
A Silicon Valley software maker and an ecommerce company reveal to WIRED how they are navigating the emerging challenge of “tokenomics.”
Science/Tech
A.I. Boom Ignites Asian Chip Companies
They make much of the gear that goes into giant data centers. Demand for their products is shifting the balance of tech power.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring

Health
How an ovary syndrome led to Bake Off star’s fame
Now a successful TV presenter, Briony May Williams said she started stress-baking when she became ill.

Health
Witnessing joy amid the death: BBC travels to epicentre of Ebola outbreak
There are glimpses of happiness in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s fight against the virus that has killed more than 170.
Health
Kennedy Orders Woman to Stay in Hantavirus Quarantine, Despite C.D.C. Recommendation
Others who were in the facility have been allowed to return to their homes in recent weeks for monitoring by local health officials.
Health
How Kratom, an Addictive Gas Station Drug, Found Allies in Trump’s Cabinet
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.