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Teacher guilty of murdering adopted baby
Preston Davey died after months of sexual and physical abuse at the hands of the former head of year.
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Preston Davey died after months of sexual and physical abuse at the hands of the former head of year.
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The proof will be in the pudding once the cadastre is rolled out to all the provinces from its current test run in the Western Cape where the Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources says it is up and running with no apparent hitches. Demonstrating it on a virtual platform is one thing. Applicants will see for themselves its effectiveness once it is operational across the country.

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Soaring fuel prices in South Africa push buyers to smaller, fuel-efficient cars

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With youth unemployment above 60% among under-25s, educators and researchers are urging that entrepreneurship be built into the school curriculum as a core skill, write Natanya Meyer and Chris Schachtebeck

South Africa
IEC says the participation of the young people in the elections will make a difference.
South Africa
Presidency warns against misinformation on immigration issues
The Presidency has warned against the spread of misinformation about South Africa’s immigration challenges.
This comes after World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, issued a statement condemning renewed attacks targeting foreign nationals, which allegedly left several people...

South Africa
44-year-old Sihle Makhaye was allegedly recruited in July 2025 with a promise of employment.

South Africa
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial has been postponed until Friday in the High Court in Pretoria.

World
The deal to end fighting and re-open the Strait of Hormuz leaves the sides where they were 24 hours before the war – only with thousands now dead.

World
As the US and Iran announce a deal, the BBC’s international editor Jeremy Bowen looks at what that means for Lebanon.

World
Al-Qaqa Ibn Antar had been attempting to climb its walls without safety equipment when he fell in, local authorities say.
World
The chain was criticised for a “Tank Day” marketing ploy on the anniversary of a military massacre.

Africa
Australia open their T20 World Cup campaign with a 65-run victory over fellow contenders South Africa to lay down an early marker.

Africa
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey is banned from entering Canada for their opening game of the World Cup.

Africa
Sylvester Muigai Ndung’u was in Nanyuki to fetch a school uniform on Tuesday, his mother says.

Africa
Bola Tinubu was addressing the nation on Democracy Day, marking the return to civilian rule in 1999.
Business

Business
The move is seen as a bet that combining streaming with its news and sport offering will leave Fox in a strong position as TV audiences move online.
Business
Business

Politics
Forum for South Africa says Cyril Ramaphosa is using state resources to avoid accountability

Politics
On Tuesday, the country will mark the 50th commemoration of the June 16 Soweto uprising.

Politics
The SACP in Limpopo held its elective congress where new leadership was elected.

Politics
He addressed hundreds of MK Party supporters in Delft on the Cape Flats

Sport
Orlando Pirates have dominated domestic cup competitions in recent years, but continental glory remains elusive.

Sport
F1 Academy champion Abbi Pulling and BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson discuss the impact that Lewis Hamilton’s grand prix win in Spain could have on Ferrari.

Sport
Loose forward Paul de Villiers, who is soon expected to make his Springbok debut, has shared his experiences in the national camp.

Sport
Some young athletes continue to change the narrative shaping their visibility rather than simply enduring abuse.

Education
The BBC’s technology editor Zoe Kleinman on the big changes coming down the line for young people online.
Education
[Independent (Kampala)] KCB Bank Uganda has reinforced its commitment to sustainable community development through a comprehensive initiative at Kololo Secondary School, aimed at equipping students with the tools, knowledge and support needed to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
Education
[The Point] The Executive Committee of the School of Education at Basse College has extended profound appreciation to Dr Omar Jagne and the management of Africmed International Hospital for their generous donation of essential medicines and continued support to the institution and its surrounding community.
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — National Assembly Departmental Committee on Education is set to embark on a comprehensive inquiry into the growing cases of school fires, destruction of property and student unrest reported in learning institutions across the country.

Lifestyle
South Africans are preparing for a day off work on Tuesday, 16 June thanks to the Youth Day public holiday.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
One step closer to green! TV and radio personality Carly Fields downed a beer after crossing the finish line at the Comrades Marathon.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
This comforting winter mutton biryani is perfect for sharing on cold days

Entertainment
Banks is also reportedly taking legal action against producers EverWonder Studio and the directors of the docuseries.

Entertainment
Hoiby denied raping women while asleep but was found guilty, as trial revealed alcohol, drugs and reign of terror claims from exes.

Entertainment
Doctors Without Borders dismissed workers after probe into 59 allegations of sexual exploitation against Sudanese refugees fleeing civil war.

Science/Tech
Hong Kong – Financial & AI Layer-1 blockchain Pharos Network today announced its native coin $PROS and USDC will serve as the exclusive cryptocurrency payment methods on the new Model-as-a-Service (MaaS) platform powered by ZAN, an agentic-friendly platform with built-in support for x402 payments and Skills. This integration directly empowers developers in Pharos ecosystem, granting […]

Science/Tech
As the isolation period comes to an end for those caught up in the outbreak on a cruise ship, let’s celebrate a good news story
passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship where the hantavirus outbreak first occurred finished their isolation periods this past Sunday. This is a public health success story worth celebrating, because so many worse results were possible. We heard so much about what...
Science/Tech
After notching big gains on its debut on Friday, the company’s shares jumped again on Monday.

Science/Tech
The $22-billion cash-and-stock deal will hand Fox direct access to more than 100 million streaming households.
Motoring

Motoring
Toyota now has the same amount of victories in the endurance classic as Bentley.
Motoring
Motoring

Health
Kimberley Wilson discusses compassion on Complex.
Health
The United States is reliant on unpaid family caregivers, and millions of adult children are caring for parents who didn’t really care for them.

Health
Three nurses behind the event say they want women to feel they can have open and honest conversations.

Health
New mothers say they did not receive enough breastfeeding support when their babies were born.