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Crocodile River tragedy: Search for third victim enters second day
Crocodile River tragedy search continues as police divers battle hippo-filled waters while looking for a third missing student.

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Van Jaarsveld to fight for every woman who has been told she can’t
Bonita van Jaarsveld is a champion boxer. Based in Gauteng, she will put her South African lightweight title on the line against No 1 contender Azasakhe Jamani
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TARIFF BACKLASH: NMB leadership accused of ‘extorting’ ratepayers as controversial budget passes amid service delivery failures
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s new budget, featuring steep tariff increases, faces backlash from residents and councillors amid persistent service delivery failures and mismanagement accusations.

South Africa
Kidnappings up in Gauteng despite overall crime decline
Gauteng recorded a decrease in crime categories during the Q4 of the 2025/2026 financial year.

South Africa
Limpopo school in shock after two learners poisoned by mother
Twenty seven-year-old Thelma Siphugu allegedly fed them food mixed with poison at home last week.

South Africa
Search continues downstream for missing man in Crocodile River
Search resume efforts to find a third occupant of a vehicle that plunged into the Crocodile River…

South Africa
DIRCO to start charging countries for deportation of their nationals
South Africa has deported more than 100-000 undocumented foreign nationals.

World
Man accused of killing mother-in-law with poison-laced satay
Indonesia police allege the man killed the woman as he felt disrespected by her.

World
Black bear caught in Japan after days of sightings
The capture in Utsunomiya comes as bear attacks have reached record levels across Japan.

World
ICC suspends top prosecutor after investigating misconduct allegations
Karim Khan denies all allegations of sexual misconduct and his lawyers say he rejects the decision in the strongest terms.

World
All 24 Indian crew rescued from tanker set ablaze off Oman after US strike
Crew members of the unladen tanker had sent distress messages saying the vessel was on fire and sinking.

Africa
Kenyan police fire tear gas at protest against US Ebola quarantine centre plan
Protesters are concerned about cross-border infection risks and the lack of transparency from the government about the treatment centre.

Africa
What happened and why?
The first Somali set to referee at a World Cup finals has been dropped from the list of officials after he was denied entry to the United States.

Africa
Blow for Kenya’s ex-deputy president as court upholds his impeachment
The decision weakens Rigathi Gachagua’s bid for the presidency, although his lawyers have vowed to challenge the ruling.

Africa
He told us we were slaves – The fight for justice on a Scottish fishing trawler
The migrant fishermen who waited nine years to give evidence about the company that exploited them.
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Politics
IPID officer challenged over Aeroton drug bust alleged interference
Baloyi argued that there was no evidence that the senior police officers handled the exhibit

Politics
UDM pushes for framework to separate party politics from state duties
PSC says public servants may not attend political party study groups outside government processes.

Politics
Decisive action needed on illegal immigration to avoid chaos: AKF
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation welcomes President’s 5 point plan on illegal immigration…

Politics
LIVE | Madlanga Commission of Inquiry Day 116 | 9 June 2026
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry continues its public hearings into allegations of criminality.

Sport
Palmer and Joao Pedro feature in Madonna video
Chelsea forwards Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro make a surprise appearance in a promotional film for Madonna’s new album.

Sport
BREAKING: Orlando Pirates confirm exit of Sipho Mbule and four other players
Sipho Mbule’s promising spell at Orlando Pirates ended after 23 appearances and one goal. What’s next for the Master Chef?

Sport
Uncapped duo Hiddleston & Stephen in Scotland squad
Uncapped hookers Gregor Hiddleston and Seb Stephen are named in Scotland’s 36-man squad for their summer matches against Argentina, South Africa and Fiji.

Sport
Orlando Pirates officially confirm FIVE player departures
The end of a chapter.
Education
Nigeria: Michael Oyedokun and Beheading of Mathematics
[Vanguard] The history of mathematics is inseparable from the history of human civilisation. What began as practical tools for counting livestock, measuring land, and recording trade gradually evolved into a universal language of logic, reasoning, geometry, and calculus. Across centuries, contributions from Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, Greece, and the Islamic Golden Age shaped its development...

Education
How do you give Britain’s hidden army a break? | Is Mum OK? Documentary
There are more than one million young carers in the UK – with an average age of 12 – which is the equivalent of two kids in every school class. Do they feel supported? In Walthamstow, east London, we meet a group of carers as they are collected for a rare night off that brings a sense of community and a glimpse of fun for a few hours every few weeks. It’s hosted by Satvinder, a tenacious...

Education
How do you give Britain’s hidden army a break? | Is Mum OK? Documentary
There are more than one million young carers in the UK – with an average age of 12 – which is the equivalent of two kids in every school class. Do they feel supported? In Walthamstow, east London, we meet a group of carers as they are collected for a rare night off that brings a sense of community and a glimpse of fun for a few hours every few weeks. It’s hosted by Satvinder, a...
Education
Sudan: Return of Universities to Original Campuses Signals Sudan’s Recovery – Higher Education Minister
[SNA] KHARTOUM, June 8, 2026 (SUNA) — The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Professor Ahmed Modawi Musa, praised the administration of Al-Razi University for successfully finalizing arrangements to return to its main campus in Al-Azhari area, south of Khartoum. The university has fully resumed its academic activities within the framework of the state’s directive mandating...
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Do you lose your SASSA old-age grant when you reach this age?
Many South Africans fear losing their SASSA Older Persons Grant as they age – but the qualifying criteria tell a different story.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater split
32-year-old Ariana Grande and 34-year-old Ethan Slater divorced their spouses to be together.

Entertainment
Kaizer Chiefs to face Zimbabwean champions in 2026 Toyota Cup
This is the third edition of the Toyota Cup, with Chiefs still seeking a first win.

Entertainment
BMW widens M2’s traction wheelprint by adding all-wheel drive
M2 xDrive has been approved for South Africa from the fourth quarter of the year.

Entertainment
Proteas women ‘happy’ to have veteran stars back in the mix
Shabnim Ismail, Dané van Niekerk and Marizanne Kapp are fit and ready to give the Proteas a boost in experience at the Women’s T20 World Cup.

Entertainment
Back by popular demand: Heineken helps South Africans and Nigerians take local beer prices to the US and Mexico
A Bureau de Change… but for beers, returns as football fans prepare for one of the biggest travel seasons in recent memory.

Science/Tech
South Africa’s cloud reckoning: have your say
The survey, sponsored by Altron Digital Business and Microsoft, takes five minutes and one entrant wins an iPad.

Science/Tech
Anguished Parents, Crying Doctors: Life Amid Utah’s Measles Outbreak
The state’s outbreak means adapting to America’s new reality, in which vaccine-preventable diseases become common again.

Science/Tech
Threats Against Politicians Skyrocketed After Meta Changed Its Speech Rules
New research finds that in the six months after Meta relaxed rules in the name of free speech, violent threats against lawmakers—including President Donald Trump—surged on Facebook.

Science/Tech
Exclusive: Get Bruvi’s Pod Coffee Maker for Nearly Half Off
Use this WIRED-exclusive coupon code to get the best deal on this high-design machine and biodegradable pods.
Motoring

Motoring
Nissan Navara PHEV will bring 300kW & 800Nm to bakkie war!
Raptor? Shark? Who cares. There is no way consumers will be able to ignore this new Navara from Nissan.
Motoring

Motoring
Binder vows to bounce back as fighting for 10th is ‘not much fun’
MotoGP star struggles for form in his desperate bid to secure a ride for 2027.
Health
As Screwworm Cases Mount, U.S. Officials Ramp Up Response
The parasitic, flesh-eating fly has now been confirmed in cows, goats and dogs.

Health
Are you too emotional?
Kimberley Wilson gives tips on how to manage your emotions.

Health
Ozempic butt: Drug to stop muscle loss side effect of obesity jabs
A third of the weight loss from obesity jabs can come from muscle, say experts.

Health
How Eriksen’s heart device kicked into action
Denmark’s team doctor said an ICD implanted into Eriksen’s chest responded as it should.