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Only 16 refuse trucks in service in Nelson Mandela Bay
Officials reveal that two-thirds of the major Eastern Cape city’s refuse fleet lies idle

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Teen shot and buses torched in Manhattan after historic NBA championship win for Knicks
At least 63 people were arrested in the disorder after the Knicks beat the Spurs to clinch the title.

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Limpopo police probe deaths of German heiress Caroline von Rantzau and lodge manager
Daughter of German shipping magnate and the financial manager of her family’s luxury safari lodge found dead
South Africa
King Enock Makhosoke II Mabhena remembered as a transformative leader
King Enock Makhosoke II Mabhena remembered as a transformative leader
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has described His Majesty King Enock Makhosoke II Mabhena as a transformative monarch and a mighty tree who cared a lot about people.“King Makhosoke II Mabhena was a transformative Monarch who prioritised education and health for the betterment of his people, guided by ancestral...

South Africa
Govt. not turning a blind eye to illegal immigration: Kubayi
Over 40,000 undocumented foreign nationals have been arrested since January of this year.

South Africa
Media personality arrested after e-hailing driver shooting
Gauteng Police Spokesperson Tintswalo Sibeko says the suspect will appear in court on Monday.
South Africa
Over 40 000 illegal foreign nationals have been arrested- IMC on Migration
Over 40 000 illegal foreign nationals have been arrested- IMC on Migration
Over 40 000 illegal foreign nationals have been arrested since the beginning of 2026, with over 7 400 arrests made in the past month alone, as government intensifies efforts to tackle illegal immigration and strengthen border security.The figures were revealed during a media briefing by the Inter-Ministerial...

World
Tourist train overturns and injures 17 during Cártama tapas festival
Nobody was seriously hurt as a result of the accident in the Spanish town, local authorities say.

World
Swiss voters reject 10 million population cap, early projections say
Not all votes have been counted, but the current trend suggests 55% of participants voted against the proposal.

World
Armed men kidnap high-ranking security official in Haiti
James Boyard’s abduction is the highest-ranking abduction in the violence-wracked country in recent years, according to reports.

World
‘The greatest day of my life’ – Knicks fans celebrate in San Antonio
New York’s basketball team won the NBA championship for the first time in over 50 years after beating the Spurs in Texas.

Africa
Mother finds body of missing son two days after Kenya’s Ebola quarantine centre protests
Sylvester Muigai Ndung’u was in Nanyuki to fetch a school uniform on Tuesday, his mother says.

Africa
‘Surrender or face full force’ of state, Nigerian president warns armed groups
Bola Tinubu was addressing the nation on Democracy Day, marking the return to civilian rule in 1999.

Africa
‘Nightmare from start to finish’ for South Africa in opener
Former captain Dean Furman says South Africa were “miles off it” in their World Cup opener against Mexico, as many on the continent ‘hate-watch’ Bafana Bafana.

Africa
London council takes possession of property linked to Sierra Leone’s First Lady
Southwark Council in south London takes possession of a property linked to Sierra Leone’s Fatima Bio.

Business
Man who built Guernsey finance charity retires
Peter Neville stands down as head of the charity supporting people ineligible for mainstream banking.

Business
Fund boosts support for financial struggles
The £300k fund will expand support for residents struggling with financial pressures in Devon.
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Politics
Zuma calls South Africans to use their ballots strategically in 2026
He addressed hundreds of MK Party supporters in Delft on the Cape Flats

Politics
Zuma expected to deliver eulogy at the funeral of Ntshingila
Jacob Zuma is expected to deliver the eulogy at the funeral of Edward Ntshingila

Politics
The SACP in Limpopo has announced its new leadership
The South African Communist Party (SACP) in Limpopo has announced its new leadership

Politics
Hill-Lewis pledges more affordable housing for Cape Town
Geordin Hill-Lewis says reliable and affordable services are high up on the list of his priorities.

Sport
Raducanu loses Queen’s final as trophy wait continues
Emma Raducanu pays the price for a slow start as she loses in the Queen’s final- meaning the Briton still has not won a title since the 2021 US Open.

Sport
Hamilton wins first grand prix for Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton takes his first victory for Ferrari in a compelling Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix as championship leader Kimi Antonelli retires.

Sport
Bangladesh beat Netherlands by six wickets to avoid scare
Bangladesh avoid a scare in their opening match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup as they beat the Netherlands by six wickets, with five balls to spare at Edgbaston.

Sport
Bangladesh avoid upset to edge past Netherlands
The Netherlands come close to causing an upset in their first Women’s T20 World Cup match as Bangladesh win in the final over.
Education
Legal and Lobbying Costs Surge as Universities Face Trump Pressure
Some universities’ tax returns showed that their legal bills had more than doubled. Others reported that their spending on lobbying had risen at least fivefold.

Education
UK government announces £132.5m after-school clubs package
Funding for extracurricular activities comes as ministers prepare to introduce social media restrictions for under-16s
The government has announced a £132.5m funding package for after-school clubs as ministers prepare to introduce expected restrictions on social media use for under-16s.
The programme is designed to expand access to enrichment activities in schools, with funding for clubs...
Education
Threats, Free Speech and the Case Against U. of Michigan Activists
Prosecutors accused eight pro-Palestinian activists with ties to the university of conspiring to threaten campus leaders and others.

Education
Pioneering UK Nerve Lab harnesses AI to map effect of children’s screen time
Other projects include developing tools to help visually impaired people navigate video games
Parents are constantly being told to limit their children’s screen time. But when it comes to deciphering which films or TV shows are best suited to developing minds, the guidance remains largely one-size-fits-all. A relatively slow-paced programme such as Bluey offers a very different viewing...

Lifestyle
Jub Jub arrested after jealous showdown with girlfriend, Uber driver
‘Uyajola 9/9’ presenter Jub Jub has been arrested after a showdown with an Uber driver he accused of having an affair with his girlfriend.

Lifestyle
‘He changed my life’: Nicole Nyaba reflects on AKA’s impact
Nicole Nyaba, the ex-girlfriend of the late rapper AKA, reflected on his impact, stating ‘he changed my life’ on the ‘All The Smoke’ podcast.

Lifestyle
Why everyone is talking about Netflix’s The Polygamist
Based on Sue Nyathi’s debut novel, Netflix’s The Polygamist is drawing attention with its drama, power struggles and relationships.

Lifestyle
World’s first trillionaire: Meet all Elon Musk’s kids, their moms
South African-born tech entreprenur Elon Musk become the world’s first trillionaire, take a look at his 14 kids and their moms…

Entertainment
One dead, two injured in Qumbu pharmacy shooting
According to police, the three victims had gone to the pharmacy to buy masks.

Entertainment
‘I always knew the road would lead to Comrades’ – George Kusche
Kusche broke the men’s ‘up’ run record by nearly nine minutes.

Entertainment
E-hailing driver escapes unharmed after being held at gunpoint by jealous suspect in Edenvale
The case is now before the courts.

Entertainment
Remains of South African man expected to arrive in Durban from Russia after botched recruitment scam
Sihle Makhanye’s family is expected to brief the media 14 June.
Science/Tech
Blizzard Sues To Take Down Another Private World of Warcraft Server, Project Ascension
“Blizzard Entertainment is continuing its crusade against private World of Warcraft servers,” reports the gaming news site Aftermath: The company filed a new lawsuit on Friday in a California court against the makers of Project Ascension, alleging copyright infringement, Digital Millennium Copyright Act violations, and other claims. Blizzard Entertainment claims that Project Ascension is a...

Science/Tech
Antidepressants and antipsychotics could serve as alternatives to opioids, study finds
Medications that target depression, anxiety and poor sleep could help treat pain without opioids’ addictive properties
A range of other medications could serve as alternatives to powerful opioids for pain relief in emergency departments, according to a new study.
The review paper examined non-opioid medications available in the emergency department at San Francisco general hospital and examined...

Science/Tech
Wes Streeting plans to increase high-skilled immigration if he becomes PM
Leadership hopeful to also say tax revenues from new North Sea oil and gasfields should be used to cut energy bills
Wes Streeting’s pitch to be the next Labour leader will include a plan to increase high-skilled immigration to the UK, arguing that Donald Trump is telling scientists and AI experts they are not welcome in the US.
In a speech this coming week, the former health secretary will also...

Science/Tech
20 Best Gifts for Men, Manly Men, and Menly Man Men (2026)
When you need something that’s as mannishly masculinized as you can get for the Man™ in your life, we have you covered.
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Motoring
Health
A&E to remain open as doctors’ strike called off
Resident doctor strikes are now on pause while they consider a new pay offer form the government.
Health
Scientists Race to Test Treatments as Ebola Outbreak Widens
Trials are beginning on several drugs that have shown promise in preliminary studies against the virus that is causing the current outbreak.

Health
‘Amazing’ toy scanner eases children’s MRI anxiety
Children can test the new miniature replica of an MRI machine on different toys.

Health
College opens lifelike hospital training ward
The aim of the Hele Road ward is to give students hands-on experience with equipment and patients.