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News24 | Transvaal ‘Mean Machine’ cricket legend Kevin McKenzie dies
Legendary former Transvaal cricketer Kevin McKenzie died at the age of 77 on Saturday.

Army parachutes onto remote island to help Briton with suspected hantavirus
The specialist team parachuted on to Trista de Cunha, a remote British overseas territory, to treat them.
Late penalty hands USM Alger lead over Zamalek in Confederation Cup final
Hosts USM Alger converted a controversial stoppage-time penalty to edge Egyptian giants Zamalek 1-0 in Saturday’s first leg of the Caf Confederation Cup final at the Stade du 5 Juillet in the Algerian capital Algiers.

Lidl shoppers say they’ll miss monthly freebies. Can bonus points win them over?
With food prices rising rapidly, do loyalty schemes still have any connection to loyalty?

Gousto packager sacked for eating stolen peanuts
Barbara Lisowska, 65, is fired for gross misconduct after the incident in Warrington, Cheshire.
Two Singaporeans confirmed dead in Indonesia volcano eruption, bodies found
Two Singaporeans missing for days were confirmed dead on Sunday from the eruption of Mount Dukono on Indonesia’s Halmahera island

A love letter to La Concorde
The office park in Paarl has character, scale and history that cannot be replicated. Developers have listened to the building and acknowledged its story
News24 | SA scientists deserve praise for quick hantavirus outbreak ID and warnings
At least three people have died and others were hospitalised after an Andes hantavirus outbreak aboard the Dutch Arctic cruise ship MV Hondius.

Fitzpatrick surges into lead as McIlroy falters
Alex Fitzpatrick hits a sparkling seven-under-par 64 to seize a one-shot lead heading into the final round of the Truist Championship at Quail Hollow.

What does Plaid Cymru’s Rhun ap Iorwerth do next after election victory?
Plaid forged a stunning election victory, and its leader’s thoughts are now on building a government.

Defiant Dubois sheds quitter tag to write new narrative
Daniel Dubois faced questions over his heart and mentality before facing Fabio Wardley, but silenced his critics by overcoming adversity to become WBO heavyweight champion.
AMABHUNGANE: Inside Eskom’s tainted R21bn diesel contract
From R3-billion in alleged prepayments, to a contract awarded to a group under investigation for bribing Transnet officials, is this Eskom’s most dubious deal ever?

Probe pans Tolashe over illegal DG contract
Minister found to be uncooperative and evasive

Panic stations for ANC over Phala Phala
Party scurries to find ways to dodge the possible bullet of impeachment for the president – and it can’t count on help from the DA
How cybercriminals hacked Ekurhuleni’s IT system to steal R2bn
Spyware, insider access, and lack of audit trails enabled massive municipal billing scam

How could extreme weather affect World Cup 2026?
With almost a month to go until the start of the World Cup Simon King looks ahead to the weather’s potential to disrupt the tournament this summer.
News24 | Cyril not ‘panicking’ but Phala Phala fallout could accelerate ANC succession fight, hurt GNU
The Constitutional Court’s Phala Phala ruling has revived impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa, triggering renewed political pressure on the ANC and reopening succession debates ahead of crucial elections.

Our relationship with food is messed up – let’s sort it out, says Stanley Tucci
The new season of Tucci in Italy sees the actor travel the country finding out why there’s a lot more to food than you might think.

Is Starmer’s leadership under serious threat?
Downing Street is trying to ignore the challenge from a former minister, but it has raised eyebrows around Westminster.