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Happy ending as pensioner is reunited with R2,000 he left behind at ATM
The family who found the money, whose act of honesty has won praise on social media, confirmed that the money had been returned to its rightful owner.

Burnham to announce plans for new North Sea oil and gas drilling
Drilling has become a controversial topic for the Labour party after the 2024 manifesto pledged to not issue new licenses.

Why Britain is getting a new prime minister without a general election
Veteran Labour Party politician and popular former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is set to become Britain’s next prime minister on Monday

Former Ekurhuleni metro police officer Julius Mkhwanazi arrested in precious stones investigation
While Ipid did not identify the suspect, a video circulating widely on social media shows former Ekurhuleni metro police officer Julius Mkhwanazi being apprehended at a residential property by law enforcement officers

The tiny desert rain frog faces a future as dry as its home [Video]
The desert rain frog faces growing threats from mining and climate change. Could this tiny squeaker become as scarce as desert rain itself?

ASHLEY NYIKO MABASA | Russia’s diesel ban exposes costs for mining transport
Rising fuel costs threaten margins for coal, chrome and manganese exporters

WEATHER: Morning mist and light winds expected in SA
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Saturday, 18 July 2026.

Lib Dems urge FA and Uefa to withdraw from Fifa
Sir Ed Davey says Gianni Infantino and world football’s governing body is “destroying the integrity of the beautiful game”.

Millions spent at World Cup: What else could Gayton’s R31m buy?
The Millions spent on the World Cup by Gayton McKenzie have sparked debate about what R31 million could fund in South Africa instead.

Conman targeted the elderly to defraud them out of millions
Steven Long stole £11.5m from 115 victims to fund his lavish lifestyle.

Defiant Tuchel defends decisions and says loss is ‘scar we carry now’
England head coach Thomas Tuchel defends his tactical decisions during the World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina in a tense news conference.

Trump questions Kane’s ‘defensive’ role in semi-final loss
US President Donald Trump joins criticism of England’s tactics in their World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina, by questioning Harry Kane’s second-half “defensive” role.

‘They made him a defensive player’ – Trump questions Kane role in loss
US President Donald Trump joins criticism of England’s tactics in their World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina, by questioning Harry Kane’s second-half “defensive” role.

‘My buyers dropped their offer by £15,000 the day before exchange’: Gazundering and how to avoid it
It’s a small but growing problem in the property market – here’s how to protect yourself.

Second half of summer to bring chances for rain but heatwave threat persists
Forecasts suggest the weather could turn more changeable during late July and August but the risk of heatwaves remains.

Mum was sent photo of dead baby: NHS trust’s mortuary failings explained
Donna Ockenden says there were “recurring examples of failure to protect the dignity of the deceased”.

Gracie Abrams captures pain of early adulthood in new album – but you’re left wanting more
The singer’s third album is full of incisive, witty lyrics that are let down by muted production.