Prisons minister Lord Timpson quits government
The businessman said it was an “honour” to serve in the post, but the BBC understands he feels he has achieved all he can in the role.
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SPOTLIGHT: How one KZN doctor’s vision opened doors for hundreds of rural healthcare workers
Dr Andrew Ross’s idea of sponsoring rural students to study for careers in healthcare has succeeded beyond his dreams. Spotlight sat down with him and chatted to the four students who bagged the initial fully funded scholarships and who went on to land senior roles in public health.
Ford recalls Transits and Tourneos in SA over transmission fault
Recall affects some 2026 Ford Transit, Ford Transit Custom and Ford Tourneo Custom vehicles
Chinese rescuers use explosives to clear boulders trapping landslide victims
Rescue teams in southwestern China used explosives on Monday to blast through heavy boulders hampering efforts to reach 34 people reported missing for three days after a landslide during torrential rain in an area famed for natural beauty.
Danube water levels reach lowest in 30 years, hampering farming and shipping
Water levels of the Danube river in Romania fell to their lowest since 1996 over the weekend, prompting irrigation restrictions for farmers and partially disrupting shipping and tourism along its banks.
Teenager dies in Spain after fountain collapses during World Cup celebrations
A 13-year-old died and two people were injured when a fountain partially collapsed in western Spain in the early hours on Monday, marring mass celebrations of the country’s second-ever soccer World Cup victory, emergency services said.
After decade of chaos, UK’s ruling Labour Party gambles on Andy Burnham
Andy Burnham starts his new job on Monday, Britain’s seventh prime minister in a decade of government chaos since citizens voted to leave the European Union.
WATCH LIVE | Julius Mkhwanazi in court for alleged theft of R14m gemstones
Mkhwanazi is back in court on Monday to face charges relating the theft of precious stones worth millions
Spain’s ball worship delivers World Cup glory and a nation’s shared embrace
Spain had more than 65% possession and 12 shots on target in World Cup final against Argentina
WATCH LIVE | Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues
Meyiwa was gunned down in Vosloorus, Ekurhuleni, in October 2014
Stay or go – at 28, Rashford faces big Man Utd call
The World Cup is over, and Marcus Rashford returns home not knowing if his future at club level lies with Manchester United.
WATCH LIVE | Khampepe commission hearings into TRC cases continues
The TRC commission continues in Newtown, Johannesburg, on Monday
Ulster Unionists to establish independent process over child abuser Jeffrey Donaldson
Jeffrey Donaldson, who has been convicted of 18 counts of sex abuse, was a member of the UUP from 1985 until 2003.
Novo Nordisk to launch cheaper Ozempic copy in South Africa
Novo Nordisk will launch Extensior, a cheaper Ozempic copy, in South Africa on July 27
Broadcaster and journalist Edward Stourton dies aged 68
Stourton hosted Radio 4’s Today programme for a decade and was a founding member of Channel 4 News.
MAKGWATHANE MOTHAPO | World Cup debrief: what SA can learn from successful nations
Grassroots empowerment starts too late for Bafana Bafana’s next generation
A very quick guide to Andy Burnham
He is set to replace Sir Keir Starmer as the UK’s PM on Monday after winning Labour’s leadership race.
How to switch off from work and recharge on holiday
Switching off from work completely is not easy. At first, you will feel guilty that you haven’t read and responded to emails or messages but you’re on holiday. Remind yourself of why you need time off
The AM Check-in | Your top 3 reads today
Sowetan’s choice of the top three reads you should not miss today
Trump says US strikes hit Iran in ‘honour’ of American soldiers killed
Iran responded with attacks in Syria and Jordan, as two ships reportedly exploded in the Strait of Hormuz.