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Inquest opens into Withernsea sea deaths
Mark Ratcliffe entered the water in an attempt to try to save Sarah Keeling and her daughter Grace.
Matlosana mayor faces possible criminal charges over paraffin programme halt
The South African Human Rights Commission has warned Matlosana mayor Fikile Mahlophe of potential criminal charges if he skips a hearing regarding the suspension of free paraffin for indigent households, a programme halted since his tenure began.
Are You Dead?: The viral Chinese app for young people living alone
A new bleak-sounding app has been downloaded in droves by many youth who live by themselves – and fear dying alone.
FEEL THE HEAT: Climate crisis vs job security — how President’s fresh PCC picks aim to calm SA’s just transition jitters
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s appointment of new commissioners to the Presidential Climate Commission marks the start of a new five-year term (2026-2030) for the multistakeholder body. Daily Maverick spoke to commission executive director Dorah Modise about the commission’s priorities and lessons learnt.
Gwarube praises top matric achievers for ’boulder pushing’ perseverance
Minister Siviwe Gwarube praised South Africa’s top 40 matric achievers for their discipline and perseverance, emphasising that their success was earned through effort rather than privilege.
White South Africans live like hobos in Australia – ANC SG
ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula mocked white South Africans who emigrated to Australia, claiming they are now living like hobos and regret leaving.
Discovery Health does U-turn after public outcry over claims error
The medical scheme will absorb the R125m mistake
MATRIC RESULTS UPDATES | IEB 98.31% pass rate sets the tone as SA awaits national results
Regular updates on the release of the matric results.
WATCH | Moremi confident Pirates can do domestic clean sweep this season
It’s still early days with the season only at the halfway stage, but Orlando Pirates attacker Tshepang Moremi is confident the Buccaneers can do a domestic clean sweep.
India’s Sundar ruled out of NZ ODI series
India have been hit with an injury scare ahead of their T20 World Cup title defence next month after all-rounder Washington Sundar was ruled out of the remaining two one-day internationals against New Zealand due to rib discomfort.
Gwarube highlights dedication, resilience of class of 2025
Basic education minister Siviwe Gwarube has congratulated the class of 2025, likening their journey to that of Sisyphus in Greek mythology, who was condemned by Zeus to push a heavy boulder up a steep hill.
Eskom fights for stranglehold on electricity in South Africa
Despite public assurances that it had “paused” its legal challenge against private electricity traders, court records reveal that Eskom is actively proceeding with the litigation.
IEB achieves 98.31% pass rate in 2025 matric exams
The Independent Examination Board has announced a 98.31% overall pass rate for the 2025 National Senior Certificate examinations.
North Korea condemns multilateral sanction monitoring activity, KCNA says
North Korea has lashed out at a special sanctions monitoring team composed of multiple countries, calling its activities “illegal” and irrelevant to the United Nations, state media KCNA reported on Monday.
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai’s mitigation hearing begins ahead of sentencing
Hong Kong’s High Court began hearing on Monday the mitigation plea of pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai, the final step before sentencing in a landmark national security trial that has drawn international condemnation and could see Lai jailed for life.
Saleng’s Sundowns move massive, says Manqoba Ngwenya
Mamelodi Sundowns legend Manqoba Ngwenya has lauded the club’s rather surprise capture of Monnapule Saleng from Orlando Pirates as a “statement signing”, feeling coach Pitso Mosimane somehow played a role in this landmark recruitment.
Hungary grants former minister from fellow EU member Poland asylum
Hungary has granted Poland’s former justice minister asylum, he said on Monday, as the architect of judicial reforms that pushed Warsaw into years of conflict with the EU seeks to avoid abuse of power charges he calls politically motivated.
Veteran Ugandan leader eyes new term in election amid succession talk
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni is widely expected to extend his four-decade rule in an election on Thursday after a campaign marred by violence and clouded by questions about who might eventually succeed him.
Carrick favourite for Man Utd caretaker role
Michael Carrick emerges as favourite for the Manchester United caretaker role with club chiefs hoping to have an appointment in place for when players return to training on Wednesday.