Israel proved it “can’t defend itself” against Iran
Former UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter says Iran learned from its latest conflict with Israel
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BBC has questions to answer over Bob Vylan broadcast, says Ofcom
The watchdog says it has asked the BBC why controversial remarks made by the band were broadcast live.
Junior Boks grounded after thrashing Aussies in U-20 champs opener
‘Our preparation was key, both physically and mentally and I think our conditioning was outstanding,’ says coach Kevin Foote
News24 | Deepfake SABC interview with Abdool Karim slammed as dangerous Covid-19 disinformation
A video depicting Professor Salim Abdool Karim criticising Covid-19 vaccines has been condemned as fabricated and harmful by the Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa and the national Department of Health.
Wildfires fanned by strong winds scorch Turkiye’s Izmir
Blaze in the western Turkish province forces evacuations as strong winds hamper firefighters’ efforts.
Tyla jets to SA for matric dance surprise visit
Tyla teams up with 5FM for unforgettable matric dance surprise.
Decision on Palace’s Europa League fate delayed
Uefa delays a decision on whether Crystal Palace can compete in next season’s Europa League.
Vision Group in discussion to settle multimillion-rand levies
The company plans to complete the transfer of assets in August to end Tongaat’s protracted business rescue process for the sugar business.
GEOPOLITICS: Ceasefires and future fires — unholy trinity of Iran, Israel and the US presages a murky future
Following a week when the ceasefire between Israel and Iran (with the US as a supporting actor) took hold, it is still unclear what happens next, how things will evolve, or if a more permanent, peaceful settlement among the protagonists is even possible.
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote aims to end Africa’s fertiliser imports
Africa will be self-sufficient in fertiliser within 40 months, Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote said on Friday, on the basis of a planned expansion of his $2.5bn (R44.44bn) plant on the outskirts of Lagos.
Newsdeck: Israel steps up Gaza bombardment ahead of White House talks on ceasefire
CAIRO/JERUSALEM, June 30 (Reuters) – Palestinians in northern Gaza reported one of the worst nights of Israeli bombardment in weeks after the military issued mass evacuation orders on Monday, while Israeli officials were due in Washington for a new ceasefire push by the Trump administration.
Video: Over 1,000 firefighters tackle wildfires in Turkiye’s Izmir
Video shows residents in western Turkey desperately trying to stop the spread of wildfires.
Newsdeck: Immigration raids leave crops unharvested, California farms at risk
OXNARD, California, June 30 (Reuters) – Lisa Tate is a sixth-generation farmer in Ventura County, California, an area that produces billions of dollars worth of fruit and vegetables each year, much of it hand-picked by immigrants in the US illegally.
STATE CAPTURE REDUX: Molefe and Gama in Hawks custody as Transnet corruption returns to court
More than a decade after the dodgy locomotive deal, two senior MK party MPs — Brian Molefe and Siyabonga Gama — face legal action for allegedly siphoning off R93m through Trillian Capital. Their arrests revive old Zondo Commission questions about whether grand corruption ever really pays back.
‘No parole for high risk lifers’ — Correctional services minister Groenewald
The minister of justice and correctional services Dr Pieter Groenewald has reiterated the central role professional psychological and criminological assessments play in determining parole eligibility, especially for inmates serving life sentences.
FIRST DRIVE | Practical new Kia Sorento makes strong case for diesel-powered luxury
New upgrades give it menacing new looks and modern luxury amenities
Once-in-a-decade UN conference on development aid kicks off in Spain
At least 50 world leaders gather in Seville to address global concerns, including hunger, climate change and healthcare.
OPINION | The Freedom Charter’s promise still eludes those ‘young lions’, who adopted it as it founding document
While some celebrate its enduring relevance, others point to the disillusionment of those who rallied behind its vision.
Horner says F1 now looking like a two-horse race
Red Bull boss Christian Horner says the 2025 Formula One season is turning into a two-horse race between the McLaren drivers after his team had a home Austrian Grand Prix to forget on Sunday.
Egyptian firms sign final contracts with Chinese consortium to build chemical plant
Several Egyptian companies signed on Sunday final contracts with a Chinese consortium comprising China State Engineering Corp and East China Engineering Science and Technology Company to build a phosphoric acid plant in Egypt’s New Valley area.