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Uganda’s President Museveni signs contentious law to curb foreign influence
The 81-year-old Museveni has over the years regularly decried outside influence in Uganda
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Four crew eject safely after jets collide at Idaho airshow
Four crew members involved in a mid-air collision of military jets ejected safely at an air show on Sunday outside Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho

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WATCH LIVE | Brown Mogotsi appears in court
Controversial businessman Brown Mogotsi is appearing before the Johannesburg magistrate’s court on Monday.

South Africa
Solidarity files ILO complaint over race-based policies
Solidarity lodged a complaint with the International Labour Organisation, against the South Africa.

South Africa
Brown Mogotsi’s bail application postponed to next week Monday
Brown Mogotsi, faces charges of defeating the ends of justice

South Africa
Enyobeni inquest closing arguments expected in Mdantsane court
The Enyobeni tavern case has been marred with delays due to technical challenges in the courtroom.

South Africa
Judges Matter raises concerns over Malema remarks
The HSF argues that Malema’s conduct raises concerns about his suitability to serve on the JSC

World
Ukraine launches large-scale drone strikes on Russia
As peace talks stall, Ukraine launches one of the biggest drone strikes against Russia since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion in an attempt to weaken Russia’s war machine.

World
How Trump’s approach with Iran mirrors similar choices made with North Korea
Trump shifts from diplomacy to force on Iran’s nuclear ambitions, echoing past U.S. dilemmas with North Korea, where similar choices by presidents produced very different outcomes.

World
U.S. and Iran signal readiness to fight again as weekend tensions mount
Events over the weekend highlight the risk of renewed war, as the United States and Israel signal they would be ready to fight Iran again.

World
Driver of crashed train tested positive for drugs, Thai police say
The freight train collided with a bus in Bangkok, killing eight people and injuring dozens of others.

Africa
Ngannou tells Jones to exit UFC contract after quick KO
Francis Ngannou reaffirmed his claim as the best heavyweight in the world with a first-round knockout win over Philipe Lins at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.

Africa
Toddlers among more than 50 schoolchildren kidnapped in Nigeria
No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks, which have devastated Mussa town in Borno state.

Africa
Zaha omitted from Ivory Coast World Cup squad
Former Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha is left out of Ivory Coast’s World Cup squad, but four current Premier League players are included.

Africa
New outbreak of Ebola kills 65 in eastern DR Congo
Africa’s top health agency says around 246 cases have been reported.
Business

Business
Ramaphosa’s warning to South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned that South Africa desperately needs to increase investment to drive the growth it needs to create jobs—and he wants the private sector to do it.

Business
NHI could be ruled invalid and unconstitutional in South Africa
The future of South Africa’s National Health Insurance (NHI) Act could be ruled invalid in two Constitutional Court challenges by the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF) and the Premier of the Western Cape.

Business
R14.7 billion giant started by two brothers in South Africa taking strain
South African used-car giant WeBuyCars is facing pressure from an influx of cheaper Asian vehicles into the country, shifting local buying habits and squeezing the used-car market.

Politics
Tributes pour in for former North West Premier Bushy Maape
Mourners described Maape as a courageous leader who was principled and ethical.

Politics
ANC KZN confident of local government election victory
ANC says it is working to regain control of municipalities it previously lost.

Politics
ANC sends condolences following death of Bushy Maape
His life was a testament to a generation of cadres who sacrificed greatly freedom

Politics
Mathjabeng in financial freefall
The Free State municipality is facing severe fiscal distress, with liabilities exceeding R5.8bn and a R871.6 million deficit, says Auditor General Tsakani Maluleke

Sport
‘I’m part of the Kaizer Chiefs family’ – Pitso Mosimane
Former Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly head coach Pitso Mosimane has explained why he is connected to Kaizer Chiefs.

Sport
Reports: Orlando Pirates begin talks to sign AmaZulu star
Orlando Pirates are reportedly closing in on AmaZulu FC’s exciting defensive midfielder Siyanda Hlangabeza.

Sport
Bafana Bafana’s FIFA World Cup 2026 opponents name squad
Korea Republic have confirmed their final squad for FIFA World Cup 2026, with several Europe-based stars included.

Sport
Town of 13,000 people spawns a Bundesliga team
Elversberg will become one of the smallest clubs ever to play in the Bundesliga after securing a first promotion to Germany’s top flight.
Education
Nigeria: Borno Intensifies Rescue Efforts for 42 Askira-UBA Abductees
[Leadership] The Borno State Government on Sunday said it is working closely with security agencies to secure the release of 42 students and children abducted from Primary and Junior Government Day Secondary School, Mussa, in Askira-Uba Local Government Area on Friday.
Education
Nigeria: Oyo School Abduction – We Could Only Watch As Gunmen Carted Away Our Children – Parents
[Vanguard] Fear and grief enveloped residents of Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State on Friday after suspected terrorists abducted no fewer than 45 pupils and a teacher during coordinated attacks on three schools in the area.
Education
Nigeria: Govt Considers Radio Station for Adult, Non-Formal Education
[Premium Times] He explained that radio remained the cheapest and most accessible medium for reaching marginalised and hard-to-reach populations.
Education
Kenya: Schools Closed As Transport Strike Threatens Movement
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Private schools across the country have been put on alert following a nationwide transport sector strike today, with education stakeholders warning of possible disruptions to learner movement and school operations.

Lifestyle
Lotto, Powerball millions: What happens if you LOSE your ticket?
A R100 million Lotto jackpot prizemoney remains unclaimed: What can you do if you’ve lost your winning ticket?
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Nirvana Nokwe accuses Bonko Khoza of sexual violation on ‘Red Ink’ set
South African actress, Nirvana Nokwe-Mseleku, has accused Bonko Khoza of sexual violation during the set of Showmax’s ‘Red Ink’ in 2023.

Entertainment
Sundowns’ Cardoso admits concern over Modiba injury
‘Let’s see what will happen with Aubrey, but probably we will lose him,’ said Cardoso at the post match press conference.

Entertainment
F1’s global claim exposed: Africa’s 34‑year absence is the sport’s biggest blind spot
It is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore Africa’s continued absence when considering the sport’s global ambitions.

Entertainment
Blitzbok star Sebastiaan Jobb eager to lift more trophies
The winger said he is also not taking selection for granted ahead of thw final two legs of the World Championship.

Entertainment
OPINION: Asenathi Ntlabakanye faces long road back
Lions and Springbok prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye can still have a successful career thanks to receiving a shorter ban for his doping offence.

Science/Tech
Humanoid robots closer to commercial reality
The global humanoid robot market across various sectors is forecast to reach $25 billion over the next decade.

Science/Tech
The toll booth at the bottom of the sea
State-aligned Iranian media is floating a plan to charge the world’s tech giants rent on subsea cables in the Strait of Hormuz.

Science/Tech
Lesaka issues headline earnings correction
The revision stems from the treatment of the “change in fair value of equity securities, net” line item in its Q3 FY2026 results.

Science/Tech
Why the security operations centre is now a boardroom issue
Kaspersky GM for sub-Saharan Africa Chris Norton explains why SOCs are becoming a boardroom priority.
Motoring

Motoring
Work-ready new Mahindra Bolero Maxx a surprise Nampo debutant
Latest variant of the “regular” Bolero is a step down in segment aimed at city usage.

Motoring
Bad to worse for petrol prices, a new Chery bakkie, and motorists warned about the 20km/h rule
These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

Motoring
South Africa has lost most of its petrol refineries
South Africa’s fuel refinery capacity has collapsed since the start of the decade, making the country more susceptible to global oil shocks.
Health
Straus Family Creamery Issues Voluntary Ice Cream Recall
Straus Family Creamery asked customers to throw out some tubs sold in May across 17 states. No injuries have been reported, the company said.

Health
‘New cancer test makes me feel women’s health matters’
A patient praises a new test for womb cancer being trialled at hospitals in Suffolk and Norfolk.
Health
How a Nature Cruise Turned Into a Nightmare
The hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius set off alarms for a world still traumatized by Covid. For those on board, the danger was much closer.

Health
Living with PMDD is like having the Grim Reaper visit every month
Women diagnosed with premenstrual dysphoric disorder discuss how it impacts their lives.