THURSDAY, 04 JUNE 2026, 23:35
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Successive South African presidents haven’t taken advantage of the power at their disposal, but future leaders should exercise their authority more broadly.
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World indoor champions Molly Caudery and Georgia Hunter Bell triumph in the pole vault and 1500m at the Diamond League meeting in Rome.
Top Stories
Since there is no legal category of a ‘family home’ available within the deeds system, families in townships across South Africa must defend their homes without the benefit of the law.
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The government is intensifying efforts to reform state-owned enterprises because it believes this will improve growth and restore public trust.
South Africa
The Kouga Municipality is warning residents to stay put amid rising water levels
South Africa
President Ramaphosa has been engaging his Kenyan counterpart William Ruto on various issues.
South Africa
A new witness will be appearing at the Madlanga Commission, on Friday.
South Africa
SA, Kenya work towards deeper economic integration to unlock Africa’s growth potential
South Africa and Kenya are deepening trade, investment and industrial cooperation, as the two countries position themselves to drive Africa’s economic transformation.
Speaking at the South Africa-Kenya Business Forum in Midrand, Johannesburg, on Thursday, President Cyril Ramaphosa and Kenyan...
World
Brandy Melville’s move has caused uproar among some young women who frequent its stores, with one calling it a “devastating news”.
World
Trump’s former advisor turned critic had reached a deal with prosecutors, two people said.
World
The auction has already brought in thousands in bids and includes intimate items from her life.
World
Demonstrators say the project backed by Donald Trump’s son-in-law would harm a protected environment.
Africa
The opposition has called for protests after the president’s term in office was extended by a year.
Africa
A fifth man was discharged and acquitted by the court due to insufficient evidence against him.
Africa
With a record 10 African sides in action at the 2026 World Cup, BBC Sport Africa picks out some of the players to watch from the continent.
Africa
The oil giant says the documents ignore the critical context of the complex operating environment at the time.
Business
Business
From next week individual investors can take a stake in Musk’s rockets-to-AI company.
Business
Business
Politics
The uMkhonto weSizwe party says it will contest all municipal wards in the 2026 local elections.
Politics
South Africans had surrendered certain areas because of illegal immigrants, party secretary-general Sibonelo Nomvalo said
Politics
MK Party leaders brief media on national meeting outcomes and latest developments within the
Politics
Gavin Jacob is on his second day of testimony at the Madlanga Inquiry.
Sport
Bafana Bafana will take on Jamaica in a closed-door friendly this weekend after SAFA confirmed a change to the fixture schedule.
Sport
Northern Ireland, fielding a record youthful side, showed resilience beyond their years in a 1-0 friendly win over Guinea in Spain.
Sport
Leeds Rhinos extend their lead at the top of the Super League table as they edge out an entertaining battle with St Helens at Headingley.
Sport
Several Celtic supporters clubs put their names to a statement opposing the potential appointment of Robbie Keane as manager because of the Irishman’s previous role with Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Education
We challenged teens to choose any three recent New York Times pieces they wanted, then tell us what they got from them. The results are a delight.
Education
[Vanguard] AKURE — The Ondo State Government and the State Police Command have dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging a bandit invasion and the kidnapping of students in a school within Akure metropolis.
Education
[Vanguard] – The Borno State Government has directed the immediate activation of cholera prevention and control measures in schools following a confirmed outbreak of the disease in Maiduguri and surrounding communities.
Education
[Vanguard] The Leo Stan Ekeh Foundation (LSEF), established by Africa’s foremost serial digital entrepreneur, Leo Stan Ekeh, has donated a multi-million-naira state-of-the-art AI-Tech Centre to Holy Ghost College, Owerri, Imo State, in a landmark gesture that added prestige and excitement to the school’s 77th anniversary celebration.
Lifestyle
Tyla joins FIFA’s official World Cup 2026 album, featuring global music stars from across continents and genres.
Lifestyle
Mpho Maboi- the ex-wife of retired Bafana player Reneilwe ‘Yeye’ Letsholonyane – clapped back at speculation over their divorce.
Lifestyle
Meet Princess Zulu, the drop-dead gorgeous partner of the award-winning music sensation Okmalumkoolkat.
Lifestyle
Entertainment
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.
Entertainment
Donations continue climbing as South Africans back an officer many see as courageous.
Entertainment
A R420 000 jackpot is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto results for 4 June 2026.
Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories this Thursday, 4 June 2026, in our simple daily news update.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from 404 Media: The moderators of the biohacking subreddit say that peptide and hormone replacement therapy companies have been surreptitiously spamming Reddit in an attempt to get their posts scraped by AI chatbots. The strategy is an effort to systematically manipulate the answers provided by chatbots by manipulating the underlying source material that...
Science/Tech
Meta has reportedly delayed the developer release of its Muse Spark AI model API multiple times, and as of Tuesday, had no scheduled launch date, according to the Wall Street Journal (paywalled). Reuters reports: A Meta spokesperson told Reuters on Wednesday that the company is already testing the Application Programming Interface (API) with some early partners and is looking forward to...
Science/Tech
The country on Thursday released a national artificial intelligence strategy that focuses on building its sovereign capability and protecting consumers.
Science/Tech
The U.S. and its Five Eyes intelligence partners issued a joint warning (PDF) that Chinese military intelligence services are using LinkedIn and other professional networking sites to recruit people with access to government, military, foreign policy, or sensitive economic information. “These actors use an aggressive online recruitment strategy whereby intelligence officers or their affiliates...
Motoring
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Health
He mapped the herpes simplex virus genome, revealing how it invades cells. His work also helped lay the groundwork for potential vaccines and gene therapies.
Health
Could the parasite also impact human behaviour? Made in partnership with UKRI.
Health
A young man from Darwen who lost his father realised he needed support so decided to start a walking group
Health
As scientists edge closer to new treatments for hair loss, Victoria Derbyshire examines what such breakthroughs could mean for women.