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Jilted bride who went ahead with wedding gets engaged
Rather than cancel the £12,000 big day, Kayley Stead went ahead with it, posting videos and photos online.

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FIFA World Cup: Madlanga Commission rallies behind Bafana
Bafana Bafana have the support of every South African for the FIFA World Cup, including those leading the Madlanga Commission.
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South Africa
Maghreb Countries Push AI Education and Research as Algeria Positions Itself as Regional Leader
The five Maghreb countries in western and central North Africa — Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Libya and Mauritania — are making steady progress in developing artificial intelligence education and research within universities and beyond, with Algeria emerging as the regional pacesetter. Algeria launched its first AI and cybersecurity start-up cluster earlier this year, aimed at bridging […]

South Africa
South African Voice AI Stumbles on Local Accents, Latency and Languages — UCT and Untapped AI Push for Local Solutions
South African businesses are rolling out AI voice agents at speed, but most were built in the United States — sounding American, “thinking” in English and processing calls through servers on the other side of the world. Researchers at the University of Cape Town and Cape Town startup Untapped AI argue the problem runs deeper […]

South Africa
Conservation Scientists Weigh AI’s Promise and Pitfalls for African Biodiversity Work
Artificial intelligence is emerging as both an opportunity and a risk for African biodiversity conservation, with scientists warning that uncritical use of AI tools could undermine ecological insight and reinforce existing biases — even as the technology promises new ways to process the overwhelming volumes of data the field relies on. Conservationists routinely analyze decades […]

South Africa
IEC in the W Cape committed to working closely with community
IEC in the W Cape says it is committed to working closely and consistently with community structures

World
A sneak peek inside Mexico’s iconic Azteca Stadium before World Cup kickoff
The BBC’s Will Grant got access inside the renovated venue ahead of the first game of the tournament.

World
Thai court sentences two men to death over Bangkok shrine bombing
Twenty people died and 120 others were injured in the explosion at the Erawan shrine 11 years ago.

World
Watch: Historic US-Canada border library gets new Quebec-only entrance
The Trump administration in 2025 paused the use of the famous Haskell Library’s main entrance on the US side, which had been used by both countries for decades.

World
An Everest guide’s miraculous survival raises questions for tourism industry
Why was a cook leading clients up the world’s highest peak? And why was he left to rescue himself?

Africa
Nigeria evacuates citizens from South Africa as anti-migrant sentiment rises
Nigeria is the latest African state to repatriate citizens following reports of xenophobic attacks.

Africa
When will an African side win the World Cup?
Morocco became Africa’s first World Cup semi-finalists at Qatar 2022, but how close is a side from the continent to lifting the trophy?

Africa
Who is the Somali referee barred from entering the US for the World Cup?
Omar Artan was set to become the first Somali to referee a game at the World Cup finals, but his place in history has been denied by US immigration authorities.

Africa
Ghanaian women defy odds to get Cambridge degrees
Scholarships help three women who grew up in poverty complete master’s qualifications in the UK.
Business

Business
Dozens of crisis payments handed out by council
Many of the completed payments have gone to low income families with surging heating oil costs.
Business

Business
Paper plant closure fears spark community protest
Workers and families held a demonstration with 167 jobs at risk at the site in Launceston.

Politics
LIVE | Madlanga Commission of Inquiry Day 118 | 11 June
The Madlanga Commission into crime, political interference and corruption continues hearing witness.

Politics
MPs question Major General Rhoode’s conduct in Phala Phala matter
The Phala Phala farm burglary came under scrutiny from the Portfolio Committee on Police.

Politics
MKP says worried about possible political killings ahead of elections
Sibonelo Nomvalo says the MK P believes some of its members are being targeted for political reasons

Politics
Nyhontso to take legal action against March and March’s Ndabandaba
Minister Mzwanele Nyhontso set to take legal action againsts social activist Nkosinathi Ndabandaba

Sport
Newcastle in talks to sign Spain winger Munoz
Newcastle United are in talks with Osasuna to sign Spain winger Victor Munoz.

Sport
Wimbledon prize money pot increased to eye-watering R1.4 billion
Wimbledon’s prize money pot has been increased by 20 percent to a tournament-record figure of £64.2 million (R1.4 billion).

Sport
Comrades Marathon 2026 to be broadcast LIVE on YouTube
Comrades Marathon 2026 is set to reach more viewers than ever before after organisers announced a revolutionary new broadcast partnership.

Sport
Bangladesh claim first ODI series win over Australia
Bangladesh claim their first one-day international series win against Australia with a five-wicket victory in the second game in Mirpur.

Education
More than one in five pupils in England getting special educational needs support
More than one in five pupils in England – around 1.8 million children – get extra support in school.
Education
Kenya: PS Bitok Hands Over Basic Education Docket Following Presidential Reassignment
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Principal Secretary Julius Kibet Bitok has officially handed over leadership of the State Department for Basic Education following a recent presidential reassignment.
Education
Kenya: Private Sector Leaders Call for Human-Centered Approach to Esg Strategies
[Capital FM] he banking, manufacturing and technology sectors said businesses must move beyond environmental targets and focus equally on human welfare, inclusion and long-term community impact.
Education
South Africa: Protecting the Legacy of Student Protests
[UCT] “Transformation at the University of Cape Town (UCT) has always centred on student protest. This is a very important thread to pick up on, which is very telling.”
Lifestyle
Inside Ayanda Borotho’s ‘airy’ lounge after couch revamp! [video]
Actress and author, Ayanda Borotho, indulged her Instagram followers with her ‘airy’ lounge after a chic couch revamp.
Lifestyle
Pensioners are losing their SASSA grants without warning
Elderly South Africans are being cut off from their SASSA Older Persons Grant with no explanation and no notice whatsoever.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Entertainment
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani reflects on living in South Africa, praises 2010 World Cup
The New York mayor’s memories of South Africa continue to inspire his World Cup dreams.

Entertainment
Springbok injury woes: Rassie insists SA have enough players available
Rassie Erasmus said contrary to the narrative, the Springboks are actually struggling to give players as many caps they want to.

Entertainment
Emtee spends a night behind bars
The rapper is expected to return to court next month.

Entertainment
Screen time for kids: What SA parents should be asking – and why hours aren’t the whole picture
As South Africa’s Department of Basic Education develops national screen-time guidelines for young children, an expert says the real question is not how much time they spend on screens, but how healthy that screen time is.
Science/Tech
OpenAI Says China Launched Influence Campaign To Shape US Attitudes On AI Datacenters
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Politico: China was likely behind an online influence operation to sway U.S. perceptions of artificial intelligence technology and reshape the debate in Washington around the infrastructure needed to support it, according to research from OpenAI published Wednesday. OpenAI said it caught the influence campaign because China-backed operatives were using...

Science/Tech
Is an Oil Crisis Imminent? With the Strait of Hormuz crisis escalating, can BTC and XRP still reach new highs?
The Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most important energy transportation route, has once again become the focus of market attention. If the strait is blocked or transportation is disrupted, the global crude oil supply chain will face a huge impact, international oil prices may rise rapidly, and this could trigger sharp fluctuations in global capital […]

Science/Tech
Bluwhale Launches AI-Powered Financial Operating System That Puts Users in Control
A New Era of Finance: Autonomous AI Agents Without Sacrificing Ownership, Privacy, or Control As artificial intelligence evolves from answering questions to actively managing financial decisions, Bluwhale today announced the launch of its AI-native financial operating system — a platform designed to automate and optimize users’ financial lives while ensuring they remain firmly in control […]
Science/Tech
Jeff Bezos Wants to Build an ‘Artificial General Engineer’
As co-chief executive of the start-up Prometheus, the Amazon founder is using A.I. to improve how devices ranging from computers to jet engines are made.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring

Health
Why did it take so long for me to be diagnosed?
Ellie Colton was finally diagnosed with endometriosis after years of debilitating pain. She meets a scientist developing a simple diagnostic test that could help many women.

Health
Wegovy weight-loss pill approved in UK
Manufacturer Novo Nordisk says a daily tablet of the drug could be more convenient for some people than weekly injections.

Health
Cancellations ‘unavoidable’ during hospital strike
The British Medical Association has announced more strike action in an ongoing dispute over pay.
Health
Can’t Pay Medical Bills? Trump Administration Suggests Getting a Loan
One-third of Americans shoulder health care debt. Insurers are being asked to consider lending money to Obamacare consumers who can’t afford higher deductibles.