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WATCH | Broos feels unmatched ‘warmth and support’ at Bafana send-off
Bafana coach Hugo Broos deeply moved by the heartfelt send-off before the World Cup.

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‘Like a prisoner being released’ – Relief for Iranians as internet shutdown ends
The government imposed the blackout after the start of the war with the US and Israel in February, cutting most Iranians off from the outside world.
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POLICY MUSCLE: ‘DTIC is not anti-business,’ Parks Tau contends at post-budget vote briefing
South Africa’s industrial policy is back in the room. The harder question is whether the state, business and labour can turn it into factories, procurement, finance and jobs before another generation is left outside the formal economy.

South Africa
Undocumented migrants arrested in Ekurhuleni
Many undocumented migrants were arrested in Ekurhuleni and had their businesses closed.

South Africa
Shebe Manurna bail appeal postponed to June
The postponement is to allow the state to file supplementary heads of argument.

South Africa
INFOGRAPHIC | StatsSA publishes General Household Survey on metros
Statistics South Africa published the 2025 General Household Survey focused on the metros.

South Africa
Sibanyoni to appear in court on extortion charges on Thursday
Taxi boss Madoda “Joe Ferrari” Sibanyoni is accused of extortion and money laundering.

World
South Korea detains dissident who fled China in rubber boat
Dong Guangping, a police officer turned activist, reached Korean waters after 30 hours at sea.

World
Woman caught after 30 years on the run is jailed for armed robberies
Klette was finally caught in a flat in Berlin in 2024 after more than 30 years on the run and put on trial last year.

World
Major film union in India calls for boycott of superstar Ranveer Singh
Singh is facing industry backlash over his decision to exit from the upcoming Bollywood film Don 3.

World
Trump gathers Cabinet as he looks to seal deal to end war
President Trump will meet with his Cabinet on Wednesday at a precarious moment for talks aimed at ending the war with Iran. The emerging deal has already exposed the president to fierce criticism.

Africa
Eswatini’s oil reserve gamble
Eswatini has signed a $300 million agreement with Taiwan to build a massive strategic oil reserve but the project is raising difficult questions in a country battling deepening poverty, soaring unemployment and allegations of elite enrichment

Africa
South African president mounts legal challenge against report that could lead to impeachment
Cyril Ramaphosa argues that the authors of the report “misconceived” their mandate.

Africa
Rights group accuses UAE of being transit point for mercenaries on way to Sudan
The United Arab Emirates has denied any involvement in the civil war and says it investigates alleged links.

Africa
DR Congo seeks World Cup ticket refunds after Ebola outbreak
DR Congo fans hoping to watch their side’s return to the World Cup face a major hurdle as the US imposes travel restrictions following the latest Ebola outbreak.
Business
Business

Business
Why it’s now harder to get a Saturday job
The boss of Next has warned there has been a “dramatic fall” in the number of entry-level job opportunities in the UK.

Business
What is happening to gas and electricity prices?
Typical annual household bills will rise by 13% when the new energy cap takes effect on 1 July.

Politics
IEC warns social media a double-edged sword for democracy
The commission has taken additional measures to counteract the negative effects of social media.

Politics
ANC NWC resolve to show Tolashe the door
The decisions follows the working committee’s meeting on monday where it resolved that Tolashe should resign as an MP and the president of the ANC’s woman league

Politics
IEC prioritises restoring faith in democracy ahead of 2026 LGE
The Electoral Commission launched its formal communication campaign for the elections on Wednesday.

Politics
Some political parties want impeachment process to continue
President Cyril Ramaphosa has filed court papers to review the Section 89 Independent Panel Report.

Sport
How Bafana Bafana can lineup against Nicaragua without Sundowns players
Bafana Bafana are expected to field an experimental side against Nicaragua on Friday as Broos looks to rest several key players.

Sport
India’s ‘unsafe’ 70ft Messi statue to be moved
A giant statue of Argentina legend Lionel Messi is set to be taken down in India over safety concerns after it is spotted “swaying in the wind”.

Sport
Gayton McKenzie congratulates Mamelodi Sundowns
Minister of Sport Gayton McKenzie has congratulated Mamelodi Sundowns on winning this season’s CAF Champions League title.

Sport
Ditcheva to make PFL return against Kielholtz in July
Britain’s Dakota Ditcheva returns from a 12-month absence with injury to face Dutch flyweight Denise Kielholtz in New York on 31 July.
Education
Nigeria: FCT Partners Vando to Guide Secondary School Leavers On Career Path
[This Day] Abuja — The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Education Board has begun a partnership with Values And Opportunities (VANDO) Global Limited Purpose to Career (P2C) Programme to equip young secondary school leavers with the right career tools.
Education
Kenya: No, Kenya’s Teachers Commission Hasn’t Released Mandatory List of Approved Teaching Subject Combinations – Viral Document Fake
[Africa Check] No, Kenya’s teachers commission hasn’t released mandatory list of approved teaching subject combinations; viral document fake
Education
South Africa: The Workers Who Feed Nine Million School Children – and Earn Just R2,300 a Month
[GroundUp] The state is using the public works programme to avoid paying them the national minimum wage
Education
South Africa: GNU Backs Manamela’s R149bn Budget, While Opposition Tears Into NSFAS and SETAs
[Daily Maverick] The Government of National Unity defends a R149-billion higher education budget while facing sharp criticism from opposition parties over NSFAS failures and pressing student issues.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Arts Council’s dissolution announcement sparks confusion: Here’s what it means for the sector
The National Arts Council’s Instagram post announcing the dissolution of its council sent artists and arts lovers into a panic on Tuesday.

Entertainment
Here’s what level the Vaal Dam is currently sitting at
The dam’s gates remained firmly shut.

Entertainment
City Power will cut power to these Joburg suburbs next week
The utility also cautioned residents not to assume their power is off just because maintenance is underway.

Entertainment
Social grant dependence increases as recipients triple over two decades
This sharp increase has been attributed to the large uptake of Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grants.

Science/Tech
Liquid, Microsoft unveil mobile digital lab for North West youth
The solar-powered lab will equip young people in the North West province with digital and AI skills.

Science/Tech
Africa’s data centre industry to converge on Sandton this June
Microsoft to keynote two-day Sandton event exploring AI, sustainability and Africa’s data centre future.

Science/Tech
Industry pushes for national EV charging framework
Regulatory uncertainty and lack of government funding are major obstacles to scaling SA’s electric vehicle charging network.

Science/Tech
Threat actors don’t hack in anymore – they log in
Altron Digital Business and Microsoft unpack the cloud security challenges facing South African enterprises today.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring

Health
Endometriosis: ‘I thought I was dying’
The BBC’s Ellie Colton shares her experience of living with endometriosis – and meets a scientist hoping to cut the length of time it takes to be diagnosed with a simple new test.
Health
Trump Administration to Send Americans Exposed to Ebola to Kenya
In past outbreaks, Americans exposed to the virus were sent home to be treated in state-of-the-art facilities. The Trump administration has already flown some U.S. citizens to Europe for treatment.

Health
‘My daughter went into hospital to get better – now she’s dead’
Mental health patients say nobody listened to their concerns about a north-east England trust.
Health
Eli Lilly to Buy 3 Vaccine Developers
The drugmaker said it would spend up to $4 billion to acquire small companies exploring vaccines for shingles, Epstein-Barr virus and other pathogens.