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Officers rescue girl, 5, after hijacker abandons her during dramatic chase
A five-year-old girl was safely reunited with her family after law enforcement officers moved fast to track down a suspect and rescue her
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A five-year-old girl was safely reunited with her family after law enforcement officers moved fast to track down a suspect and rescue her
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The World Health Organisation has sought to reassure football fans travelling to the Fifa World Cup that the risk of Ebola remains low despite a growing outbreak in the DRC
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South Africa
The over-loaded scholar transport they were travelling in caught fire and crashed into a rock

South Africa
The Committee updates on actioned outlined by Ramaphosa’s address on migration-related issues.

South Africa
The committee will focus on government’s actions on migration outlined by Ramaphosa
South Africa
Deputy Minister Mabe attends the Comrades Marathon
With Gerda Steyn and George Kusche having won the 2026 Comrades Marathon, Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Peace Mabe, is set to attend the marathon’s prize-giving ceremony this afternoon.Steyn won the women’s Comrades while Kusche clinched the men’s marathon on Sunday.The Deputy Minister, who is attending the 99th...

World
Not all votes have been counted, but the current trend suggests 55% of participants voted against the proposal.

World
James Boyard’s abduction is the highest-ranking abduction in the violence-wracked country in recent years, according to reports.

World
New York’s basketball team won the NBA championship for the first time in over 50 years after beating the Spurs in Texas.

World
Adichie’s 21-month old son died in a Lagos hospital, which she says is trying to stop an inquest into the circumstances of his death.

Africa
Sylvester Muigai Ndung’u was in Nanyuki to fetch a school uniform on Tuesday, his mother says.

Africa
Bola Tinubu was addressing the nation on Democracy Day, marking the return to civilian rule in 1999.

Africa
Former captain Dean Furman says South Africa were “miles off it” in their World Cup opener against Mexico, as many on the continent ‘hate-watch’ Bafana Bafana.

Africa
Southwark Council in south London takes possession of a property linked to Sierra Leone’s Fatima Bio.

Business
Peter Neville stands down as head of the charity supporting people ineligible for mainstream banking.

Business
The £300k fund will expand support for residents struggling with financial pressures in Devon.
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Politics
He addressed hundreds of MK Party supporters in Delft on the Cape Flats

Politics
Jacob Zuma is expected to deliver the eulogy at the funeral of Edward Ntshingila

Politics
The South African Communist Party (SACP) in Limpopo has announced its new leadership

Politics
Geordin Hill-Lewis says reliable and affordable services are high up on the list of his priorities.

Sport
Exeter boss Rob Baxter says Henry Slade’s leadership has been key to his side reaching the Prem final.

Sport
Russell Martin, who led Southampton into the Premier League in 2024, has been out of work since being sacked by Rangers in October.

Sport
Bafana Bafana’s FIFA World Cup fate could be shaped this week when they face the Czech Republic in a high-stakes Group A showdown.

Sport
Former defensive end Aldon Smith, who played for the San Francisco 49ers, the Oakland Raiders and the Dallas Cowboys, has died.
Education
Some universities’ tax returns showed that their legal bills had more than doubled. Others reported that their spending on lobbying had risen at least fivefold.

Education
Funding for extracurricular activities comes as ministers prepare to introduce social media restrictions for under-16s
The government has announced a £132.5m funding package for after-school clubs as ministers prepare to introduce expected restrictions on social media use for under-16s.
The programme is designed to expand access to enrichment activities in schools, with funding for clubs...
Education
Prosecutors accused eight pro-Palestinian activists with ties to the university of conspiring to threaten campus leaders and others.

Education
Other projects include developing tools to help visually impaired people navigate video games
Parents are constantly being told to limit their children’s screen time. But when it comes to deciphering which films or TV shows are best suited to developing minds, the guidance remains largely one-size-fits-all. A relatively slow-paced programme such as Bluey offers a very different viewing...

Lifestyle
Nicole Nyaba, the ex-girlfriend of the late rapper AKA, reflected on his impact, stating ‘he changed my life’ on the ‘All The Smoke’ podcast.

Lifestyle
Based on Sue Nyathi’s debut novel, Netflix’s The Polygamist is drawing attention with its drama, power struggles and relationships.

Lifestyle
South African-born tech entreprenur Elon Musk become the world’s first trillionaire, take a look at his 14 kids and their moms…

Lifestyle
Andile Mpisane’s wife Tamia has fuelled rumours that they have split, less than five years after their shotgun wedding…

Entertainment
The outcome followed arbitration proceedings at the ELRC, where conflicting accounts and evidentiary gaps were closely examined.

Entertainment
The Cheetahs have prepared for the Currie Cup by hosting the Toyota Challenge, which this year featured three international teams in Romania A, Black Lion from Georgia and Portuguese side Lusitanos.

Entertainment
‘We will train at that intensity and keep grinding,’ the Bafana captain told SportyTV

Entertainment
The speaker is facing a decision of whether to oppose both the president’s interdict and review applications.

Science/Tech
Leadership hopeful to also say tax revenues from new North Sea oil and gasfields should be used to cut energy bills
Wes Streeting’s pitch to be the next Labour leader will include a plan to increase high-skilled immigration to the UK, arguing that Donald Trump is telling scientists and AI experts they are not welcome in the US.
In a speech this coming week, the former health secretary will also...

Science/Tech
When you need something that’s as mannishly masculinized as you can get for the Man™ in your life, we have you covered.
Science/Tech
The price of bitcoin dropped 13% down to $64,394 just in June — but there’s more bad news, reports CNBC.” “Bitcoin has lost nearly half its value since reaching a record high above $123,000 in July 2025.”While previous bitcoin selloffs were often followed by large rebounds in price, the latest decline may prompt some investors to revisit why they own bitcoin in the first place, [says Daniel...

Science/Tech
From smart apps and planters to unique tools, these gifts will turn even a black thumb into a next-level plant parent.
Motoring
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Health
Trials are beginning on several drugs that have shown promise in preliminary studies against the virus that is causing the current outbreak.

Health
Children can test the new miniature replica of an MRI machine on different toys.

Health
The aim of the Hele Road ward is to give students hands-on experience with equipment and patients.

Health
Patients have been urged to only attend A&E if their condition is life-threatening or serious.