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Who better than Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize?
A war criminal nominating his enabler is peak Nobel Peace Prize history.
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A war criminal nominating his enabler is peak Nobel Peace Prize history.
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Rescue operations under way in Vadodara district after several vehicles fall into river.
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Heat health alerts have come into force with increasing amounts of sunshine and hot weather expected over the next few days
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In typically brash tones, the US leader announced the move while decrying the ‘bullsh-t thrown at us by Putin’.
South Africa
Masemola has conceded that Mkhwanazi’s allegations are extremely worrying.
South Africa
A 16-year-old boy was shot dead and three people were wounded at a wendy house in Lower Crossroads, Philippi East, on Tuesday afternoon.
South Africa
Trade Minister welcomes developments in Vodacom-Maziv merger
Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has welcomed the agreement reached between the merging parties and the Competition Commission in the Vodacom-Maziv merger deal.
“The substantial public interest commitments made by the merging parties will significantly improve access to affordable internet for...
South Africa
Minister tables R509 million DPME budget
The Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME) has been allocated a budget of R509 million for the 2025/26 financial year, which will support efforts to strengthen government capacity and deliver on South Africa’s key development priorities.
Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Maropene Ramokgopa,...
World
The latest on the deadly floods in Texas, foreign policy dominates President Trump’s week, Supreme Court allows Trump to resume mass federal layoffs for now.
World
President Trump is hosting Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu this week as they work on a ceasefire in Gaza. He’s also resuming military aid shipments to Ukraine after they were temporarily halted.
World
Recent years have seen an upswing in people playing tennis (or at least dressing like it). But it’s not just a phase. The sport — at least some version of it — has been around since medieval times.
World
More than 100 people were injured and over 500 others arrested amid widespread destruction of property, reports say.
Africa
Unpicking the disinformation behind a social media trend spreading tension ahead of Ivory Coast’s election.
Africa
US President Donald Trump announces a 30% tariff on South African imports starting from 1 August.
Africa
A goal in first-half injury time from Saratou Traore is enough to see Mali edge a tight Group C encounter against Tanzania at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
Africa
South Africa begin the defence of their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title with a 2-0 win over Ghana in Morocco.
Business
Trade union Solidarity has issued a legal letter to Bidvest over the company’s school bursary programme.
Business
SARS has extended the deadline for employers to file their monthly tax data after its systems experienced glitches and downtime this week.
Business
Global initiative RE100 says South Africa needs to urgently ramp up it energy reforms, with its members looking to go 100% renewable by 2050.
Business
Low palladium prices are forcing Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd. to shut down its mine in Canada.
Politics
ANC SG Mbalula says Mabuza’s death is a loss for both the party and the country.
Politics
The Mbombela High Court dismissed Phadi’s appeal on Tuesday.
Politics
Mkhwanazi alleges that Police Minister Senzo Mchunu interfered in crime fighting operations.
Politics
Mary Phadi is no longer the leader of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party in Mpumalanga.
Sport
Orlando Pirates seem far from ending their offseason spending spree following several high-profile arrivals. A new striker is on the horizon.
Sport
Nine more Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates players are facing likely exits out of Naturena and Mayfair.
Sport
Hannah Hampton on overcoming a serious eye condition to rise to become England’s number one goalkeeper at Euro 2025.
Sport
Christian Horner is sacked as team principal of Formula 1 team Red Bull with immediate effect.
Education
[SNA] – The General Administration for Admission, Evaluation, and Authentication of Certificates at the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has announced the extension of the electronic application period for general admission for students of the postponed Sudanese Certificate, 2023 until next Thursday, July 10, instead of the previous date of July 7.
Education
The kindergarten’s cooks used inedible pigments to decorate buns and cakes, the authorities said. Eight school officials and employees were detained.
Education
[Leadership] The Federal Government has declared that any admission into Nigeria’s tertiary institutions conducted outside the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) will be considered illegal.
Education
[Leadership] The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), alongside heads of tertiary institutions and other key stakeholders, has fixed the minimum admissible scores for the 2024/2025 academic session into Nigeria’s higher institutions at 150.
Lifestyle
Chinese e-commerce giant Temu has launched a new local warehouse in South Africa, promising great things for shoppers.
Lifestyle
Every municipality countrywide offers free electricity and water. And yet, recipients of these basic services are dropping. Here’s why …
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Mawhoo was recently named Spotify’s EQUAL Africa Ambassador for July 2025.
Science/Tech
Vodacom Business’s success is thanks to its 17-year track record of excellence in delivering high-quality solutions that meet the needs of its clients.
Science/Tech
It’s summer and we’re ready to run around like crazy. These deals on fitness trackers and smart rings—like the Oura Ring—will help you do that.
Science/Tech
Webtonic has used AWS to build TonicHub, a scalable, secure recruiting platform that modernises hiring.
Science/Tech
We review products year-round and spend weeks evaluating Amazon Prime Day deals to pick the best bargains on quality gadgets.
Motoring
Stuttgart claims that half of Porsche 911 S variant buyers want all-paw grip.
Motoring
The National Consumer Commission has raised concerns over the growing number of vehicle recalls in South Africa.
Motoring
Iconic V8 muscle cars in the form of Ford Capril Perana V8 and Chev Firenza also under the hammer.
Motoring
As with the current model, the facelift D-Max AT35 isn’t aimed at the Ford Ranger Raptor, but rather the Toyota Hilux GR Sport III and the Nissan Navara Pro-4X Warrior.
Health
Recent years have seen incredible advances in eyesight restoration. But should we approach blindness as something that needs to be ‘cured’? Comedian Tom Skelton, who started losing his sight at 21, explores. Made in partnership with UKRI (UK Research and Innovation).
Health
The group hopes to help women with newborn care, maternal health, and mental wellbeing.
Health
We also discuss the risks of AI therapy
Health
Jessica Glasser’s parents say families should be told if their child is struggling with their mental health.
Nature
Eskom and the City of Johannesburg are still in discussions about how the metro will resolve its outstanding debt, says CEO Dan Marokane.
Nature
A peer-reviewed study, published in the journal Nature, found that the carbon emissions stemming from 111 of the world’s biggest fossil fuel producers resulted in at least $28 trillion in economic losses in the three decades to 2020, writes Nick Hedley.
Nature
The challenging global context has not deterred our commitment to the Just Energy Transition Partnership, writes the International Partners group.
Nature
Three organisations have partnered to showcase and display a block made from recovered glass and building rubble waste.