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Sipho Chaine leapfrogs Moeneeb Josephs, breaks Ronwen Williams record
Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Sipho Chaine engraved his name in the PSL history books after claiming his 18th cleansheet of the season.
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Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Sipho Chaine engraved his name in the PSL history books after claiming his 18th cleansheet of the season.

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Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou likened their title race with Sundowns to Arsenal-Man City.

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Jordan Linden stood down as leader of North Lanarkshire Council in 2022 after the allegations emerged.
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As an intense cut-off low-pressure system triggers Orange Level 8 warnings, education authorities have suspended classes in high-risk districts across these provinces. With severe flooding and disruptive snow forecast through Thursday, officials are prioritising the safety of pupils and staff amid life-threatening conditions.

South Africa
Residents of informal settlements say illegal electricity connections have caused multiple deaths.
South Africa
Nelson Mandela activates Operations Centre amid rainy weather
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s Disaster Management Centre has fully activated the Joint Operations Centre (JOC) as severe weather conditions and flooding continue to impact various parts of the metro.“Teams are actively monitoring the impact of the heavy rains, including damage to infrastructure, affected...

South Africa
Two police officers from Tactical Response Team have been killed in a single motor vehicle crash

South Africa
SA Spaza Shop Association has raised concern over rising violence targeting informal traders.

World
Wang Yi is holding talks with Iran’s foreign minister Aragchi who is on his first trip to China since the war began.

World
It was one of the deadliest Israeli strikes of the Gaza war, devastating one extended family. A year and a half later, the survivors find their loved ones’ remains.

World
U.S. and allies hold their largest drills yet in the Philippines near Taiwan, showcasing new tactics and alliances to deter China—while Beijing stages its own exercises nearby.

World
Zelenskyy rebuked Moscow for what he said was its “utter cynicism” in launching the attacks after Russia announced a unilateral ceasefire over two days later this week.

Africa
DNA tests are underway to confirm whether remains found inside the crocodile match that of a missing man.

Africa
Sudan’s foreign minister says Ethiopia and UAE has chosen the “wrong path” and would regret it.

Africa
Former Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in a massive offensive by combined jihadist and separatist forces.

Africa
Malawi’s rollout of a digital tax platform has triggered widespread business protests, with traders arguing that economic pressures and foreign exchange shortages were ignored during consultations

Business
Severe weather conditions have forced the temporary closure of dozens of schools in the Western Cape.

Business
Standard Bank’s Smart ID rollout has reached a milestone of 50 branches, making it the second-most prolific bank in the partnership with Home Affairs, after Capitec.
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Business
Airlines have removed nearly two million seats from flights over the month, data from Cirium shows.

Politics
Mncedisi Maphisa has been suspended by the party after a recording of a phone call that was leaked

Politics
Adams’ lawyer says he’s likely to appear in court tomorrow, as he has not yet been formally charged

Politics
Fadiel Adams faces charges of fraud and defeating and or obstruction the course of justice.

Politics
Hawks Major-General Hendrik Flynn, on Tuesday testified before the Madlanga Commission.

Sport
Tickets for the blockbuster Betway Premiership showdown between Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs have officially sold out.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs winger Pule Mmodi believes the team is well placed to face Mamelodi Sundowns at a sold-out Loftus Versfeld on Wednesday.

Sport
SABC will televise the anticipated match between Sundowns and Chiefs. The match could have a say on which team wins the league.

Sport
Iran’s football chief Mehdi Taj says their World Cup host “is Fifa, not Mr Trump or America” and calls for respect towards the nation’s delegation if the national team is to travel to the United States for this summer’s tournament.
Education
[Scrolla] Floods have cut off nearly two thousand families in the Northern Cape and destroyed homes in the Free State today. Authorities locked the doors of over one hundred schools in the Western Cape to keep children safe from rising waters.
Education
[GroundUp] It’ll be “a space that celebrates African memory, identity and creative expression” says library boss
Education
[263Chat] Students enrolled in technical and vocational training programmes have received nearly 200 laptops under a scheme aimed at boosting digital skills and widening access to education.
Education
[Afrobarometer] If given a choice, most youth would start a business or work in the public sector.

Lifestyle
Move over, Big Five! Spice up your safari adventure by watching out for these six amazing animals. Take a look…
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Entertainment
The Rolling Stones will release a new album on 10 July called ‘Foreign Tongues’ the legendary British rockers announced on Tuesday.
Entertainment

Entertainment
Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou praised his “warriors” after they beat Stellenbosch 2-0 on Tuesday evening to stay very…

Entertainment
South Africa has announced its plans to do contact tracing.
Science/Tech
I feel about luggage carousels the same way I feel about head lice: avoid at all costs. These are the best carry-on suitcases for those who never want to check a bag again.

Science/Tech
South Africa’s AI policy will be rewritten. The threat won’t wait, writes Palo Alto Networks’ Justin Lee.

Science/Tech
Organisations sign impressive contracts, but too many vendors disappear when hardware reaches end of life, says Kwirirai Rukowo, managing executive of Qrent.

Science/Tech
Government data carries a level of sensitivity that extends beyond typical commercial information, says SigniFlow.

Motoring
FlySafair is hosting its annual birthday sale today with tickets going for as little as R12.

Motoring
Ferrari has seen a recent drop in both orders and share value.

Motoring
The Honda FIT is a compact hatchback ideal for South Africans who need a comfortable, affordable, and powerful car for urban driving.

Motoring
There is a common misconception among motorists that trackers and dashcams drain a car’s battery.
Health
Against expert advice, people are using new and unpredictable synthetic drugs to experiment on themselves in hopes of becoming free of addiction.

Health
A postnatal choir leader says professional dog walkers pay less to use the city’s parks.
Health
Since the family of rodent-borne infections were identified in the 1950s, they have turned up all over the world.
Health
The agency’s scientists and data contractors reviewed millions of patient records for studies that were pulled back before release.