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Meteoric rise of Zikhali gives coach Zwane some hope

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Ndongeni captured attention through theatrical ring walks, including dancing to the song “Nomeva”.It gained massive traction as a hype phrase, eventually inspiring a hit track and serving as the rallying cry for his boxing career and farewell tour.

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Project empowers children to use photography to document their lives, families

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Why Eugene Modise will not be in the mayoral race

South Africa
Dozens of immigrants remain camped outside the Diakonia Centre in the Durban CBD.
South Africa
Repositioning government communication to better serve citizens
In a move aimed at improving public access to reliable information, the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) is repositioning itself as a central hub for credible government content, enhanced media monitoring and faster responses to citizens’ concerns.
“This is part of evolving GCIS from being just...

South Africa
IEC is concerned about sustained misinformation about the commission’s management of elections.

South Africa
Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba visited the Mmotong-wa-Bogobe village on Wednesday.

World
Ten U.S. mayors from cities such as Chicago and Cincinnati have joined a pact with European mayors to defend democracy and progressive values and fight right-wing populists and authoritarianism.

World
The BBC’s Frank Gardner explained how the incident highlighted tense relations between Russia and Nato.

World
Miami prosecutors have prepared an indictment against former Cuban president Raúl Castro over the 1996 downing of two NGO planes that killed four people onboard.

World
The spy scandal has revived fears that Austria remains a hotbed of Russian espionage activity.

Africa
Nine deportees arrive from the US as part of Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration.

Africa
Ebola was first discovered in what is now the DR Congo in 1976 and the country is now facing its 17th outbreak.

Africa
In its latest update, the World Health Organization says there have now been 139 suspected deaths and 600 cases.

Africa
Ghana will face fellow West African heavyweights Ivory Coast in qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

Business
The walkout, which was due to start on Thursday, has been suspended while union members vote on a tentative deal.

Business
Campaigners in Barbuda, Grenada and Jamaica say they can no longer access their coastlines.

Business
The deal will remove an estimated £580m worth of tariffs from British exports, but rights groups are critical

Business
Food prices in the UK have risen, but are supermarkets profiting from higher food prices? Ben Chu reports.

Politics
Didiza earlier rejected Zungula’s request for a motion of no confidence against Ramaphosa.

Politics
Shivambu further called for the commission to broaden its investigation beyond law enforcement.

Politics
EFF is challenging Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s ability to determine the fuel levy.

Politics
Leader Floyd Shivambu says the party will soon host a local government summit.

Sport
Alice Capsey hits an unbeaten 74 to help England chase down 137 in Derby, securing a seven-wicket win against New Zealand in the first of their three-match T20 series.

Sport
Glamorgan captain Kiran Carlson signs a two-year contract extension, extending his stay until at least the end of the 2028 season.

Sport
Spanish cyclist Jaume Guardeno is transferred to a clinic specialising in serious neurological injuries following a crash with a vehicle in March.

Sport
Real Madrid are confident of signing Rodri from Manchester City amid Pep Guardiola’s departure, Bayern Munich plan a shock move for John Stones, Atletico Madrid want Marc Cucurella, plus more.
Education
They encountered demonstrations and ultimatums from the Trump administration. At Wednesday’s commencement, it was all about the sweltering weather.
Education
A.I. is replicating the pattern followed by every ed-tech quick fix.

Education
The education secretary defends videos starring The Only Way Is Essex star promoting post-16 education.
Education
[Nile Post] The Executive Director of the National Council for Higher Education, Prof Mary Okwakol, has called for major reforms in nursing and midwifery training, saying Uganda’s health education system must shift from exam-oriented learning to competency-based training that produces work-ready graduates.

Lifestyle
Rami Chuene confirms the SABC will pay her repeat fees for her work on ‘Giyani: Land Of Blood.’

Lifestyle
Nomzamo Mbatha dazzled on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet at the official premiere screening of ‘Garance.’

Lifestyle
Mel Viljoen is hoping to return to her nice life in South Africa after filing for voluntary departure amid her ICE detention woes.

Lifestyle
South African author Khaya Dlanga and his gorgeous partner, Ndileka Kalipa, take on Mauritius after a fun-filled London baecation.

Entertainment
The World Health Organisation (WHO) declared an outbreak of the disease a public health emergency of international concern.

Entertainment
A sound defence, coupled with outstanding set-pieces and determined manager Mikel Arteta, saw them beat rivals Manchester City to the title.

Entertainment
LPG, also known as Autogas, is a cleaner and more economical alternative to traditional petrol or diesel.

Entertainment
Sassa urges victims of unauthorised funeral policy deductions to report. Regulation 29 allows only one 10 percent deduction with consent.
Science/Tech
Colossal Biosciences says it has grown chickens inside 3D-printed artificial eggshells. “The company says the egg technology could help conserve at-risk bird species,” reports MIT Technology. “It could also play a role in a project to re-create the extinct giant moa, a flightless 12-foot-tall bird that once lived in New Zealand and laid four-liter eggs, larger than those of any living bird.”...

Science/Tech
Colorado Springs, CO— Generous Family, an initiative of the nonprofit, I Like Giving, dedicated to helping families raise generous children, today announced it is a supporting partner of America250, the national, nonpartisan organization charged by Congress to lead the commemoration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This collaboration will highlight Generous Family’s newest […]

Science/Tech
How TSC Infinity Is Leading the Way in the Rise of the Mobile-First Trading Era United States— Retail trading has gone mobile. The data make it undeniable. According to Charles Schwab’s 2025 Annual Report, 62% of all retail orders are now placed via mobile devices, up 34% in a single year. Over the last few […]

Science/Tech
Chicago, Illinois— Virtual Assets, Inc. d/b/a Crypto Dispensers today announced the promotion of Vladimir Serna to Chief Operating Officer as the company continues scaling Bitcoin POP™, its software-driven retail cash deposit infrastructure designed to give cash-dependent users a modern alternative to traditional Bitcoin ATMs. Through Bitcoin POP™, customers generate a barcode directly...
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Health
Bones discovered at an archaeological site in Cyprus suggest the birds have been strutting around human settlements since at least 1400 B.C.
Health
Aid cuts by the Trump administration have shut down crucial disease surveillance networks and medical supply chains in East Africa.

Health
After a fourth case of meningitis B has been confirmed in Reading, BBC South’s health correspondent Alastair Fee shares what you need to know.
Health
To some Africans, the claim that the continent’s largest health agency had already bungled its response scratched a familiar wound.