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Officers in Nowak case face misconduct investigation
Henry Nowak, 18, was handcuffed as he lay dying after being stabbed by Vickrum Digwa in December 2025.

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Teacher dismissed after WhatsApps expose sexual relationship with minor
To complicate matters, the complainants had initially provided detailed evidence against the educator but later attempted to sabotage the department’s case

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Morocco have earned world’s respect after beating Dutch, says coach Ouahbi
‘We had 70% possession, more shots and more expected goals. We controlled the match’

South Africa
LIVE | Madlanga Commission Day 130 | Wednesday, 01 July 2026
Madlanga Commission Day 130 of inquiry continues hearing witness testimony on Wednesday.

South Africa
Mpumalanga given seven days to act on undocumented foreign nationals
Scores of residents from Emalahleni and neighbouring towns marched through the streets on Tuesday.

South Africa
Court doubles sentence for Vusimuzi Matlala in state witness deal
Magistrate Ignatius Du Preez, has slapped Matlala with double the sentence quested by the NPA

South Africa
Police remain on high alert as the nationwide protest set to continue
Police remain on high alert as protests against undocumented foreign nationals expected to continue

World
Trump made more than $1bn from crypto in first year back in office
It compares with more than $600m in total income that Trump reported in his last financial disclosure.

World
US Supreme Court has dealt heavy defeats to Trump, while expanding his power
The birthright ruling brings to an end a Supreme Court term that has delivered the president some key victories.

World
Three-year-old rescued and taken to hospital six days after Venezuela quake
Video footage shows rescuers cheering as the child is pulled from rubble in La Guaira state.

World
Americans react to Supreme Court upholding birthright citizenship
The BBC asked Americans how they felt after the Supreme Court’s ruling on citizenship for babies born in the US.

Africa
Sudan’s RSF committed crimes against humanity in el-Fasher, Amnesty says
The Amnesty report adds to evidence of atrocities in el-Fasher, which the UN says bore the hallmarks of genocide.

Africa
Bigger than Rumble in the Jungle? DR Congo bid for World Cup history
DR Congo’s run at the 2026 World Cup comes 52 years on from both their disastrous debut at the finals and one of sport’s greatest occasions held in Kinshasa.

Africa
Senegalese MPs move to clip presidential powers as tensions mount
The proposed changes agreed by a majority of MPs sparked protests outside parliament.

Africa
Cape Verde will beat Argentina 1-0 in World Cup clash, predicts president
Upstarts Cape Verde make history twice with their World Cup debut then reaching the knockout stages.
Business
Business

Business
Why is crucial tech vulnerable to the heat?
Energy grids and train services are among the vital services that are vulnerable to very hot weather.
Business

Politics
President Ramaphosa announces cabinet changes
Willie Aucamp has been appointed as the Minister of Agriculture.

Politics
Inter Ministerial Committee praises largely peaceful protests
IMC says the peaceful conduct reflects the strength of South Africa’s democracy.

Politics
Timeline | Immigration protests in South Africa
Tuesday’s mass protests on immigration are the culmination of over 26 years of protest.

Politics
LIVE | Madlanga Commission of Inquiry Day 129 | Tuesday, 30 June 2026
Madlanga Commission of Inquiry marks Day 129 on Tuesday, 30 June 2026 at Pretoria

Sport
I’ve had death threats over Clark incident – Thomas
Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas says she has received death threats and racist abuse after an incident with Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark.

Sport
Rest In Peace: Former Orlando Pirates coach dies
Betway Premiership champions Orlando Pirates have announced the passing of former head coach Roy Barreto.

Sport
Orlando Pirates transfers: Eight leave, Mofokeng boards a plane
Today’s transfer wrap.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs make unwanted history at FIFA World Cup 2026
Kaizer Chiefs will have mixed feelings following the end of Bafana Bafana’s historic FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign.
Education
Nigeria: Borno School Attack – 37 Children Still Missing – Parents
[Vanguard] No fewer than 37 children are still missing, following an attack on Government Day Secondary School, in Lassa, Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, on Monday, said some parents of the students.
Education
Nigeria: Govt Proposes Ending JSS-SSS Separation to Improve School Retention
[Premium Times] Under the current education system, pupils spend six years in primary school, three years in junior secondary school and another three years in senior secondary school.
Education
Professor Fired for Criticizing Charlie Kirk Wins $1.9 Million Settlement
Tamar Shirinian, a former professor at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, was among those who lost their jobs over their posts about the slain conservative activist.
Education
Kenya: Utumishi Girls Academy Tragedy Suspects Due in Kibera Court
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Eight students from Utumishi Girls Academy are scheduled to appear before the Kibera Law Court for a mention before Justice Diana Kaveta.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Exclusive: J’Something on ‘Masked Singer SA’ season three
Mi Casa lead singer J’Something opened up about how tight the security is on ‘Masked Singer SA’ and more in an exclusive interview.

Lifestyle
Rachel Kolisi on motherhood: ‘The tests are hard’
Rachel Kolisi opened up about the challenges of motherhood in 2026 as she encourages women to prioritise their well being.

Entertainment
Rival retailers are using Takealot’s tech
And it’s great business – with (highly profitable) revenue from ‘fulfilment services’ almost doubling in a year.

Entertainment
BMA expresses condolences after bus carrying 65 repatriated Malawians involved in accident
A bus carrying 65 Malawians overturned in an accident, claiming the life of the driver and injuring seven others.
Entertainment

Entertainment
‘The best is yet to come’: Proteas gear up for T20 World Cup play-offs
According to Marizanne Kapp, South Africa were only “at 60%” in the group stages of the T20 World Cup.
Science/Tech
DOT Announces ‘Return of Supersonic Flight’ For Commercial Airlines
The FAA plans to replace its 1973 ban on civilian supersonic flight over U.S. land with a noise-based standard, potentially allowing aircraft to exceed Mach 1 as long as they stay below certain sound limits. The agency aims to finalize the rules by mid-2027, opening the door for companies such as Boom Supersonic and Spike Aerospace to operate quieter next-generation passenger jets over land....

Science/Tech
Space Lasers Show How Venezuela’s Earthquakes Reshaped the Earth’s Crust
New satellite imagery reveals how much terrain has shifted in the wake of the twin quakes.

Science/Tech
Digital ID, facial recognition: Liveness tech explained
A globally proven solution to detect document fraud and deep fakes, the application possibilities for liveness technologies are immense.

Science/Tech
South Africa: AI And Cyber Insurance: A Market In Transition
AI is transforming business operations across critical functions and infrastructure. In doing so, it is amplifying existing cyber risks and creating entirely new categories of exposure. The cyber insurance market’s response remains fragmented, but the overall direction is clear: tighter underwriting requirements, AI-specific policy enhancements and exclusions, and the emergence of new...
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring

Health
Women with PMOS should have yearly NHS checks, says health watchdog
Despite affecting millions of women in the UK, PMOS is still under-diagnosed and inconsistently managed, say experts.
Health
States Sue Trump Administration Over Medicaid Work Requirements
The lawsuit argues that new federal rules went beyond what Congress enacted and broke from guidance that the federal government previewed to states.

Health
Government promises to act on maternity care failings which ‘shame our society’
An independent inquiry has found “unacceptable racism and discrimination” is affecting patient safety.

Health
Draining your lymphatic system
Draining your lymphatic system