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READER LETTER | Pay increase sends wrong message
Rewarding senior office bearers while many departments continue to underperform creates the perception that mediocrity is being compensated rather than excellence being rewarded.
FRIDAY, 03 JULY 2026, 11:31

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Rewarding senior office bearers while many departments continue to underperform creates the perception that mediocrity is being compensated rather than excellence being rewarded.

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Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni will brief the media on Friday on the outcomes of Wednesday’s cabinet meeting

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With many criticising Serena Williams for using GLP-1 for weight loss, here are the facts about how it affects performance
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Embracing the memory of Diogo Jota, Portugal secured a dramatic World Cup knockout victory over Croatia, with eyes now set on a challenging matchup against Spain, who finally looked like potential world champions.

South Africa
The Crime Emergency App, has been launched to help South Africans report incidents in real time…
South Africa
Gauteng Health exceeds Lenacapavir rollout targets
The Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) has recorded a massive milestone in its Lenacapavir rollout programme, comfortably surpassing its targets in the very first month of rolling out the groundbreaking HIV prevention drug.
The province’s phased rollout, which officially kicked off last month, aims to provide an additional layer...
South Africa
South Africa salutes Proteas Women
While the outcome of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is not what South Africa had hoped for, government has saluted the Proteas Women for their performance in the tournament.“South Africa salutes the Proteas Women for their outstanding performance throughout the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup and for representing the nation with pride,...

South Africa
Court set to rule on the second bail application of Janitha van Reenen-Coetzee…

World
Ali Khamenei’s body will lie in state in Tehran’s Grand Mosalla from Friday ahead of days-long funeral events.

World
Romantic, fairytale vibes could dominate Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s reported wedding event in New York City on Friday.

World
According to WHO data, there have been 1,406 confirmed cases of the disease in DRC, with 301 suspected cases and 438 deaths.

World
US authorities charged him with property destruction after renovations championed by President Donald Trump appeared to go awry.

Africa
Some residents reluctantly hung their dogs to avoid being arrested or fined, locals tell the BBC.

Africa
South Africa denies claims that a Ghanaian citizen was killed in anti-migrant protests in Cape Town.

Africa
Senegal’s nightmarish year continues, with a heart-breaking collapse against Belgium featuring late penalty drama which was remarkably similar to events in this year’s chaotic Afcon final.

Africa
Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye says he will be “taking a break” from playing for his country while the current management is in charge.

Business
The strikes, involving baggage screening staff, are set to begin on Monday with the Unite union warning of “significant delays”.

Business
The livery provides an affordable service for owners to be able to have their horses cared for.

Business
Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system.

Business
Wedding lists are being replaced by cash requests, but guests are divided over how much to give.

Politics
The Madlanga Inquiry is probing claims of criminal infiltration within law enforcement agencies.

Politics
She was sworn in yesterday along with other new ministers following a cabinet reshuffle.

Politics
Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane says he feels vindicated following a ruling by the High Court.

Politics
The Continental Compact on Migration in Africa seeks to shift Africa’s approach to migration

Sport
The 21-year-old has become the first Filipino to reach the third round of a Grand Slam in the Open era.

Sport
Former Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze has officially been unveiled as the new head coach of Sekhukhune United, just weeks after leaving Naturena.

Sport
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt led from the front in Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final thrashing of South Africa at the Oval.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs have made a habit of signing free agents in recent seasons, but will they go down the same route this transfer window?
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo has urged the National Assembly to urgently fast-track the Basic Education (Amendment) Bill, 2025, warning that continued delays are denying thousands of children in informal settlements access to equitable and quality education.
Education
[Vanguard] LAGOS — Three Lagos State-owned universities may be plunged into another round of industrial crisis as the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Lagos Zone, has warned that the institutions could be shut down over the Lagos State Government’s failure to implement the 2025 Federal Government-ASUU Agreement.
Education
[GroundUp] The department told Parliament it would endeavour to build classrooms currently needed for grade Rs by 2037
Education
[New Era] Adolf Kaure

Lifestyle
Seasonal shifts can affect pets in different ways. Learn how South African pet owners can adapt care routines during cooler and warmer months.

Lifestyle
Mark your calendars for a night of wine and fine dining! Find out all you need to know about St Luke’s ‘Pairing in the Valley’ fundraiser.
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Lifestyle
Eight calves and counting! The population of a Limpopo-based rhino rescue centre has grown this year. Take a look…

Entertainment
Botanists Rodney and Rachel Saunders were kidnapped, robbed and then dumped in a river in 2018

Entertainment
The man alleged that he was approached by four individuals while drinking alcohol in Phoenix

Entertainment
Homeowner said trustees’ resolutions unreasonably interfered with the rights of an individual owner or occupier.

Entertainment
Food at The Ascots will be served at a harvest table rather than plated à la carte

Science/Tech
The platform embeds voice into business processes, linking scattered tools into one automated flow.
Science/Tech
Other U.S. companies will soon need to provide similar reports as a new European directive takes effect.

Science/Tech
Graduate unemployment rose in South Africa has risen to 12.2%. The problem is a skills mismatch, not qualifications.

Science/Tech
House of the Dragon, Adventure Time: Side Quests, and The Man Will Burn are just a few of the TV shows you should be watching right now.
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Health
While relief could come to the Great Lakes and the far Northeast over the weekend, the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast will stay hot.

Health
In the face of criticism, Shoko Kawata, 35, says she loves her job and is proud to be taking time off to have a baby.
Health
The rodent-borne virus, which sickened passengers on the MV Hondius, killed three people, led to a race to find its origin and a global health alert.
Health
The metric of how hot the air actually feels has roots in a 1979 journal paper called “The Assessment of Sultriness.”