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I made bad choices in romance – Letoya Makhene
Letoya Makhene gets candid on reality TV show, The Makhenes, about her disappointment in her choices of past lovers, how her bad decisions have impacted on her children, and on picking up the pieces.

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Safa four ask high court ‘to park‘ their suspensions
Four Safa NEC members – Gladwyn White, Orapeleng Setlhare, Monde Montshiwa and Emma Hendricks – have filed an affidavit in the Mahikeng high court imploring it to urgently interdict Safa from suspending them

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What Orlando Pirates need to dethrone Mamelodi Sundowns
Orlando Pirates are within a touching distance of becoming the new PSL champions. Here’s what they need to dethrone Sundowns…

South Africa
Western Cape schools to reopen on Wednesday
Over 83 000 people have been left destitute by the bad weather in Cape Town.

South Africa
Police colonel denies receiving complaint over Ntanzi’s cellphone
Thoka revealed that he was not aware of any official complaint relating to the cellphone.

South Africa
Efforts underway to assist families affected by deadly Jhb fire
A 42-year-old man who attempted to rescue the children was injured and taken to hospital.

South Africa
Some schools still remain closed in Garden Route district
Food hampers are still being distributed to flood cut off communities.

World
Thief jailed after stealing unreleased Beyoncé music from car
The man smashed into a car and stole luggage containing hard drives with the singer’s tracks.

World
How Americans see China now
As President Trump heads to China this week, a new NPR-Chicago Council-Ipsos poll finds most Americans think U.S. tariffs have hurt both economies, and that the Iran war is bad for America.

World
Australia has some of the world’s costliest homes. Will scrapping tax breaks help?
The government hopes reforms will help young people enter the market, while critics say it will stifle supply.

World
Israel’s government is expected to collapse over ultra-Orthodox military draft
An ultra-Orthodox Jewish party in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition has called for parliament to be dissolved, threatening to bring down the government.

Africa
Ethiopian marathon runner Melese dies aged 36
Ethiopian long-distance runner Yebrgual Melese dies at the age of 36 after falling ill during a routine training session.

Africa
South Africa’s top court bars repeat asylum applications
The home affairs minister hails the ruling as a “victory” against the “abuse” of the refugee system.

Africa
France seeks to move beyond colonial ties by meeting African leaders in Kenya
In a first since these meetings started in the 1970s, this move reflects a change in France’s thinking.

Africa
He was a refugee – now he’s Lord Mayor of Bristol
Yassin Mohamud wants to help “build a city where everyone has the opportunity to thrive”.

Business
Plans for Australia’s first Trump Tower scrapped due to ‘toxic’ brand, developer says
The 91-storey luxury hotel on the Gold Coast in Queensland was meant to be Australia’s tallest building.

Business
Bad news for domestic workers in South Africa
Domestic worker jobs in the country have once again declined, with unions flagging ongoing issues with pay, protections and ill treatment by employers.
Business
Business

Politics
Fadiel Adams back in court over alleged interference in Magaqa case
Adams is facing charges of fraud and defeating the ends of justice.

Politics
COSATU backs Ramaphosa’s decision to take Parly report on review
The President stated that he will not be resigning from office.

Politics
NCC supporters protest outside Parly ahead of Adams court appearance
A dozen of NCC members have been protesting outside Parliament.

Politics
MKP writes to Speaker requesting PP’s removal over handling of Phala Phala issue
It says IPID’s investigation identified and ventilated serious issues.

Sport
How Gerrard went from ‘best night’ to ‘head like a box of frogs’
Steven Gerrard inspired Liverpool’s Champions League win in 2005 but just two months later wanted out. What happened?

Sport
Molineux fit to lead Australia World Cup squad
Australia captain Sophie Molineux is passed fit and named in Australia’s squad for the T20 World Cup.

Sport
Messi remains top MLS earner with salary of £18.5m
Lionel Messi remains the highest-paid player in Major League Soccer with an annual base salary of $25m (£18.5m) – more than double that of the North American league’s next-highest earner.

Sport
Ted Lasso actor Fernandez signs for US club
Ted Lasso actor Cristo Fernandez signs for American second-tier side El Paso Locomotive after a two-month trial.
Education
Catherine, Princess of Wales, to Visit Italy
Catherine will visit Reggio Emilia, an Italian city celebrated for its approach to early childhood education.

Education
US university’s commencement speaker reveals he will pay off students’ final-year loans
Anil Kochhar hopes textile graduates of North Carolina State can leave with ‘greater freedom to pursue goals’
Anil Kochhar, a North Carolina State University donor, gave graduates of the school’s Wilson College of Textiles a lot more than just words of wisdom when he delivered their keynote commencement address recently.
The Indian American entrepreneur also announced that he would pay off any...

Education
Thousands of University of Nottingham staff told they are at risk of redundancy
Institution says it could run out of money by 2031 and wants to cut more than 600 academic and support posts
Thousands of staff at the University of Nottingham have been told to prepare for redundancy as part of swingeing financial cuts that academics say will harm the institution’s future.
The university’s administration sent letters to 2,700 staff on Tuesday, notifying them their role was...
Education
Nigeria: EMT Foundation – Expanding Community Impact With Life-Saving Skills
[This Day] As economic hardship prevents many Nigerians from acquiring university education and vocation training, the Esther Matthew Tonlogha Foundation recently lifted some people out poverty through its skills acquisition programme, writes Yusuf Ebiti

Lifestyle
Western Cape storms: Sixty60 driver blown off motorbike [video]
Storms batter the Western Cape: A Checkers Sixty60 driver was blown off his motorbike during strong winds this week…
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Dua Lipa files $15 million lawsuit against Samsung
Dua Lipa has filed a $15 million lawsuit against Samsung over claims the company used her image without permission.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
OPINION: Can Curwin Bosch revive his career with the Bulls?
Curwin Bosch will be back in South Africa and in blue following his signing with the Bulls, where he will attempt to resurrect his career.

Entertainment
Stedman Gans: Business owner, student and soon-to-be Bulls centurion
The coffee roastery owner and psychology student described reaching his milestone for the Bulls as a huge privilege and blessing.

Entertainment
‘The world is watching’: Experts warn rising xenophobic tensions could damage SA’s reputation
Several African countries have raised diplomatic concerns regarding the safety of their nationals in South Africa.

Entertainment
Mosquitoes kill 760 000 yearly yet experts question eradication
Opinion explores deadly mosquito diseases versus their food chain value, as scientists study why some people attract bites more.

Science/Tech
Don’t miss the Pan African DataCentres Exhibition & Conference
The leading data centre event returns to the Sandton Convention Centre on 23-24 June 2026.

Science/Tech
Getting children to eat their vegetables starts in the womb, researchers suggest
Rather than bribery, or hiding carrots under ketchup, the key may be to expose foetuses to healthy flavours
It is an age-old battle with small children that most parents will recognise: please, please, eat your vegetables.
Some will read them books with titles such as The Boy Who Loved Broccoli. Others have been known to smother veg in tomato ketchup, or mix avocado and fruit with Greek yoghurt...
Science/Tech
Nvidia C.E.O. Jensen Huang Hitches Ride With Trump to China After Last-Minute Invite
Jensen Huang boarded Air Force One in Alaska, joining a delegation of more than a dozen business leaders accompanying President Trump on his trip to Beijing.
Science/Tech
Sam Altman Testifies That Elon Musk Wanted Control of OpenAI
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman took the stand Tuesday in Elon Musk’s trial against the company, testifying that Musk repeatedly sought control of OpenAI before leaving in 2018. Altman said he opposed putting AI “under the control of any one person,” while Musk’s lawyer used a pointed cross-examination to attack Altman’s trustworthiness. An anonymous reader shares updates from the testimony via the New...
Motoring

Motoring
How much it costs to run South Africa’s most popular bakkies at R32 per litre
It’s a very expensive time to be a bakkie owner in South Africa.
Motoring

Motoring
New Ford Everest confirmed for South Africa – What to expect
The rugged Ford Everest Tremor will arrive in South Africa later this year.
Health
F.D.A. Commissioner Marty Makary Resigns After Weeks of Pressure
The agency’s top food official will step in as acting commissioner, after Dr. Makary’s tumultuous run as the nation’s top food, drug, tobacco and medical device regulator.

Health
Women-only mental health crisis house to open in town
Swindon’s new mental health support facility for women will be an “alternative” to hospitalisation.
Health
How an ‘Impossible’ Idea Led to a Pancreatic Cancer Breakthrough
The new strategy also holds promise for lung and colon tumors. Here’s how scientists discovered it.
Health
‘Trimester Zero’: What to Expect When You’re Expecting to Expect
Influencers and health gurus are offering pregnancy solutions during “trimester zero,” when women are trying to conceive.