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EXPLAINER | This is why AI cannot replace human creativity in the music industry
AI in the music industry can’t replace human creativity and talent

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British artist David Hockney’s life in pictures
The Bradford-born artist, who has died at 88, was one of the most influential artists of the modern era.

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FIFA World Cup: Kaizer Chiefs receive love in North America
Kaizer Chiefs are well-represented at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America with their fans showing them love from afar.

South Africa
State opposes Ndamase’s bid for acquittal in Lusikisiki killings case
The Lusikisiki mass killings case has been adjourned until Monday.

South Africa
King Mabhena honoured with Special Official Funeral Category 1
The late King Mabhena of the AmaNdebele Nation will be honoured with a Special Official Funeral.

South Africa
Shebe Maburna’s bail appeal on new grounds struck off the roll
Shebe Maburna has made several unsuccessful attempts to secure bail.
South Africa
Special Official funeral for amaNdebela akwaManala King
Special Official funeral for amaNdebela akwaManala King
The traditional leader of the amaNdebele akwaManala, King Makhosoke II – Enock Makhosoke Mabhena – will be afforded a special Official Funeral Category 1, with military honours as declared by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
The leader passed away at the age of 65 on Tuesday, following four decades on the throne.
“The funeral of...

World
Investigation into cause of Air India crash ongoing, officials say
The statement said “significant progress” had been made into crash which left 260 people dead a year ago.

World
Watch: Three things to know about SpaceX’s stock market debut
The BBC’s Samira Hussain explains everything you need to know about SpaceX’s historic IPO.

World
‘I was employee number one’: SpaceX co-founder reacts to firm’s market debut
The BBC’s Michelle Fleury spoke to Tom Mueller, who was one of the company’s founders alongside Elon Musk in 2002.

World
Ex-UK political aide Steve Hilton pledges ‘common sense’ overhaul if elected California governor
The Trump-backed candidate is running as a Republican in the deeply liberal state on a platform that he says isn’t beholden to party ideology.

Africa
South Africa trolled by African fans in wake of World Cup loss
The taunting reflects anger from parts of the continent over reports of xenophobia in South Africa.

Africa
Nigeria evacuates citizens from South Africa as anti-migrant sentiment rises
Nigeria is the latest African state to repatriate citizens following reports of xenophobic attacks.

Africa
When will an African side win the World Cup?
Morocco became Africa’s first World Cup semi-finalists at Qatar 2022, but how close is a side from the continent to lifting the trophy?

Africa
Who is the Somali referee barred from entering the US for the World Cup?
Omar Artan was set to become the first Somali to referee a game at the World Cup finals, but his place in history has been denied by US immigration authorities.
Business

Business
Have you been mis-sold car finance?
Martin Lewis has advice for those who have or who are planning to put in a car finance mis-selling claim.
Business

Business
UK signals it may block payout to British Steel owner
Chinese firm Jingye is seeking compensation after the government decided to nationalise the company.

Politics
Batohi denied written representations on Chauke’s fitness
Batohi’s application to submit written representations on Chauke’s fitness to hold office denied.

Politics
Gauteng traffic chief admits ‘DD’ messages referred to David Mabuza
Gauteng Traffic Police Chief Samuel Mashaba is appearing before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

Politics
Mogotsi’s lawyers push for fresh bail hearing with new evidence
Mogotsi was denied bail on the 4th of June, due to the verification of his address.

Politics
Gauteng Traffic Chief Samuel Mashaba returns to Madlanga probe
Mashaba faces questions over his presence at the 2021 Aeroton drug bust as testimony continues.

Sport
Jannik Sinner reigns at record-breaking Monte‑Carlo Masters
Before this year’s Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters final, the last time tennis’s biggest two rivals had met on clay was a year ago.
Sport
‘Bafana Bafana is the best team in the world’ – England legend mocks South Africa
Ian Wright has gone viral after mocking Bafana Bafana’s display against Mexico in the opening match of the World Cup.

Sport
Jannik Sinner marches through in straight sets to reach Monte-Carlo final
Facing a relentless and disciplined performance, Alexander Zverev struggled to regain momentum and was given little opportunity to mount a recovery.

Sport
Ospreys sign Australia centre Foketi
Australia centre Lalakai Foketi will join fellow countrymen Ryan Smith and Liam Wright in Ospreys’ squad for 2026-27.
Education
Sudan: Minister of Higher Education Inspects Nile University
[SNA] KHARTOUM — The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Professor Ahmed Modawi Musa, affirmed that the ministry is moving steadily to implement its policies aimed at returning higher education institutions to their original premises and resuming full academic activity, noting that field visits are intended to assess the progress of the educational process and ensure its...
Education
Nigeria: Soludo Names Onwualu Pro-Chancellor of Ojukwu Varsity
[Vanguard] AWKA — Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has inaugurated the eighth governing council of the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), appointing Professor Peter Onwualu as Pro-Chancellor and chairman of the council.
Education
Sudan: Prime Minister Reaffirms Government of Hope’s Commitment to Advancing Education and Tourism Sectors
[SNA] KHARTOUM — Prime Minister Kamil Idris reaffirmed the Government of Hope’s commitment to developing the education and tourism sectors in Sudan.
Education
Sudan: Sudanese Ambassador in Doha Meets Qatari Minister of Education and Higher Education
[SNA] DOHA — The Ambassador of Sudan to the State of Qatar, Badr-Eddin Abdullah, met on Wednesday with the Minister of Education and Higher Education of Qatar, Lolwah bint Rashid Al-Khater, to discuss prospects for cooperation between the two countries in the fields of education and higher education, and ways to strengthen and develop them.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Mama Joy throws shade at Gayton after World Cup trip snub
Mama Joy threw shade at Minister of Sport Gayton McKenzie – from the VIP section – after arriving in Mexico for the FIFA World Cup.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Defence committee members blast department over slow 1 Military Hospital refurbishment
Plans to renovate 1 Military Hospital were approved in 2005, with part of the facility non-operational and services outsourced.

Entertainment
Tyla made history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup – And her outfit was as iconic as the moment
Tyla performed South Africa’s national anthem at the World Cup opening ceremony wearing a custom flag-inspired dress.

Entertainment
Too many minor mothers in South Africa: Calls for SAHRC to intervene
According to the party’s dossier, 798 births and 279 abortions were recorded among girls aged 10 to 14 during the first half of 2025.

Entertainment
All eyes on Wiersma and Steyn at 99th Comrades Marathon
Gerda Steyn is aiming to become the seventh athlete, and only the second woman, to win the race five times.

Science/Tech
Crypto Guys Bought the Answer to the CIA’s Mysterious Kryptos Sculpture
They swear they haven’t peeked at the closely guarded secret and that they’ll keep the cryptographic competition going.

Science/Tech
A White Supremacist Youth Group Helped Orchestrate the Belfast Riots
After Elon Musk and Tommy Robinson stoked anger over a horrific knife attack in Belfast, a youth group linked to a global neo-Nazi movement quietly orchestrated anti-immigrant riots.

Science/Tech
Threat actors look beyond inbox in phishing attacks
Attackers invest a lot of energy in spoofing e-mails and impersonating vendors, says James Dyer, head of threat intelligence, KnowBe4.

Science/Tech
Tech professionals grab spotlight at Chartered CIO awards
Cross-sector tech executives were honoured at the inaugural ICITP/ Chartered CIO awards.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring

Health
College opens lifelike hospital training ward
The aim of the Hele Road ward is to give students hands-on experience with equipment and patients.

Health
Major A&E changes announced amid strikes
Patients have been urged to only attend A&E if their condition is life-threatening or serious.

Health
What is meningitis B and why is a vaccine only being offered to some teenagers?
Only select groups of teenagers and some young people will be eligible for the vaccine. Here’s why.

Health
Can you do the ‘Asian squat’?
What is the ‘Asian squat’ and should you be able to do it?