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Two crew members of the Apache helicopter that crashed following the attack were rescued by an American sea drone.
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Two crew members of the Apache helicopter that crashed following the attack were rescued by an American sea drone.
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A recent spate of mass shootings in Nelson Mandela Bay, and the arrest of a foreign national for one of the violent crimes, has prompted the police and government to re-evaluate their crime-fighting strategies while urging communities in the metro not to take the law into their own hands.
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For much of the past month, financial markets have resembled a casino around closing time; it has been loud, overcrowded and powered by a relentless sense of greed. The reckoning, when it came last week, was sharp. The tech-heavy Nasdaq fell 4.2% on Friday alone, its steepest single day decline since Trump’s infamous ‘Liberation Day’ in April 2025. Global equities shed trillions in market...
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Nine out of 10 sectors grew during the quarter, lead by agriculture which sprouted 3.9%. But the eight other sectors that grew all expanded by less than 1.0%, while manufacturing output declined 0.8% – its second consecutive quarterly contraction.

South Africa
AmaZulu King MisuZulu kaZwelithini has called for calm amid tensions over immigration.

South Africa
CONTRALESA and traditional leaders have paid tribute to king Makhosoke

South Africa
The mother will appear at the Tshilwavhusiku Magistrate’s Court on Friday.

South Africa
SIU has been granted a preservation order to freeze property worth R2.7 million in eThekwini

World
Indonesia police allege the man killed the woman as he felt disrespected by her.

World
The capture in Utsunomiya comes as bear attacks have reached record levels across Japan.

World
Karim Khan denies all allegations of sexual misconduct and his lawyers say he rejects the decision in the strongest terms.

World
Crew members of the unladen tanker had sent distress messages saying the vessel was on fire and sinking.

Africa
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.

Africa
Protesters are concerned about cross-border infection risks and the lack of transparency from the government about the treatment centre.

Africa
The first Somali set to referee at a World Cup finals has been dropped from the list of officials after he was denied entry to the United States.

Africa
The decision weakens Rigathi Gachagua’s bid for the presidency, although his lawyers have vowed to challenge the ruling.
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Politics
Madlanga Commission’s Witness I has testified on the Aeroton drug bust.

Politics
Party insiders say concerns over compliance with ANC guidelines could result in the process being challenged or restarted, while similar disputes have emerged in other Gauteng metro regions

Politics
Some MPs grilled the City on the findings that it narrowly missed being placed under administration.

Politics
EFF leader Julius Malema’s R1 million defamation case against Kunene has been struck off the roll.

Sport
Wolves re-sign striker Raul Jimenez from Premier League Fulham on a free transfer.

Sport
Thomas Taylor attacked Daniel Brookwell during a fifth-tier Welsh league match between Porthmadog FC and Trearddur Bay on 17 January.

Sport
BBC Sport chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew says Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson’s drinking incident in a London nightclub is “not on” and the team has to be accountability over England’s drinking culture.

Sport
British and Irish Lions women’s head coach Jo Yapp says she will pick the best possible side for the team’s inaugural tour of New Zealand next summer. It could mean the team being heavily weighted towards world champions England.
Education
[African Union] The African Union Commission, through the Department of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, will host the Innovating Education in Africa Expo 2026 from 13 to 14 July 2026 at the African Union Commission Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Expo will serve as a continental policy dialogue, exhibition and campaign platform to advance a digital future for education...
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Metropol Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) and Postbank Kenya have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under the Jipange Leo, Jenga Kesho campaign to promote financial literacy among Kenyan youth.
Education
[New Era] Katima Mulilo — Zambezi schools affected by recent flooding have reopened at relocation centres, although learner attendance remains low as some parents are reluctant to send their children back to school.
Education
[Leadership] The Society for Citizens Safety (SCS) has urged the Armed Forces of Nigeria to sustain and intensify ongoing operations against terrorists, bandits and kidnappers across the country, saying Nigerians remain firmly behind the military in efforts to restore peace and security.

Lifestyle
Social media users engaged in an interesting and heated debate regarding who they would marry between Musa Mseleku and Lucky SomK Gumbi.

Lifestyle
Dimakatso Maloka won R2 000 in The South African’s survey, but SASSA cut her grant. Her story will break your heart. Have a read …

Lifestyle
56-year-old Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is currently in jail for a 50-month sentence.
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Entertainment
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for Wednesday, 10 June 2026.

Entertainment
Duhan van der Merwe will again front up against his home country, but for the first time with the Barbarians.

Entertainment
Fans can now shop the latest Bafana Bafana jerseys nationwide.

Entertainment
Spice up your week with this avo Mexican burrito soup, loaded with smoky chicken, crispy tortilla strips, fresh lime and plenty of creamy avocado. One bowl = pure comfort.

Science/Tech
Apple took the wraps off iOS 27 at its WWDC event, and the iPhone update is chock-full of smart upgrades, with a big focus on improvements to Siri.

Science/Tech
The crypto market in June 2026 is moving in very different directions. Some money is flowing into older, established projects. Other capital is chasing high-return setups with clear outcomes. With global liquidity shrinking, smart investors are no longer guessing; they are looking for assets that offer real utility and measurable results. That hunt for the […]
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from 404 Media: Microsoft has shut down a wave of its own repositories on GitHub, including those related to Azure and AI coding agents, as it investigates a data breach, according to research from cybersecurity researchers and a statement given to 404 Media by Microsoft. Hackers planted malware that would harvest peoples’ credentials when they opened it in...

Science/Tech
Anthropic is releasing Claude Mythos 5 to trusted organizations and Claude Fable 5 to the public, a version it says can’t be used for cyberattacks.
Motoring

Motoring
Raptor? Shark? Who cares. There is no way consumers will be able to ignore this new Navara from Nissan.
Motoring

Motoring
MotoGP star struggles for form in his desperate bid to secure a ride for 2027.
Health
The parasitic, flesh-eating fly has now been confirmed in cows, goats and dogs.

Health
Kimberley Wilson gives tips on how to manage your emotions.

Health
A third of the weight loss from obesity jabs can come from muscle, say experts.

Health
Denmark’s team doctor said an ICD implanted into Eriksen’s chest responded as it should.