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Australia news live: arrival of H5N1 bird flu a ‘genuine wildlife emergency’, experts say; fuel excise rebate extended at reduced rate
Fastest World Cup to 100 goals in 68 years - are balls and breaks behind it?
#EkitiDecides2026: APC secures victory in PDP candidate’s stronghold
TCN sensitises Ebonyi communities on protection of power installations
Three men killed following fire in west London
Doku criticised over plan to return home for birth
Why an AI company cleaned my New York City apartment for free
Why the social media ban is about so much more than social media
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Australia news live: arrival of H5N1 bird flu a ‘genuine wildlife emergency’, experts say; fuel excise rebate extended at reduced rate
Fastest World Cup to 100 goals in 68 years - are balls and breaks behind it?
#EkitiDecides2026: APC secures victory in PDP candidate’s stronghold
TCN sensitises Ebonyi communities on protection of power installations
Three men killed following fire in west London
Doku criticised over plan to return home for birth
Why an AI company cleaned my New York City apartment for free
Why the social media ban is about so much more than social media
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DIRTY DOZEN: Twelve-try Boks rout Barbarians and find some answers to potential problems
The Springboks scored 12 tries on their way to an 80-31 (halftime 40-26) win over the Barbarians at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Saturday.
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SUSPENDED DISBELIEF: ‘I have the power!’– New He-Man film will delight kids of the ’80s
The live-action remake of Masters of the Universe balances self-aware humour with full-tilt fun.
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IN PICTURES: Barack Obama opens his presidential centre — Family, friends, the faithful and the famous
Family, friends, celebrities and Democrats flocked to Chicago, Illinois, to witness former US president Barack Obama open his eponymous presidential centre. Housing a museum, library and education project, the centre commemorates Obama’s presidency from 2009–2017. He was the…
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MADLANGA COMMISSION: R200m cocaine theft and coffee machine scandal — Suspended KZN Hawks boss Senona’s version
A R200-million cocaine consignment and an unlikely national talking point – a coffee machine – have been central to the latest Madlanga Commission of Inquiry proceedings, with suspended KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head Lesetja Senona distancing himself from any notions that he was…
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Slow motion: Madlanga and Sutherland call for crackdown on Stalingrad tactics clogging SA’s courts
As former president Jacob Zuma’s arms deal case continues to be delayed after more than 20 years of legal challenges, senior judges have warned that Stalingrad tactics are undermining the courts and called for judges and legal regulators to take a tougher stance against the…
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WEEKEND WRAP: DA reshuffle, Malema’s next challenge and host nation discomfort
This edition of the weekly wrap covers a DA reshuffle, alleged cover-ups by Cape Town planning officers, and ‘The Polygamist’ dominating national conversation. We also dive into how losing the Iran war could be a win for the US, and shifting plastic pollution patterns driven by…
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GROUND-UP: Lumumba Chia fled to SA 27 years ago. He is not allowed to leave
Refugees and stateless people face a long road to getting documentation
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Newsletters: I have a picture for you! 13 June-19 June 2026
The First Thing newsletter's Ever-lasting Subscriber Photo Gallery.
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SCRUMHALF REBOOT: Faf could rekindle his flagging Test career with strong performance against Barbarians
The Springboks’ 2026 opener against the Barbarians is a chance to blow out some cobwebs and consider some key positions with a tough season ahead.
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YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED: What questions do you have about the US-Iran deal?
The US and Iran have signed an interim agreement to end their war – but with threats already on the table, questions remain. What would you like our newsroom to unpack? Send us your questions.
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HARD LESSONS OP-ED: Despite the gains since 1976, the struggle for young South Africans has evolved rather than ended
While South Africa has made significant strides in expanding access to education since 1976, many of the inequalities that motivated the Soweto Uprising continue to affect young people today.
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Predictive Modelling: One million simulations reveal the 2026 World Cup favourites
Data scientist Steven Stern has built a maths model to simulate teams’ chances of winning the tournament.
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OUR CITY NEWS: Joburg suburbs suffer 16 pipe bursts in six days
Johannesburg’s ageing water infrastructure is once again on full display, after 16 water-pipe bursts in six days
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Encoded Bias: The hidden bias in AI narratives that gives men futures and women feelings
Across 112 story prompts submitted to ChatGPT, Claude, Grok, and Copilot, a striking pattern emerged: men were given plans, ambitions, and futures, while women were given emotions, relationships and caregiving roles. Beneath the polished prose, the world’s most popular AI tools…
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NEXT CAPTAIN: Riley Norton and Vincent Tshituka feature in Bok leadership race
Strong depth exists in the Springbok set-up, but the hunt for future skippers continues.
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TRIBUTE: Abdullah Ibrahim, my wife, and Yours Truly through the years
The occasion of the passing of Abdullah Ibrahim, one of South Africa’s most eminent musicians and composers, offers this author the opportunity to recall his – and his wife’s – interactions with him over many years.
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PRO LEAGUE AMBITION: SA chase hockey Nations Cup glory but promotion question remains
The South African men’s hockey side have made the semifinals of the Nations Cup and could go all the way. But they may find themselves in a similar boat to 2022, when they could not financially afford promotion.
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STILL IN IT: Positive approach yields precious World Cup point for Bafana Bafana with South Korea next
After a subdued tactical approach in their opening match against Mexico a week ago, Bafana Bafana showed more personality despite being held to a 1-1 draw by Czechia. While a win would have been great for the South Africans, the stalemate ensures that heading into the final…
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GROWING THE GAME: Critics of bigger World Cup miss the point: It’s great for global soccer
The motivation behind the 2026 tournament expanding may be political, but the impact of the decision on the ground is undeniably positive.
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Afghan forces struck militant hideouts in Pakistan, Taliban says
Afghan forces launched “air strikes” on hideouts of Islamist militants in two provinces of Pakistan, the Afghan Taliban’s defence ministry said on Friday, sparking new tension between the neighbours months after they engaged in their worst conflict in years.
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South Korea’s Lee says Trump open to considering phased approach to North Korea nuclear issue
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Friday that U.S. President Donald Trump had agreed to consider his proposal to prioritise halting North Korea’s nuclear and missile programmes in the short term, while keeping denuclearisation as a longer-term objective.
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No UN sanctions lifting on Iran without France’s approval, foreign minister says
France wants to play a role in talks dealing with Iran’s nuclear programme and will not approve the lifting of UN sanctions unless it is satisfied by the terms of a final accord, its foreign minister said on Friday.
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Andy Burnham’s election win paves way for bid to oust UK PM Starmer
Labour mayor Andy Burnham cleared a path on Friday to ousting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, potentially ushering in a new bout of political instability, by decisively winning a parliamentary seat in northern England.
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LIFE ABUNDANT: History and craft meet in the Gardens of Babylon
The vegetable garden at Babylonstoren gave me something I had not expected. A direct line from the Company’s Garden in 1652 to my present, here at the foot of the Simonsberg, watched over by a lesser-known mountain. After which the farm is named.
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FRANSCHHOEK MILESTONE: Chef Matthew Gordon is moving on after 25 years
Matthew Gordon is leaving his French Connection bistro in Franschhoek’s main road after a quarter of a century. But the restaurant is not going anywhere.
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WHAT’S COOKING: AirFryday: Roast chicken with thyme-mint butter
We love our roast chicken. Each time I cook one, I find a new way to flavour it. A new style. This time, I reached down to my verdant little pot of herbs that were straining to find the winter sun, and picked some fresh thyme and mint. Then I went to the fridge and found the…
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CALL FOR HELP: Stellenbosch food and wine community hosts fundraiser for Errieda du Toit
Cape Town food professional and cookbook author and television personality Errieda du Toit is facing substantial medical bills, and Stellenbosch food and wine professionals have come to her aid.
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20 Questions: 20 Questions with Jansher Khan
Get to know DM168’s Assistant Publisher, Jansher Khan.
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WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: Disclosure Day: Spielberg’s latest alien sci-fi prioritises human conflict over the extraterrestrial spectacle
Disclosure Day sets the record straight on the existence of alien life, with pristine direction and narrative substance. It’s a story that’s worth telling and experiencing, even though it lacks a striking picture to accompany it.
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Watch — The DBE textbook story that South Africa isn’t being told
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Watch – The business of school sport: Are children paying the price?
