News24 | Mchunu’s aide tells MPs he’s ‘no associate’ of Brown Mogotsi in round 2 of testimony

Suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu’s chief of staff, Cedrick Nkabinde, met intelligence peddler Brown Mogotsi to facilitate meetings, but maintains they are not close associates. Source

News24 | ‘Block’ unexplained flights: SA mustn’t be easy target for Palestine depopulation - Mbalula

The ANC says South Africa will not be an easy target for what it describes as the depopulation of Palestine by Israel, following the arrival of more than 150 Palestinian refugees aboard a chartered flight at OR Tambo International Airport last week. Source

News24 | Suspect killed, 4 arrested after high-speed chase and shootout in Cape Town

A high-speed chase and shootout in Mitchells Plain on Wednesday morning left one suspect dead and four others arrested after police intercepted an armed group travelling in a Toyota Hilux. Source

News24 | Riaan Manser | Redwood trees, kolkols, and a deep forest hike at famous Grootvadersbosch

Riaan Manser and his family spend the weekend driving to the Langeberg mountains to take in the famous forests and towering redwood trees at Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve. Source

News24 | Principal, admin staff member shot dead at Gauteng primary school

A principal and administrative staff member were killed in a shooting at Inxiweni Primary School in Tembisa, Ekurhuleni, on Tuesday evening, according to the provincial education department. Source

News24 | PODCAST | The Lead: 78-year-old District Six resident beats 2023 eviction order

Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting. This is The Lead, and this is the South African story. Source

Adobe, IBM team up on marketing software for banking industry

Adobe and IBM said they are teaming up to make marketing software easier to use for banks that face controls on how customer data must be handled. Source

Major Pierneef Landscape heads Strauss & Co July flagship auction

The cover lot of Strauss & Co’s winter Live Virtual auction, due to be held over three days from 26 to 28 July, is a monumental bushveld scene by JH Pierneef. Source

SA stocks set to snap back from 2020 losses

South Africa’s benchmark equities index is set to erase its 2020 drop, staging a spectacular snap-back. Source

Africa: Sub Saharan Africa: Steady Growth Amid Fiscal Challenges

[IMF] Increasing government revenue and better managing debt can help foster resilience and accelerate growth Source

Botswana: Precision Farming Challenge to Operators

[Botswana Daily News] Lotlhakane East -- Lack of knowledge on the use of precision farming implements such as the technologically advanced planters by self-taught operators has been identified as one of the primary challenges for local farmers. Source

Nigeria: PDP Chairman Appeals to Trump to Rescue Nigeria's Democracy

[Premium Times] "I want to call on President Trump.... What is at stake is not just genocide against Christians, he should come and save democracy in Nigeria. Democracy is under threat. I am calling on all other developed nations, all advanced democracies, come and save Nigeria, come and save democracy," he said. Source

Eddie Jones remains respectful of depleted France

England coach Eddie Jones is braced for a gruelling encounter when his side go in search of Autumn Nations Cup glory at Twickenham even though they will arguably be up against something less than a France 2nd XV. Source

New Zealand win toss and bowl in 3rd West Indies T20

New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl as they chase a series clean-sweep against the West Indies in the third Twenty20 international at Mount Maunganui on Monday. Source

Bulls' 14-man triumph: Jake White draws comparisons to Crusaders upset in 2014

Bulls mentor Jake White has compared their win over WP to when he coached the Sharks to an upset win over the Crusaders in 2014. Source

News24 Business | Facing a broken economy, Ghana's tech-savvy teens turn to fraud

In the dusty alleys of Nima, a shanty town in the heart of Ghana's capital, a 17-year-old called Ghost reclines on a faded plastic chair inside a dimly lit internet cafe. Source

News24 Business | Meta threatens to cut off Facebook, Instagram in Nigeria

Meta on Saturday vowed to fight Nigerian fines for various consumer data violations as the US tech giant reportedly threatened to cut off Facebook and Instagram in Africa's most populous country. Source

News24 Business | EU slaps big fines on Apple and Meta, risking Trump fury

The EU on Wednesday slapped Apple and Meta with 700 million euros in fines for breaking digital competition rules, risking the wrath of US President Donald Trump. Source

Kenyan authorities paid trolls to threaten Gen Z protesters, Amnesty says

A widespread campaign sought to "silence and suppress" protesters, Amnesty International says. Source

Inside the California 'AI factory' that showcases the contradiction at the heart of the tech race

The confusing question lingering over the AI hype is whether it could be a bubble at risk of bursting Source

Larry Summers resigns from OpenAI board after Epstein emails made public

The former US treasury secretary has faced a backlash over frequent messages to Epstein. Source

WATCH | How the Kia Seltos managed to cover more than 1100km on a single tank of diesel

Tumelo Maketekete drove the Kia Seltos from Gauteng to the Western Cape. Here's what went into that epic drive. Source

WATCH | How the Kia Seltos managed to cover more than 1100km on a single tank of diesel

Tumelo Maketekete drove the Kia Seltos from Gauteng to the Western Cape. Here's what went into that epic drive. Source

Ferrari's 488 GT Modificata is a track day weapon

Ferrari will sell a handful of customers what is essentially a GT3 car. It's powered by a 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8 engine and Ferrari claims it has 1000kg of downforce at 230km/h. Source

Ultra-processed food is global health threat, experts warn

It is increasing our risk of a range of chronic diseases, including obesity and depression, a major review says. Source

'Traumatic wait' for women facing breast cancer diagnoses

Dr Jilly O'Hagan says she is "hugely concerned" after three patients in her surgery received a late cancer diagnosis. Source

Lawyers contact health secretary over botched ops

Solicitors for more than 50 former patients of surgeon Kuldeep Stohr write to Wes Streeting. Source