News24 | The river that feeds Gauteng: Toxic sediments found in the Klip

Johannesburg’s Klip River feeds directly into Gauteng’s main water system – yet new research released in March by the University of Johannesburg shows toxic chemicals are accumulating in its sediments at levels exceeding international safety benchmarks and known to pose risks to aquatic life and long-term human health. Source

News24 | Three Gauteng municipalities linked to Klip River catchment pollution criminally charged

Criminal proceedings are at an advanced stage against the City of Johannesburg, the City of Ekurhuleni and Mogale City over wastewater pollution linked to the Klip River system, the Department of Water and Sanitation has confirmed. Source

News24 | Extortion threat hits rubbish collection in Cape Town’s informal settlements

Extortion threats are affecting rubbish collection in informal settlements in Nyanga, Philippi, and Samora Machel, according to the City of Cape Town. Source

News24 | Wednesday’s weather: Damaging waves in Western Cape; thunderstorms persist in 4 provinces

The South African Weather Service has warned of damaging winds and waves in parts of the Western Cape and Northern Cape, while severe thunderstorms with hail, excessive lightning and heavy rain persist in four provinces. Source

News24 | Joburg road rage shooter won’t be charged - NPA

The National Prosecuting Authority will not be proceeding with charges against the shooter involved in the Emmarentia road rage incident in Joburg that left one man dead and his wife hospitalised with injuries. Source

News24 | State visit in the hands of the two presidencies, says French ambassador to SA

Whether or not President Cyril Ramaphosa will head to France for a state visit rests with the leaders of the two countries, French ambassador to South Africa David Martinon has emphasised. 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

Nigeria: 350,000 Children Vaccinated Against Crippling Diphtheria Epidemic

[MSF] The humanitarian medical organisation Doctors Without Borders (MSF) and the Borno State Ministry of Health have successfully completed a vaccination campaign against diphtheria targeting children until 14 years old in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council (MMC) Local Government Area (LGA) in Nigeria's Borno state. Source

Congo-Kinshasa: U.S. In Talks to Send Afghan Refugees to DR Congo

[DW] Afghan allies who assisted US forces now face a stark choice: resettle in the war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo or return to Taliban-ruled Afghanistan. Source

Zimbabwe: Plot to Flood Parliament with 45K Written Submissions in Favour of Constitutional Leaked

[New Zimbabwe] ZANU PF is planning to flood Parliament with over 45,000 written submissions in favour of the highly contested Constitutional Amendment Bill No.3, leaked messages have revealed. 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

Phone tracking shows how Colombian mercenaries backed Sudan's RSF - report

The Conflict Insights Group (CIG) says its research also shows the extent of UAE involvement. Source

Domestic workers legally recognised in Indonesia after '22-year struggle'

The country is home to some 4.2 million domestic workers - of which almost 90% are women. Source

Virginia approves redistricting, giving Democrats edge in midterms

The new maps in Virginia could make it easier for Democrats to take control of the US House of Representatives in November. 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

Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain begins

The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans. Source

Rogue sperm donor who says he's fathered 180 children won't be on child's birth certificate

The child's mother and her partner say they never wanted Robert Albon to play any part in the child's life. Source

Smoking ban for people born after 2008 in the UK agreed

The "landmark" legislation aims to stop anyone born after 1 January 2009 from taking up smoking to create a smoke-free generation. Source