News24 | Monday’s weather: severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, strong winds in 4 provinces

The South African Weather Service has warned of severe thunderstorms with possible heavy rain, which may lead to localised flooding, hail, excessive lightning and strong winds in parts of the Free State, western KwaZulu-Natal and eastern Mpumalanga with fine, warm to hot conditions in other provinces. Source

News24 | SA’s innovators awarded for bringing coding to classrooms without computers

From rural classrooms to urban schools, the Tangible EdTech Awards recognise the inspiring educators making coding fun, accessible and life-changing for pupils across South Africa. Source

News24 | Wake-up call for SA drone operators after solar storm headache

On a solid November day for drone flying, Louis McCarthy had to explain to his client that a massive solar explosion 150 million kilometres away had interfered with the data he collected. Source

News24 | ‘How do I say goodbye?’ - Slain Madlanga Commission witness’ wife pens heartfelt tribute

Marius van der Merwe’s widow has penned a heartfelt tribute to the slain Madlanga Commission of Inquiry witness on social media, saying she loves him “forever”. Source

News24 | Real life doll: Faf and Miné de Klerk's adorable newborn steals hearts

The couple shared gorgeous family photos with fans. Source

News24 | Mass shooting at illegal tavern in Pretoria leaves 11 dead, including 3 children

Eleven people – including three children – have been killed, and 14 others were injured during a shooting at an illegal tavern inside a hostel in Saulsville, Atteridgeville. 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

Benin: Benin Authorities Say Coup Attempt Foiled, President Talon Safe

[RFI] Benin's interior minister on Sunday said that the army had thwarted an attempted coup by a group of soldiers. President Patrice Talon's entourage said he was safe while the regular army said it had regained control. Source

Central Africa: Rwanda-DRC Peace Deal - A Breakthrough or Another Mirage?

[allAfrica] After 30 years of bloodshed, proxy wars, and political theatre, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have signed a peace agreement that many are calling historic. But in the Great Lakes region, where hope and disappointment walk side by side, it is fair to ask: Is this the beginning of peace--or another carefully choreographed illusion? Source

Benin: Patrice Talon Declared Removed From Office by the Military

[allAfrica] Beninese soldiers appeared on public television early Sunday morning to announce that they had ''removed from office'' Patrice Talon, the head of state. 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

New US Security Strategy aligns with Russia's vision, Moscow says

The Kremlin welcomes the starkly worded document, which does not cast Russia as a threat to the US. Source

Chernobyl radiation shield 'lost safety function' after drone strike, UN watchdog says

The protective shield at the site of the 1986 disaster has lost its main safety function, the IAEA says. Source

Katy Perry goes Instagram official with Justin Trudeau

The pop star posted a string of photographs of herself and the former Canadian Prime Minster. 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

Risky infections in elderly overlooked, warns England's chief doctor

Diseases like pneumonia and flu must be taken much more seriously, England's chief medical officer Sir Chris Whitty says. Source

This question will tell you if you're a people pleaser

Here's a simple way to make sure your wants and needs are being heard. Source

Health Sec Review Into Mental Health and ADHD Diagnoses

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has launched a review into mental health and ADHD diagnoses Source