News24 | Wednesday’s weather: Light rain in Limpopo; cloudy, cool to cold elsewhere

Partly cloudy, cool to cold conditions are forecast for most of the country, while light rain is expected in Limpopo, according to the South African Weather Service. Source

News24 | ‘No grievance can justify violence’: Churches condemn attacks on foreign nationals

As anti-immigrant tensions continue to simmer across South Africa, the South African Council of Churches has warned that no grievance, however legitimate, can justify violence and intimidation against foreign nationals. Source

News24 | 74 Zimbabweans flee xenophobia in Mossel Bay in bus laid on by home country

After five days of police protection at the Mossel Bay Municipality Hall in the Western Cape, Primrose Sibanda finally made it to Zimbabwe unscathed amid xenophobic attacks. Source

News24 | Malema’s defamation case case against Kunene struck off court roll over filing error

A R1-million lawsuit EFF leader Julius Malema launched against Patriotic Alliance deputy president Kenny Kunene has been struck from the roll of the Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg. Source

News24 | Gauteng crime stats: Murder rate drops by 15%, sexual assault up by 5.2%

Gauteng has recorded a 5.9% decline in contact crimes, including a 15% decrease in murder. Source

News24 | How to use the new anti-HIV jab and where to find it – 13 questions answered

The six-monthly anti-HIV jab, which prevents getting HIV through sex, is now stocked for free at 360 government clinics in six of South Africa’s provinces. So how does the jab work, how do you know if you need it, and where can you find it? We’ve got you covered with answers to 13 questions. 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

Uganda: Besigye, Lutale Ask Court to Halt Treason Trial, Cite Alleged Abduction and Rights Violations

[Nile Post] Opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused Hajji Obeid Lutale have asked the High Court Criminal Division to terminate the treason case against them, arguing that their prosecution is the product of an unlawful abduction from Kenya, illegal military detention and a series of violations of their constitutional rights. Source

Uganda: WHO Chief Arrives in Uganda for High-Level Talks On Ebola Response

[Nile Post] World Health Organisation Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is in Uganda for high-level engagements expected to focus on the country's response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak and broader regional efforts to contain the disease. Source

Africa: World Cup - Africa's Best Referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan Denied US Visa

[Nile Post] A Somali referee celebrated as Africa's best has reportedly been denied entry into the United States and sent back to Turkey upon arrival at Miami International Airport, preventing him from officiating at the upcoming Fifa World Cup, according to the world football governing body Fifa. 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

Williams rolls back the years on return at Queen's

Serena Williams rolls back the years at Queen's with a winning performance on her comeback to tennis after 1,375 days away from the sport. Source

Version of AI tool 'too powerful for public' released to public

Claude Fable 5 is a version of Anthropic's Claude Mythos, an AI program which caused a stir among technology, finance, and government leaders. Source

Does referee case show Fifa has lost control of its own World Cup?

With referee Omar Artan denied entry to the United States and worries over staff and supporters being turned back, what does this tell us about the World Cup? 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

'Lives still at risk' from unregulated baby sleep industry after BBC investigation

'Families deserve clarity about the qualifications and training of those caring for their children' Source

Are you too emotional?

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

New drug to stop 'Ozempic butt' muscle loss side effect of obesity jabs

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