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

News24 | Rise Mzansi's Songezo Zibi defends R30m donation to party as IEC seeks answers

A R30 million donation to Rise Mzansi from a relatively unknown entity has become the centre of the latest questions around political funding in South Africa. Source

News24 | Tuesday’s weather: Fine, cool across SA; isolated showers in Eastern Cape and KZN

Fine and cool conditions are forecast for most of the country, while isolated showers are expected in parts of the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal, according to the South African Weather Service. Source

News24 | Feroz Khan had no security clearance; Protesters defy Ramaphosa: Today’s top 7 stories

News24 brings you the top stories of the day, summarised into neat little packages. Read through quickly or listen to the articles via our customised text-to-speech feature. 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

Ghana: Prank Calls, Fake Flood Videos Disrupting Rescue Efforts - Garcc

[Ghanaian Times] Prank calls and the circulation of fake flood videos are disrupting rescue operations and diverting critical emergency resources from genuine victims of flooding in the Greater Accra Region, the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council (GARCC) has revealed. Source

West Africa: EU-Supported Taskforce Seizes 735kg of Pangolin Scales

[Liberian Observer] A major interdiction of 735.5 kilograms of pangolin scales by an EU-supported National Wildlife Crime Taskforce (WCTF) has once again placed the country at the center of the global fight against illegal wildlife trafficking, a multi-billion-dollar criminal industry increasingly linked to organized transnational networks. Source

Africa: Human Rights Watch Challenges 'Terms' of U.S. Health Aid to African Countries

[Liberian Observer] A new report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) has thrust Liberia into a growing international debate over health aid, data sovereignty, disease surveillance, and the future of global health partnerships after the organization alleged that the United States is conditioning critical health assistance on broad access to health information systems, pathogen samples, and compliance monitoring. 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

Tickets for Iran fans revoked, says federation

Iran's football federation says its allocation of tickets for the group stage of the World Cup has been revoked just days before the tournament. Source

Kenyan police fire tear gas at protest against US Ebola quarantine centre plan

Protesters are concerned about cross-border infection risks and the lack of transparency from the government about the treatment centre. Source

Man accused of killing mother-in-law with poison-laced satay

Indonesia police allege the man killed the woman as he felt disrespected by her. 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