News24 | Jacob Zuma’s arms deal trial to proceed as court rules against ‘Stalingrad’ delays

The KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Pietermaritzburg ruled on Thursday that the long-delayed arms deal corruption trial against former president Jacob Zuma and French arms company Thales must proceed. Source

News24 | Why proudly South African clothes are being made in ‘sweatshops’

92% of clothing manufacturers in Newcastle do not comply with Bargaining Council rules, says the council’s lawyer. Source

News24 | PODCAST | The Lead: Your ultimate Phala Phala couch catch-up

Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting. Source

News24 | Thursday’s weather: Cool and warm in most parts; damaging waves in KZN

Damaging waves, which may disrupt ports, are expected in KwaZulu-Natal, while cool and warm conditions are forecast for most parts of the country, with morning fog in at least three provinces, according to the South African Weather Service. Source

News24 | North West municipality goes to court to block corruption report

The Tswaing Local Municipality in the North West has ignored Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs MEC Gaoage Molapisi’s instruction to “initiate a process of revocation” of the appointment of three senior officials. Source

News24 | George Claassen | Silence is a lie: News24, Daily Maverick and the textbook saga

After News24 exposed a suspicious government textbook tender, only to be accused by a rival publication of burying its own parent company’s financial stake in the same deal, News24’s public editor, George Claassen, considers whether journalism can be simultaneously compromised in its disclosure and righteous in its purpose. 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: 'His Words Can't Be Trusted' - - Presidency Slams Obi Over One-Term Presidency Promise

[Vanguard] The Presidency has criticised former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his renewed promise to serve only one term if elected president, saying his political history shows that his words cannot be trusted. Source

Kenya: Ignore Fake Graphic Attributing Inflammatory Remarks to Kenyan President William Ruto Ahead of 2027 General Elections

[Africa Check] Ignore fake graphic attributing inflammatory remarks to Kenyan president William Ruto ahead of 2027 general elections Source

South Africa: Food Prices Look Better but Children Are Paying With Their Bodies

[Scrolla] Maize meal fell 16% over the past year. Beef liver jumped 24%. The food that got cheaper cannot replace protein. Three in ten South African boys under five are already stunted. One in four girls. 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

In pictures: Trump hosted by Xi Jinping in Beijing on two-day summit

President Trump was welcomed by President Xi Jinping in Beijing for what will be a whirlwind tour. Source

Massive Russian strikes across Ukraine leave one dead, officials say

Rescuers are searching for survivors in the rubble of a residential building hit overnight in Kyiv. Source

Pomp and pageantry: Key moments from day one of Trump's visit to China

China welcomed US President Donald Trump with cheering children and a troop parade on Thursday, before a nearly two-hour long meeting with Xi-Jinping. 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

Streeting hails NHS progress as key hospital waiting time milestone met

Government his its interim target of 65% of patients in England being treated within 18 weeks. Source

How do weight-loss drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy work?

Wegovy and Mounjaro are available to certain patients on the NHS, and can also be bought privately. Source

Posh sandwich has more salt than nearly five cheeseburgers

Action on Salt & Sugar said people should not be exposed to a "hidden health risk every time they buy lunch". Source