Anele Tembe inquest opens five years after fatal fall
The Anele Tembe inquest opened in Cape Town on 13 July 2026, five years after her fatal fall, with six witnesses to testify. Here is what the court will examine.
Crime
Viral News
Jayden Adams death: latest on the Bafana star’s passing
The Jayden Adams death has left an inquest open and funeral arrangements pending after the Bafana star passed away at 25. Here are the latest confirmed updates.
Crime
Vusi Matlala withdraws plea deal in R228m SAPS case
Vusi Matlala withdrew from his plea deal on 13 July 2026 after the court proposed a 12-year term. The R228m SAPS tender case was postponed to September.
International
Luke Skywalker lightsaber leads Heritage Hollywood auction
A Luke Skywalker lightsaber headlines Heritage’s Hollywood auction, opening at 1 million dollars alongside ‘Wizard of Oz’ and Beatles lots.
Sports
Jannik Sinner defends Wimbledon title against Zverev
Jannik Sinner defended his Wimbledon title, beating Alexander Zverev in four sets for a fifth Grand Slam, as J-Lo and Tom Hiddleston watched courtside.
Health
Cyclospora outbreak spreads across 31 US states
A cyclospora outbreak has spread to 31 US states with more than 3,000 cases, as investigators race to find the contaminated food behind the parasite surge.
Viral News
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies as Qatar mourns
Former Qatar emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at 74, with the Gulf state declaring four days of mourning for its Father Amir.
Technology
OpenAI launches GPT-Live real-time voice models
OpenAI launches GPT-Live, real-time voice models that listen and speak at once, with GPT-Live-1 and a mini version rolling out to ChatGPT users.
Lifestyle
Weekly horoscope 13–19 July 2026 – What the stars have in store
Your horoscope 13–19 July 2026 brings a Cancer new moon, Mercury retrograde and a rare Uranus and Pluto trine with fresh starts for every star sign.
International
Beyoncé and Blue Ivy join Jay-Z at ‘Reasonable Doubt’ show
Beyoncé and Blue Ivy joined Jay-Z at his ‘Reasonable Doubt’ concert, with Blue Ivy stealing the show on piano at Yankee Stadium.
Sports
World Cup semi-final line-up set as England beat Norway
The World Cup semi-final line-up is set after England beat Norway 2-1, with France, Spain, England and Argentina reaching the last four.
Viral News
Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after sudden illness
Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after a sudden illness, drawing tributes from Trump and Zelensky as a special primary is set to fill his Senate seat.
Events
AWS Summit Johannesburg 2026 dates and registration details
AWS Summit Johannesburg 2026 brings free entry, 80-plus sessions and hands-on AI labs to Gallagher Convention Centre on 19 August; here is how to register.
Gaming
‘Gears of War Reloaded’ hits Game Pass Premium today
‘Gears of War Reloaded’ lands on Xbox Game Pass Premium today, remastering the 2006 original in 4K ahead of the upcoming ‘Gears of War: E-Day’.
Technology
GPT-5.6 and Grok 4.5 launch publicly on the same day
GPT-5.6 and Grok 4.5 both launched publicly on the same day, putting OpenAI and xAI head to head with pricing, quotes and early developer reaction.
International
Bonnie Tyler dies at 75 after unexpected illness
Bonnie Tyler dies at 75, her family confirms, after the ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ singer fell unexpectedly ill in Portugal following surgery.
Crime
Cape Town mass shootings leave seven dead in two areas
Seven people were killed and five wounded in two Cape Town mass shootings 20 minutes apart in Tafelsig and Philippi East. Here is what police have said.
News
China test-fires ballistic missile into South Pacific
China test-fired a nuclear-capable ballistic missile into the South Pacific, drawing protests from the US, Australia and New Zealand.
International
2026 Emmy nominations: ‘The Pitt’ and ‘Hacks’ lead
The 2026 Emmy nominations are in, with ‘The Pitt’ leading on 25 nods and ‘Hacks’ setting a new comedy record with 24.
Gaming
‘Elder Scrolls Online Season One’ revives the ‘Thieves Guild’
‘Elder Scrolls Online’ Season One is live, reviving the Thieves Guild in a free update and launching ESO on PC Game Pass.
International
Taylor Swift wins copyright lawsuit over her lyrics
Taylor Swift won a copyright lawsuit over her lyrics after a judge dismissed a poet’s claims, days after her wedding to Travis Kelce.
International
Bijou Phillips receives second kidney transplant
Bijou Phillips revealed she received a second kidney transplant through a kidney exchange and voucher programme after months of dialysis.
Technology
Claude Fable 5 moves to paid usage credits access
Claude Fable 5 shifts to a paid usage credits model, with Anthropic extending free access to July after user backlash.
Viral News
Macron safe after bomb blasts near Damascus hotel
French President Macron escaped unhurt after two bomb blasts near his Damascus hotel wounded 18 during a landmark visit to Syria.
International
Justin and Hailey Bieber buy $12 million New York condo
Justin and Hailey Bieber bought a $12 million New York condo in the West Village, their first shared home in the city, with river views and a pool.
International
Mariska Hargitay to host 2026 Emmys in historic first
Mariska Hargitay is the 2026 Emmys host, the first woman to front the ceremony in 15 years, live from Los Angeles on Monday, 14 September.
Crime
Sindile Mfazi death now investigated as a murder
The Sindile Mfazi murder investigation deepens as police raid SAPS-linked properties, five years after his death was blamed on Covid-19 complications.
International
Nipsey Hussle children receive their estate payout
Nipsey Hussle’s children Emani and Kross have received their share of his $11 million estate, splitting it 50-50 after years of dispute.
Viral News
Charlie Kirk accused assassin faces family at hearing
The Charlie Kirk accused assassin, Tyler Robinson, faced the family in a Utah court as an evidence hearing opened to test the murder case.
International
‘Ghost in the Shell’ anime lands on Prime Video today
‘Ghost in the Shell’ arrives on Prime Video on 7 July 2026, a new Science SARU anime streaming weekly in 240-plus countries and eight dubbed languages.