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260 miners trapped at Sibanye-Stillwater mine near Westonaria have been rescued after a skip door incident. All workers are safe. Mineworkers’ union NUM and Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Minerals are questioning the delay in reporting and seeking accountability.
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Anban Padayachee, a former marine biology enthusiast, found his calling in conservation due to apartheid-era restrictions. As the conservation manager at Addo Elephant National Park, his days are unpredictable and diverse. From assisting with buffalo wrangling to overseeing elephant translocations, Padayachee’s work requires careful planning and coordination.
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South Africa faces a significant gap between reported crimes and prosecutions, especially in cases of rape. Experts highlight low conviction rates and under-reporting, emphasizing the need for better protection of women and children from violence. Recent crime statistics show a rise in sexual offence crimes, raising concerns about the justice system’s effectiveness.
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Food Lover’s Market is the most affordable grocery retailer in South Africa for essential items, beating top competitors like Pick n Pay and Checkers. BusinessTech’s comparison of nine staple products in a typical middle-income basket found Food Lover’s Market to have the lowest prices among major retailers like Shoprite and Spar as of May 2025.
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Subscription spending in South Africa is on the rise, impacting disposable income. High-income males over 40 spend over R1,000/month on subscriptions, with females not far behind. Standard Bank warns of “lifestyle inflation” as expenses increase with income, affecting emergency savings. Middle- and low-income households spend less, averaging R482 and R336/month respectively.
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Julius Malema, leader of South Africa’s EFF, started his political career at 9 in the ANC Youth League. He was a top ally of former President Jacob Zuma before becoming a critic, even stating he was willing to “kill for Zuma” in 2008.
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Police in KwaZulu-Natal are searching for suspects in the murder of four people in Dundee. Two gunmen shot victims outside a home in Muzomusha, then entered the house and killed two more, including a 12-year-old. The motive is believed to be robbery, but a drugs-related feud is also possible. Police urge anyone with information to come forward.
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OpenAI acquires hardware startup io for $6.4bn, founded by Apple’s Jony Ive. The collaboration, two years in the making, promises innovative designs. Ive and OpenAI CEO Altman cite friendship and shared values as the foundation of their partnership. The acquisition marks OpenAI’s largest known purchase to date.
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Overnight Russian drone and missile attacks in Ukraine kill 12, including three children in Zhytomyr and a man in Mykolaiv. The assaults follow heavy attacks on Kyiv. Diplomatic efforts for ceasefire have failed as Russia continues full-scale invasion since February 2022, controlling 20% of Ukrainian territory. Ukrainian air force claims to have shot down 45 cruise missiles and neutralized 266 UAVs.
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A new statue of a young black woman, ‘Grounded in the Stars,’ by sculptor Thomas Price, sparks debates on race and feminism in Times Square. Meanwhile, Green Korea United members perform for International Day for Biological Diversity in Seoul, South Korea.
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