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BTS' 'SWIM' fell six positions to #66 on the Apple Music Global Daily Top 100. The song approaches 100 days on the chart with two days remaining. It also ranks at #194 on Spotify Daily Top Songs USA and #115 on Apple Music US Pop Genre.

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Observed annually on May 14, Kamuzu Day commemorates Banda, who led Nyasaland to independence in 1964 and ruled as president until 1994. Supporters like businesses and football clubs celebrate his infrastructure, agriculture, and education expansions, while critics including lawyers and journalists decry his authoritarian one-party rule, detentions, and human rights abuses. The government hosts a state event at Kamuzu Mausoleum in Lilongwe, but opposition MCP holds separate prayers after being sidelined, highlighting ongoing political tensions over his complex legacy.

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Malawi pauses today to honor founding president Hastings Kamuzu Banda on his birthday holiday, where praise for his nation-building mixes with memories of repression.

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Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj, released from jail in April 2026 after over 11 years, appears in a video walking in Haryana's Satlok Ashram while devotees push Symphony desert coolers alongside him to beat the brutal heatwave. Critics mock it as hypocrisy for a preacher of detachment, with quips like businessman Harsh Goenka's pun on his 'fan following' drawing thousands of likes, while supporters defend it as practical care for the 75-year-old ex-engineer who claims to be Kabir's reincarnation. The clip revives debates on India's baba culture, where gurus' privileges clash with messages of austerity, even as Rampal's loyal base highlights his social work like flood relief efforts.

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In scorching 45°C heat, followers wheel two large coolers right beside the barefoot spiritual leader as he strolls through his ashram hall—a sight that's divided opinions sharply.

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South African national football team Bafana Bafana faces North Korea in a must-win match to advance in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers. South Africans plan to wake up at 3am to watch the game, setting alarms, napping beforehand, and organizing watch parties. Fans express patriotism through hashtags like #BafanaPride, #DStvFIFAWorldCup2026, and #BafanaBafana.

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The 21-year-old Orlando Pirates midfielder lit up the 2026 World Cup in Group A, subbing on to spark a 1-1 draw against Czechia and starring in a 1-0 win over South Korea that sent Bafana Bafana to their first knockout stage. Fortune called staying in South Africa a waste of talent after these standout performances, pushing Mofokeng to join a top European club like Percy Tau or Lyle Foster. While Pirates fans defend the PSL for building his skills, others see Europe as the next step, with no transfer bids yet but his value rising fast.

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Relebohile Mofokeng stepped onto the pitch in Atlanta and turned games around with his pace and vision, drawing a blunt call from ex-Manchester United star Quinton Fortune: it's time to go overseas.

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The young squad scored six unanswered tries, with flyhalf Yaqeen Ahmed starring early by bagging two tries and conversions before his red card for a dangerous tackle. Standouts like player of the match Ruben van Heerden and breakout stars Haashim Pead and Luan Giliomee kept the clean sheet intact against gritty Zimbabwe Sables, who stayed scoreless despite their recent African Rugby Championship win. Fans praised the dominance but vented frustration over high ticket prices starting at R1,500, which left vast empty seats in the 46,000-capacity venue and priced out everyday supporters amid economic pressures.

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South Africa 'A' powered to a commanding 40-0 win at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, holding firm even after playing a man down for the final half-hour.

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DC Comics launches Legion of Super-Heroes #1, Teen Titans #1, and Doom Patrol #1 on September 2, 2026, as part of its Next Level initiative. Joshua Williamson and Hayden Sherman reimagine the Legion fighting back after billionaire RJ Brande's murder in a future where superheroes are banned. Kyle Higgins and Daniele Di Nicuolo bring back the Teen Titans with Red Hood clashing against idealistic young heroes searching for a missing teammate, while Darcy Van Poelgeest and Niko Henrichon send the Doom Patrol into cosmic chaos from a simple cat rescue. Creators like Williamson highlight fresh sci-fi twists and new-reader appeal, with stunning variants from Dan Mora adding excitement.

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In a hero-hating 31st-century world, a mysterious Brainiac recruits young rebels to revive hope—kicking off DC's bold team revival.

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During a visit to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa in Akure, Dangote announced plans for the Olokola free trade zone, complete with power, water, gas, and logistics to let investors simply plug in and start operations. Contractors arrive in three to four months, with full construction by late 2026, including cement and gas facilities to boost jobs across southwest Nigeria. The governor formed a technical committee to smooth legal and community issues, hailing it as a step toward Ondo's industrial transformation amid the area's seaport license and highway access.

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Aliko Dangote returned to a long-stalled project site in Ondo, declaring 'We are back' with a promise to build the nation's biggest industrial hub.

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Phemelo Mochoari, a 22-year-old from Bloemfontein, appeared in Batho Magistrate's Court on June 12 after allegedly assaulting Masego Mogorosi, a University of the Free State student teacher, following a dispute over a driver's failure to indicate. The incident, captured in a widely shared video showing insults from voices believed to be the suspect's parents, led to his arrest on June 11 and release on warning, with the case postponed to July 15 for further investigation. Community members filled the courtroom in support of Mogorosi, while Free State Premier MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae condemned the 'barbaric' attack and officials pledged support amid calls to protect educators.

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A tense road confrontation near a Bloemfontein school turned physical when a 22-year-old high schooler allegedly attacked a 21-year-old student teacher doing her practicals.

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In a nearly four-minute video, Real Housewives of Durban star Nonku Williams undergoes a hyaluronic acid filler treatment for a vertical lift on her cheeks, jawline, and chin. The non-surgical procedure uses blunt-tipped cannulas, causes visible discomfort, but delivers quick results that stimulate collagen over time. Fans praise her bravery and envy the youthful glow, while critics question the need, cite risks like swelling, and reference Beyoncé's 'Pretty Hurts' to emphasize inner beauty.

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Nonku Williams grimaces through long needles injecting fillers into her face, chasing an instant lift without surgery. She emerges beaming: 'I look 25!'

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Moses Malada, chairman of Pretoria Callies, revealed that Polokwane City has not paid their 15% sell-on fee from Oswin Appollis' transfer to Orlando Pirates. Pretoria Callies originally sold Appollis to Polokwane City for R900,000 with the sell-on clause, and Malada confirmed Orlando Pirates paid Polokwane City in full. Malada has contacted Polokwane City boss Johnny Mogaladi via emails and calls without resolution.

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In Mexico City, ahead of Bafana Bafana's 2026 FIFA World Cup opener at Estadio Azteca, Broos got asked how Sundowns' 'Shoe Shine & Piano' possession game—short passes and total control—shapes the national team. Eight Sundowns players anchor Bafana's squad, bringing CAF Champions League experience that Broos praised for boosting big-game mentality and training habits. Fans celebrated the global shoutout to their club's signature style, rooted in the 1980s, as proof of its worldwide reach before tonight's 21:00 SAST kickoff.

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An American journalist stumped South Africa's coach Hugo Broos with a cheeky nod to Mamelodi Sundowns' flashy style, right before their big World Cup clash with Mexico.

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Reports from Asharq Al-Awsat confirm the Saudi Pro League sides have submitted official bids for the 29-year-old midfielder, whose contract with Mamelodi Sundowns runs until 2029. Al-Taawoun wants him as a midfield anchor replacing Flavio, while Al-Ettifaq eyes a reunion with compatriot Mohau Nkota. Sundowns fans push for a R200m fee and question the prestige of mid-table Saudi teams, as rivals joke about marching if the club blocks the move. One insider denied an Ettifaq bid, but sources stand by the proposals amid Sundowns' firm stance on key players.

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Teboho Mokoena, the Bafana Bafana captain who's led Sundowns to PSL titles and CAF Champions League glory, now faces tempting offers from Saudi clubs Al-Taawoun and Al-Ettifaq.

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