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Tesla Model Y first vehicle to pass new US driver-assistance tests
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Thursday the 2026 Tesla Model Y is the first vehicle model to pass the agency’s new advanced driver-assistance system tests.
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IN PICTURES: Daily catches and hard-won livelihoods of subsistence fishermen at Bloemhof Dam
At Bloemhof Dam in North West province, local fishermen Fanas Tshukudu, Anthony Duiker and Thabang Mofokeng depend on their daily catch as a crucial source of income, sustaining both their households and small-scale trade in the surrounding communities. Their work reflects a steady rhythm of survival and resilience, shaped by the waters of the dam and the livelihoods that depend on it.
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EXPLAINER | What sank former top-flight side Black Leopards?
What led to Black Leopards’ relegation from the Motsepe Foundation Championship?

South Africa
Severe weather claims 10 lives around the country
The government has officially classified the situation as a national disaster.
South Africa
Two senior cops in court for charges of criminal misconduct
Two senior cops in court for charges of criminal misconduct
Two senior police officers and a businessman have appeared in the Kempton Park Magistrates’ Court on charges related to contravening the Precious Metals Act and defeating or obstructing the course of justice.
The accused in the case include Head of Counter-Intelligence in the South African Police Service Crime Intelligence...

South Africa
Kadwa, Khan and Downes’ case postponed to July
Mathe says police flagged precious metals transport and concerns over the third accused status.

South Africa
SA working with WHO to trace hantavirus cases locally
The Health Minister says possible contacts with hantavirus-infected people has increased to 97 in SA

World
Trump rejects Iran’s ceasefire proposal response. And, Congress to tackle ICE funding
Trump rejected Iran’s response to a U.S. peace proposal, calling it “totally unacceptable.” And, Congressional Republicans are trying to push for three years of funding for immigration enforcement.

World
Trump heads to China amid ongoing war with Iran
President Trump’s trip to China is going forward despite the war with Iran casting a shadow over the state visit.

World
Portrait looted by Nazis found in home of Dutch SS leader’s descendants
The painting is believed to have been plundered by high-ranking Nazi Hermann Goering during World War Two.

World
Police find body believed to be of fugitive Australian shooter
A body found in New South Wales is thought to be that of a man wanted over a triple murder.

Africa
Body of US soldier who went missing in Morocco has been found and identified
A search is still ongoing for the second US soldier who went missing during a multinational military training exercise in Morocco.

Africa
Former Botswana President Festus Mogae dies aged 86
Announcing his death, President Duma Boko said Mogae was “a distinguished statesman and patriot”.

Africa
South Africa court rules impeachment proceedings against president should not have been blocked
The ruling could have huge implications for the political future of Cyril Ramaphosa.

Africa
Dozens killed in jihadist attacks on villages in central Mali
The death toll is unclear but sources say between 30 and 50 people died in Wednesday’s attacks.

Business
Private developers paying billions for Ramaphosa’s new Smart City in South Africa
Mooikloof Smart City continues to receive infrastructure investment from Balwin despite this being the government’s responsibility.

Business
Heathrow sees passenger dip amid Iran conflict
The west London airport said 6.7 million passengers travelled through Heathrow in April.

Business
Government dumping 801 unused properties in South Africa
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure has identified 1,348 non-essential state properties for disposal—801 of which have been approved for the next steps in the process.
Business

Politics
LIVE | Malema addresses the Central Youth Elections Task Force
EFF’s Julius Malema addresses the Central Youth Elections Task Force.

Politics
LIVE | Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, 11 May 2026
A news witness takes the stand at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

Politics
Madlanga Commission to hear new witness testimony
Last week, the Madlanga Commission heard evidence on an alleged drug theft at Hawks offices in 2021

Politics
Pressure mounts on President Ramaphosa to resign
The EFF, ActionSA and ATM want the President to resign.

Sport
Liverpool release images of planned Jota memorial
Liverpool release images of a planned memorial to late forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, following their deaths last summer.

Sport
Four key observations as South African sides split the spoils in mixed URC weekend
What we learned from round 17 of the United Rugby Championship this past weekend.

Sport
Ex-England spinner Gordon in Scotland World Cup squad
Former England spinner Kirsty Gordon is set to make her first Scotland appearance in almost nine years after being named in their T20 World Cup squad.

Sport
Predicted Bafana WC squad: Pirates and Sundowns to dominate!
Orlando Pirates and Sundowns will dominate Hugo Broos’ Bafana Bafana FIFA World Cup squad. Will any Kaizer Chiefs stars be selected?
Education
Nigeria: FG Cracks Down On Illegal Admissions, Retains 16-Year Entry Age for Varsities
[Vanguard] The Federal Government has declared war on illegal admissions into Nigeria’s tertiary institutions, warning universities, polytechnics and colleges of education that any admission conducted outside the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board’s Central Admissions Processing System, CAPS, would be treated as unlawful and attract stiff sanctions, including possible suspension of...
Education
Ghana: Youth Education, Skills Development, and Mentorship Are Imperative for Ghana’s Economic Future
[Ghanaian Times] Ghana stands at a demographic crossroads. With more than one third of the population under the age of 15 and a youth unemployment rate of around 12.1 per cent, the country’s long-term stability depends on how effectively it prepares its young people for the future of work. Across Africa, the challenge is even more pronounced: one in three young people is unemployed or...

Education
How is Keir Starmer getting on with his pledges to deliver change?
At the end of 2024, Keir Starmer announced key government targets including on NHS waiting lists and building new homes, how is he getting on?
Education
Nigeria: Just in – Colleges of Education Applicants No Longer Need UTME – – Minister
[Premium Times] The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Monday at this year’s annual admissions and policy meeting with heads of tertiary institutions in the country.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
‘It was a rough day’: Siya Kolisi reflects on Mother’s Day
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi reflected on ‘rough day’ this Mother’s Day as she shared a photo of his late mom. Take a look…
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Black Coffee makes history with orchestral set at Arènes de Nîmes in France
Black Coffee shuts down ancient Roman arena with historic orchestral concert

Entertainment
Nsfas releases private accommodation payments worth R1.1bn
Nsfas said the latest disbursements formed part of three major accommodation payment releases made during the quarter.

Entertainment
Why learner’s licence pass rates are plunging
A drop in the national learner’s license pass rate is being attributed to the elimination of manual-era cheating.

Entertainment
OPINION: Is Dricus back in the title frame after Strickland’s surprise win?
But, will the South African’s plans change regarding his return to action?

Science/Tech
Eskom battles widespread outages as storm batters the Cape
Severe weather has cut power across dozens of Cape towns, with restoration delayed by unsafe conditions.
Science/Tech
Linux Kernel Starts Retiring Support for AMD’s 30-Year-Old K5 CPUs
Linux 7.1 started phasing out support for Intel’s 37-year-old i486 processor. Linux 7.2 removed drivers for the old AMD Elan 32-bit systems on a chip. And now some i586 and i686 class processors are being removed, reports Phoronix:Supporting those vintage GPUs without the Time Stamp Counter “TSC” instruction are becoming a burden… TSC-capable Intel Pentium processors and the likes will still be...

Science/Tech
Social Dining Platform Meetable Launches In Jo’burg, Expanding To London After Early Success In Cape Town
Meetable, the South African social discovery platform curating dinners between strangers, officially launches in Johannesburg this month, with its first Johannesburg dinner taking place on Thursday 14 May 2026. Originally launched in Cape Town, Meetable brings together four to six strangers for curated dinners at carefully selected restaurants across the city. The concept is intentionally […]

Science/Tech
A Chevron Texas Power Plant Seeks School District Tax Break
The move could save the oil company hundreds of millions, even as Texas lawmakers start looking at reining in incentives for data centers.
Motoring

Motoring
South Africa’s car industry under siege
Cheap Chinese car imports are putting immense pressure on South Africa’s automotive industry.

Motoring
Bad to worse for petrol prices in South Africa
Motorists are in for a double blow in June as the price of petrol is expected to go up, and the government is planning to reintroduce a major fuel tax.

Motoring
Job cuts at Porsche
Porsche CEO Michael Leiters is cutting headcount for the first time to counteract slumping sales and the cost of reversing its EV strategy.

Health
Concern ‘dangerous’ performance enhancers are being sold online
UK Anti-Doping have published research into SARMs being sold on social media platforms. The survey found a third of people aged 16-25 see ads for SARMs every week.
Health
A Single Infusion Could Suppress H.I.V. for Years, Study Suggests
A study of a few patients, to be presented this week, showed promise for a type of therapy that has already cured some blood cancers.

Health
Newcastle’s Burn on mental health and importance of asking for help
Newcastle United Foundation has painted benches in the city’s Leazes Park to highlight mental health and encourage fans to talk to each other.Defender Dan Burn spoke to BBC Sport about the work being done and how important it is to “check in”.

Health
‘We have to respond to women’s health needs more easily’
Groups in Liverpool are trying to remedy the historical under-resourcing of women’s healthcare.