SUNDAY, 03 MAY 2026, 20:00
Top Stories
A flying squirrel’s droppings have triggered unexpected planning changes at Europe’s first lithium mine, where environmental assessments and elusive wildlife are shaping development decisions.
Top Stories
Widespread vandalism to infrastructure and neglect threaten water safety in Nelson Mandela Bay, leaving residents at risk of consuming contaminated water amid mounting public health concerns.
Top Stories
Before reviewing the proposal on Saturday, US President Donald Trump said he could not imagine it “would be acceptable”.
Top Stories
The African Union has called for replacing the venerable Mercator map projection with another one that would show Africa’s true size compared with the rest of the world. Size matters.
South Africa
The shooter is currently in hospital, after he allegedly tried to take his own life
South Africa
South Africa ranks 21st globally in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index by Reporters Without Borders
South Africa
Kubheka turned up at the Vosloorus Police Station on Saturday night after protests on Friday
South Africa
Both suspects remain in custody as investigations continue.
World
Police suspect the human remains belong to a businessman swept away by floodwater last week.
World
A search and rescue operation is underway for the service members, the US African Command said.
World
On Thursday, authorities in Myanmar claimed they had transferred Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi from prison to house arrest. Her son Kim Aris spoke to NPR about his doubts about the regime’s account.
World
Fatalities have been reported around Ukraine as Kyiv says Russian “shadow fleet” tankers were hit by drones.
Africa
More than 100 gangs are operating nationwide as the growing use of political thugs raises fears of election violence.
Africa
Christopher Okello Onyum had pleaded insanity but this was dismissed by the judge.
Africa
The unusually forceful intervention highlights concerns about governance in the management of public retirement savings
Africa
The blockade comes days after Mali’s defence minister was assassinated in a series of nationwide attacks.
Business
Business
Spear’s Magazine has published a list of the best private schools in 2026, featuring a notable all-girls school in KwaZulu-Natal.
Business
A prominent economist warns that recent growth indicators for one of South Africa’s largest employers isn’t as good as it sounds.
Business
Hoedspruit in Limpopo is seeing a massive rise in property prices amid major infrastructure upgrades in the area.
Politics
He says members of the political killing task team raided a house he used to live in Cape Town
Politics
Debate grows over the effectiveness of SANDF support to SAPS amid rising crime concerns
Politics
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday announced that the local elections will be held on November 4
Politics
IEC’s Masego Sheburi says they will be launching 2026 election campaign later in May
Sport
Barcelona beat Bayern Munich 4-2 at the Nou Camp to win their semi-final tie 5-3 on aggregate to advance to the Women’s Champions League final where they will face Lyon.
Sport
Sport
Watch highlights as Manchester City’s Rebecca Knaak scores a late winner against Liverpool to extend their title lead in the Women’s Super League.
Sport
Tottenham beat London City Lionesses 2-1 with goals from Signe Gaupset and Olivia Holdt to secure a fifth place finish and record their highest points total in the WSL.
Education
Readers discuss a Texas law requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in classrooms. Also: A job seeker’s tale; long movies.
Education
This school gave me hope for our democracy.
Education
Some yogurts and peanut butters could be considered ultraprocessed as scientists and MAHA supporters push for a strict definition.
Education
A battle in one New York neighborhood echoes struggles unfolding in school systems across the nation that are experiencing a decline in students.
Lifestyle
Springbok and Munster lock Jean Kleyn and his wife, Aisling Kleyn, celebrate the exciting and inspiring arrival of their rainbow baby girl.
Lifestyle
The Cape Town suburb of Pinelands and its ‘dry’ status face a fresh test as residents weigh in on a new liquor licence application.
Lifestyle
Chris Brown is a father to three older children from previous relationships.
Lifestyle
From Economy Class to First Class, the flight class you choose can make or break your air travel experience. Find out more…
Entertainment
Third-placed United open up a six-point lead over Liverpool and are guaranteed to finish in the top five.
Entertainment
Adams made a litany of accusations against the Saps and KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
Entertainment
“We love what we’re experiencing, we love our fans and their support, it’s incredible.”
Entertainment
The Junior Springboks have been in top form with two big wins in the U20 Rugby Champs and they will be keen to finish unbeaten.
Science/Tech
The Wall Street Journal reports that OpenAI “recently gave its popular ChatGPT strict instructions. Stop talking about goblins.”Recent models of the artificial-intelligence chatbot have been bringing up the creatures in conversations with users seemingly out of the blue, as well as gremlins, trolls and ogres. The goblin-speak caught the attention of programmers, who are often heavy users of the...
Science/Tech
An official in South Africa withdrew a draft of the country’s national AI policy, reports a local newspaper, “after it was found the draft policy was compiled using AI, which cited academic articles that were ‘fictitious’.”Earlier this month, minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni announced cabinet had approved the draft policy for public comment. [Ntshavheni] said the policy seeks to...
Science/Tech
“Ransomware activity jumped again in Q1 2026,” writes Slashdot reader BrianFagioli, “with 2,638 victim posts on leak sites, up 22% year over year,” according to a report from cybersecurity company ReliaQuest.But the bigger shift is how messy the ecosystem has become. Established groups like Akira and Qilin are still active, while newer players like The Gentlemen surged into the top tier with a...
Science/Tech
An 18-person Cape Town shop has helped engineer the largest crowdfunded gaming campaign in Kickstarter history.
Motoring
China’s bullet trains are fast, quiet, and punctual, and I’d easily take one over a plane if given the opportunity.
Motoring
Audi’s F1 boss said entering the sport via a legacy team has proved more difficult than starting with a clean slate, as the German carmaker runs up against more established rivals.
Motoring
The sudden resignation of SAA’s CEO and reports of criminal syndicates stealing aircraft parts have cast doubts over the airline’s viability.
Motoring
TopAuto got behind the wheel of the South African-bound iCaur V27 on a recent trip to China.
Health
For decades, conservatives were adamantly opposed to the use of drugs like psilocybin and LSD. Now, the Trump administration has made a sharp pivot.
Health
Some screenings and treatments no longer make sense for patients as they age. Researchers have just added a few more to the list.
Health
The court order, in a lawsuit by the state of Louisiana, pauses a Food and Drug Administration regulation that greatly expanded access to the abortion pill mifepristone.
Health
Jenna Norton had filed a whistle-blower complaint claiming that the agency leadership had retaliated against her.