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Joy and tears as brothers complete 33-day marathon challenge and raise £1.5m
Jordan and Cian Adams crossed the finish line in Dublin after 33 marathons in 33 days, raising £1.5m for dementia research in the process.

Top Stories
‘A balance of risks’: Why Reserve Bank is hiking repo rate by 25bps
While downside risks to growth are present, Sarb governor Lesetja Kganyago said the fundamentals of the economy remain intact.

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LEBOGANG SEALE | An ode to late journalist Baldwin Ndaba
‘A devoted servant of the Fourth Estate … it was his lifeblood. He loved and worshipped it. To him, it was a sacred calling … ‘

South Africa
Two dead following shooting incident in Centurion
Police say the victims were entering the Blue Valley Golf Country Estate when they were shot at.

South Africa
Postbank urges grant recipients to change to Black Card by 31 August
Social grant recipients warned that they will not be able to use their gold cards after the deadline

South Africa
Shebe Maburna case postponed to July for pre-trial
Shebe Maburna has appeared in the Polokwane Regional Court.
South Africa
Interpol tracks down rape suspect in Eastern Cape
Interpol tracks down rape suspect in Eastern Cape
A 56-year-old wanted fugitive was arrested on Wednesday at his home in Kabega Park, Gqeberha, in the Eastern Cape for the alleged sexual abuse of his daughter.
The suspect is expected to appear before the Gqeberha Magistrate’s Court on Friday facing an extradition application by the government of the United States of America to the...

World
Villas, cars and cash: Italy seizes dead Mafia mobster’s millions
Police say the operation targeted the network of notorious late Sicilian mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro.

World
U.S. strikes Iran again. And, DOJ charges Google staffer over Polymarket trades
The U.S. says it has struck Iran again as peace talks continue to end the conflict. And, the federal government has charged a Google staffer for allegedly using insider information in Polymarket trades.

World
Man arrested after three injured in stabbing at Swiss train station
The suspect, a 31-year-old Swiss man, has been arrested, police say, as areas around the station are cordoned off.

World
More than 500 people have died in Bangladesh measles outbreak
Bangladesh is scrambling to vaccinate more children amid a measles outbreak that has killed more than 500 people, most of them children.

Africa
Students feared dead after school fire in Kenya
Search-and-rescue operations are ongoing, with the number of casualties yet to be confirmed.

Africa
Eswatini’s oil reserve gamble
Eswatini has signed a $300 million agreement with Taiwan to build a massive strategic oil reserve but the project is raising difficult questions in a country battling deepening poverty, soaring unemployment and allegations of elite enrichment

Africa
PSG’s Hakimi in Morocco squad despite injury
Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi is named in the Atlas Lions’ World Cup squad despite the injury he sustained in the Champions League semi-finals against Bayern Munich.

Africa
South African president mounts legal challenge against report that could lead to impeachment
Cyril Ramaphosa argues that the authors of the report “misconceived” their mandate.

Business
Bad news for braai lovers in South Africa
While food inflation in South Africa is easing, the latest Braai Index shows that prices are still rising, taking a bruising from high energy prices.
Business
Business

Business
‘I’ve applied for more than 400 roles’ – how young people are facing the job shortage
The BBC has been hearing from young people who are struggling to find work about how they are tackling the challenge.

Politics
Conference of the Left denies rumours of new political party
The SACP sponsored gathering aims to rebuild the organised power of the working class and the poor.

Politics
Review of Phala Phala report doesn’t halt impeachment: Malema
Malema argues that Parliament must continue in line with the Constitutional Court’s ruling.

Politics
DA snatches ward from ANC stronghold in Emfuleni by-election
The DA more than doubled its support in the ward while the ANC’s share of the vote dropped greatly.

Politics
Anti-immigrant activity in South Africa is Afrophobia: Julius Malema
Malema argued that hostility towards foreign nationals is part of a broader colonial legacy

Sport
TT competitor killed in qualifying crash
Daniel Ingham, 33, died in the crash during qualifying for the Isle of Man TT on Wednesday.

Sport
Sciver-Brunt recovery ‘going to plan’ but England captain yet to bowl
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt says her recovery is “going to plan” but she is yet to return to bowling following her calf injury.

Sport
How nine teams in Europe affects Premier League – and maybe York City
For the second season in a row, the Premier League will have nine teams in Europe – and that will have knock-on effects domestically.

Sport
Olympic champion Scott ‘treasuring’ every day on road to LA 2028
Olympic rowing champion Hannah Scott speaks to BBC Sport NI as she prepares to embark on a new season in the boat with renewed enthusiasm.
Education
Kenya: DP Kindiki Says Govt to Support Families of Deadly Gilgil School Fire Tragedy Victims
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has mourned the 16 students who died in the tragic dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, while assuring affected families of government support.
Education
Kenya: Uhuru Kenyatta Mourns Victims of Deadly Utumishi Girls Academy Fire
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has joined the nation in mourning the victims of the deadly fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil that claimed the lives of students and left many others injured.
Education
A Violent Education
We look at an extraordinary investigation into police officers in Texas schools.

Education
Feeding the future of France: Rollout of €1 meals an attempt to help struggling students
It’s a thumbs up from the country’s 3 million students, who can now buy cheap meals up to twice a day
Where in France can you get a nutritious and balanced three-course meal for €1?
If you are one of the country’s estimated 3 million students in higher education, the answer is: the university restaurant or cafe.
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Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Brian McKnight, All-4-One and SWV coming to South Africa for ‘Ultimate R&B Experience Tour’
R&B heavyweights Brian McKnight, SWV and All-4-One will share the stages of Cape Town and Pretoria venue for three nights.

Lifestyle
Inside Tshepi Vundla’s designer shoe collection! [photos]
Seasoned stylist and content creator, Tshepi Vundla, treated her fans to an exclusive look inside her designer shoe collection.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Bakwena Productions responds to SABC following ‘Pimville’ cancellation
‘Pimville’ has been discontinued with immediate effect following payment disputes.

Entertainment
GLP-1 medications and menopause: What women need to know
GLP-1’s are transforming how midlife women manage their weight. But, experts warn they come with hidden risks for menopausal women.

Entertainment
Weather alert: Fine weather for most provinces and showers in KZN
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for Friday, 29 May 2026.

Entertainment
Sarb hikes repo rate for first time in 3 years
This is the first time since May 2023 that the repo rate has been hiked.

Science/Tech
Global e-Commerce Retail Sales are Expected to Reach New Heights of $6.3 billion in 2024
The global retail landscape has seen the rapid rise of e-commerce due to digitalization, and there are no signs of it slowing down. The number of digital shoppers is steep, with Statista projecting global e-commerce retail sales to surpass $6.3 trillion in 2024. The trend towards growth is set to continue, with sales predicted to […]
Science/Tech
DOJ Charges Google Employee With $1.2 Million Polymarket Bet On Search Term
An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNBC: Federal prosecutors charged a Google employee with fraud on Wednesday, alleging that he made $1.2 million off of bets using insider information on Polymarket. Prosecutors claim that Michele Spagnuolo, a staff information security engineer at Google, used confidential information to place trades correctly betting that singer d4vd would be Google’s...

Science/Tech
Here Comes Ojai, Waymo’s New Chinese-Made Robotaxi
The pale-blue Ojai vehicles will start picking up members of the public in California and Arizona today.

Science/Tech
Reserve Bank breaks its run of calm and hikes rates
The Reserve Bank has lifted the repo rate by 25 basis points to 7%, citing a sharp jump in fuel prices.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring

Health
Can a rooftop garden help very ill patients heal faster?
Still in her hospital bed, connected to feeding tubes and life support, Hollie is the first patient to try out the new intensive care rooftop ward at King’s College Hospital in south London.

Health
Prostate cancer screening only for “a few thousand” high risk men
Only men with a dangerous genetic variant and a family history of cancer should be offered screening, say UK advisors.

Health
Prostate cancer screening: What you need to know
Everything you need to know about the decision on who should be screened for prostate cancer.

Health
Why the gut is known as the second brain
Your gut doesn’t just respond to your brain – it helps shape your emotions. Professor of Biomolecular Medicine Jon Swann explains why.