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China moves to block entrance to disputed South China Sea shoal, images show
China is employing ships and a barrier to tighten control of the entrance to the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea
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China is employing ships and a barrier to tighten control of the entrance to the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea
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Viewers will enjoy a front-row seat to the passion and rivalry that defines the French game

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Flights could soon be cancelled if supplies from the Gulf remain blocked, says the International Energy Agency.

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Mpumalanga supporters attempt to block N4 highway after party leader receives 5-year jail term for discharging firearm in public

South Africa
CRL Rights Commission chairperson will visit the church after reports of possible rights violations.

South Africa
Accused No. 2 in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, Bongani Ntanzi is on the stand.
South Africa
Government gazettes bill to strengthen response to illegal land occupations
Government has published the Prevention of Illegal Eviction (PIE) from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Amendment Bill, which seeks to empower municipalities, State entities, and private property owners to respond more decisively to illegal occupations and evictions.
The bill, now published in the Government...

South Africa
The party welcomed about 80 new members from different political parties and civic movements.

World
The comments follow a high-profile spat with US President Donald Trump, who called the Pope weak on crime.

World
Trump continues to try to declare victory in Iran as the timeline for the war’s end shifts. And, a jury determined that Live Nation acted as a monopoly and overcharged ticket buyers.

World
Pakistan said it expected to host a second round of US-Iran negotiations to end the war, but did not say when or where the meetings would take place.

World
Bolsonaro ally Alexandre Ramagem was stopped by immigration agents in Orlando, Florida on Monday.

Africa
The pontiff was unusually forthright in his address at the presidential palace.

Africa
Malema is appealing against the decision to prevent him from being taken to prison on Thursday.

Africa
Abubakar Malami was seen as one of the most influential ministers under former President Muhammadu Buhari.

Africa
Zhang Kequn was arrested in March while trying to travel to China with more than 2,000 live ants.
Business

Business
The City of Johannesburg has proposed name changes for four streets in the metro, all in the new precinct planned for the city centre.
Business

Business
The new Vivo V70 and V70 FE 5G smartphones offer powerful cameras, intelligent AI features, and long-lasting battery life.

Politics
DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has welcomed the sentencing of EFF leader Julius Malema.

Politics
Malema has been convicted for discharging a firearm in public.

Politics
Julius Malema discharged a firearm during the EFF’s fifth anniversary celebrations.

Politics
Cabinet’s approved of the PIE Amendment Bill to go for public comments.

Sport
We asked you to select the best-looking F1 car in history from our shortlist of 13, and the Lotus 79 came out on top.

Sport
The Blitzboks head back into action at the Hong Kong Sevens this weekend, and here are all the kick off times to take note of.

Sport
Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham says the decision to send off team-mate Eduardo Camavinga during their 4-3 Champions League loss to Bayern Munich was “a joke”.

Sport
Former UFC champion Ronda Rousey hits back at critics who have questioned her age before her first MMA bout in 10 years.

Education
The skewed perspectives in my A-level curriculum are staggering. Until that changes, harmful ideas about race and migration will live on
Astrid Barltrop is the winner of the 2026 Emerging Voices award (16-18 category) and a year 13 student in Oxfordshire
“Lord Cromer was a successful consul-general of Egypt. To what extent do you agree?” I read this essay prompt in my A-level history class,...
Education
[Ghanaian Times] Ghana is set to host the 2026 edition of the E-Learning Africa Conference from June 3 to 5, 2026, in Accra, the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced.
Education
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — Cuttington University is set to launch a new leadership institute in 2026, in a move aimed at strengthening human capacity and addressing what educators describe as a critical leadership gap in Liberia and the region.
Education
Ohio State isn’t the only university in turmoil, but few others have faced so many issues lately. One lawmaker called the school “a national embarrassment.”

Lifestyle
Researchers warn that Cape Town’s caracals are being harmed through contaminated prey and secondary poisoning.

Lifestyle
South African power couple Mpoomy Ledwaba and Brenden Ledwaba shared pregnancy photos for baby number 3 on Instagram.

Lifestyle
Khloé Kardashian and her best friend Malika Haqq sat down for her podcast and the subject of Lamar Odom’s documentary inevitably came up.

Lifestyle
Authorities have warned of dangerous conditions after Noordhoek Lagoon broke through to the sea, creating a powerful channel on the beach.

Entertainment
The organisation said its work over the past six years has focused on food security, education and sport, and gender-based violence prevention and response.

Entertainment
Crowds gathered Thursday for funerals of eight children and teacher. Teen gunman killed victims before dying at school scene Wednesday.

Entertainment
Omoda & Jaecoo South Africa is yet to approve the J5 SHS for the local market.

Entertainment
The EFF leader accused the magistrate of impartiality.

Science/Tech
Rather than merely waiting for the slower pace of legislative alignment across provinces, the online betting industry is looking toward “technical harmonisation” as a precursor to legal change. In this scenario, technology serves as the bridge that allows both sides to meet in the middle. While the global iGaming landscape often struggles with fragmented rules […]

Science/Tech
Democrats are demanding answers about Palantir and other surveillance firms powering Trump’s hardline immigration enforcement agenda.

Science/Tech
Keep your phone firmly in hand and add some personality with these comfortable, durable, and nifty smartphone grips.

Science/Tech
Vuma, a Maziv company, has reached a significant national milestone, connecting 1,000 schools across South Africa to fibre, unlocking digital resources and new opportunities for teaching and learning. The milestone was marked today at Molamo Primary School in Limpopo, where government leaders, educators and industry stakeholders gathered to reflect on the role connectivity is playing […]

Motoring
South Africa is on track for additional petrol price relief measures this May.

Motoring
The average value of used cars sold in South Africa has noticeably increased over the last year.
Motoring

Motoring
The projected petrol price increase for May has dropped over the past week, though petrol and diesel are still facing significant hikes.
Health
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to defend staff and funding cuts at the Health and Human Services Department he oversees.

Health
The outdoor area at Yarm Wellness will officially open to the public on Saturday.
Health
The review said a certain class of drugs had little clinical benefit, but many Alzheimer’s experts criticized the analysis, saying it unfairly lumped failed drugs with two recently approved treatments.

Health
Senior midwife Donna Ockenden will review maternity services in Sussex after a campaign by families.