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How Trump is transforming Washington – by adding his face everywhere
Sarah Smith visits places across the US capital where the president has hung banners, renamed a site or is rebuilding something.

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Ndabeni bets on small business to deliver on South Africa’s democratic promise
SPONSORED | Small business development minister Stella Ndabeni’s Budget Vote 36 address positions MSMEs as a central pillar of economic inclusion

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WATCH LIVE | IEC launches communications campaign ahead of November elections
The Electoral Commission of South Africa will launch its communications campaign for the elections on Wednesday.

South Africa
AI-Powered Stethoscope Brings TB Screening to Cape Town Informal Settlement in South African First
On Saturday, 16 May, The Impilo Project, a South African NGO delivering healthcare to underserved communities, facilitated a health screening day at Marconi Beam Primary School in Joe Slovo, an informal settlement in Cape Town, South Africa. The successful initiative provided a first look at the cutting-edge future of Tuberculosis (TB) detection. Through collaborations with […]

South Africa
South African Children Turning to AI Tools Online, With ChatGPT and Gemini Among Most Searched Platforms
With Internet penetration in South Africa high, and children accessing digital platforms at increasingly younger ages, digital safety has become a key concern for families. Global research from Kaspersky highlights a shift in children’s online behaviour, with growing interest in artificial intelligence (AI) tools alongside social media, streaming, sports and gaming platforms, underscoring the...
South Africa
Government pays tribute to veteran journalist Baldwin Ndaba
Government pays tribute to veteran journalist Baldwin Ndaba
The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has extended heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues in the media industry on the passing of respected journalist, Baldwin Ndaba.
“His distinguished career spanned several years across several publications, where he made an outstanding...

South Africa
Experts warn of caffeine sensitivity amongst SA consumers
Caffeine affects South Africans differently, with some people facing stronger side effects: experts.

World
Major film union in India calls for boycott of superstar Ranveer Singh
Singh is facing industry backlash over his decision to exit from the upcoming Bollywood film Don 3.

World
Trump gathers Cabinet as he looks to seal deal to end war
President Trump will meet with his Cabinet on Wednesday at a precarious moment for talks aimed at ending the war with Iran. The emerging deal has already exposed the president to fierce criticism.

World
First Ghanaians set to be repatriated from South Africa over anti-immigrant protests
It follows recent protests against illegal immigration that have led to fears there could be a resurgence in xenophobic violence.

World
YouTuber arrested for allegedly using AI to defame Korean actor
The YouTuber allegedly made false claims that fuelled a career-ending scandal for Kim Soo-hyun.

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
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.

Africa
Rights group accuses UAE of being transit point for mercenaries on way to Sudan
The United Arab Emirates has denied any involvement in the civil war and says it investigates alleged links.

Africa
DR Congo seeks World Cup ticket refunds after Ebola outbreak
DR Congo fans hoping to watch their side’s return to the World Cup face a major hurdle as the US imposes travel restrictions following the latest Ebola outbreak.

Business
Johann Rupert’s company sitting on a R110 billion pile of cash
Johann Rupert’s Reinet Investments is mostly made up of cash, which accounts for over 80% of the company’s Net Asset Value.

Business
Good times for Telkom
Telkom expects a large rise in headline earnings, but accounting rules complicate the picture for basic earnings.

Business
Two Springbok legends partner to launch next-gen Cash-in-Transit vehicles
Two Springbok legends have partnered together to launch Cash-in-Transit vehicles aimed at improving security for crews transporting money across South Africa.

Business
Another major blow to SARS
The Supreme Court has delivered another blow to SARS, curtailing its search-and-seizure powers.

Politics
Some political parties want impeachment process to continue
President Cyril Ramaphosa has filed court papers to review the Section 89 Independent Panel Report.

Politics
Mbalula warns ANC veterans against public criticism
Secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has warned senior ANC veterans, including Thabo Mbeki, against publicly criticising the party, while defending the ANC’s record during Jacob Zuma’s presidency and asserting his authority at Luthuli House

Politics
ANC instructs Tolashe to resign as MP and Women’s League president
ANC has instructed former Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe to resign.

Politics
ANC NEC calls for reintroduction of immigration quotas
Tensions are rising in several parts of the country over the influx of undocumented foreigners.

Sport
URC quarter-finals: Match officials appointments
The Stormers, Lions and Bulls will all be involved in URC quarter-finals this weekend, and these are the appointed match officials.

Sport
Clark, Holland and Hughes named in Wales squad
Ceri Holland, Olivia Clark and Laura Hughes are in the Wales squad for next month’s Women’s World Cup qualifiers, but Hayley Ladd misses out through injury.

Sport
Uncapped teenagers Graham and O’Neill in NI squad
Uncapped teenagers Braidan Graham and Ceadach O’Neill have been named in Northern Ireland’s squad for June’s friendlies with Guinea and France.

Sport
Schmeichel retires with no way back from shoulder injury
Kasper Schmeichel retires at the age of 39, with the Celtic and Denmark goalkeeper unable to recover sufficiently from a serious shoulder injury.
Education
South Africa: The Workers Who Feed Nine Million School Children – and Earn Just R2,300 a Month
[GroundUp] The state is using the public works programme to avoid paying them the national minimum wage
Education
South Africa: GNU Backs Manamela’s R149bn Budget, While Opposition Tears Into NSFAS and SETAs
[Daily Maverick] The Government of National Unity defends a R149-billion higher education budget while facing sharp criticism from opposition parties over NSFAS failures and pressing student issues.
Education
South Africa: Cameras in School – MEC Promises to Abide By Court Ruling
[GroundUp] Parents of learners at KwaZulu-Natal school demand more action
Education
Mauritius: Supply Teachers Speak Out – Same Work, Different Treatment
[L’Express] We wish to bring attention to the lived reality of supply teachers in Mauritius – a group that plays a crucial role in keeping schools functioning every single day, yet continues to face serious structural inequalities. Supply teachers are expected to fully perform as classroom teachers, yet under very different conditions. This raises important questions that deserve the Ministry...
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
The rise and demise of SASSA minister Sisisi Tolashe
In less than two years, SASSA minister Sisisi Tolashe has been sent packing. Who was looking after the interests of SA’s grant beneficiaries all this time?

Entertainment
Sizekhaya ushers in a new era for the National Lottery
The National Lottery represents possibility.

Entertainment
Like father, like son – with Callan Murray in tow
Jockey wins G1s on Rafeef and Haute Couture.

Entertainment
Williams lauds Sundowns’ ‘mentality monsters’
‘We have the know-how, the players and the technical team have seen it all,’ said the Sundowns goalkeeper.

Entertainment
Hakimi, Diaz headline Morocco’s World Cup squad
Morocco kicks off its World Cup campaign against Brazil, before taking on Scotland and Haiti in Group C.
Science/Tech
Spencer Pratt Wants to Be Mayor. His Fans Want Him to Be Batman.
What an A.I.-generated video of the former reality TV star teaches us about the future of political ads.
Science/Tech
Go Ask Alice Why Tech Start-Ups Are Spending Big on Hype Videos
A Mad Hatter and a giant rabbit sit around a table discussing an A.I. start-up. This is normal behavior around the Bay Area these days.

Science/Tech
NASA Details Its Plan to Build a Lunar Base at the Moon’s South Pole
The project’s first mission could arrive as soon as this year, with a little help from Blue Origin.

Science/Tech
May Contain Nuts: The Need For AI Health Warnings
The withdrawal of the Draft National AI Policy Framework shortly after its release, while unfortunate, can be viewed as among the best motivations to engage with the myriad AI risks and the need for such a framework. The Minister of Communications, Solly Malatsi, reported that the draft cited non-existent academic and legal sources, a failure […]
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
Pricing revealed: Isuzu lightly revises MU-X’s spec sheet
Although out for just over a year, the MU-X has benefitted from a number of small tweaks.

Health
Endometriosis: ‘I thought I was dying’
The BBC’s Ellie Colton shares her experience of living with endometriosis – and meets a scientist hoping to cut the length of time it takes to be diagnosed with a simple new test.
Health
Trump Administration to Send Americans Exposed to Ebola to Kenya
In past outbreaks, Americans exposed to the virus were sent home to be treated in state-of-the-art facilities. The Trump administration has already flown some U.S. citizens to Europe for treatment.

Health
‘My daughter went into hospital to get better – now she’s dead’
Mental health patients say nobody listened to their concerns about a north-east England trust.
Health
Eli Lilly to Buy 3 Vaccine Developers
The drugmaker said it would spend up to $4 billion to acquire small companies exploring vaccines for shingles, Epstein-Barr virus and other pathogens.