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Netflix drama Adolescence was the big winner at the Bafta Television Awards on Sunday, while The Celebrity Traitors also scooped a share of the glory.
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Netflix drama Adolescence was the big winner at the Bafta Television Awards on Sunday, while The Celebrity Traitors also scooped a share of the glory.
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American missionary Josh Sullivan, a year after his harrowing kidnapping ordeal, shares his journey of faith and recovery, highlighting the harsh realities of crime in South Africa.
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A once-in-14-years opportunity to put better books in South African classrooms. Daily Maverick investigated what happened when a group of educators tried to seize it — and who is driving the narrative against them.

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This season hasn’t always been easy on the eye, but Arsenal are on the brink of their first Premier League title in 22 years.

South Africa
85 villages have been affected, 26 bridges damaged, 26 schools affected, disrupting lessons.

South Africa
SAWS issued a weather advisory for cold, wet and windy conditions.
South Africa
Madlanga Commission hearings to focus on drug seizures
The Madlanga Commission’s hearings in the week ahead will continue to focus on drug seizures by South African law enforcement agencies, as well as the handling and theft or disappearance of narcotic substances in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng.“This is a continuation of the testimony of several witnesses last week, including the...

South Africa
The kidnapped man was released the following day after a R90.000 ransom was paid

World
Iran delivered its response to Pakistani mediators on Sunday, according to the state-run Islamic Republic News Agency.

World
Iranian authorities have imposed an internet ban but using trusted sources, special correspondent Fergal Keane hears from those traumatised by conflict and government repression.

World
For decades, China pared back its nuclear weapons program and kept its arsenal to a minimum. Now, new satellite images show China is rapidly expanding its nuclear arsenal and production sites. Why?

World
The BBC visits the city of Ushuaia, where heath officials have been sent to investigate the origins of the outbreak.

Africa
Announcing his death, President Duma Boko said Mogae was “a distinguished statesman and patriot”.

Africa
The ruling could have huge implications for the political future of Cyril Ramaphosa.

Africa
The death toll is unclear but sources say between 30 and 50 people died in Wednesday’s attacks.

Africa
The woman, 35, says she was praying for a baby and was “overjoyed” to be “blessed with five at once”.

Business
More than half of tradespeople have seen an increase of late payments compared to a year ago, a survey finds.

Business
A new online grocery store sells discounted, near-expiry, and surplus groceries in South Africa at up to 65% off retail prices.

Business
Secunda is the world’s largest single-point emitter, with Sasol and Air Liquide questioned over their operations in the area.

Business
Vehicle experts have outlined the cheapest petrol and diesel cars that are the most fuel efficient as fuel costs reach record highs.

Politics
The EFF, ActionSA and ATM want the President to resign.

Politics
The party engaged supporters in Intshanga, west of Durban, as it aims to retain the eThekwini Metro

Politics
This comes after the judgment delivered by the Constitutional Court on Friday.

Politics
Dr. Matjoa was the last surviving member of Nelson Mandela’s legendary “12 Disciples”

Sport
Everton in talks over John Stones return, Manchester United keen to keep Amad Diallo and Newcastle hope to agree Lewis Miley deal.

Sport
Tottenham Hotspur defender Kevin Danso says he will not be defined by racist abuse after being targeted on social media.

Sport
Ronnie O’Sullivan caps off his debut at the World Seniors Snooker Championship by beating Joe Perry in the final.

Sport
Iga Swiatek drops just one game as she races past Elisabetta Cocciaretto to set up an intriguing Italian Open fourth-round tie against Naomi Osaka.

Education
We have created the most stifling and sanitised imaginative space conceivable for children, says teacher Brendan James Murray. Today true imagination has become a radical act
The six children sit together at the waterline in roaring wind. Seagulls dip and strain, beating their wings against the gusts as, far below, waves crest, thump, whisper. A girl, scarcely three years old, stands suddenly...

Education
The problem wasn’t just the perfectly polished, yet mediocre prose. It’s what’s lost when we surrender the struggle to translate thought into words
I have been teaching fiction writing at MIT since 2017. Many of my students last wrote fiction in middle school, and very few have experienced a proper workshop, so at the start of every semester I offer these directions for writer and reader...
Education
Readers discuss artificial intelligence and writing in the classroom. Also: President Trump’s latest assault on science; election workers.
Education
A gunman’s attack at the April dinner has spurred more debate than usual about one of Washington’s most dissected rituals.

Lifestyle
The house next door to Black Coffee’s Pentagon villa in Clifton’s Nettleton Road is currently on the market for a cool R220 million.

Lifestyle
Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus still has much love for his former spouse, Nicolene, who is the mother of his three children…

Lifestyle
Caster Semenya has given the public a rare glimpse of her two daughters, who were conceived via artificial insemination…

Lifestyle
No love lost: Andile Mpisane intentionally snubbed his ex, Sithelo Shozi – the mom of his two children – in a Mother’s Day social media post.

Entertainment
“Morris was out of the squad for a lot of games and when the team need him, he’s always ready,” said Ben Youssef.

Entertainment
Leandro Trossard’s 83rd minute goal reestablished the Gunners’ five-point lead over Manchester City.

Entertainment
The win guaranteed Amakhosi’s third place finish this season.

Entertainment
Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 10 May 2026.
Science/Tech
Major American cloud companies with data centers in the Persian Gulf “are channeling data out of the war zone through fiber-optic cables that an Iraqi telecom has strung alongside crude-oil pipelines,” reports RestofWorld.org:The data centers serve customers in more than 190 countries, processing transactions, storing files, and running applications for businesses and individuals from Latin...
Science/Tech
This week Amazon opened up its parcel shipping, fulfillment, and distribution “to businesses of all types and sizes.” Any business can now ship, store, and deliver “using the same supply chain that supports Amazon,” according to Monday’s announcement of “Amazon Supply Chain Services.” The move sent shares of UPS and FedEx “tumbling” Monday writes GeekWire. And though both stocks bounced back as...
Science/Tech
“General Motors sold the data of California drivers without their knowledge or consent,” says California’s attorney general, “and despite numerous statements reassuring drivers that it would not do so.” In 2024, The New York Times “reported that automakers including GM were sharing information about their customers’ driving behavior with insurance companies,” remembers TechCrunch, “and that...

Science/Tech
A row over guaranteed annual payments has reportedly delayed a major Microsoft data centre project.

Motoring
Kyalami is Africa’s longest Formula One track and the premier motorsports venue in South Africa, but it’s been 33 years since it last hosted a Formula One Grand Prix.

Motoring
Eskom can use up to 30% of the nation’s refined diesel supply during peak load.

Motoring
Land Rover has unveiled a range of exclusive London-inspired Range Rovers in South Africa.

Motoring
FNB clients in South Africa are receiving more fuel price relief, thanks to eBucks.

Health
Five passengers of the MV Hondius will be quarantined in Paris “until further notice”, France’s prime minister says.
Health
The MV Hondius, the cruise ship that had carried passengers infected with hantavirus, anchored off the Spanish territory, where other passengers would soon disembark.
Health
The cruise ship will arrive on the island of Tenerife, part of the Canary Islands of Spain, officials said. All of the passengers will then be evacuated to their home countries.
Health
Health authorities said three passengers from the MV Hondius had died after showing symptoms of the rare disease.