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UK pauses its plan to cede Chagos Islands after US opposition
Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office said London would try to persuade Washington to give its formal approval
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office said London would try to persuade Washington to give its formal approval

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In an emotional farewell at the DA’s federal congress, John Steenhuisen said he was waiting for the new leadership to decide his fate
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Nigeria has convicted nearly 400 Islamist militants after mass trials this week in the capital, Abuja

South Africa
Some experts have attributed this to the poor funding of institutions of higher learning

South Africa
Mazibuko has appealed to the government to invest in technology and science in schools.

South Africa
The SAA board and Transport Minister Barbara Creecy confirmed John Lamola’s departure on Friday.

South Africa
The family will be laid to rest in Xikundu village this Saturday morning.

World
India’s satirists are turning Prime Minister Narendra Modi into a punch line — and the government is hitting back.

World
NPR visits the last detention camp for ISIS wives and children in an increasingly precarious northeastern Syria.

World
Ismail Omar Guelleh, 78, has extended his already 27-year rule in a poll boycotted by the main opposition candidates.

World
Hard rock enthusiast Sanae Takaichi beamed as she met the rockers in her Tokyo office.

Africa
The once close-knit community of Ngogo chimpanzees have been at loggerheads for the last eight years.

Africa
The 43-year-old denies the charge and has been released on bail and had to surrender his passport.

Africa
The foreign minister says the accusations, involving children, were investigated and found to be unsubstantiated.

Africa
The state department has also asked US citizens to “reconsider” travel plans to the West African country.

Business
Foreign retirees who are increasingly looking to South Africa now face stricter rules in order to be approved for a retirement visa.

Business
While human error is often the main cause of accidents, experts warn that there is a growing threat on South African roads that needs more attention.

Business
A silicon metal smelter, the only one of its kind in South Africa, could be forced to shut down due to unsustainable power costs.

Business
Despite holding the Woolworths brand, Woolworths Financial Services is controlled by Absa.

Politics
Steenhuisen urged party members to protect the Government of National Unity.

Politics
About 2,000 delegates from across the country are attending the two-day elective conference

Politics
Over 2,000 DA delegates are expected to elect new leadership.

Politics
The congress comes as the DA seeks to redefine its role in the government of national unity.

Sport
Gerda Steyn claimed a record seventh victory, while Arthur Jantjies shocked the pundits with the biggest win of his ultra marathon career.

Sport
A 15-year-old HTS Sasolburg schoolboy rugby player died after collapsing during an U-15 match at an FNB Classic Clash.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs host TS Galaxy in the Betway Premiership at the FNB Stadium with a chance to cement third place. Here’s the expected starting line up.

Sport
Head coach Sean Lynn is under pressure to deliver a win in his second campaign in charge of Wales.
Education
Retelling the story of a woman today requires a motivation to correct the historical record.
Education
Students say they trust their peers’ advice more than financial advisers’, a new survey found. But experts say students need to do their own research.
Education
Texans spend a lot of time in their cars. But once a year, they converge at the Art Car Parade to celebrate those who transform rundown vehicles into masterpieces on wheels.

Education
Temporary limit in England and Wales won’t stop many facing higher charges from autumn due to jump in inflation from Iran war
Government caps some student loan interest at 6%
Some students and graduates are likely to pay slightly less interest on their student loans than expected as a result of action taken by the government this week.
But while many higher earners will benefit from the news...

Lifestyle
Cape Town residents are being urged to cut back on water use as dam levels continue to decline and a new winter consumption target takes effect.

Lifestyle
Johannesburg will host its first Open Streets Sunday this weekend, following the success of Cape Town’s Bree Street initiative.
Lifestyle
Offset is back home after the rapper spent four days in hospital following a shooting in Florida.

Lifestyle
May 2026 SASSA Old-Age Grants will normalise following a series of disruptions either side of the Easter long weekend. Here’s the latest …
Entertainment

Entertainment
The party has not had this role since it was founded with the amendment for a deputy leader dividing the Congress.

Entertainment
You can’t launch a R1-million double cab bakkie into South Africa and not draw comparisons to Ranger and Hilux.

Entertainment
The driver has been urged to hand himself over to authorities.

Science/Tech
This hair dye printer promises hundreds of shades. It couldn’t even manage two.
Science/Tech
After conducting long-term testing on both the MacBook Neo and MacBook Air, I have a good idea who should buy which laptop.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: The Trump administration has stepped up an effort to unmask a Reddit user who criticized Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). After failing to obtain information through a summons issued (PDF) to Reddit, the government reportedly issued a subpoena demanding that Reddit provide the information and appear before a grand jury in...

Science/Tech
You don’t need a car to tote around kids and cup holders. I rode cargo ebikes for miles to find the best one for your buck.

Motoring
South Africa is home to a good number of off-road SUVs, but not too many budget options.

Motoring
Tesla recently launched in an African country with a car market less than half the size of South Africa’s.

Motoring
Keeping your tyres in good condition could help you save money on fuel.
Motoring

Health
People who carry variations in two genes linked to appetite and digestion can lose more weight when taking drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro to treat obesity, research suggests.

Health
Phoebe was told she’d be treated as a mental health patient if she kept returning to A&E.
Health
The charter, published on Thursday, alters the makeup and purpose of the panel, opening the door for Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to reclaim his revision of national vaccine policy.
Health
A long-running conflict in a Ugandan park may provide clues to the origins of human warfare, and how to avoid it.