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Dua Lipa declines offer to perform at Fury v Joshua
Pop star Dua Lipa is not expected to perform at the heavyweight bout between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury later this year.
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Pop star Dua Lipa is not expected to perform at the heavyweight bout between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury later this year.
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Miss SA 2025 runner-up and Shaka ILembe star Luyanda Zuma has describe her new role of Isitha: The Enemy as a “pinch me” moment.

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The City of Tshwane says no requests have been made by five of its officials implicated in the Rooiwal wastewater treatment plant saga to reach a settlement agreement.

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Without Mohamed Salah, Liverpool need others to take responsibility and the focus is set to intensify on Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz.

South Africa
A cattle farm in Oudtshoorn was identified as the index farm, after two animals tested positive.
South Africa
SARS salutes workers as new Commissioner begins term
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has marked Workers’ Day by paying tribute to South Africa’s workforce, while welcoming its new Commissioner, Dr Johnstone Makhubu.
Commissioner Makhubu has begun his term with a pledge to strengthen fairness, trust and institutional integrity.
In his first official statement, Makhubu said...
South Africa
IEC ramps up preparations after Local Elections date confirmed
The Electoral Commission of South Africa has welcomed the announcement of the date for the country’s upcoming Local Government Elections, describing it as a key milestone in preparations for the polls.
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday confirmed 4 November 2026 as the day for South Africans to head to the...
South Africa
Govt pays tribute to workers across the nation
Government has extended its appreciation to workers across the nation as the country commemorates Workers’ Day on 1 May 2026.
Acting Director-General of the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), Nomonde Mnukwa, has highlighted the critical role workers play in driving the country’s growth and development.
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World
The former leader has not responded to US accusations that he is aiming to destabilise the government.

World
Today, most people know the word as a synonym for “destroy.” But fewer realize its origins — or that it’s come to mean something strikingly different than it once did.

World
Planet Money tells the story of how the U.S. lost to China on rare earths.

World
NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with Jacqueline Smith of the International Transport Workers’ Federation about conditions for sailors stranded on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

Africa
Christopher Okello Onyum had pleaded insanity but this was dismissed by the judge.

Africa
The unusually forceful intervention highlights concerns about governance in the management of public retirement savings

Africa
The blockade comes days after Mali’s defence minister was assassinated in a series of nationwide attacks.

Africa
Malagasy prosecuters used a Whatsapp group as evidence for the detained individuals alleged crimes.

Business
The expansion of South Africa’s Gautrain network is moving ahead, but the use of the Expropriation Act to acquire land along the proposed routes.
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Business
South Africa’s reform drive is losing steam as delays to rail and port overhauls and private-sector participation weigh on momentum.

Business
It comes after a group of MPs declared that they had no confidence in the company’s leadership.

Politics
Malatji was cross-examined over his failure to halt the Ad Hoc security contracts.

Politics
Mbalula says the ANC is geared up for the elections.

Politics
Hlabisa will soon proclaim it and get it certified in the government gazette.

Politics
Ntsebeza says most of the cases can never be revived since suspects and witnesses have died.

Sport
Michael van Gerwen is punched in the face by a stranger in an attack at a bar in the Netherlands.

Sport
American skiing great Lindsey Vonn says she is still “too emotional” to make a decision on her future career as she faces at least 18 months of recuperation.

Sport
Mamelodi Sundowns host Kaizer Chiefs in a massive mid-week encounter – with Orlando Pirates fans watching closely …

Sport
Tony Pulis explains some of the unorthodox ways he tried to motivate players during his 30 years as a manager, including how some of them did not work.
Education
[Liberian Investigator] A Liberian health professional, Dr. Philip Davis, has challenged graduates of Liberia Dujar University College to embrace resilience as they prepare to navigate the realities of the country’s demanding healthcare system.
Education
Pablo and The Harvard Crimson’s Dhruv Patel continue their investigation.
Education
Bill McGlashan served time for trying to buy his son’s way into college during the Varsity Blues scandal. He hopes his new venture will restore his name — and save the planet.
Education
[The Conversation Africa] South Africa’s 50 public technical and vocational education and training (TVET) colleges are, in the main, struggling institutions.

Lifestyle
Singer and songwriter Josh Groban is next to join the privileged few who make it to the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Lifestyle
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Lifestyle
The Western Cape High Court has dealt a blow to the City of Cape Town, ruling that controversial property-value-based tariffs are unlawful.

Entertainment
“We expect him to be back in the final part of the season, but not for Sunday,” Liverpool boss Slot said.

Entertainment
Stellenberg face another top school amid their form season, having won eight out of nine fixtures so far.

Entertainment
More users are swiping left on dating apps as finding love has started to feel more like admin and less like romance. Here’s why.

Entertainment
The previously reported 3.0-litre V6 develops less power but more than torque than the similarly V6 used in the Ford Ranger, Everest and Volkswagen Amarok.

Science/Tech
Osteoarthritis has no cure, but researchers have developed new therapies that help aging or damaged joints repair themselves in a matter of weeks.
Science/Tech
Even before the rocket company holds a major initial public offering, many people own stock in it through so-called special purpose vehicles.

Science/Tech
YouTube’s search and recommendation algorithms are driving children to Russian-language content even when they seek out videos in Kyrgyz, creating a cultural shift that concerns some parents.
Science/Tech
Belgium plans to buy its seven aging nuclear reactors from French power giant Engie in a “full takeover” aimed at securing domestic energy supplies, extending reactor operations, and developing new nuclear capacity. “The move would also mean suspending plans to decommission nuclear operations in Belgium,” reports the BBC. From the report: The move would reverse the phase-out of nuclear energy...

Motoring
The rise in affordable new cars in South Africa is putting pressure on the pre-owned market.

Motoring
Volkswagen is open to sharing its factories with Chinese automakers as the company fights to whittle down production costs and reduce complexity.

Motoring
The difference between 93 octane and 95 octane petrol comes down to more than just price.

Motoring
South Africans can expect several new cars from Chery, Omoda, Jaecoo, iCaur, and Lepas in the near future.
Health
Americans can’t afford the higher health insurance premiums that resulted from Congress’s refusal to extend federal tax credits.

Health
An early care scheme could prevent thousands of miscarriages a year.
Health
Dr. Means’s nomination had stalled in part over her views on vaccines. The president said he was instead nominating Dr. Nicole B. Saphier, a radiologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Health
Dr. Sara Brenner is a physician, an F.D.A. official and a “MAHA mom” who has said people should not reflexively believe in the benefits of vaccines.