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A viral spicy wings challenge by fast-food franchise RocoMamas has sparked a heated debate over participant safety, with critics questioning the health risks associated with the extreme chilli levels used in the meal.

The US defence secretary says the timer for the president to report to Congress “pauses or stops” in a ceasefire.

The sculpture depicts a suited man walking forward off a plinth while carrying a flag that covers his face.

Africa’s AI Momentum Is Real. The Governance Beneath It Is Not. On 27 April 2026, South Africa’s Communications and Digital Technologies Minister pulled the country’s Draft National AI Policy after it emerged that its reference list contained fictitious academic citations, articles attributed to researchers who had never written them, on topics they had never studied. […]

Recovered proceeds from the NPA’s asset forfeiture operations are directed to benefit the state

COSATU’s Monyaki Lesiba says that some employers do not observe the labour laws.

Congress of South African Trade Unions’ Matthew Parks says that most workers are highly indebted

A tech worker in eastern China’s Hangzhou city was dismissed after his job was replaced by AI. An appeals court in the city has ruled the dismissal unlawful.

The Global Sumud Flotilla denounced the interception as “piracy”, while Israel’s foreign ministry called the flotilla a “PR stunt”.

The former leader has not responded to US accusations that he is aiming to destabilise the government.

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.

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

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

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

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

Outgoing SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter says South Africans have an obligation to pay their taxes, but also have the right to demand that their hard-earned money is well spent by the state.

Profit margins were “broadly unchanged” between February and March, the UK’s competition watchdog says.

Red Rum Club lead singer Fran Doran spoke to BBC North West ahead of the local elections

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

Mbalula says the ANC is geared up for the elections.

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

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

Yusuf Maart said Kaizer Chiefs co-coaches wanted him to stay and continue to lead the team after helping the team win the Nedbank Cup.

The Baldwin Properties False Bay 50km ultra-marathon takes place this weekend. Here’s what motorists need to know about road closures.

Dragons look forward to flying the flag for Wales in Europe when they travel to face Montpellier on Sunday in the Challenge Cup semi-final.

Australia prop Angus Bell and centre James Hume have been ruled out of Ulster’s Challenge Cup semi-final with Exeter Chiefs on Saturday.

Josh Groban and Natalie McQueen have been together for over three years.

Singer and songwriter Josh Groban is next to join the privileged few who make it to the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

AFP Sport looks at three talking points ahead of the action.

Latest special edition full-size Range Rover slots in below the Black and Platinum as the most “affordable”.

The NICD and NHLS were ordered by the High Court to release personal and medical information related to the Tiger Brands listeriosis outbreak.

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

The music streaming platform will review criteria such as artists’ live dates and social media presence.

Plus, their definitive takes on sharpening knives and washing rice.

For around the same price as a VW Polo, South Africans can have a double-cab bakkie instead.

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

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

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

The scheme encourages staff and families to seek an urgent second opinion if they fear a patient’s condition is worsening.

An early care scheme could prevent thousands of miscarriages a year.