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England selector interviews taking place this week
England move to the final stage of appointing a new national selector, with interviews taking place this week.
TUESDAY, 05 MAY 2026, 15:53

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England move to the final stage of appointing a new national selector, with interviews taking place this week.
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Interview references about singer’s death were metaphorical, not literal – Magibili

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How Mlondolozi Ndlovu rose from a childhood of struggle to earn a civil engineering doctorate

South Africa
Adams has been arrested after allegedly delaying to hand himself over to the police.
South Africa
WHO Africa on Hantavirus: ‘Risk remains low but vigilance is high’
Regional Director of the World Health Organisation (WHO) in Africa, Professor Mohamed Janabi, says although the “risk remains low at this time” for Africa regarding the current Hantavirus case flagged in South Africa, vigilance remains high.
A case of the rare but deadly disease was confirmed by the South African...
South Africa
SA to send animal health experts to Brazil after FMD strategy talks
A team of South African animal health experts will later this month travel to Brazil for an intensive knowledge exchange on Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), traceability and surveillance methods.
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen made the announcement during a media briefing in Cape Town on Tuesday, 5 May...
South Africa
Mashatile positions heritage as economic driver at African World Heritage Day
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called for Africa’s cultural and natural heritage to be repositioned as a key driver of economic development, urging greater investment and stronger partnerships to unlock its full potential.
Delivering the keynote address at the 10th African World Heritage Day and the...

World
The Supreme Court temporarily restored access to the abortion pill mifepristone. And, Indiana’s primaries will test President Trump’s influence as he tries to oust incumbent Republican senators.

World
British singer songwriter M.I.A will no longer be the opening act for Rebels Rage tour after disagreement with US rapper Kid Cudi.

World
NPR’s Leila Fadel speaks with Aaron David Miller, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, about the latest attacks in the Persian Gulf.

World
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney tells European leaders they, not the U.S., will anchor the world order in the future.

Africa
Sudan’s foreign minister says Ethiopia and UAE has chosen the “wrong path” and would regret it.

Africa
Former Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in a massive offensive by combined jihadist and separatist forces.

Africa
Malawi’s rollout of a digital tax platform has triggered widespread business protests, with traders arguing that economic pressures and foreign exchange shortages were ignored during consultations

Africa
Inflation in mainland Tanzania is expected to remain within the 3% to 5% target range, supported by stable food supply and exchange rate stability

Business
The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has corrected an error in its fuel price calculations for May 2026, saving diesel users almost R1.00 at the pumps from Wednesday.

Business
The latest data from Discovery Insure showed that South African fuel spend dropped by 35% in April as fuel prices shot up at record levels.

Business
The latest data from Discovery Insure showed that South African fuel spend dropped by 35% in April as fuel prices shot up at record levels.
Business

Politics
The Constitutional Court judgment will be delivered on Friday.

Politics
Leaked voice note allegedly involving IFP Youth Brigade leader Mncedisi Maphisa fuels factional tension before the party’s elective conference, prompting an internal investigation

Politics
Matter against Pule Mabe and six of his co-accused has been postponed to the 28th of May 2026

Politics
The SAPS wants the Cape Coloured Congress leader to hand himself over on fraud and obstruction charges linked to the Magaqa murder probe

Sport
Every Orlando Pirates fan will be supporting bitter rivals Kaizer Chiefs this week when Amakhosi take on Mamelodi Sundowns.

Sport
The London Marathon has reached a historic milestone after receiving a record 1 338 544 applications for its 2027 ballot.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs defender is set to miss the rest of the season alongside George Matlou. Will Amakhosi retain the two players?

Sport
Manchester City will host their FA Youth Cup final with Manchester United at their 7,000-capacity Joie Stadium – rather than at Etihad Stadium.
Education
The University of Southern California wants to integrate artificial intelligence into fields like health care and the arts. Other universities are also using donations to focus more on A.I.
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has moved to reassure students that funding and allowances will continue uninterrupted, despite the decision to place the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) under administration.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] Six hundred and sixty students have graduated from the University of Gold Coast (formerly Accra Business School) across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, with a call for inclusivity and youth empowerment as key drivers of national development.
Education
[New Times] Higher Education Council (HEC) has launched a nationwide outreach programme targeting higher learning institutions, in a move aimed at assessing and improving the quality of education, governance, and programme delivery.
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Entertainment
A leaked phone call conversation suggests tensions within branches of the IFP in KwaZulu-Natal.
Entertainment
Met Gala 2026 proved that bold risks, dramatic statements, and unforgettable style moments are the lifeblood of this legendary night.
Entertainment
The previously reported 3.0-litre V6 GWM engine develops more grunt than the V6 used in the Ford Ranger, Everest and Volkswagen Amarok, as well as anything a Toyota Hilux offers.

Entertainment
Explosion at Liuyang Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing left 61 injured and smouldering rubble as rescuers searched debris for survivors Tuesday.

Science/Tech
Finalisation of pact governing global response to disease outbreaks delayed as talks on how to share benefits stall
A key deadline to finalise a global pandemic treaty has been missed by negotiators, prompting warnings that the world remains unprepared for the next major disease outbreak.
Countries have been trying to agree how they should share information on pathogens, such as bacteria or...
Science/Tech
Ford Motor has written off $20 billion in electric vehicle investments but says it is forging ahead with an electric pickup that will sell for $30,000 next year.

Science/Tech
From pizza-box prototypes to Exclusive Books shelves, this South African financial literacy board game has found an audience.
Science/Tech
The new Lifestyle Ultra Speaker, Ultra Soundbar, and Ultra Subwoofer introduce a cozier look.
Motoring
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Motoring
The founder of ChangeCars has warned that criminals are working with staff at vehicle tracking companies to find and steal cars in South Africa.

Health
Two cases of the virus, which rarely spreads between humans, have been confirmed on the ship, and three people have died.

Health
Alison Scott-Wright, also known as ‘The Magic Sleep Fairy’ has appeared on TV giving advice around improving the sleep of babies.
Health
The health secretary has long complained that Americans overuse psychiatric medications. New policies he is introducing aim to change that.
Health
A lower-court ruling had reinstated a Food and Drug Administration requirement that patients visit a health care provider in person to obtain mifepristone.