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Trump holding meeting to make ‘final determination’ on Iran deal
The US president says he is meeting his advisers, after officials confirmed the US and Iran had agreed a framework of a deal.
FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026, 18:43

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The US president says he is meeting his advisers, after officials confirmed the US and Iran had agreed a framework of a deal.
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In this edition of the Weekend Wrap, we unpack the latest political developments, security concerns and corruption investigations making headlines across South Africa, as well as sharing stories of innovation, food and life beyond the city.

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YouTuber Kane Parsons’ eerie YouTube series has been adapted for a film called Backrooms.

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In a two-page order on Friday, the judge barred the justice department from taking any steps to stand up or operate the fund.

South Africa
National government took over Ditsobotla Local Municipality last year.

South Africa
Zambia has taken a major step in advancing its digital transformation agenda after signing a Memorandum of Understanding between SMART Zambia and Huawei Technologies to jointly support the development of a National Artificial Intelligence Data Centre. The agreement also includes a capacity-building programme that will see 5,000 ICT professionals trained by 2028 through Huawei’s Global […]

South Africa
Mozambique’s new National Agency for Tourism Development and Investment, known as Anditur, will use artificial intelligence as a core tool to strengthen tourism promotion, improve visitor experience and attract investment to the sector. According to Lusa, citing the May 25 decree approved by the Council of Ministers, Anditur will be responsible for developing and managing […]

South Africa
Moroccan companies are deploying artificial intelligence tools capable of analyzing skin conditions in seconds at this year’s Cosmetista Expo North and West Africa in Casablanca, signalling how the local beauty industry is integrating AI to deliver more personalized treatments. The AI systems on display can assess factors including wrinkles, pores and skin texture, offering detailed […]

World
Shi Yongxin is sentenced to 24 years in prison for embezzlement and bribery.

World
The Shangri-La Dialogue, hosted by the International Institute for Strategic Studies, will also address tensions in the Middle East and Russia’s war on Ukraine.

World
Science correspondent Pallab Ghosh explains why the explosion is a setback for space exploration.

World
Israel and Lebanon officials are set to meet today as U.S.-Iran peace talks continue. And, a federal judge declined to block Trump’s executive order restricting mail-in voting.

Africa
Search-and-rescue operations are ongoing, with the number of casualties yet to be confirmed.

Africa
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said fighting in DR Congo was hampering efforts to stop spread

Africa
The West African nation was one of the main gateways for the transatlantic slave trade.

Africa
Eswatini has signed a $300 million agreement with Taiwan to build a massive strategic oil reserve but the project is raising difficult questions in a country battling deepening poverty, soaring unemployment and allegations of elite enrichment
Business
Business
Business

Business
A 50% stake in Mamelodi Square has been sold to JSE-listed Exemplar, bringing its stake in Tshwane mall to 100%.

Politics
The meeting aims ways to change the difficult living conditions of the poor and the working class.

Politics
Mbalula appealed to members to engage party stalwarts.

Politics
The meeting is called to rebuild unity of the working class and the poor

Politics
Mbuso Mzwandile Mthimkhulu was shot dead while attending a community meeting in Bekkersdal.

Sport
Bafana Bafana host Nicaragua in a 2026 FIFA World Cup warm up match at the Orlando Amstel Arena at 18:00. Here are the starting 11s.

Sport
Britain’s Katie Boulter says the French Open on-court sponsorship boards should be removed after Turkey’s Zeynep Sonmez retires injured after tripping over one.

Sport
Northern Ireland manager Michael McArdle says that teenager Emily Cassap is an “exciting young talent” as she is called into the senior squad for the first time.

Sport
Mamelodi Sundowns have moved swiftly to secure the future of club captain Themba Zwane after agreeing to a new one-year contract extension with the veteran midfielder.
Education
The National Science Foundation lifted a hold on some grants for Harvard and other universities this week after inquiries from media outlets, including The New York Times.
Education
[Capital FM] The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi is targeting university students with a nationwide innovation and skills development drive as it launched the Freedom 250 Festival Tour at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT).
Education
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: A viral Facebook post claims a Tanzanian graduate used his degree certificate to wrap his breakfast. But the image has been substantially manipulated and the University of Dar es Salaam have denied issuing the certificate.
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The government has dissolved the Board of Management of Utumishi Girls Academy for failing to enforce compliance with school safety regulations following yesterday’s dormitory fire that led to the death of 16 students.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
While South Africans accuse SASSA of paying ‘ghost beneficiaries’, a Gauteng mother walks 20km only to have her legitimate grant rejected.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Tyla and Future have officially released their FIFA World Cup anthem “Game Time” ahead of the 2026 tournament.

Entertainment
“I don’t hold any grudge at all,” said Kaze.

Entertainment
Sip, snack and sparkle in Sandton as the Johannesburg Cap Classique, Champagne & Bubbles Festival pops back to Inanda Polo Club this Friday and Saturday (30-31 May).

Entertainment
This victory marks a historic milestone. With the brand becoming the first Chinese automotive manufacturer to claim the prestigious title in the competition’s 40-year history.

Entertainment
The Blitzboks and Australia both picked up two wins each on day one and qualified for the quarterfinals ahead of their match on Saturday.

Science/Tech
Huge Group Limited (JSE: HUG), a South African investment holding entity focused on building and managing strategically integrated enabling ecosystems, today announced the publication of its Integrated Annual Report for the financial period ended 28 February 2026. The report details Huge Group’s continued evolution as an investment holding company focused on ecosystem investments and provides […]

Science/Tech
Made for those who hate having a TV in the home, Samsung’s Movingstyle monitor-on-wheels brings the entertainment when you need it and hides away in a closet when you don’t.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Fortune: The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a push to avoid a lawsuit alleging that Facebook and Instagram harmed young users, a decision that comes as social media companies increasingly face legal scrutiny. Parent company Meta appealed after Vermont’s highest court allowed a suit filed by its attorney general in 2023 to move forward. The company is...

Science/Tech
Pope Leo XIV may not be able to disarm AI, but he’s got the attention of the industry.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring

Health
Gethin Jones trains to be Dr Oscar’s guide runner
Health
His research showing the positive effects of athletics on intellectually disabled children led Eunice Kennedy Shriver to ask him to help stage the Games.
Health
The order came after U.S. officials said that a 50-bed facility was being established in the African country to house American citizens exposed to the virus.

Health
The outdoor ward, at King’s College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it boosts the recovery of seriously ill patients.