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Ferrari bets on generational tech shift with new Luce EV
Maranello’s first electric car has a top speed of more than 310km/h and a range in excess of 530km

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Man pleads guilty over deaths of four migrants
A man pleads guilty to endangering others after an incident off the coast of France.
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South Africa
Stats SA: household access to basic services improves over 23 years
Stats SA: household access to basic services improves over 23 years
Household access to improved water, sanitation and electricity has improved significantly over the past 23 years, according to Statistics South Africa’s 2025 General Household Survey.
The survey, conducted annually since 2002, tracks development progress and highlights persistent service-delivery gaps across South...
South Africa
Special Tribunal grants freezing order on businessman’s luxury home
Special Tribunal grants freezing order on businessman’s luxury home
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has obtained a freezing order from the Special Tribunal to preserve a luxury Alberton home linked to businessman Thapelo Samuel Buthelezi.
In May last year, the tribunal ordered that Buthelezi’s companies pay back undue benefits gleaned from R500 million worth of unlawful...
South Africa
Dtic dismantles barriers to inclusive growth
Dtic dismantles barriers to inclusive growth
The Chief Director of Transformation and Competition at the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), Takalani Tambani, says the department will continue to dismantle economic barriers and foster inclusive growth in South Africa.
Tambani was speaking at the Kgodiso Development Fund stakeholder engagement held in...
South Africa
Chikunga to launch 1956 Women’s March commemoration
Chikunga to launch 1956 Women’s March commemoration
Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, will on Friday, 29 May 2026, officially launch the 70 Years Commemoration of the 1956 Women’s March.
The launch, which forms part of the National Milestones events, marks the beginning of a national programme of activities commemorating...

World
U.S. strikes Iran. And, immigration courts use new tactic to speed up deportations
The U.S. military has launched new attacks on Iran while talks to end the conflict are ongoing. And, the Department of Justice is using a new tactic in immigration courts to accelerate deportations.

World
Watch: Bridge collapses and car swept away in China river
The driver and passengers of the car managed to escape before the bridge gave way in Xiaogan.

World
Ecuadorian survivors of suspected drone strike seek answers and restitution
Survivors of a suspected drone strike while fishing in the Eastern Pacific seek restitution after claiming they were forced onto a boat and handed over to Salvadoran officials, with no charges filed.

World
Russia threatens more strikes against Kyiv after drone and missile attack
As Kyiv recovers from a Russian attack that hit every district in the Ukrainian capital, Ukraine continues long-range strikes on Russia’s war machine even as the Kremlin threatens more strikes.

Africa
Senegal’s sacked PM Sonko elected parliamentary Speaker in challenge to president
As speaker, Sonko could use his position to challenge the policies of the president, his one-time ally.

Africa
Ebola needs swift response to prevent catastrophe – DR Congo governor
The governor of Ituri said the more time they lose, the closer the province is to disaster.

Africa
Malawi’s industrial dream built backwards
Malawi’s industrial strategy has achieved only 40% of its targets, while core industrial capacity continues to weaken

Africa
Malawi first lady’s charity faces transparency questions after multimillion-rand donations
Contributions from controversial regional figures revive scrutiny over governance and political influence

Business
Ferry frustrations and housing concerns in Gorey
Café owners and others in Gorey tell the BBC a new freight pricing model is driving up costs.
Business

Business
Ramaphosa takes his fight to court
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa filed a lawsuit that aims to stop parliament from instituting impeachment proceedings against him.

Business
BP chair removed over ‘serious’ conduct concerns
Senior independent director Amanda Blanc says the board has been “surprised and disappointed” to learn of the issues.

Politics
PA, Al Jama-ah party stand by Ramaphosa on Phala Phala matter
NA speaker released the names of members who will serve on the Impeachment Committee.

Politics
JCPS establishes task team to tackle illegal immigration
The JCPS will ensure that laws are enforced to monitor protests against illegal immigrants.

Politics
Didiza announces impeachment committee members
The deadline for the submission of the names by political parties was last week Friday.

Politics
eThekwini corruption scrutiny could hurt ANC in November elections, analysts warn
The ANC faces mounting political pressure in eThekwini after municipal leaders were grilled by Parliament’s Scopa over R6.4 billion in irregular expenditure, governance failures and corruption allegations. Analysts warn the fallout could weaken the party before the local government elections in November

Sport
Stan Wawrinka’s Roland Garros legacy: Passion, power and perseverance
For over two decades, Stan Wawrinka built a career defined by resilience, passion, and fearless shot-making.

Sport
Roberts and Davies return from injury for Wales
Ben Davies returns from a serious ankle injury while Connor Roberts could play his first game in a year for Wales against Ghana and Romania.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs part ways with Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze – REPORT
Kaizer Chiefs have reportedly decided to part ways with co-coaches Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze following the expiry of their contracts.

Sport
Updated Top 20 SA schools First XV rugby rankings
Changes have reshaped the latest South African schools First XV rugby rankings following another thrilling weekend of action across the country.
Education
Uganda: Kagadi Schools Register Poor Attendance As Term Opens Amid Fees Challenges, Ebola Fears
[Nile Post] Most primary and secondary schools in Kagadi District registered low learner turnout on the first day of reopening, with school administrators attributing the situation mainly to financial challenges faced by parents.
Education
Nigeria: Foundation Awards Scholarship Worth Millions to Public School Quiz Winner
[This Day] A Primary six pupil of Sanya Nursery and Primary School, Aguda, Enora Onasanya, has won a fully funded six years scholarship to a private secondary school in Lagos after emerging overall winner of the 14th Annual Quiz and Debate Competition organised by Total Child Educational Foundation.
Education
Nigeria: Restoration of Character in the Education System
[This Day] Awka, Anambra State — Nigeria’s educational crisis did not begin in one generation, nor can it be healed by slogans, political speeches or the construction of a few magnificent buildings.
Education
Nigeria: Opay Opens Applications for N1.2bn Scholarship, N10m Innovation Challenge With Google
[This Day] Fintech company, OPay has opened applications for the 2026 edition of its scholarship initiative as part of its N1.2 billion, 10-year education commitment, while unveiling a N10 million innovation challenge in partnership with Google aimed at equipping Nigerian students with digital and problem-solving skills.
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Lifestyle
SA motorists could soon pay extra fees when renewing licence discs
The DoT is considering a new vehicle owner contribution scheme that could see motorists paying extra when renewing licence discs.

Entertainment
Chiefs part ways with Kaze and Ben Youssef
The pair were given a contract until the end of the season to lead the side after Nasreddine Nabi quit the club in September.

Entertainment
SABC pulls Pimville off air following Bakwena Productions scandal, says it’s not the end
Flagship SABC 2 telenovela Pimville has been discontinued with immediate effect following a contractual fallout with Bakwena Productions.

Entertainment
Home Affairs confirms 90 000 refugee appellants unaccounted for in South Africa
Home Affairs’ Refugee Appeals Authority says tens of thousands of appellants between the ages of 25 and 49 could not be found.

Entertainment
South Africa’s top earners hit breaking point as debt swallows 100% of monthly income
The index found that those earning more than R50 000 a month need 101% of their salary to service debt.

Science/Tech
Top 5 Free AI Trading Bots in 2026 for Smarter Profit Opportunities
AI trading bots are no longer tools only for advanced crypto traders. In 2026, many beginners are also looking for free or low-entry platforms that can help them monitor markets, automate trading workflows, and explore smarter profit opportunities without building a complicated system from scratch. That is why searches for free AI trading bots, AI […]

Science/Tech
Government sets target for ‘revised’ AI policy
The finalised AI policy is still due by the end of the financial year, after the draft was withdrawn due to “fictitious” AI input.

Science/Tech
Managing cyber risks in global economy
Today, organisations are forced to manage multiple cyber security crises across their global footprint, says Brunswick Group.

Science/Tech
Sam Altman plays down AI ‘jobs apocalypse’ fears
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman now says he was wrong to fear AI would wipe out entry-level white-collar jobs.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Health
A Powerful H.I.V. Drug Lands in Zambia. But Will It Reach Those Who Need It?
Lenacapavir, which protects people from H.I.V. infection with twice-yearly shots, is arriving in a country where the health system has been hollowed out by American aid cuts.

Health
Australia confirms first diphtheria death amid worst outbreak in decades
Most cases are in the Northern Territory with some also in Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland.

Health
PCOS name change ‘more representative of condition’
Health experts in Jersey say the change helps people realise it is not an ovaries-only condition.
Health
One-and-Done Heart Disease Prevention? Scientists Show It May Be Possible.
A single infusion of an experimental gene-editing drug seemed to reduce LDL long-term in a small trial. The results may point to something “curative,” one expert said.