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IN THE DOCK: Crime Intelligence’s Feroz Khan accused of false undercover claim to free businessman
When top Crime Intelligence officer Feroz Khan was contacted about gold allegedly found in the possession of Durban businessman Tariq Downes, he allegedly lied and said Downes was part of an undercover operation that did not exist and ordered his immediate release.

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Arsenal ‘legend’ Mead to leave club at end of season
Arsenal describe forward Beth Mead as a “legend of the club” as they announce she is to leave at the end of the season.

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Universities South Africa sounds alarm on rising campus governance risks
Several universities are facing deepening governance crises marked by institutional capture, leadership instability and weakened accountability systems, say higher education leaders and a Universities South Africa report

South Africa
Steenhuisen satisfied with FMD vaccination rollout campaign
Minister Steenhuisen has expressed satisfaction with the FMD vaccination.

South Africa
Severe weather claims 10 lives around the country
The government has officially classified the situation as a national disaster.
South Africa
President Ramaphosa mourns passing of Former Botswana President Festus Mogae
President Ramaphosa mourns passing of Former Botswana President Festus Mogae
President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his condolences to the government and people of the Republic of Botswana following the passing of former President Festus Gontebanye Mogae at the age of 86.
On behalf of the government and people of South Africa, President Ramaphosa also conveyed his sympathies to...
South Africa
Two senior cops in court for charges of criminal misconduct
Two senior cops in court for charges of criminal misconduct
Two senior police officers and a businessman have appeared in the Kempton Park Magistrates’ Court on charges related to contravening the Precious Metals Act and defeating or obstructing the course of justice.
The accused in the case include Head of Counter-Intelligence in the South African Police Service Crime Intelligence...

World
Watch: Parachuting to a remote island to deliver Hantavirus aid
A specialist team helped supply critical medical support to Tristan da Cunha in the South Atlantic.

World
Trump rejects Iran’s ceasefire proposal response. And, Congress to tackle ICE funding
Trump rejected Iran’s response to a U.S. peace proposal, calling it “totally unacceptable.” And, Congressional Republicans are trying to push for three years of funding for immigration enforcement.

World
Trump heads to China amid ongoing war with Iran
President Trump’s trip to China is going forward despite the war with Iran casting a shadow over the state visit.

World
Portrait looted by Nazis found in home of Dutch SS leader’s descendants
The painting is believed to have been plundered by high-ranking Nazi Hermann Goering during World War Two.

Africa
Body of US soldier who went missing in Morocco has been found and identified
A search is still ongoing for the second US soldier who went missing during a multinational military training exercise in Morocco.

Africa
Former Botswana President Festus Mogae dies aged 86
Announcing his death, President Duma Boko said Mogae was “a distinguished statesman and patriot”.

Africa
South Africa court rules impeachment proceedings against president should not have been blocked
The ruling could have huge implications for the political future of Cyril Ramaphosa.

Africa
Dozens killed in jihadist attacks on villages in central Mali
The death toll is unclear but sources say between 30 and 50 people died in Wednesday’s attacks.
Business

Business
All schools in the Western Cape closed due to severe storms
The Western Cape Provincial Government has announced that all schools in the province will be closed on Tuesday, 12 May, due to severe storms.

Business
CTU partners with LLPA to bring global AI Festival to South Africa
To help South African businesses move beyond AI hype and into real‑world execution, CTU Training Solutions is bringing the global AI Festival to the local market in partnership with the Leading Learning Partners Association (LLPA).
Business

Politics
ANC locked in meeting with Speaker to discuss Phala Phala saga
Luthuli House is yet to brief the nation on the way forward.

Politics
LIVE | Malema addresses the Central Youth Elections Task Force
EFF’s Julius Malema addresses the Central Youth Elections Task Force.

Politics
LIVE | Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, 11 May 2026
A news witness takes the stand at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

Politics
Madlanga Commission to hear new witness testimony
Last week, the Madlanga Commission heard evidence on an alleged drug theft at Hawks offices in 2021

Sport
How Orlando Pirates can win the league in Orlando this weekend
Orlando Pirates could be crowned champions this weekend if one or two scenarios happen. They have destiney in their hands.

Sport
Tigers snarl, Saracens surge and Chiefs imports deliver – Prem talking points
The top-four scene tightens up for the end-of-season run-in as Leicester, Saracens and Exeter claim major scalps in the play-off scrap.

Sport
Liverpool release images of planned Jota memorial
Liverpool release images of a planned memorial to late forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, following their deaths last summer.

Sport
Four key observations as South African sides split the spoils in mixed URC weekend
What we learned from round 17 of the United Rugby Championship this past weekend.
Education
South Africa: All Western Cape Schools Shut as Storm Intensifies
[allAfrica] Western Cape Education MEC David Maynier announced on Monday afternoon that every school in the province would be closed on Tuesday, 12 May, as the severe weather battering the region showed no sign of letting up.
Education
Nigeria: FG Cracks Down On Illegal Admissions, Retains 16-Year Entry Age for Varsities
[Vanguard] The Federal Government has declared war on illegal admissions into Nigeria’s tertiary institutions, warning universities, polytechnics and colleges of education that any admission conducted outside the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board’s Central Admissions Processing System, CAPS, would be treated as unlawful and attract stiff sanctions, including possible suspension of...
Education
Ghana: Youth Education, Skills Development, and Mentorship Are Imperative for Ghana’s Economic Future
[Ghanaian Times] Ghana stands at a demographic crossroads. With more than one third of the population under the age of 15 and a youth unemployment rate of around 12.1 per cent, the country’s long-term stability depends on how effectively it prepares its young people for the future of work. Across Africa, the challenge is even more pronounced: one in three young people is unemployed or...

Education
How is Keir Starmer getting on with his pledges to deliver change?
At the end of 2024, Keir Starmer announced key government targets including on NHS waiting lists and building new homes, how is he getting on?
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
‘It was a rough day’: Siya Kolisi reflects on Mother’s Day
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi reflected on ‘rough day’ this Mother’s Day as she shared a photo of his late mom. Take a look…
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Opel’s incoming next SUV will be electric and Chinese
Newcomer’s arrival comes admits imminent job cuts of 650 engineering staff at Opel’s Rüsselsheim homebase.

Entertainment
Boxer reports a year of store expansion and job growth
New store openings created 3 400 jobs, bringing Boxer’s total workforce to 35 314 employees.

Entertainment
Mailula faces uncertain future after KV Kortrijk exit
Mailula joined Kortrijk in September last year hoping to rediscover the form that made him a fan favourite at Sundowns.

Entertainment
Catastrophic weather grounds Cape Town and George flights
Flight delays, cancellations and diversion is the current situation.

Science/Tech
Disney+ Drops Trailer And Key Art For “Deli Boys” Season Two
Disney+ debuted the official trailer and key art for season two of the Original comedy series “Deli Boys,” premiering on Thursday, 28 May with all 6 episodes, exclusively on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally. Turns out inheriting a criminal empire was the easy part… and more money really does mean more problems. This season on “Deli Boys,” the Dars are drowning in dirty cash […]
Science/Tech
Papa Johns Is Getting Into Drone Delivery—but Not for Pizza
A new collaboration with Alphabet’s Wing will only deliver sandwiches. It demonstrates the tricky parts of taking to the sky.

Science/Tech
Eskom battles widespread outages as storm batters the Cape
Severe weather has cut power across dozens of Cape towns, with restoration delayed by unsafe conditions.
Science/Tech
Linux Kernel Starts Retiring Support for AMD’s 30-Year-Old K5 CPUs
Linux 7.1 started phasing out support for Intel’s 37-year-old i486 processor. Linux 7.2 removed drivers for the old AMD Elan 32-bit systems on a chip. And now some i586 and i686 class processors are being removed, reports Phoronix:Supporting those vintage GPUs without the Time Stamp Counter “TSC” instruction are becoming a burden… TSC-capable Intel Pentium processors and the likes will still be...
Motoring

Motoring
South Africa’s R313 billion plan to fix its transport sector
The Department of Transport has a medium-term budget of R313 billion to fix South Africa’s crumbling transport infrastructure.
Motoring

Motoring
South Africa’s car industry under siege
Cheap Chinese car imports are putting immense pressure on South Africa’s automotive industry.

Health
Concern ‘dangerous’ performance enhancers are being sold online
UK Anti-Doping have published research into SARMs being sold on social media platforms. The survey found a third of people aged 16-25 see ads for SARMs every week.
Health
A Single Infusion Could Suppress H.I.V. for Years, Study Suggests
A study of a few patients, to be presented this week, showed promise for a type of therapy that has already cured some blood cancers.

Health
Newcastle’s Burn on mental health and importance of asking for help
Newcastle United Foundation has painted benches in the city’s Leazes Park to highlight mental health and encourage fans to talk to each other.Defender Dan Burn spoke to BBC Sport about the work being done and how important it is to “check in”.

Health
‘We have to respond to women’s health needs more easily’
Groups in Liverpool are trying to remedy the historical under-resourcing of women’s healthcare.