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South Africans are flocking to these four small towns

US figures suggest HIV aid was maintained; but data show drops in testing, diagnoses

Senior official ousted over Mandelson security row to face MPs

South Africa

LIVE | Albert Mazibuko Funeral Service

Melvyn Matthews, “Mr Weekend Special” to be laid to rest in Gqebherha

SA and Lesotho to launch Senqu Bridge as LHWP Phase II gains momentum

World

Watch: Fuel truck leaves trail of fire on road in Syria

Animal activists are celebrating their first global ‘Sanctuary Day’

Hormuz reopens, but insurers aren’t ready to sound the all-clear

Business

South Africans without salaries are buying more homes in South Africa

New law targeting spam callers, and airline halts all flights to South African airport

Iran war causing staycation spike – holiday firms

Politics

Limpopo families seek justice 40 years after apartheid executions

Lack of investigative capacity hampered TRC cases progress: Mhaga

Mnisi denies influencing tender bidding processes for Tshwane

Sport

No extra pressure for Galway-born Parsons against Italy

Sundowns: Mabunda’s call answered as Loftus sells out

Scott powers to impressive medley win in London

Education

My weekly juggling act – being a teacher to other children and a mum to my own

Rumeysa Ozturk, Tufts Student Held in Immigration Detention, Returns to Turkey

Nigeria: No Ban On Hijab During Utme, JAMB Insists

Lifestyle

Freedom Day reflection: Unpacking South Africa’s coat of arms

Hummus manufacturer facing R1m fine over listeria contamination

Updated OUTLOOK for SASSA Old-Age Grants in May 2026

Entertainment

Lions have chance to make big statement in URC clash against Glasgow

Limpopo school rocked by nepotism claims

Why comfort food hugs when times get tough

Science/Tech

NASA Restarts Work To Support Europe’s Uncrewed Trip To Mars After Years of Setbacks

White House and Anthropic set aside court fight to meet amid fears over Mythos model

Online Personalities and Comedians Overtake TV and Newspapers as Primary News Sources

Motoring

The big reason why Tesla still hasn’t launched in South Africa

Every petrol alternative in South Africa

Better news about petrol prices, a new international airport for South Africa, and a warning for motorists paying speeding fines online

Health

Trump Expected to Loosen Restrictions on Psychedelic Drugs

New PEPFAR Data Show Worrying Declines in Testing and Treatment for H.I.V.

No, Kim K did not really wear this t-shirt at Coachella…