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TUESDAY, 05 MAY 2026, 10:40

World

Russia declares a truce in Ukraine to mark Victory Day

Today at 07:47 AM, via NPR

Russia declared a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine for Friday and Saturday to mark the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, but threatened to strike back at Kyiv if it tries to disrupt festivities.

Business

D-Day for the NHI in South Africa

Today at 09:30 AM, via BusinessTech

A Constitutional Court battle over the NHI scheme starts on Tuesday, bringing the first wave of legal challenges to a head.

Business

Wealth beyond today

Today at 09:02 AM, via BusinessTech

Nedbank Private Wealth’s Family Approach strategy delivers lasting generational impact.

Politics

ANC Mangaung conference in limbo

Today at 07:24 AM, via SABC News

ANC in Mangaung awaiting direction from higher structures after regional conference was nullified.

Sport

Forest hopeful of Gibbs-White fitness for Europa tie

Today at 10:11 AM, via BBC News

Morgan-Gibbs White might need a “miracle” to be ready for Nottingham Forest’s Europa League semi-final second leg – but his head coach Vitor Pereira is hopeful.

Education

Nigeria: Experts Urge Kano, Katsina, Jigawa to Boost Funding for Out-of-School Children

Today at 10:07 AM, via AllAfrica

[Leadership] Education experts and development partners have called on the governments of Kano, Katsina and Jigawa States to prioritise dedicated budgetary allocations for Early Childhood Care, Development and Education (ECCDE) as a critical step towards addressing the rising number of out-of-school children in the region.

Education

Rwanda: National Exams Timetable Released

Today at 07:58 AM, via AllAfrica

[New Times] The National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA) has released the national exams timetable, with exams set to kick off in July.

Education

South Africa: Student Aid Scheme Placed Under Administration

Today at 07:58 AM, via AllAfrica

[SAnews.gov.za] Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has placed the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) under administration due to governance instability within the institution.

Motoring

Best-selling car brands in South Africa

Today at 08:15 AM, via TopAuto

South Africa’s automotive industry kept up its strong performance in April 2026 despite an uncertain global backdrop.