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Canvas hack: company pays criminals to delete students’ stolen data
The company behind Canvas says it has “reached an agreement” with the hackers who disrupted thousands of colleges and universities.
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Dutch hospital quarantines 12 over breach of hantavirus protocol
A Dutch hospital quarantined 12 staff members in a preventive measure after blood and urine from a hantavirus patient were handled without observing strict protocols.
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African leaders push credit reforms at Nairobi summit with France
African leaders used the second day of a summit with French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday to push for easier access to credit that could help fund major investments and boost economic growth.

South Africa
Three suspects to appear in Mpumalanga court on extortion charges
Mpumalanga police arrest 3 extortion suspects, including a taxi boss, in a dawn operation.
South Africa
Official unemployment rises marginally
Official unemployment rises marginally
The official unemployment rate has risen marginally by some 1.3 percentage points from 31.4% in the fourth quarter of 2025 to reach 32.7% in the first quarter of 2026.
This, according to the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) on Tuesday.
“[There] was a decrease of 345 000 in the number of...

South Africa
SA’s unemployment figures rises to 32.7%
Decreases in employment were recorded in the transport, social service and construction sectors.

South Africa
Mogane quizzed on Aeroton drug bust at Madlanga Inquiry
Marumo Magane testifies at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria.

World
U.S. ambassador to Israel says Israel sent Iron Dome batteries, personnel to UAE
Israel sent Iron Dome anti-missile batteries and personnel to operate them to the United Arab Emirates to defend the country during the Iran war, the U.S. ambassador to the country said Tuesday.

World
As Trump goes to China, what do Americans say about tariffs, Iran and world standing?
Most Americans see China as one of the United States’ biggest rivals or adversaries, but largely as an economic threat, according to a new Chicago Council/NPR/Ipsos poll.

World
Israel to hold military tribunal for Palestinians accused in 2023 Hamas-led attacks
Israel is planning a military tribunal to prosecute several hundred Palestinians accused of perpetrating the Hamas-led attacks of Oct. 7, 2023.

World
Military drills in the Philippines affect the country’s most vulnerable communities
Military drills disrupted fishing livelihoods in the Philippines, sparking protests as locals are caught between a great power rivalry and rising economic pressures linked to the Iran war.

Africa
France seeks to move beyond colonial ties by meeting African leaders in Kenya
In a first since these meetings started in the 1970s, this move reflects a change in France’s thinking.

Africa
Warning that increase in shipping around South Africa to avoid Middle East could harm whales
Ships have rerouted around the Cape of Good Hope since 2023 to avoid conflicts in the Middle East.

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”.

Business
UK borrowing costs jump amid uncertainty over PM’s future
The possibility of a change of leadership in the UK has unsettled some investors and sent bond yields higher.

Business
South African billionaire acquires business worth R20 billion to create the largest company of its kind
Billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s energy company has acquired a controlling stake in SOLA Group, which includes its R20 billion-plus renewables portfolio.
Business

Business
Slam the Scam – The positive syndicate helping South Africans take their power back against scammers
Scammers don’t bore their victims, they dazzle them. Fraud education should do the same.

Politics
Ramaphosa to take Parliament’s Independent Panel report on review
President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised that he will not resign over the Phala Phala matter.

Politics
LIVE | Ramaphosa addresses nation on Phala Phala ConCourt judgment
President Cyril Ramaphosa os expected to address the nation on Phala Phala ConCourt judgment

Politics
Ramaphosa to address the nation on Phala Phala judgment
The court ruled on that the rules governing Parliament’s impeachment process were unconstitutional.

Politics
Parliament still considering no-confidence motion requests against Ramaphosa
Parliament is still considering two requests for motions of no confidence against Ramaphosa.

Sport
Orbit College confirm venue change for Pirates game
Orbit College will not host Orlando Pirates at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium on 23 May. The club confirmed on Tuesday.

Sport
‘My father forced me to support Chiefs’ – Nkota reveals
Ex-Pirates winger Mohau Nkota has finally addressed speculation surrounding his loyalty after revealing he grew up supporting rivals Chiefs.

Sport
Orlando Pirates: Plans to sign three new signings
As the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season nears its end, Orlando Pirates could lose three key players after an excellent campaign.

Sport
SA’s Ismail reverses retirement for T20 World Cup
South Africa fast bowler Shabnim Ismail reverses her international retirement and is included in the Proteas’ squad for this summer’s T20 World Cup in England.

Education
Youth mobility scheme disagreement hampering reset of UK-EU relations
Deal was expected by end of month but talks hit buffers over cap on number of people entering UK and tuition fees
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Significant gaps remain in negotiations on the reset in relations between the UK and the EU despite Keir Starmer’s latest pledge to put Britain “at the heart of Europe” after last week’s election drubbing.
The UK wants...
Education
Tunisia: Head of State Calls for Stronger Preparation for National Exams
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, May 12 — President Kaïs Saïed called for thorough preparation for national exams at all educational levels, emphasizing the importance of ensuring smooth and effective exam conditions nationwide.
Education
Book Review: ‘AI for Good,’ by Josh Tyrangiel
In “AI for Good,” Josh Tyrangiel talks to the classrooms, hospitals and research labs where people are using artificial intelligence that might benefit society.
Education
Nigeria: ASUU Threatens Govt With Fresh Showdown, Says 2025 Agreement Breached
[Daily Trust] Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), on Monday, threatened a showdown with the Federal Government over what it described as flawed and partial implementation of the December 2025 agreement reached.

Lifestyle
Affordable coastal living is putting this small West Coast town in the spotlight
A small fishing village along the West Coast is drawing growing interest from buyers looking for affordable coastal property near Cape Town.

Lifestyle
‘Christmas in May’: Residents loot meat off overturned truck [video]
‘Gift from God’ or criminal act? These Western Cape residents looted meat off an overturned truck on Piekenierskloof Pass over the weekend…
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Tragedy as 4-year-old twins die in Joburg shack fire
The cause of the fire remains under investigation

Entertainment
Wait no more: Facelift Isuzu D-Max pricing uncovered
D-Max will make its public debut at the Nampo Agricultural Expo this week, and officially launch in early June.

Entertainment
Unemployment increases: 258 000 youth lost jobs at the beginning of 2026
Almost half of South Africa’s youth seeking work cannot find jobs.

Entertainment
Sars shifts focus to escalating penalties for non-compliant trusts
All part of Sars’s efforts to broaden the tax base.

Science/Tech
The Spaza Shop’s Invisible Impact On The South African Economy
The informal economy includes street vendors, spaza shops, hawkers, tuck shops, second-hand goods traders, small grocery and clothing traders, hairdressers, repair services and car washes. It is a sector built on entrepreneurial ingenuity. These traders meet essential community needs in areas that are often underserviced and under-represented.They are not helpless participants in need of...

Science/Tech
The Creators of ‘Hacks’ Really, Really, Really Hate AI
Ahead of the hit show’s finale, cocreators Paul W. Downs and Lucia Aniello talk about media consolidation, the perils of censorship, and why they find AI “deeply disturbing.”

Science/Tech
Epson Lifestudio Grand Plus Review: Rich Colors, Gemini Support
The Lifestudio Grand Plus isn’t without quirks, but the ultrashort-throw home cinema projector delivers a rich picture quality in movies and games, up to a 150-inch screen size.

Science/Tech
Netflix’s astonishing R2.2-trillion content bill
Streaming giant Netflix is keen to remind regulators and economies of its weight as growth pressures mount.
Motoring

Motoring
Motorists warned about the 20km/h rule in South Africa
Motorists in South Africa have been warned that driving too fast can lead to serious problems when making an insurance claim.

Motoring
Toyota to build new car factory in India
Toyota plans to build a new SUV assembly plant in India, the country where most of South Africa’s cars are imported from.

Motoring
5 things to look for when buying a used car
Looking for the right things when buying a used car could save you money and trouble in the long-term.

Health
Women-only mental health crisis house to open in town
Swindon’s new mental health support facility for women will be an “alternative” to hospitalisation.
Health
How an ‘Impossible’ Idea Led to a Pancreatic Cancer Breakthrough
The new strategy also holds promise for lung and colon tumors. Here’s how scientists discovered it.
Health
‘Trimester Zero’: What to Expect When You’re Expecting to Expect
Influencers and health gurus are offering pregnancy solutions during “trimester zero,” when women are trying to conceive.
Health
Why So Many Guys Are Obsessed With Testosterone
From the Trump administration to online influencers, the hormone is increasingly seen as the key to achieving a new male ideal.