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‘Shocking’ rise in school suspensions for racist and homophobic abuse
Education experts and charities are calling for a national anti-bullying strategy in schools.
WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2026, 01:57

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Education experts and charities are calling for a national anti-bullying strategy in schools.

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The advertising watchdog said the adverts featuring top footballers had a strong appeal to under-18s.

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A committee of MPs says leaseholders have been waiting too long for governments to tackle the issue.

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With the US pulling out of trilateral talks with Russia and Ukraine, the EU is looking for potential candidates to step in.

South Africa
Kenny Morolong says the murder of Molosankwe is a major loss to SA at large.

South Africa
NPA has filed a formal complaint against Chief Magistrate Tuletu Tonjeni.

South Africa
Tshwane says it is intensifying efforts to demolish buildings that violate municipal bylaws.

South Africa
The shutdown of services in Mangaung is over a lack of service delivery and governance failures.

World
Nasa plans to send hopping drones and roving vehicles to the Moon as part of plans for a permanent Moon base.

World
Naomi Osaka continues her tradition of serving jaw-dropping looks at Grand Slams with an outfit that reminds her of “the Eiffel tower at night”.

World
Roland Garros, a WWI-era pilot, is credited with revolutionizing aerial combat. The major Paris tennis tournament was named after him in 1928, a decade after his death in combat.

World
The combined effects of a heat dome and climate change have brought extreme warmth to western Europe.

Africa
Cyril Ramaphosa argues that the authors of the report “misconceived” their mandate.

Africa
The United Arab Emirates has denied any involvement in the civil war and says it investigates alleged links.

Africa
DR Congo fans hoping to watch their side’s return to the World Cup face a major hurdle as the US imposes travel restrictions following the latest Ebola outbreak.

Africa
As speaker, Sonko could use his position to challenge the policies of the president, his one-time ally.

Business
A household using a typical amount of gas and electricity is forecast to pay about £200 more a year.
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Business
Johann Rupert’s Richemont has overtaken Walmart to rank second among North America’s largest jewellery retailers.
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Politics
President Cyril Ramaphosa has filed court papers to review the Section 89 Independent Panel Report.

Politics
Secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has warned senior ANC veterans, including Thabo Mbeki, against publicly criticising the party, while defending the ANC’s record during Jacob Zuma’s presidency and asserting his authority at Luthuli House

Politics
ANC has instructed former Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe to resign.

Politics
Tensions are rising in several parts of the country over the influx of undocumented foreigners.

Sport
Tottenham will launch a review focusing on the “unusual” spate of anterior cruciate ligament injuries recently suffered by key players.

Sport
Jannik Sinner underlines why he is the overwhelming favourite to win the French Open with an efficient first-round win against French wildcard Clement Tabur.

Sport
Arsenal ready to target Morgan Rogers, Paris St-Germain to rival Liverpool for Yan Diomande and Jack Grealish to be given chance to revive Man City career.

Sport
Tristan Stubbs and Scott Currie play starring roles as Hampshire inflict a 30-run T20 Blast defeat on Essex.
Education
A federal judge also said that the government had offered no real justification for limiting a professor’s ability to express opinions in the classroom at the U.S. Military Academy.
Education
The lawsuit is the second the government has filed this year against the school that has focused on pro-Palestinian protests in 2024.
Education
[Nile Post] Ronald Balimwezo Nsubuga has called for increased efforts in promoting clean water, sanitation and hygiene in schools and communities to prevent disease outbreaks and environmental degradation.

Education
Russell Group university promises students, from chemical engineering to classics, ‘meaningful real-world experience’
A leading UK university is promising work placements to all undergraduates – regardless of their degree – to better equip them for the challenges of the current job market.
In what appears to be a first for a large Russell Group institution, the University of Manchester is...

Lifestyle
A Sea Point apartment the size of a single garage – listed for R2,4 million – has shocked social media users…

Lifestyle
‘Turd’ 2.0? Gareth Cliff had this to say about Naledi Pandor becoming a victim of a traumatic home invasion…

Lifestyle
US actress Gabrielle Union has come under fire over her decision to travel to Cape Town, South Africa, to bury her dad’s ashes.

Lifestyle
SASSA grant beneficiaries can now complete life certification from home using a free online portal. Here is exactly how to do it.

Entertainment
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Entertainment
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Entertainment
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Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories of Tuesday, 26 May 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

Science/Tech
The Holy Father referenced The Lord of the Rings in his encyclical about AI—an expert (if unintentional) troll of tech billionaires who keep misinterpreting the series.

Science/Tech
‘Gender attractiveness gap’ appears across cultures and over centuries but difference fades away with age
Women’s faces are rated as more attractive than men’s, even by other women, but the perceived gap declines with age and all but vanishes by the time people reach their 80s, researchers have said.
The work appears to confirm the existence of a “gender attractiveness gap”, an observation...
Science/Tech
Hobbyist CNCDan is trying to build a real-world version of Windows’ classic 3D Pinball for Windows — Space Cadet, using 3D-printed flippers, bumpers, LEDs, slingshots, and a raised playfield modeled after the original virtual table. But in bringing the digital table into the real world, CNCDan has already run into several physical challenges the software never had to contend with… Ars Technica...
Science/Tech
wiredmikey shares a report from SecurityWeek: Anthropic says its Claude Mythos model discovered thousands of severe vulnerabilities across more than 1,000 open source software (OSS) projects. According to the AI giant, Mythos Preview has identified more than 23,000 potential vulnerabilities. Of these, 1,900 have been reviewed by external security firms, and 1,726 have been confirmed, including...
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Health
In past outbreaks, Americans exposed to the virus were sent home to be treated in state-of-the-art facilities. The Trump administration has already flown some U.S. citizens to Europe for treatment.

Health
Mental health patients say nobody listened to their concerns about a north-east England trust.
Health
The drugmaker said it would spend up to $4 billion to acquire small companies exploring vaccines for shingles, Epstein-Barr virus and other pathogens.
Health
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.