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Government wins legacy case at UK Supreme Court
Judges in London ruled parts of the 2023 Legacy Act did not lead to victims’ rights being diminished.
THURSDAY, 07 MAY 2026, 18:58

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Judges in London ruled parts of the 2023 Legacy Act did not lead to victims’ rights being diminished.

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Meta said Ofcom’s calculations were “disproportionate”; the regulator said it would defend its position.

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The South African Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu) has raised serious concerns regarding a string of allegations facing social development minister Sisisi Tolashe.

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It’s getting tougher down there…
SA People takes a look at the five clubs that could still be relegated from the PSL this season.

South Africa
Residents of Thornhill informal settlement have also been evacuated to community halls.

South Africa
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has visited the Ditsobotla Local Mucipality.

South Africa
The first cold front is expected to make landfall on Sunday.

South Africa
Gauteng Police Commissioner, Tommy Mthombeni says the team is from police detective, intelligence.

World
Secretary of State Marco Rubio traveled to Rome in an effort to preserve a crucial relationship between Washington and the Holy See.

World
Both were the latest to be sentenced in President Xi Jinping’s ongoing anti-corruption campaign, which started more than a decade ago.

World
People on Tenerife in the Canary Islands have told the BBC they are concerned about the arrival of MV Hondius.

World
The announcement follows recent ousting of several top officials in China’s military.

Africa
The former university lecturer was a vocal critic of the government and ruling Rwandan Patriotic Front party.

Africa
As claims of xenophobia in South Africa mount, Ghana calls on the African Union to send a fact-finding mission.

Africa
“If the people want me to have a third term, I will accept,” Tshisekedi says, with him due to step down in 2028.

Africa
The baby hippo, which has been named Bumpy, was found clinging to its lifeless mother at a lake.

Business
Reports had suggested the countries were set to follow the example of Greece, which suspended biometric checks at its borders.

Business
The cost of an average island property is down from almost £600,000 at the start of 2025.

Business
South African-born billionaire Nathan Kirsh has surpassed Johann Rupert on Forbes’ live rankings.
Business

Politics
Interactive timeline summarises key events since a large sum of money was stolen from Phala Phala.

Politics
The DA says public funds meant to serve residents cannot be misused for personal or political gain.

Politics
Members of Parliament are expected to propose ways to balance work and campaigns ahead of elections

Politics
Mashale, says the arrest of Fadiel Adams and the raiding of properties linked to him were unlawful

Sport
Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler says it is an “honour” to sign a new three-year deal with the club and he’s “excited about what’s still to come”.

Sport
Fanatics will provide collectibles such as sticker albums for Fifa from 2031 onwards after a new deal was signed on Thursday.

Sport
Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso could not hide his frustration after his side dropped crucial points against Kaizer Chiefs.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Mduduzi Shabalala has received a public message of support from Mamelodi Sundowns star Jaden Adams.

Education
Athlete and sport bodies call for rethink after health and education departments each propose £60m funding cuts
Mo Farah and more than 70 leading UK sporting bodies have demanded the government rethink potential £120m cuts to school sports in England, after a clash between two departments over the funding.
The Guardian reported earlier this year that the Department of Health and Social Care had...
Education
There are no magic bullets in education.
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — President William Ruto has directed the Ministry of Education to fast-track the full digitisation of education records across the country within the next two months, in a sweeping move aimed at improving accountability, planning, and transparency in the sector.
Education
[This Day] GMYT Fashion Academy on Monday, May 4, 2026, inducted 21 budding entrepreneurs, marking another milestone in its drive to nurture young talents and promote socio-economic development through fashion and enterprise.

Lifestyle
Hollywood stylish couple, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, made people question if they were arguing at the 2026 Met Gala.

Lifestyle
Tyla addresses viral Met Gala clip with Rihanna, denying beef rumours and explaining what really happened.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
South African retail giant Woolworths has broken its silence over its split from former chocolate supplier Beyers.

Entertainment
South Africa’s spa sector grew by 13% in 2024, but a gap has emerged at the premium end of the market.

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

Entertainment
The traumatised mother struggled to report the matter to police.

Entertainment
Nissan has confirmed its attendance at Nampo as part of its focus on the South African market and its investment in the agricultural sector with the Navara.

Science/Tech
OpenAI’s chatbot has some weird linguistic tics in Chinese that are driving users crazy.

Science/Tech
In an email viewed by WIRED, Shaotran describes Blitz Industries as “a defense company backed by big names.”

Science/Tech
Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is inviting interested parties to submit bids in response to the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the appointment of a terminal operator to finance, operate, maintain, refurbish and/or construct a Liquid Bulk Terminal at the Port of Cape Town for a 25-year concession period. The project site is an existing […]
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: At its Code with Claude developer conference on Wednesday, Anthropic announced a deal with SpaceX to utilize the entire compute capacity of the latter’s data center in Memphis, Tennessee. On stage at the conference, CEO Dario Amodei said the deal was intended to increase usage limits for Anthropic’s Pro and Max plan subscribers. The...

Motoring
The government wants to convert Gauteng’s e-toll gantries into a new speed camera network.

Motoring
The Supreme Court of Appeal ruled that the Road Accident Fund’s claim process is unlawful, with administrative hurdles that make it harder for victims to access compensation.

Motoring
The government has increased its fuel price relief for diesel motorists by nearly R1 per litre.
Motoring
Health
The Trump administration has slashed funding for infectious disease research and has far fewer employees, including disease detectives, to respond to outbreaks.

Health
The origin of the outbreak is still unknown, with the World Health Organisation saying investigations are “still under way”.

Health
Two survivors who caught the hantavirus three years ago told the BBC they were both felt lucky to be alive.

Health
When should we worry that our snoring might be the sign of a larger problem?