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Former Strictly host Daly and Radio 2 presenter Kay jointly announced they are “to separate amicably”.

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes wins the Football Writers’ Association’s men’s Footballer of the Year award.

Minister Blade Nzimande, has launched the Natural Resources Management Programme.

He says the monarch continues to perform his daily responsibilities as usual.

This comes as the Western Cape anticipates heavy rainfall, damaging winds and rough sea conditions.

MEC Violet Mathye has sent condolences to the families who lost loved ones Limpopo accident.

Greek media say the drone, which reportedly had explosives, could be either Ukrainian or linked to the Russia-Ukraine war.

In Colombia, a plan to cull Pablo Escobar’s invasive hippos is challenged by an Indian billionaire’s offer to relocate dozens of the animals to India’s wildlife reserve instead.

Officials said the group had been hiking up the active volcano despite a climbing ban.

Thousands of people have taken part in the Palestine Marathon and Half Marathon which returned to the West Bank city of Bethlehem after a two-year pause because of restrictions over the Gaza War.

Announcing his death, President Duma Boko said Mogae was “a distinguished statesman and patriot”.

The ruling could have huge implications for the political future of Cyril Ramaphosa.

The death toll is unclear but sources say between 30 and 50 people died in Wednesday’s attacks.

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

Likweti Bushveld Farm Estate is launching a new phase, with the development already attracting a host of local and international buyers.

The Department of Human Settlements has officially gazetted the PIE Amendment Bill of 2026, a Bill that legal experts say is a big win for property rights in South Africa.

Willie du Preez is a veteran of the finance industry with over 13 years of experience in designing executive-level productivity strategies.

The ANC says new mayors must now expedite service delivery in their respective areas.

All four institutions dealt with the matter and found no wrong-doing on the part of the president.

The party says the judgment reinforces the need for urgent political and legal accountability.

Magwenya says President Ramaphosa has consistently cooperated with the various investigations.

Southampton are under investigation for allegedly spying on Championship play-off rivals Middlesbrough. It was not as difficult one might think.

DStv and Multichoice’s new parent company, CANAL+, has renewed its domestic broadcast rights agreement with the South African Rugby Union.

After a two-week break, the Women’s Six Nations returns this weekend, with Ireland hosting Wales in Saturday’s late kick-off.

In a characteristic KAP sani2c sprint finish at Mackenzie Club, four teams battled all the way to the line in the men’s race on Stage 1.

Harassment reported by 35% of students at ‘high tariff’ institutions compared with 17% at those with lowest entry grades

Students at England’s leading universities were more than twice as likely to experience sexual harassment than those at “lower tariff” institutions, according to analysis.

Data from a national survey of undergraduates shows that 35% of students at “high tariff”...

Mother’s Day 2026 falls on 10 May, with shoppers rushing to secure gifts, flowers and lunch bookings before Sunday.

Here’s the tea on pictures of Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen and Kelly Khumalo, which have gone viral on social media.

Thobile Khumalo Mseleku shares honest thoughts about independence, marriage and life with Musa Mseleku on a recent podcast.

Kayakers and business owners face uncertainty after eviction notices were issued at Three Anchor Bay’s long-standing boat sheds.

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Unique to the Westminster is the sole availability of a plug-in hybrid powertrain.

Police have confirmed three arrests for public violence after Univen protests over governance issues shut down classes and blocked roads.

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The crypto market rarely moves in a straight line, and this week is no different. The Litecoin news tells a bearish story, with the coin stuck below key averages and technical indicators flashing red despite a modest 2.5% weekly gain. Meanwhile, the Bittensor TAO price 2026 is turning heads after a sharp breakout above $280, […]

Despite higher demand driven by seasonal conditions, including a sharp rise in evening consumption as temperatures dropped, with peak demand at times reaching nearly 2 000MW above anticipated levels, the system has remained stable, Eskom said late on Friday. “This has been achieved alongside the natural tapering of solar generation at sunset, demonstrating enhanced operational resilience […]

Romford, England — In the era of rapid development in artificial intelligence, AI technology is continuously driving the comprehensive upgrade of digital finance and intelligent computing power ecosystems. More and more users are focusing on intelligent, automated, and more transparent digital return models, and AI intelligent systems are gradually becoming an important trend in industry […]

These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

Bakkie sales took a nosedive in April amid a surge in diesel prices.

About 12 countries have so far been linked to the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius, as the UN health agency confirms at least five cases.

When conversation drifted into fantasy, one man grabbed a hammer and prepared for war.