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BASIC EDUCATION: Gwarube orders urgent textbook corruption probe while anchoring ECD-focused R38.2bn budget
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube used her 2026/27 budget vote to announce a corruption probe into textbook procurement, a clampdown on failing provinces, and a fundamental shift away from the national matric pass rate metric.

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FIFA World Cup: What time is Bafana Bafana squad announcement?
All eyes are on Hugo Broos as be prepares to announce his Bafana Bafana squad for the FIFA World Cup tournament in North America.

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Yapp makes history as first Lions Women coach
The ex-England scrum-half says she wants to ‘create something special’ on next year’s inaugural tour in New Zealand.

South Africa
IEC pushing hard to mobilise young voters for LGE: Shiburi
IEC launched its communications campaign for the Local Government Elections (LGE) on Wednesday.

South Africa
Shebe’s defence argues court ended bail inquiry prematurely
Lawyer for Lekompo musician Shebe, appeals court failed to properly consider new facts.
South Africa
DFFE allocated R9.127 billion
DFFE allocated R9.127 billion
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Willie Aucamp has tabled his department’s 2026/27 Budget Vote, which amounts to R9.127 billion.
“Every rand in this budget has been allocated to protect ecosystems, strengthen climate adaptation, improve environmental regulation, and support inclusive economic growth and job creation,” the Minister...

South Africa
Foreign nationals take Inkosi Langalibalele Municipality to court
Foreign nationals expected to file an urgent application against the municipality and its mayor

World
Woman caught after 30 years on the run is jailed for armed robberies
Klette was finally caught in a flat in Berlin in 2024 after more than 30 years on the run and put on trial last year.

World
Major film union in India calls for boycott of superstar Ranveer Singh
Singh is facing industry backlash over his decision to exit from the upcoming Bollywood film Don 3.

World
Trump gathers Cabinet as he looks to seal deal to end war
President Trump will meet with his Cabinet on Wednesday at a precarious moment for talks aimed at ending the war with Iran. The emerging deal has already exposed the president to fierce criticism.

World
First Ghanaians set to be repatriated from South Africa over anti-immigrant protests
It follows recent protests against illegal immigration that have led to fears there could be a resurgence in xenophobic violence.

Africa
Eswatini’s oil reserve gamble
Eswatini has signed a $300 million agreement with Taiwan to build a massive strategic oil reserve but the project is raising difficult questions in a country battling deepening poverty, soaring unemployment and allegations of elite enrichment

Africa
South African president mounts legal challenge against report that could lead to impeachment
Cyril Ramaphosa argues that the authors of the report “misconceived” their mandate.

Africa
Rights group accuses UAE of being transit point for mercenaries on way to Sudan
The United Arab Emirates has denied any involvement in the civil war and says it investigates alleged links.

Africa
DR Congo seeks World Cup ticket refunds after Ebola outbreak
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.

Business
New laws for workers in South Africa are coming
The Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) has gazetted its intention to table the Employment Services Amendment Bill in the National Assembly shortly.
Business

Business
Johann Rupert’s company sitting on a R110 billion pile of cash
Johann Rupert’s Reinet Investments is mostly made up of cash, which accounts for over 80% of the company’s Net Asset Value.

Business
Good times for Telkom
Telkom expects a large rise in headline earnings, but accounting rules complicate the picture for basic earnings.

Politics
ANC NWC resolve to show Tolashe the door
The decisions follows the working committee’s meeting on monday where it resolved that Tolashe should resign as an MP and the president of the ANC’s woman league

Politics
IEC prioritises restoring faith in democracy ahead of 2026 LGE
The Electoral Commission launched its formal communication campaign for the elections on Wednesday.

Politics
Some political parties want impeachment process to continue
President Cyril Ramaphosa has filed court papers to review the Section 89 Independent Panel Report.

Politics
Mbalula warns ANC veterans against public criticism
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

Sport
Springbok fans have chance for names to be featured on team kit
SA Rugby has announced a unique Springbok kit initiative for the team’s season-opener against the Barbarians.

Sport
Sirino, Mmodi and Lilepo amongst Chiefs favourites linked with exit
Kaizer Chiefs are preparing for a major rebuild ahead of the new season, with several senior players facing uncertain futures.

Sport
Walker turns to darts after Leicestershire release
Former county cricketer Roman Walker, who once took the wicket of Virat Kohli, has taken up darts since leaving Leicestershire last year

Sport
URC quarter-finals: Match officials appointments
The Stormers, Lions and Bulls will all be involved in URC quarter-finals this weekend, and these are the appointed match officials.
Education
South Africa: The Workers Who Feed Nine Million School Children – and Earn Just R2,300 a Month
[GroundUp] The state is using the public works programme to avoid paying them the national minimum wage
Education
South Africa: GNU Backs Manamela’s R149bn Budget, While Opposition Tears Into NSFAS and SETAs
[Daily Maverick] The Government of National Unity defends a R149-billion higher education budget while facing sharp criticism from opposition parties over NSFAS failures and pressing student issues.
Education
South Africa: Cameras in School – MEC Promises to Abide By Court Ruling
[GroundUp] Parents of learners at KwaZulu-Natal school demand more action
Education
Mauritius: Supply Teachers Speak Out – Same Work, Different Treatment
[L’Express] We wish to bring attention to the lived reality of supply teachers in Mauritius – a group that plays a crucial role in keeping schools functioning every single day, yet continues to face serious structural inequalities. Supply teachers are expected to fully perform as classroom teachers, yet under very different conditions. This raises important questions that deserve the Ministry...
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
The rise and demise of SASSA minister Sisisi Tolashe
In less than two years, SASSA minister Sisisi Tolashe has been sent packing. Who was looking after the interests of SA’s grant beneficiaries all this time?

Entertainment
Average take-home pay declines in April: Here’s how much people earned
‘This is the lowest real salary level in two years.’

Entertainment
Budget-beater GAC Emzoom Nova ready for Chinese SUV warfare
New entry-level model keeps the same engine but cuts spec to keep price down.

Entertainment
Extortion case against taxi boss Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni re-enrolled, set for Delmas court
The state opposed bail for ‘Ferrari’ and his co-accused because the alleged offences fall under Schedule 5 of the Criminal Procedure Act.

Entertainment
‘They wanted us to do better’: Sibisi on Pirates boo boys
Club captain Nkosinathi Sibisi has paid tribute to the “real Orlando Pirates fans” after leading the Buccaneers to the Betway…

Science/Tech
Corsair Galleon 100 SD Review: Stream Deck Now Included
Corsair unites Stream Deck functionality with Drop keyboard design expertise on its latest Galleon SD 100.

Science/Tech
Department of Labor Tells Employees to Report Anyone Prioritizing DEI
The email instructs workers to report behavior that predates Donald Trump’s second inauguration. One employee tells WIRED it felt like a “reminder to narc on your coworkers.”

Science/Tech
Complexity, not AI, is Africa’s real IT challenge – Red Hat
Legacy infrastructure, rising costs and skills shortages top local concerns as global AI hype distracts from fundamentals, executives say.

Science/Tech
Pepkor bets on smartphone rentals, digital banking
The retailer prepares to launch a digital bank, to compete more aggressively in SA’s financial services landscape.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring

Health
Endometriosis: ‘I thought I was dying’
The BBC’s Ellie Colton shares her experience of living with endometriosis – and meets a scientist hoping to cut the length of time it takes to be diagnosed with a simple new test.
Health
Trump Administration to Send Americans Exposed to Ebola to Kenya
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
‘My daughter went into hospital to get better – now she’s dead’
Mental health patients say nobody listened to their concerns about a north-east England trust.
Health
Eli Lilly to Buy 3 Vaccine Developers
The drugmaker said it would spend up to $4 billion to acquire small companies exploring vaccines for shingles, Epstein-Barr virus and other pathogens.