SUNDAY, 03 MAY 2026, 23:00
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With trust in government and democratic institutions at historic lows and nearly half of voters feeling unrepresented, South Africa approaches its most challenging local election in decades with many showing a desire for alternatives to established parties.
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Six months before the 2026 local government elections, the DA seems to have stolen a march on opposing parties in the Johannesburg race as its mayoral hopeful, Helen Zille, sets the agenda with a series of campaigning tricks.
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Police seal off a bar in Colmore Row as the venue closes and apologises to customers.
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Tokyo and Pretoria are strengthening ties against the background of an unstable world.
South Africa
A key feature is the introduction of an express service through Eikenfontein Station
South Africa
Avoid direct confrontation with suspected criminals: KZN SAPS Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi
South Africa
According to statistics, about 3 500 babies survive abandonment in the country each year
South Africa
Police spokesperson Wesley Twigg says the crash involved a single vehicle.
World
The World Health Organization said one case of hantavirus infection has been confirmed, with five more suspected cases under investigation.
World
Police suspect the human remains belong to a businessman swept away by floodwater last week.
World
A search and rescue operation is underway for the service members, the US African Command said.
World
On Thursday, authorities in Myanmar claimed they had transferred Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi from prison to house arrest. Her son Kim Aris spoke to NPR about his doubts about the regime’s account.
Africa
More than 100 gangs are operating nationwide as the growing use of political thugs raises fears of election violence.
Africa
Christopher Okello Onyum had pleaded insanity but this was dismissed by the judge.
Africa
The unusually forceful intervention highlights concerns about governance in the management of public retirement savings
Africa
The blockade comes days after Mali’s defence minister was assassinated in a series of nationwide attacks.
Business
Business
Spear’s Magazine has published a list of the best private schools in 2026, featuring a notable all-girls school in KwaZulu-Natal.
Business
A prominent economist warns that recent growth indicators for one of South Africa’s largest employers isn’t as good as it sounds.
Business
Hoedspruit in Limpopo is seeing a massive rise in property prices amid major infrastructure upgrades in the area.
Politics
An urgent court interdict obtained by two members of branches in the area halted the conference
Politics
He says members of the political killing task team raided a house he used to live in Cape Town
Politics
Debate grows over the effectiveness of SANDF support to SAPS amid rising crime concerns
Politics
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday announced that the local elections will be held on November 4
Sport
Tottenham Hotspur boss Roberto De Zerbi says his players “cannot be happy yet” after they moved out of the relegation zone after beating Aston Villa 2-1 at Villa Park.
Sport
Bournemouth move up to sixth place to boost their hopes of finishing in a European spot after beating Crystal Palace 3-0 at the Vitality Stadium.
Sport
Tottenham Hotspur propel themselves out of the relegation zone with a commanding 2-1 win over Aston Villa in the Premier League.
Sport
“Tynecastle will be an electrifying experience,” writes Tom English, previewing Rangers’ visit to Scottish Premiership pacesetters Heart of Midlothian.
Education
Readers discuss a Texas law requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in classrooms. Also: A job seeker’s tale; long movies.
Education
This school gave me hope for our democracy.
Education
Some yogurts and peanut butters could be considered ultraprocessed as scientists and MAHA supporters push for a strict definition.
Education
A battle in one New York neighborhood echoes struggles unfolding in school systems across the nation that are experiencing a decline in students.
Lifestyle
Fans of Khanyi Mbau were left reeling over images of her face lift, which she believes will get ‘better with time’….
Lifestyle
Top Billing presenter Jonathan Boynton-Lee has fondly remembered his late co-star and pal, Simba Mhere, who tragically died 11 years ago.
Lifestyle
Mel and Peet Viljoen – currently detained in ICE detention centres – have accused police of stealing their luxury items…
Lifestyle
Fans on X slammed the recent performance of Bongani Fassie, stating that his dance moves seem somewhat outdated.
Entertainment
The race’s start time was brought forward by three hours due to the threat of heavy rainstorms, but it took place in largely hot and humid, overcast conditions.
Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories of Sunday, 3 May 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.
Entertainment
Third-placed United open up a six-point lead over Liverpool and are guaranteed to finish in the top five.
Entertainment
Adams made a litany of accusations against the Saps and KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
Science/Tech
Further three people taken ill, including 69-year-old Briton reported to be in intensive care in South Africa
Three people have died after a suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship sailing in the Atlantic.
One case of hantavirus infection had been confirmed and there were five additional suspected cases, the World Health Organization told Agence France-Presse on Sunday.
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Science/Tech
A 1999 press release bragged “Jeeves” answered 92.3 million questions in just three months. “In the digital wilds of Y2K, we came to him with our most probing questions,” remembers the New York Times — whether it was Britney Spears or tamagotchis: We asked, and he answered: Jeeves, the digital butler of information, the online valet who led us into the depths of cyberspace. Now, like so many...
Science/Tech
Amazon once tried to pressure Nintendo to break the law, says former Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aimé. At a recent NYU lecture, he describes a conversation with an Amazon executive, Kotaku reports:”Amazon was looking to get bigger into the video game space,” said Fils-Aimé. “Amazon’s mentality back then is they wanted to have the lowest price out in the marketplace, even lower...
Science/Tech
The Wall Street Journal reports that OpenAI “recently gave its popular ChatGPT strict instructions. Stop talking about goblins.”Recent models of the artificial-intelligence chatbot have been bringing up the creatures in conversations with users seemingly out of the blue, as well as gremlins, trolls and ogres. The goblin-speak caught the attention of programmers, who are often heavy users of the...
Motoring
Motoring
China’s bullet trains are fast, quiet, and punctual, and I’d easily take one over a plane if given the opportunity.
Motoring
Audi’s F1 boss said entering the sport via a legacy team has proved more difficult than starting with a clean slate, as the German carmaker runs up against more established rivals.
Motoring
The sudden resignation of SAA’s CEO and reports of criminal syndicates stealing aircraft parts have cast doubts over the airline’s viability.
Health
One case of the infection has been confirmed in a laboratory, and there are five additional suspected cases, the organization said on Sunday.
Health
For decades, conservatives were adamantly opposed to the use of drugs like psilocybin and LSD. Now, the Trump administration has made a sharp pivot.
Health
Some screenings and treatments no longer make sense for patients as they age. Researchers have just added a few more to the list.
Health
The court order, in a lawsuit by the state of Louisiana, pauses a Food and Drug Administration regulation that greatly expanded access to the abortion pill mifepristone.