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Organisers of Joburg fine dining event in hot water for failure to refund customers
Modelane Long Table, the outdoor pop-up dining event, has received a termination notice after 24 complaints were filed against it.
WEDNESDAY, 06 MAY 2026, 18:01

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Modelane Long Table, the outdoor pop-up dining event, has received a termination notice after 24 complaints were filed against it.

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Emma Raducanu is targeting a return to the WTA Tour in Strasbourg in two weeks’ time following her withdrawal from the Italian Open on health grounds.

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As concerns are raised about whether South Africans are at risk of contracting the deadly hantavirus that has already claimed lives

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Top cop tells Madlanga commission Maj-Gen Lesetja Senona had the key to the room where the drugs were stored

South Africa
March and March leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma says South Africa should first benefit its own.

South Africa
Adams is yet to arrive at the police station where he’s due to be booked.

South Africa
Meta has announced new advancements in its age assurance technology as part of its ongoing efforts to create safer, age-appropriate experiences for young people across its platforms. Through a combination of AI, product design, and parental support tools, Meta continues to strengthen how it identifies teens, protects them by default, and supports families in navigating […]

South Africa
Some SA health experts have warned against panicking after the detected Hantavirus cases.

World
As a water taxi rounded a corner at sunset, the village of Torosiaje came into view, with its colorful stilted houses perched over the Molucca Sea.

World
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be provided after President Trump said he was pausing a U.S. military-guided effort to let merchant vessels through.

World
Democrats outpace Republicans in voter enthusiasm for the midterm elections, according to NPR’s latest poll. And Trump says “Project Freedom” is paused because of progress toward an Iran agreement.

World
Wang Yi is holding talks with Iran’s foreign minister Aragchi who is on his first trip to China since the war began.

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

Africa
DNA tests are underway to confirm whether remains found inside the crocodile match that of a missing man.

Africa
Sudan’s foreign minister says Ethiopia and UAE has chosen the “wrong path” and would regret it.

Africa
Former Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in a massive offensive by combined jihadist and separatist forces.

Business
A Cookie Company bought for only R1 in 2013, has secured a R1.4 million deal with major British companies.

Business
Tax experts have warned that taxpayers are required by law to submit their tax returns, and failing to do so is a criminal offence.

Business
The City of Johannesburg has been put on notice by the National Treasury, which is threatening to cut off funding to the metro over its financial governance failures.
Business

Politics
ActionSA in KZN has called on the police to deal with hijacked buildings.

Politics
Major-General Hendrik Flynn on Wednesday concluded his testimony at the Madlanga Commission.

Politics
Members of the NCC have gathered for a prayer in their constituency office in Westridge, Cape Flats

Politics
Mncedisi Maphisa has been suspended by the party after a recording of a phone call that was leaked

Sport
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner had some unusual answers to questions at his news conference before their Conference League semi-final second leg with Shakhtar Donetsk.

Sport
Wales centres Carys Cox and Hannah Dallavalle are back in contention to face Ireland on Saturday in the Women’s Six Nations.

Sport
Rory McIlroy says he is “more motivated than I’ve ever been” as he returns to action for the first time since successfully defending the Masters last month.

Sport
World number one Scottie Scheffler confirms he will warm up for his defence of the Open title by playing the Scottish Open next month.
Education
[GroundUp] Schools in Nelson Mandela Bay were closed on Wednesday after torrential rain caused severe flooding. Some businesses also closed their doors.
Education
[New Times] ‘Kubuguza,’ the Rwandan traditional board game, has been introduced into school competitions, where its significance is linked to critical thinking, unity, collaboration, and the preservation of tradition, according to the Rwanda Cultural and Heritage Academy (RCHA).
Education
[Leadership] The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions, NASU, and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, University of Jos chapter, on Monday staged a peaceful protest over unresolved welfare issues and delays in the renegotiation of agreements with the Federal Government.
Education
David French and the Supreme Court justice discuss how the ideals of 1776 shaped — and strain — the country today.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Robben Island Museum is now hiring for key roles after announcing its plan to introduce tourist accommodation on the heritage site.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Entertainment
GSE will rival the Peugeot E-208 GTi and incoming Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI, but won’t be offered in South Africa.

Entertainment
The video shows the driver of the vehicle running over the suspect.

Entertainment
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 7 May 2026.

Entertainment
President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the NHI Bill into law in 2024.

Science/Tech
Finding would explain why type of stroke affecting about 35,000 a year in UK is not as responsive to some medication
The cause of a type of stroke that affects about 35,000 people across UK each year has been uncovered by researchers and may explain why some medications are ineffective as treatment.
Lacunar strokes, which account for a quarter of all strokes in the UK, had been linked to the...
Science/Tech
Microsoft is winding down Xbox Copilot on mobile and ending development of Copilot on console, reversing plans to bring the gaming-focused AI assistant to current-generation Xbox consoles this year. “The move follows [new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma’s] reorganization of the Xbox platform team earlier on Tuesday, which added executives from Microsoft’s CoreAI team — where Sharma worked before taking...

Science/Tech
Austin,TX – Sensor Bio, the continuous biometric signal infrastructure platform built for clinical, enterprise, and AI health applications, has joined the American Heart Association Center for Health Technology & Innovation’s (the Center) Innovators’ Network. The Center is focused on building and fostering health technology relationships to develop innovative and scalable solutions. The...

Science/Tech
For over 20 years, Tableau has defined how the world sees and understands data. Now, as organisations shift from viewing data to asking AI to act on it, raw data, on its own, is no longer enough. In the traditional world of analytics, humans looked at dashboards and brought their own experience and context to […]

Motoring
The small industrial hub of Rosslyn in South Africa is home to one of BMW’s oldest car factories.

Motoring
Bakkie buyers looking for 4×4 capability have a few budget options to choose from.

Motoring
The sale of adulterated diesel has increased in South Africa as sellers try to take advantage of the surging diesel price.
Motoring

Health
We all know water is good for us – but how much do we really need to drink? And is it good for our brains too?

Health
Choking is an emergency — and over-65s are most at risk. Dr Oscar shares what to do if you’re alone.

Health
The Dutch foreign ministry confirmed that a British, German and Dutch national had now been taken from the virus-hit ship.

Health
The Andes strain of the virus has been confirmed in some passengers, which can rarely be passed from person to person.