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Gauteng invests R16m to curb foot-and-mouth outbreak
Gauteng’s agriculture department is investing R16m from the comprehensive agricultural support programme to manage and vaccinate against a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, with more than 286,000 vaccines already administered.

Top Stories
Baftas 2026: The nominations list in full
Find out which stars and films are in the running for the most prestigious awards in British film.

Top Stories
PICTURES: Orlando Stadium rebranded, new name unveiled!
The Orlando Stadium has a brand new name after Orlando Pirates recently joined forces with Amstel on a multi-million Rand deal.

South Africa
DA’s allegations of Quintile 5 budget cuts in Gauteng slammed
The DA launched a petition to stop the alleged budgetary cuts.

South Africa
March and March movement slams incitement to commit violence charges
March and March movement founder Jacintha Ngobese-Zuma has denied any wrongdoing.

South Africa
LIVE | Tourism Minister briefs media on local tourism performance
Minister De Lille is briefing the media on the review of the local tourism performance.

South Africa
SAWS issues heatwave warning for three provinces
Authorities have advised residents to take precautionary measures.

World
Watch: Huge landslide in Sicily after Storm Harry
More than 1,000 residents have been evacuated from their homes on the Italian island.
World
News24 | Remains of last Hamas hostage Ran Gvili returned as ‘a hero of Israel’
Israeli forces brought home the remains of Ran Gvili, the last hostage held in Gaza, finally closing the chapter on a painful saga that has haunted Israeli society since Hamas’ 7 October 2023 attack.
World
In China, AI is no longer optional for some kids. It’s part of the curriculum
While debate rages in the U.S. about the merits and risks of AI in schools, it’s become a state-mandated part of the curriculum in China, as the authorities try to create a pool of AI-savvy professionals.

World
U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats have done little to stop the flow of illegal drugs
Despite dozens of lethal U.S. military strikes on suspected narco-boats, drug flows continue, allies are alarmed, and Caribbean fishermen say their livelihoods are under threat.

Africa
Kipyegon announces plans for maternity ward in hometown
Kenyan middle-distance runner Faith Kipyegon plans to build a maternity facility in her hometown Keringet in partnership with her shoe sponsor.

Africa
Kenyan cult leader faces charges over 52 further deaths
Prosecutors say Paul Mackenzie lured the latest victims to their deaths by writing notes from his prison cell.

Africa
Nigerian officers to face trial over coup-plot allegations
An investigation found that some of the 16 detained last year planned to unseat President Bola Tinubu.

Africa
South Sudan army threat to ‘spare no-one’ condemned
The UN mission says it is gravely concerned by “inflammatory rhetoric calling for violence against civilians”.

Business
United States sanction warning for South Africa
Renowned economist Dawie Roodt says that the United States could easily impose financial sanctions on South Africa if it really wanted to damage the country.
Business

Business
Home Affairs taken to court over controversial fee increase
Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber is facing further backlash over the increase to the fee access to the National Population Register

Business
Transforming reconciliation operations into automated momentum
By returning 95% of manual recon time to the business, TJ Recon PRO empowers finance teams to shift their focus to more strategic initiatives that drive business growth.

Politics
Senona says allegations made by Khumalo are nothing but baseless
KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head Gen Senona says allegations made by Gen. Khumalo are nothing but baseless

Politics
Senona must testify until completion: Justice Madlanga
Lesetja Senona is alleged to have assisted Cat Matlala to secure a R360 million SAPS tender.

Politics
Sanco calls for probe following discovery of ANC Greater Joburg ballot papers
The ANC’s Greater Johannesburg Regional Conference ballot boxes was found in a house in Pretoria.

Politics
LIVE | Parly’s Ad Hoc Committee starts public participation process
Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee commences with its public participation process.

Sport
What’s behind the Irish impact in the NFL?
BBC Sport NI looks at the growing Irish impact in the NFL and the next batch of players hoping to secure a career in American football.

Sport
Springboks provide important injury update
The Springboks have offered a big injury update on a key player who is in a race against time to be fit for the season-opener.

Sport
Luiz open to Villa return as Emery reignites interest
Aston Villa make a fresh enquiry to re-sign former midfielder Douglas Luiz on loan as Unai Emery looks to bolster his options in the centre of the pitch.

Sport
Brighton women’s coach Rado Vidosic dies aged 64
Rado Vidosic, Brighton’s women’s and girls’ head of coaching and father of women’s head coach Dario, dies aged 64.
Education
West Africa: Nigeria’s Certificate Culture Fuelling Skills Deficit, Says Firm Chief
[Leadership] Founder and chief executive officer of Learning Impact Model Limited, Mr Omagbitse Barrow, has identified Nigeria’s widening skills deficit and an overemphasis on certificates as major constraints to organisational performance, innovation and national development.
Education
Nigeria: Ododo Hails Tinubu’s Investment in Education, Tetfund
[Leadership] Kogi State governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his investment in the education sector, particularly the strengthening of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund).
Education
South Africa: Agreement to Strengthen Pharmacy Education Quality
[SAnews.gov.za] The Council on Higher Education (CHE) and the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) have formally entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to strengthen cooperation, coordination and collaboration in the quality assurance, accreditation and promotion of pharmacy education and training in South Africa.
Education
Ghana: Ho Technical University Recognises Five Former Leaders
[Ghanaian Times] The Ho Technical University (HTU) Council has recognised five of its former leaders with the unveiling of busts and rolls in their honour, aimed at motivating present and future leaders to commit themselves to the development of the university.

Lifestyle
SANParks says arrest of 15 poachers in Kruger Park is fake news
SANParks has dismissed as fake news a social media article ‘confirming’ that 15 poachers were arrested in the Kruger National Park.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
‘Action will be taken’: FlySafair responds to EFF in-flight video
FlySafair responded to backlash of a group of EFF supporters creating a disturbance in-flight en route to support leader, Julius Malema.

Entertainment
Historic Orlando stadium renamed Orlando Amstel Arena and gets a makeover
Orlando Stadium enters a fresh era as iconic football home blends legacy, fans, and premium partnership.

Entertainment
Chiefs’ McCarthy – ‘The race is on’
‘We just need to work hard and work towards that,’ said McCarthy on Chiefs’ Betway Premiership title chances.

Entertainment
‘Friend or brother’ – KZN Hawks head details how he met ‘Cat’ Matlala
Senona denies leaking sensitive Saps information to Matlala.

Entertainment
No chance of more SA20 teams until 2028, says Graeme Smith
An agreement is in place for the six existing teams to remain for one more season.

Science/Tech
EU accelerates Iris2 launch to counter Starlink dominance
The EU is accelerating its Iris2 satellite network to secure sovereign communications and reduce reliance on US systems.

Science/Tech
Visual search tool Amazon Lens now available in SA
Amazon Lens allows customers to find products using photos, screenshots, or barcodes through the Amazon Shopping app.

Science/Tech
SA’s cloud services market to surpass R100bn
The market market is expected to more than double from an estimated R49.6 billion in 2025 to a projected R101.5 billion in 2029, says BMIT.

Science/Tech
The Smart Light Bulbs Worth Buying in 2026: Cync, Meross, Tapo
If you’re new to smart home tech, light bulbs are an affordable, low-commitment place to start.
Motoring

Motoring
The new fastest bakkie in South Africa
TopAuto recently test drove the new Riddara RD6, one of the most powerful bakkies in South Africa.

Motoring
How to get a 50% discount on outstanding speeding fines
A few minutes a month can translate into hundreds, sometimes thousands, of rands saved over time.
Motoring
Health
Want Nirvana? Try a Colonoscopy.
It turns out that despite everything you’ve heard, getting a colonoscopy is wonderful.
Health
Thomas Fogarty, 91, Who Helped Revolutionize Vascular Surgery, Dies
Drawing on his love of fly-fishing, he developed a balloon catheter that removes blood clots from patients’ limbs in a minimally invasive way. It has saved millions of lives.
Health
The ‘R-Word’ Returns, Dismaying Those Who Fought to Oust It
The term, long considered a slur for those with intellectual disabilities, is seeing a resurgence on social media and across the political right.

Health
What does it take to be a prison officer?
In a recent survey, 72% of prison officers say they are frequently stressed at work, 42% say they have been assaulted at least once. So what motivates them – and how do they cope?