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The patient is on the remote Atlantic island of Tristan da Cunha, which was visited by the cruise ship in April.

So far, we have a chunk of the results around the parts of England that have had contests and no results yet from Scotland or Wales.

England all-rounder Freya Kemp says she did not consider retirement or continuing her career solely as a batter during her recent injury woes.

Results are expected to be announced across the country from early on Friday afternoon.

The KZN Legislature’s Health Portfolio Committee has called the CEO of Madadeni Hospital to appear.

89 000 children at 125 schools were affected by the school closures on Wednesday and Thursday.

Traffic officials, police and emergency services are on the scene

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy says her department is monitoring the Hantavirus outbreak.

North Korea says it’ll deploy new long-range artillery systems capable of striking the capital region of rival South Korea this year and commission its first naval destroyer in coming weeks.

Through surging profits or soaring share prices, the war has been a boon for some firms.

Iran accuses the US of violating the truce, alleging it targeted an oil tanker and carried out attacks on coastal areas.

Fear and uncertainty linger for Somali migrants in Minnesota despite a legal reprieve.

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

As claims of xenophobia in South Africa mount, Ghana calls on the African Union to send a fact-finding mission.

“If the people want me to have a third term, I will accept,” Tshisekedi says, with him due to step down in 2028.

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

Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Friday, 8 May 2026.

It struck a nerve, prompting many people to rethink their relationship with money and even commit to changing how they spend.

The men’s 2026 Fifa World Cup is set to hold its opening ceremony on 11 June in Mexico City.

The flare-up further endangers the US-Iran ceasefire, which Trump extended indefinitely on 21 April.

EFF members expected to gather outside the ConCourt ahead of judgment in the Phala Phala matter…

ConCourt to deliver judgment in the Phala Phala matter, after 500k dollars was stolen in 2020

Interactive timeline summarises key events since a large sum of money was stolen from Phala Phala.

The DA says public funds meant to serve residents cannot be misused for personal or political gain.

Remembering how Sunderland fans laughed at visitors Manchester United in 2012 when Sergio Aguero’s goal snatched the Premier League title away from them.

The summer of 2006 was meant to be England’s moment. So why did their World Cup dream end in on-field agony and off-field acrimony?

Former Orlando Pirates striker Lelo Mbele believes the Buccaneers deserve to win the Betway Premiership title after the football they have produced this season.

It’s within grasp.

Alone, cold and starving, a young serval kitten caught in Tzaneen’s heavy rains has been rescued and is on the mend.

Sale or scam? Local airline FlySafair has responded to criticism surrounding its R12 ticket birthday sale promotion this week…

Somizi Mhlongo is one of many South Africans disappointed at Brit actress Cynthia Erivo being cast as Miriam Makeba in an upcoming biopic.

Hollywood stylish couple, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, made people question if they were arguing at the 2026 Met Gala.

Trump’s rhetoric emboldens secessionists, yet their parties scored just 0.71% in 2024 while black professionals still face subtle exclusion.

After running a 400m leg of 42.66 seconds at the World Athletics Relays, Lythe Pillay is eager to prove it was a legit performance.

The Stormers are hunting a first win over Ulster in Belfast to keep their place at the top of the URC standings.

The parties say the sanction imposed on Eugene Modise fails to match the seriousness of the allegations.

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ChatGPT maker OpenAI is pushing voice AI beyond transcription, towards agents that can act in real time.

Thousands of schools around the US were paralyzed on Thursday after education tech firm Instructure shut down access to its Canvas platform following a breach by hackers going by the name ShinyHunters.

The government wants to convert Gauteng’s e-toll gantries into a new speed camera network.

The Supreme Court of Appeal ruled that the Road Accident Fund’s claim process is unlawful, with administrative hurdles that make it harder for victims to access compensation.

The government has increased its fuel price relief for diesel motorists by nearly R1 per litre.

The condition affects one in 10 women in the UK and can cause debilitating pain and infertility.

Lucy Woodham answers your questions on the outbreak of hantavirus on board a cruise ship

The origin of the outbreak is still unknown, with the World Health Organisation saying investigations are “still under way”.