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The 31 MPs who will decide President Cyril Ramaphosa’s fate were announced on Monday. The President could be in for a rocky ride.
MONDAY, 25 MAY 2026, 22:45
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The 31 MPs who will decide President Cyril Ramaphosa’s fate were announced on Monday. The President could be in for a rocky ride.
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Journalist Baldwin Ndaba, who died in his sleep on Thursday, is remembered for his insight into and understanding of deeply factional politics, and his ability to mentor younger reporters.
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Pick n Pay is in a tough spot – wanting to improve the customer experience for SA’s savvy shoppers as well as its operational efficiency, yet facing resistance from workers over proposed changes in shifts and pay. All that, and it must keep its investors happy, who are concerned about its decision to sell R4.7-billion worth of shares in Boxer.
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Whether South Africa’s food system is “broken”, as some argue – or is functioning well but only to the benefit of a minority – it clearly is not meeting the needs of a growing majority who simply cannot afford to buy enough nutritious food.

South Africa
Some shops owned by foreign nationals in the city have remained closed following the looting.

South Africa
Vincent Leshabane says during his involvement in the Meyiwa case, there were two teams working on it

South Africa
Four African technology organizations have announced a collaboration to host Qubit Hub — an African AI research, innovation and development lab — at iXAfrica’s NBOX1 data centre in Nairobi, creating what the partners describe as a strategic environment where AI research, cloud capability, data infrastructure and digital sovereignty can converge. The announcement was made during […]

South Africa
IBM has partnered with Scuderia Ferrari HP to overhaul the Formula One team’s fan app using artificial intelligence, in a deal that puts AI-driven storytelling, personalization and fan engagement at the center of one of sport’s most storied brands. The partnership comes as Formula One has emerged as a hot destination for major technology companies. […]

World
Motivated to avenge their families in China, Uyghur mercenaries became valued fighting partners for Syria’s rebels. Their participation helped Syria’s new president ultimately win Syria’s civil war.

World
Israeli officials have called the emerging U.S. deal with Iran a “bad” deal, over concerns that it does not force Iran to give up its nuclear program at the start.

World
Residents of a village in southern Lebanon have resorted to buying satellite images to find out whether their homes have been destroyed by Israel.

World
The BBC’s Shaimaa Khalil explains why the achievement by Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev will not be accepted by official sporting bodies.

Africa
Malawi’s industrial strategy has achieved only 40% of its targets, while core industrial capacity continues to weaken

Africa
Contributions from controversial regional figures revive scrutiny over governance and political influence

Africa
Four people were also injured in the incident inside Murchison Falls National Park, officials say.

Africa
Some speculate that El Malick Ndiaye stepped down so that ousted-PM Ousmane Sonko can take his place.

Business
A beach hut has gone on the market for £200,000 – the same price as some houses further along the Welsh coast.
Business
Business
Business

Politics
The JCPS will ensure that laws are enforced to monitor protests against illegal immigrants.

Politics
The deadline for the submission of the names by political parties was last week Friday.

Politics
The ANC faces mounting political pressure in eThekwini after municipal leaders were grilled by Parliament’s Scopa over R6.4 billion in irregular expenditure, governance failures and corruption allegations. Analysts warn the fallout could weaken the party before the local government elections in November

Politics
Public Protector, Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka, has called on auditors to prevent fraud.

Sport
Portland Timbers confirm that they have parted company with head coach Phil Neville by mutual consent.

Sport
England’s most-capped women’s international players Jodie Cunningham and Emily Rudge announce they are to retire at the end of the season.

Sport
Munster fly-half Jack Crowley is ruled out of Saturday’s United Rugby Championship quarter-final against the Bulls in Pretoria.

Sport
Zak Crawley responds to being dropped by England with a quickfire 75 off 41 balls for Kent, while Lancashire beat Notts at Old Trafford.
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — A national education conference convened by the Ministry of Education has endorsed sweeping reforms in the management of schools, including the establishment of Comprehensive Schools bringing together Primary and Junior School levels under a single administration structure.
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to transforming the education sector through increased funding, improved infrastructure and expanded access to learning opportunities across the country.
Education
Readers discuss data showing lower reading and math scores. Also: The yuppie factor.
Education
[Nyasa Times] A new study by Emmanuel University has exposed serious weaknesses in Malawi’s Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) system, revealing that many centres in Lilongwe Urban, Lilongwe East and Lilongwe West are ill-equipped to provide inclusive education for children with disabilities.

Lifestyle
After more than four decades of tacos, tequila and unforgettable memories, Mexican restaurant Pancho’s will be closing its Observatory location.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Eskom’s R1bn mini-town goes to rot, with the 400 employees and their families from the nearby Kusile power plant left in the lurch with no updates about the abandoned ghost-town.

Entertainment
The SA team will be looking to pick up their second win of the U20 International Series in Cape Town.

Entertainment
A total of R450 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 25 May 2026.

Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories this Monday, 25 May 2026, in our simple daily news update.

Science/Tech
Dozens of juiced athletes competed at the Enhanced Games in Las Vegas. Most won’t admit what drugs they used.

Science/Tech
Lots of our most-recommended headphones, power banks, and other gadgets are on sale for Memorial Day.

Science/Tech
It’s one of the best times of the year to buy a mattress, and deals on our favorite models end tonight.
Science/Tech
“The expansion of SpaceX’s Starlink network of internet relay satellites continued Monday with a Memorial Day launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station,” reports Spaceflight Now.The mission added another 29 Starlink satellites to more than 10,000 already in low Earth orbit:This was SpaceX’s 60th orbital flight of the year, consisting of 59 Falcon 9 rockets and one Falcon Heavy rocket…...
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Health
A single infusion of an experimental gene-editing drug seemed to reduce LDL long-term in a small trial. The results may point to something “curative,” one expert said.
Health
The deadly virus has spread alarmingly in Congo for months. Only now is the response taking shape.
Health
Kinshasa residents continue to pack markets, bars and public transportation, despite growing international concern about the spread of the virus.
Health
A rapidly growing industry often overprescribes treatment to young children with autism, who spend as many as 40 hours a week at the facilities.