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Fake post of elephant and ranger fooled thousands: Why?
A viral fake post about an elephant protecting a ranger exposed how emotion, wildlife stories and social media profits collide.
MONDAY, 18 MAY 2026, 17:09

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A viral fake post about an elephant protecting a ranger exposed how emotion, wildlife stories and social media profits collide.

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A man is arrested and a search is under way for a second suspect, say police.

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The reaction underscores a growing anxiety among students over AI’s impact on jobs and their future careers.

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New model impresses on SA debut

South Africa
Tebogo Letsie has criticised Oupa Nkoane for unilaterally approving his R3 million salary.
South Africa
South Africa and Botswana set to deepen strategic partnership at 6th Bi-National Commission
By David Jacobs
South Africa and Botswana are set to convene the 6th Session of the Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Gaborone on 21 May 2026, marking another important milestone in the long-standing relations between the two neighbouring countries.
The high-level engagement will be preceded...
South Africa
Health dept notes National Health Act ConCourt judgment
The Department of Health (DoH) says it has noted the Constitutional Court judgment declaring that sections 36 to 40 of the National Health Act 61 of 2003 are inconsistent with the Constitution.
The court handed down the judgment today, further declaring that the sections are irrational and unjustifiably limit the right to...

South Africa
Dr Mbele allegedly interfered in funding processes, governance failures and compliance breaches

World
An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare strain and is in an area affected by conflict.

World
Sen. Bill Cassidy, who voted to convict Trump, lost the Republican primary in Louisiana. And, the WHO has declared a global health emergency over a new Ebola outbreak.

World
The decision follows years of tax troubles in Spain for the Colombian superstar. Spanish tax authorities did not prove that the singer was a resident of Spain, the court said in its decision.

World
The project is expected to complement the existing oil pipeline of 1.8 million barrels a day to meet global demand

Africa
Key roads have remained largely empty and some schools have asked students to stay at home.

Africa
New research links rural solar adoption to mobile money use, while raising concerns about inequality

Africa
Francis Ngannou reaffirmed his claim as the best heavyweight in the world with a first-round knockout win over Philipe Lins at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.

Africa
No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks, which have devastated Mussa town in Borno state.

Business
A small seaside town in the Eastern Cape have been voted as one of the best small towns to live in.

Business
South African retailer SPAR is closing the chapter on the UK, confirming the sale of its UK business.

Business
The rand and local markets are trading weaker at the start of the new week, weighed by the protracted Iran War and forecasts of higher inflation.
Business

Politics
Lwazi Magaqa was reacting after the Pietermaritzburg High Court allowed a postponement

Politics
Pretorius told the commission he did not personally witness political interference in TRC matters.

Politics
DA says their main concern is that several road projects remain below 50% and incomplete.

Politics
IEC says allegations by Julius Malema about vote swapping during the 2024 elections are incorrect

Sport
Andrea Maldera, a former assistant manager of Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi, has been appointed Ukraine head coach.

Sport
Celtic manager Martin O’Neill says it is “nonsense” to suggest the pitch invasion that followed Saturday’s dramatic Scottish Premiership title win embarrassed the game.

Sport
After Mohamed Salah’s social media post questioning Liverpool’s style of play, Wayne Rooney says he would have the forward “nowhere near the stadium” for their final Premier League match.

Sport
A look at the latest Betway Premiership standings shows that there is still one spot up for grabs for the lucrative MTN8 next season.
Education
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Education
College students have interrupted graduation ceremonies to voice their fears about artificial intelligence. They’re not the only ones who are worried.
Education
[New Era] Although libraries in Namibia are often underestimated and not always given the recognition they deserve, they remain vital institutions for education, information access, and community development. In a rapidly changing world driven by knowledge and technology, libraries continue to serve as equalizers ensuring that information is accessible to everyone, regardless of background or...
Education
[New Dawn] BONG COUNTY — Bong County Electoral District #7 Representative Foday E.K. Fahnbulleh has disclosed plans for the official opening of a newly constructed modern elementary school in Zankpaimah Town as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen educational infrastructure and improve learning conditions within the district.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
New research suggests icing injuries may hinder recovery time and prolong pain. Here is what the study found, and what it means for you.

Lifestyle
Aamirah Ngwenya, wife of former TV presenter and actor, Sipho Psyfo Ngwenya shared a hilarious pregnancy reveal on Instagram.

Entertainment
Rachel said the children moved homes five times and changed schools three times in two years.

Entertainment
As a younger, more experience-driven generation reshapes whisky culture, the tradition of hoarding premium bottles is giving way to something far more rewarding, actually drinking them.

Entertainment
The Lions will also be without flanker Ruan Venter, who returned home from Ireland last week.

Entertainment
Music distribution platform DistroKid has begun rolling out a new self-reporting system that requires creators to disclose whether artificial intelligence tools were used in the creation of newly uploaded music — joining a growing list of digital music platforms experimenting with AI transparency measures. The move follows a recent beta test launched with Spotify, which […]

Science/Tech
Pandemic report warns of growing global threat as health teams in Africa move to contain Ebola outbreak
The world is becoming less resilient to outbreaks of infectious diseases, experts have warned, as health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda scramble to contain an outbreak of Ebola.
The Global Preparedness Monitoring Board (GPMB) said in a report published on...

Science/Tech
GoTyme’s CEO is candid about churn risk as the bank completes its rebrand from TymeBank and moves clients onto a new app.

Science/Tech
So why didn’t Swatch do anything to avoid it?

Science/Tech
The NPO has developed a training model inspired by the Springboks to combat youth unemployment and meet the urgent demand for cyber security skills.
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
Only four cars The Citizen Motoring has tested was faster from 0 to 100km/h.

Motoring
Chinese carmaker claims this all-electric SUV derivative can travel 450km on a single charge.
Health
Doctors and patients complain that the controversial practice of prior authorization for treatment and procedures is still widespread.
Health
Straus Family Creamery asked customers to throw out some tubs sold in May across 17 states. No injuries have been reported, the company said.

Health
A patient praises a new test for womb cancer being trialled at hospitals in Suffolk and Norfolk.
Health
The hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius set off alarms for a world still traumatized by Covid. For those on board, the danger was much closer.