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King’s Speech to take place days after key May elections
King Charles III will attend Parliament to read out the government’s legislative agenda for the coming months.

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Air Canada CEO ‘deeply saddened’ his poor French skills distracted from victims of crash
Michael Rousseau has faced calls to resign for not speaking French in his message after the LaGuardia crash, which killed two Air Canada pilots.

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Rodri open to Real Madrid move despite Atletico past
Manchester City midfielder Rodri says “you can’t turn down the best clubs in the world” as he refuses to rule out a move to Real Madrid.

South Africa
GP launches cataract surgery marathon to restore patients’ sight
In Gauteng, more than 9000 patients are currently waiting for cataract surgeries

South Africa
Court overturns decision to dissolve Ingonyama Trust board
The Ingonyama Trust administers traditional land in KwaZulu-Natal.

South Africa
Police renew search for missing child Joshlin Smith
Police have urged the public to contact them with leads, as the search for Joshlin Smith continues
South Africa
Simelane calls for scaled partnerships to tackle housing backlog
Simelane calls for scaled partnerships to tackle housing backlog
Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has called for urgent, large-scale collaboration between government, the private sector, and financial institutions to address South Africa’s housing backlog, which currently stands at approximately 2.6 million units affecting more than 12 million people.
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World
French court hands Islam scholar Tariq Ramadan 18-year jail term for rape
Ramadan, a 63-year-old former Oxford professor, denied the charges but his lawyers said he was too ill to attend the trial.

World
European Parliament gives conditional approval to EU-US trade deal
The agreement would see EU tariffs on US goods reduced to zero while US tariffs on EU imports set at 15%.

World
Army commander convicted of Guinea stadium massacre dies in prison
Aboubacar Sidiki Diakité was convicted over the 2009 massacre in which killed more than 150 people were killed.

World
Southeast Asia turns to nuclear as Iran war disrupts energy supplies
Analysts say the Iran war energy crisis is also adding momentum to nuclear interest and action in the region.

Africa
Zimbabwe says 15 nationals killed after being lured to fight for Russia
Zimbabwe says it is engaging the Russian government to repatriate bodies and bring home those still alive.

Africa
South Africa’s police chief to appear in court over controversial health contract
South African authorities declined to disclose the charges he will face when he stands in the dock.

Africa
Shock as dozens of bodies, mostly infants, discovered in Kenya mass grave
Some of the 32 bodies, including 25 children, are believed to have come from local hospitals and mortuaries.

Africa
Salah to leave Liverpool at end of season
The Egypt forward says Liverpool fans “gave me the best time of my life” and “stood by me in the toughest times”.

Business
End of an era for popular South African tech giant
Tripco, the owner of the local accommodation booking platform LekkeSlaap, has recently appointed a new CEO after 17 years.
Business

Business
‘It took six years to receive my late father’s premium bonds’
Readers contacted BBC Your Voice to say they not been able to claim funds from dead family members’ premium bond investments.

Business
Reserve Bank holds interest rates in South Africa, with a warning on hikes
The South African Reserve Bank has voted to keep the policy rate unchanged at 6.75% amid heightened global uncertainty.

Politics
Tshwane takes action against officials implicated at Madlanga Inquiry
Tshwane Corporate and Shared Services MMC Kholofelo Morodi was placed on special leave.

Politics
Court pulls plug on ANC EC elective conference amid irregularities
Court has interdicted the Eastern Cape ANC Elective Conference that was scheduled for this weekend

Politics
Law must take its course as Masemola summoned over R360m tender: DA
Fannie Masemola was issued with summons in connection with Medicare 24 contract.

Politics
Mashatile hails SA-China Bi-National Commission as apex cooperation
Mashatile says SA’s approach to international relations remains guided by its national interest

Sport
Senegal to parade Afcon trophy despite title being stripped
Senegal’s Football Federation boss calls the decision to hand Morocco the Afcon title a “robbery” amid plans to parade the trophy before Saturday’s friendly against Peru in Paris.

Sport
Treatment of my players wasn’t good enough – Scotland captain Malcolm
Scotland captain Rachel Malcolm says it was a “hard read” when BBC Sport laid out the struggles of some players at last year’s Women’s Rugby World Cup.

Sport
ASA names squad for Commonwealth Games 2026
Athletics South Africa (ASA) has announced a 68-member provisional squad for the 2026 Commonwealth Games to be held in Glasgow in Scotland.

Sport
Tension between Tests and franchise T20 – Cummins
Some Australia players missed out on “half a million pounds” so they could be part of Australia’s Test series against Bangladesh, says captain Pat Cummins.
Education
Olympic Committee Announces a Broad Ban of Transgender Athletes in Women’s Events
Kirsty Coventry, the first woman to lead the International Olympic Committee, has frequently spoken about what she says is the need to protect women’s competitions at the Olympic Games.
Education
Zimbabwe: Teachers Issue Ultimatum Over Pay and Conditions
[263Chat] Teachers under the banner of the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) have issued a petition to the government warning of industrial action if long-standing grievances over pay and working conditions are not addressed.
Education
Zimbabwe: Education Minister Hails Mbare High School Research Centre
[263Chat] Primary and Secondary Education Minister Torerayi Moyo has hailed the opening of a new research centre at Mbare High School as a milestone in expanding access to modern learning tools in high-density suburbs.
Education
South Africa: From Mandeni to Marine Science
[UCT] As a child, Buyani Mazeka stuttered so severely that he communicated with his hands. He wrote in mirror image, every word reversed, every sentence flipped, and repeated a grade before the problem was identified.

Lifestyle
‘He’s not a real therapist’: Viewers question Bab’ Ndabe’s credibility
Viewers of ‘Uthando Nes’thembu’ are curious about Bab’ Ndabe Myeza’s qualifications as a therapist, considering his strange conduct.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Repairs begin on vital, scenic link between Cape Town and Camps Bay
Long-awaited repairs to a crucial link between Cape Town and Camps Bay has finally begun, and is expected to be complete by December.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Why Mbokazi will not play for Bafana on Friday
‘It’s just a question of the trip they made from America to here, and also the jet lag,’ said the Bafana head coach.

Entertainment
‘A great loss for the music industry’: Tributes pour in for Durban DJ Boonu
Kwaito star and original Big Nuz member, Sfiso Mshengu, also known as Bhar, told The Citizen that they are saddened by Boonu’s sudden passing.

Entertainment
Reserve Bank keeps repo rate unchanged, warns the future remains uncertain
Governor Lesetja Kganyago warned the ongoing Middle East war could interrupt the country’s growth recovery.

Entertainment
Roof waterproofing: Signs your roof needs urgent attention
A tiny crack or worn section of roof waterproofing might not seem like a big deal at first. But over time, water slowly finds its way in, especially during heavy rain or storms.

Science/Tech
The Sony Afeela Was Doomed to Fail
A six-year EV rollout ends with a thud.

Science/Tech
War kills rate cut hopes as Reserve Bank warns of inflation spike
The Reserve Bank held its repo rate at 6.75% as the Iran war threatens to push inflation sharply higher.

Science/Tech
Using a VPN May Subject You to NSA Spying
US lawmakers are pressing Tulsi Gabbard to reveal whether using a VPN that connects to overseas servers can strip Americans of their constitutional protections against warrantless surveillance.
Science/Tech
Snapchat Investigated in Europe Over Child Safety Policies
Regulators in Brussels accused the social media platform of maintaining a weak age-verification system, and steering younger users toward inappropriate experiences.
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
R6-per-litre petrol price increase for South Africa
Petrol is now expected to go up by R6 per litre next week, while diesel is facing an even larger hike of R9 per litre.

Motoring
New Toyota Corolla Cross GR-Sport launched in South Africa – Pricing and features
Toyota has officially launched the new Corolla Cross GR-Sport in South Africa.
Health
How to Turn a Chicken Egg Into a Drug Factory
A biotech start-up is testing a novel way of efficiently producing pharmaceutical drugs.

Health
Jersey’s wellbeing score is below UK and France
Jersey’s wellbeing score is below UK and France in survey of data from 41 countries.
Health
How U.S.A.I.D. Birth Control Meant for Africa Was Ruined
The Trump administration had options for offloading contraceptives once destined for Africa, a newly obtained memo shows. Instead, it has let them collect dust and go bad.
Health
Trump to Delay Nominating New C.D.C. Director
The administration has yet to find a candidate who aligns with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s agenda while avoiding his unpopular stance on vaccines.