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2026 WORLD CUP GROUP D | US and Turkey appear favoured to go through
Experts see Group D as ‘wide open’, making the race for top spots very competitive.
TUESDAY, 05 MAY 2026, 10:33
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Experts see Group D as ‘wide open’, making the race for top spots very competitive.

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Donald Trump says Iranian attack resulted in explosion on South Korea-operated ship

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Keanu Taylor, 25, dies in hospital after shots were fired on Coldharbour Lane on Saturday.
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Law firms argue legal sector code will result in them losing top B-BBEE ratings

South Africa
The defence is seeking to prove that three of the accused made confessions under duress.

South Africa
Crashes resulting from high-speed are classified as a breach of the “due care” clause.

South Africa
The South African National Defence Force will provide air support on Tuesday.

South Africa
Approximately 1317 cases of Foot and Mouth Diseases were recorded nationally by mid-April.

World
Film star Vijay has defied naysayers to almost sweep Tamil Nadu polls, marking a break in the political order.

World
Authorities said search and rescue at a fireworks plant in a central Chinese province has largely been completed, but verification of the casualties and identification of the victims are still underway.

World
A cruise ship with nearly 150 people aboard was waiting for help off the coast of Cape Verde in the Atlantic Ocean after three passengers died in a suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus.

World
Russia declared a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine for Friday and Saturday to mark the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, but threatened to strike back at Kyiv if it tries to disrupt festivities.

Africa
Former Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in a massive offensive by combined jihadist and separatist forces.

Africa
Malawi’s rollout of a digital tax platform has triggered widespread business protests, with traders arguing that economic pressures and foreign exchange shortages were ignored during consultations

Africa
Inflation in mainland Tanzania is expected to remain within the 3% to 5% target range, supported by stable food supply and exchange rate stability

Africa
More than 100 gangs are operating nationwide as the growing use of political thugs raises fears of election violence.

Business
A Constitutional Court battle over the NHI scheme starts on Tuesday, bringing the first wave of legal challenges to a head.

Business
New research has shown a 28% growth in shops selling vape products in Scottish towns and cities.

Business
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued multiple severe weather warnings for several parts of South Africa.

Business
Nedbank Private Wealth’s Family Approach strategy delivers lasting generational impact.

Politics
Pule Mabe is accused of fraud, theft and money laundering.

Politics
ANC in Mangaung awaiting direction from higher structures after regional conference was nullified.

Politics
The ANC has given members who have dual membership until 11 May to submit a written declaration.

Politics
The two sides met at former President Jacob Zuma’s residence in Nkandla to discuss various issues

Sport
Junior Khanye believes a major squad overhaul is coming at Kaizer Chiefs, naming five players who could be shown the door.

Sport
Here is the kick off time to note as the Junior Springboks head into a blockbuster against the New Zealand U20s on Saturday.

Sport
Morgan-Gibbs White might need a “miracle” to be ready for Nottingham Forest’s Europa League semi-final second leg – but his head coach Vitor Pereira is hopeful.

Sport
In the second part of this series, we select the top two players in the Springboks’ pecking order in every position across the forward pack.
Education
[Leadership] Education experts and development partners have called on the governments of Kano, Katsina and Jigawa States to prioritise dedicated budgetary allocations for Early Childhood Care, Development and Education (ECCDE) as a critical step towards addressing the rising number of out-of-school children in the region.
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Education
[New Times] The National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA) has released the national exams timetable, with exams set to kick off in July.
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has placed the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) under administration due to governance instability within the institution.

Lifestyle
Following a second record fuel-price hike, here are the notable taxi fare increases for May 2026 … with more price pain anticipated …
Lifestyle
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Lifestyle
Tyla stuns at the 2026 Met Gala in a bold Valentino look inspired by peacocks, marking her third appearance at the iconic event.

Entertainment
Police have been on a manhunt for Adams, with weekend reports suggesting they raided a home in Mitchell’s Plain on Saturday morning in search of him.

Entertainment
The social development department warned that over 200 000 NPOs are at risk of being shut down because of the new Thuthuka online system.

Entertainment
PowerBall sets out to make yet another millionaire with tonight’s draw

Entertainment
Who would have ever thought that a book about the dead would hold so much weight for the living? But…

Science/Tech
Younger workers increasingly see company data as career capital, raising the stakes for South African employers.

Science/Tech
Global cyber security and digital privacy firm to shed light on issues affecting organisations at the ITWeb Security Summit in Cape Town.

Science/Tech
Vodacom shares rose almost 4% in early Tuesday trade on the JSE after group flagged a 20-25% jump in earnings.

Science/Tech
The local financial sector is prioritising governance and guardrails as it moves to adopt AI as quickly as possible.
Motoring

Motoring
GWM South Africa has, for the moment, not approved the Hi4-T for the local market under the P300 banner.

Motoring
South Africa’s automotive industry kept up its strong performance in April 2026 despite an uncertain global backdrop.

Motoring
A United Arab Emirates-based rail company has been announced as one of the 11 private rail companies that will operate on South Africa’s tracks.

Health
Alison Scott-Wright, also known as ‘The Magic Sleep Fairy’ has appeared on TV giving advice around improving the sleep of babies.
Health
The health secretary has long complained that Americans overuse psychiatric medications. New policies he is introducing aim to change that.
Health
A lower-court ruling had reinstated a Food and Drug Administration requirement that patients visit a health care provider in person to obtain mifepristone.

Health
Dr Aziza explains why napping could be a sign of a bigger issue