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From bad to worse for Cape Town homeowners
Despite the City of Cape Town proposing lower rates and broader relief to offset rising property values, local bodies warned that some homeowners face much steeper valuation increases, raising affordability concerns.
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CUSTOMARY AUTHORITY: SA’s land system is broken, but collective consent offers a way forward
South Africa’s land and mining crisis is not a technical problem – it’s political, structural and about power. Experts at the 2026 Mining Indaba agreed that real reform requires giving communities collective, democratic control over their land.

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Watch: How Green Party victory unfolded
Labour, which took the Greater Manchester seat with more than 50% of the vote in 2024, was pushed into third place.
South Africa
News24 | Teen girls say they drink for vibes. But the morning after costs more than a hangover
South African teenage girls and young women know alcohol leaves them ashamed, broke and hungover – but in a world where drinking signals belonging, “just say no” was never going to cut it.

South Africa
Cachalia defends decision to deploy SANDF to support SAPS
He says it is a necessary step to restore calm in communities where illegal mining and gang violence

South Africa
Chauke’s lawyers accuse NPA of removing key documents from dockets
The Nkabinde Enquiry is probing Andrew Chauke’s fitness to hold office.
South Africa
Concern at witness behaviour at Ad Hoc Committee
Concern at witness behaviour at Ad Hoc Committee
Speaker of the National Assembly Thoko Didiza has noted with concern the “unfortunate developments” at the Ad Hoc Committee established to investigate allegations made by the KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
During the proceedings on Thursday, one of the witnesses, Paul O’Sullivan, walked out...

World
As U.S. and Iran wrap latest round of nuclear talks, Trump weighs his options
President Trump weighs his military options in Iran as his administration continues negotiating over Tehran’s nuclear program.

World
Drone jammed near French aircraft carrier was probably Russian, says Sweden
Sweden’s defence minister says there is likely a “strong link” between the drone and a Russian naval vessel in the area.

World
A team of midlife cheerleaders in Ukraine refuses to let war defeat them
Ukrainian women in their 50s and 60s say they’ve embraced cheerleading as a way to cope with the extreme stress and anxiety of four years of Russia’s full-scale invasion.

World
Affected by the war in Ukraine, Germany works to recover its economy
Four years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Germany’s economy has transformed, impacted by the effects of war.

Africa
Former US diplomat sentenced to life for abusing two girls in Burkina Faso
He used the girls’ mother’s life-threatening illness as an opportunity to demand sex, said the US Office of Public Affairs.

Africa
At least 55 Ghanaians killed in Russia-Ukraine war, minister says
This is the highest number of confirmed casualties from a single African country in the Ukraine-Russia war.

Africa
Kenyan charged with luring young men to fight for Russia in Ukraine
A total of 1,000 Kenyans have reportedly been recruited to fight for Russia in its war against Ukraine.

Africa
Girl, 14, shot dead as South Africa’s ‘taxi wars’ hit school
Violence has plagued South Africa’s highly competitive and lucrative taxi industry for decades.

Business
Another international giant scaling down in South Africa
Nestlé SA has begun issuing retrenchment notices to more than 400 employees in South Africa as part of a global overhaul, sources say.

Business
SSE Airtricity to reduce gas prices by 8% from April
It means the annual gas bill of a typical household with a credit meter will reduce by £80 a year.

Business
Why you should consider fixing your energy tariff now
Martin Lewis explains what the upcoming change to the energy price cap means for your bills.

Business
How did Paramount beat Netflix to Warner Bros?
What to know about the two firms’ blockbuster battle to control Warner Bros Discovery.

Politics
EThekwini expands to 112 wards after Council endorses
The municipality says the extra ward will be located in the northern region of the Municipality.

Politics
Geordin Hill-Lewis accepts nomination to succeed John Steenhuisen as DA leader
DA Gauteng leader Solly Msimanga put his hand up for the federal chair position held by Ivan Meyer

Politics
Msimanga puts hand up for DA federal chairperson position
Gauteng DA leader Solly Msimanga addressed a media briefing at the Union Buildings.

Politics
Linda Gxasheka continues testimony after Commission’s orders
The Commission denied the bid to postpone after lawyer Emmah Magula cited receiving documents late

Sport
‘Scary’ and ‘ruthless’ Wigan out to regain crown
Wigan Warriors win their opening three Super League games as they look to regain the title they won in 2023 and 2024.

Sport
VAR in place for first time in BetMcLean Cup final
Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology is to be used in Northern Ireland domestic football for the first time in next month’s BetMcLean Cup final between Linfield and Glentoran at Windsor Park.

Sport
Rohl wants ‘hot heart and smart mind’ from Rangers
Danny Rohl has urges Rangers to approach Sunday’s “crucial” Scottish Premiership meeting with Celtic “with a hot heart and a smart mind”.

Sport
Nine-dart hero Rock can be world champion – Bunting
Premier League Night Four winner Stephen Bunting says Northern Ireland’s Josh Rock, who threw a nine-darter in front of his home crowd at the SSE Arena, has the ability to become world champion one day.
Education
Liberia: U.S.$ 4 Million Dollar Lawsuit, Board Probe Deepen Crisis Over Law School Dux At University of Liberia
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — A dispute over academic honors at the University of Liberia has escalated into a legal and institutional standoff, as the announced dux of the Louis Arthur Grimes School of Law has filed a four million United States dollars libel lawsuit against exiled Liberian activist Martin K. N. Kollie, while the University’s Board of Trustees has suspended the official...
Education
South Africa: Old-School Elegance – Karoo-Style in Ladismith
[Daily Maverick] Victorian-era buildings of the Klein Karoo that have escaped the developers’ wrecking ball.
Education
Nigeria: Schoolmates Celebrate Walida’s Release
[Daily Trust] Students of Government Day Secondary School, Galadanchi, Dutse, have expressed joy and relief over the release of Walida Abdulhadi.
Education
What Does ‘Complicity’ Mean for Epstein’s Friends, and Mere Acquaintances?
Philosophers have long wrestled with what to do about the onlookers and profiteers surrounding those who have done terrible things.

Lifestyle
Another one! Sne Mseleku’s third pregnancy shocker
Sne Mseleku took a pregnancy test in the presence of MaCele, which confirmed that she is expecting her third child.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
US to increase Afrikaner refugee intake, erect processing ‘village’
The White House has approved plans to fast track over 4 000 Afrikaner refugee resettlementapplications each month. Here’s how…
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Entry-level, petrol BMW X3 out to silence its pro-diesel critics
In South Africa, the market for premium compact SUV has traditionally been a diesel affair, with petrol often limited to…

Entertainment
Motshekga tells Military Ombud to tighten its belt amid record number of complaints
The Military Ombudsman overran its R45-million salary budget by R4 million but said its high vacancy rate was hampering its work.

Entertainment
Sacha gets the nod, Kotze reaches 50 as Stormers take on Lions
The Stormers are desperate to bounce back from back-to-back URC defeats against the Sharks, when they take on the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Entertainment
‘She is going to assist the mayor with service delivery’: Masuku sworn is as Joburg’s first deputy mayor
Masuku is the first female chairperson of the ANC in Johannesburg and the first deputy mayor of the city.

Science/Tech
Aventon Soltera 3 Electric Bike Review: A Fun Hybrid Single-Speed
Aventon’s latest single-speed hybrid bicycle is light, looks cool, and is the most bikey electric bike on the market right now.
Science/Tech
Aktiia Hilo Blood Pressure Monitor Review: Cuffless BP Tracking
The Aktiia Hilo Blood Pressure Monitor is the first cuffless monitor to be cleared by the FDA. It’s discreet, highly accurate, and simple to use
Science/Tech
Huxe Will Give You a Personalized, Daily Audio Summary Powered by AI
The app reads your email inbox and your meeting calendar, then gives you a short audio summary. It can help you spend less time scrolling, but of course, there are privacy drawbacks to consider.
Science/Tech
Is A.I. Eating the Labor Market? + The Latest on the Pentagon, OpenClaw and Alpha School
“I think the mere fact that the markets can move so much, based on almost nothing, underscores how high anxiety is right now.”
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
Warning over homeless traffic directors in South Africa’s biggest city
Motorists may be liable for accidents caused by following the instructions of homeless traffic directors.

Motoring
How to reach 1.5 million South African car owners and buyers
TopAuto offers powerful advertising products that help you reach this audience in an impactful way.

Health
Parents of gravely ill child refused respite care
Birmingham Children’s Trust refused respite help and suggested training grandparents to help.
Health
C.D.C.’s New Acting Director Draws Unexpected Praise From Agency Staff
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who was appointed to the role last week, has offered to publicly endorse vaccination, in particular the measles vaccine, winning over some agency employees.

Health
‘Midwives didn’t listen’ says premature baby’s mum
Aria’s parents say their daughter suffered brain damage after NHS staff failed to treat an infection.
Health
‘The Pitt’ Is Showing Us the Complicated Reality of Psychosis
Subtle signs of mental distress often emerge before severe symptoms.