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How Mlondolozi Ndlovu rose from a childhood of struggle to earn a civil engineering doctorate
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How Mlondolozi Ndlovu rose from a childhood of struggle to earn a civil engineering doctorate

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Everton’s Thierno Barry effectively gained from being offside when Manchester City’s Marc Guehi teed him up to score on Monday. Is the law fair? And were the game’s other big decisions correct?
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National Coloured Congress MP Fadiel Adams is facing criminal charges after allegedly interfering in the investigation into the murder of former ANC Youth League secretary-general Sindiso Magaqa.

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Russia demanded a ceasefire on 8 and 9 May but Ukraine said it would pause the fighting sooner, meaning any violations would be pinned on Moscow.

South Africa
Adams has been arrested after allegedly delaying to hand himself over to the police.

South Africa
Government spends approximately R800-million annually on suspended public servants.

South Africa
Residents in Ga-Mabuela Village continue searching for a missing two-year-old girl…
South Africa
McKenzie unveils winners of Mzansi to the World Cup fan competition
Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has announced the winners of the Mzansi to the World Cup Lucky Fans Competition, describing the initiative as a celebration of football’s ability to unite and uplift South Africans.
Speaking during a media briefing in Pretoria on Tuesday, McKenzie said the...

World
The Supreme Court temporarily restored access to the abortion pill mifepristone. And, Indiana’s primaries will test President Trump’s influence as he tries to oust incumbent Republican senators.

World
British singer songwriter M.I.A will no longer be the opening act for Rebels Rage tour after disagreement with US rapper Kid Cudi.

World
NPR’s Leila Fadel speaks with Aaron David Miller, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, about the latest attacks in the Persian Gulf.

World
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney tells European leaders they, not the U.S., will anchor the world order in the future.

Africa
Sudan’s foreign minister says Ethiopia and UAE has chosen the “wrong path” and would regret it.

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
Business

Business
She opened the first store with her husband Don in 1969, with the company calling her “a pioneering force in American retail”.

Business
Allianz Trade’s latest Insolvency Report predicts over 1,500 insolvencies in South Africa in 2026, with the Iran War posing severe risks to the economy.
Business

Politics
Leaked voice note allegedly involving IFP Youth Brigade leader Mncedisi Maphisa fuels factional tension before the party’s elective conference, prompting an internal investigation

Politics
Matter against Pule Mabe and six of his co-accused has been postponed to the 28th of May 2026

Politics
The SAPS wants the Cape Coloured Congress leader to hand himself over on fraud and obstruction charges linked to the Magaqa murder probe

Politics
The former public protector said President Cyril Ramaphosa sanctioned the police’s illegal conduct during their investigation into the Phala Phala theft

Sport
The London Marathon has reached a historic milestone after receiving a record 1 338 544 applications for its 2027 ballot.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs defender is set to miss the rest of the season alongside George Matlou. Will Amakhosi retain the two players?

Sport
Manchester City will host their FA Youth Cup final with Manchester United at their 7,000-capacity Joie Stadium – rather than at Etihad Stadium.

Sport
Rio Ferdinand and Jamie Carragher may have been team-mates for England – but there is clearly no love lost between the former centre-backs based on a social media spat.
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has moved to reassure students that funding and allowances will continue uninterrupted, despite the decision to place the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) under administration.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] Six hundred and sixty students have graduated from the University of Gold Coast (formerly Accra Business School) across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, with a call for inclusivity and youth empowerment as key drivers of national development.
Education
[New Times] Higher Education Council (HEC) has launched a nationwide outreach programme targeting higher learning institutions, in a move aimed at assessing and improving the quality of education, governance, and programme delivery.
Education
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam — THE Tanzanian government is intensifying efforts to accelerate digital education as it positions technology a central pillar in transforming teaching methods while equipping students with future-ready skills.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
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Lifestyle

Entertainment
Court in Ashkelon extended detention to Sunday, calling it an attempt to criminalise solidarity with Palestinians and break Gaza siege.

Entertainment
The Bulls have a chance to finish top of the try charts for the second time.

Entertainment
According to one of the applicants, parliament did not disregarded its public participation policy.

Entertainment
The brand entered the market with the simultaneous rollout of 32 stores last year.

Science/Tech
From pizza-box prototypes to Exclusive Books shelves, this South African financial literacy board game has found an audience.
Science/Tech
The new Lifestyle Ultra Speaker, Ultra Soundbar, and Ultra Subwoofer introduce a cozier look.

Science/Tech
UK staff of Google’s AI research lab hope to block the use of the company’s artificial intelligence models in military settings.

Science/Tech
Murena’s /e/OS tablet offers an iPadOS- and Google-free, privacy-friendly tablet experience, but you’ll have to pay for it.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
The founder of ChangeCars has warned that criminals are working with staff at vehicle tracking companies to find and steal cars in South Africa.

Health
Two cases of the virus, which rarely spreads between humans, have been confirmed on the ship, and three people have died.

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.