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International hotel giant launching new 155-room serviced apartment development in popular seaside town
The Radisson Hotel Group is expanding its presence in South Africa with a new 155-room serviced apartment development in Umhlanga.

Top Stories
Longstanding Ladysmith Black Mambazo member Albert Mazibuko passes away
Death of ‘cultural custodian’ at 77 ‘marks the end of an era of isicathamiya and mbube music traditions’

Top Stories
Pressure mounts over UK festival’s Kanye West booking
Jewish groups and MPs call on the London festival to cancel the controversial rapper’s headline booking.

South Africa
Heavy rainfall, strongs winds warning issued for KZN
In the Durban CBD, fallen trees and debris are being cleared from roads.

South Africa
FS Premier flags possible official links to illegal immigration
SACR is concerned that South Africa may not be able to fully enact the First Safe Country Principle

South Africa
From Biomedical Engineering to AI Pioneer: How Pelonomi Moiloa Built Lelapa AI for African Languages
Pelonomi Moiloa has taken an unconventional path to becoming one of Africa’s most recognized figures in artificial intelligence — from biomedical engineering in Johannesburg to a master’s degree in Japan, through data science at one of South Africa’s largest banks, to co-founding a startup that is building multilingual AI systems for African languages. Moiloa co-founded […]

South Africa
Cape Town AI Research Platform Yazi Raises First Institutional Funding at R30 Million Valuation
South African AI research platform Yazi has raised its first institutional funding round from 3 Capital Ventures at a pre-money valuation of 30 million rand ($1.6 million), the company announced. The amount of the investment was not disclosed. Yazi was founded in Cape Town in 2022 by Timothy Treagus, who serves as CEO, and Mzwandile […]

World
Trump threatens Iran’s power plants, bridges. And, Artemis II readies for lunar flyby
Trump threatened to bomb Iran’s power plants and bridges unless it opens the Strait of Hormuz. And, NASA’s Artemis II crew prepares to make its closest approach to the moon.

World
Iran pushes back against Trump’s deadline
Iran’s top officials pushed back against President Trump’s deadline to open the Strait of Hormuz, striking a defiant tone as the warring sides traded missile attacks.

World
Why Bangladesh is seeing a deadly spike in measles
More than 100 people, mostly children, have been killed by measles since mid-March, officials suspect.

World
A music festival booked Kanye West, now known as Ye, and lost major sponsors
The rapper Ye was announced as the headliner for the Wireless Festival in London. He’s gained notoriety over the years for his antisemitic comments and activities glorifying Nazis.

Africa
DR Congo agrees to take deportees from the US
The country will start receiving deportees from this month but has not said how many they will accept.

Africa
Nigerian army rescues 31 held hostage in Easter church attack
Five civilians were killed by the gunmen and their bodies were recovered at the scene, the army said.

Africa
World’s oldest leader to get a deputy for first time in 43-year rule
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, 93, won his eighth successive term last year in a disputed election.

Africa
Senegal bans ministers from foreign travel as oil price rise bites
The fuel cost is nearly double what the government budgeted for putting pressure on stretched finances.

Business
Huge problems for lifestyle audits in South Africa
The Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration has highlighted the government’s challenges in conducting lifestyle audits.

Business
The international products dominating shelves in South Africa
According to market research firm Euromonitor International, South Africa’s beauty market grew 7% year on year to reach to $3.9 billion in 2024, which is over R65 billion at current conversion rates, outpacing the 0.6% GDP growth at the time.

Business
State-owned company relaunches product to protect South Africa from social unrest
Sasris has relaunched Wrap Cover, five years after it was withdrawn following the July 2021 unrest.

Business
Charity ‘feels the pinch’ of higher energy prices
The Felix Project is among the organisations feeling the effects of increased costs due to the conflict in Iran.

Politics
LIVE: Solomon Kalushi Mahlangu Commemoration
ANC’s Fikile Mbalule is leading the annual commemoration anti-apartheid activist Solomon Mahlangu.

Politics
SANCO demands Lesufi resign after Dunga’s appointment
SANCO says Nkululeko Dunga’s appointment is an insult to Gauteng residents

Politics
Ndou encourages parties to reconsider joining GNU
Ndou adds that the inclusion of parties like the EFF would be a sign of unity for parties

Politics
Generational shift happening in the DA: Sharif
The DA congress will take place in Johannesburg next weekend.

Sport
Will entertainment-led Rock League be future of curling?
Rock League, the first-ever professional curling league, starts in Toronto later on Monday, with six mixed-gender global franchises playing in an unusual format.

Sport
Two Oceans Ultra Marathon: Here’s what time Gerda Steyn will start
One of the biggest weekends in SA road running – the Two Oceans Ultra and Half Marathons – will take place this weekend.

Sport
Lijnders on replacing ‘unique’ Silva
Manchester City assistant manager Pep Lijnders discusses captain Bernardo Silva’s future at the club, saying “every good story comes to an end”.

Sport
Valencia joins star-studded Wythenshawe vets team
Former Manchester United captain Antonio Valencia joins the star-studded veteran team at Manchester club Wythenshawe AFC.
Education
Teaching in an American University Feels Very Strange Right Now
We’re supposed to give students a map. I don’t even know the terrain.
Education
What Should I Wear to a College Graduation?
It can be tricky to look nice without stealing the spotlight. Our critic has some tips on dressing as smart as the graduate.
Education
Plunging International Student Enrollment Under Trump Squeezes Colleges
The Trump administration’s campaign to curtail international students is not just hitting the elite schools targeted by the government.
Education
Ethiopia: CSOs Step Up Voter Education, Monitoring Ahead of Ethiopia’s 7th General Election
[ENA] Addis Ababa — Leaders of Ethiopia’s major civil society organizations (CSOs) have reaffirmed their commitment to supporting a peaceful, fair, and democratic process in the country’s upcoming 7th general election, scheduled for June 1, 2026.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Ladysmith Black Mambazo’s Albert Mazibuko passes away at 77
Albert Mazibuko from the iconic Ladysmith Black Mambazo has sadly passed away after a short illness aged 77.

Lifestyle
Shauwn Mkhize ‘catching flights’ for her 51st birthday amid tax troubles
Shauwn ‘MamMkhize’ Mkhize is turning 51 today, and what better way to celebrate than with the help of AI.

Lifestyle
This is what attracted Lamar Odom to Khloé Kardashian
In a captivating Netflix documentary, former basketball player Lamar Odom shared what attracted him to reality TV star Khloé Kardashian.

Entertainment
Bus from Zimbabwe intercepted after legally entering SA, driver in hot water over 32 illegal immigrants
The bus carried 32 undocumented foreign nationals in addition to 43 passengers properly processed at Beitbridge border.

Entertainment
Cheers for raiders of a lost art as visiting trainers bag most of the big prizes
Jockeys Zackey and Fourie were also in winning form.
Entertainment

Entertainment
Cleanup efforts begin after weekend storms lash KZN
There was a brief tornado that occurred in Bishopstowe on Sunday afternoon.

Science/Tech
The DOJ Misled a Judge About How It’s Using Voter Roll Data
The acting head of the DOJ’s voting section told a judge last week that the agency had not touched the nonpublic voter roll data it has collected. That wasn’t true.

Science/Tech
7 Mistakes That Cancel Out Credit Card Promo Benefits—and What to Do
Credit card promos can be an appealing way to get more value from your spending. Whether it’s extra cashback, bonus miles, or limited-time discounts, the right offer can make everyday purchases go further. Top providers like Maya will also run the occasional free Maya card promo to bring more users on board free of charge. […]

Science/Tech
Robot Mowers Are Actually Good Now
With the rise of affordable and effective robot mowers, maintaining a pristine lawn has never been easier.

Science/Tech
Snake Bros Keep Getting Bitten by Their Lethal Pets. Only Zoos Can Save Them
Your venomous serpent bites you, and the clock is ticking. America’s zookeepers—and a cooler full of rare antivenom—are your best chance of survival.

Motoring
Uber’s R5 billion pledge to South Africa
E-hailing giant Uber has committed to investing R5 billion in South Africa.

Motoring
How South African insurers navigate a multi-car pile-up
A multi-car pile-up is no different from any other accident as far as insurers are concerned.

Motoring
Good news about petrol supply from May
Petrol exporting countries have committed to higher outputs from next month.

Motoring
Easy ways to save petrol in South Africa
There are a few simple steps motorists can take to ensure their car is running smoothly and using less fuel.
Health
NASA Families Don’t Go to the Moon, but They’re on the Mission, Too
For the families of the Artemis II astronauts, the mission “begins at assignment.”
Health
Don’t put off treatment during doctors’ strike, NHS tells patients
The strike comes at the end of the bank holiday weekend and NHS managers fear demand could be “challenging”.

Health
‘Two weeks will make such a difference’: UK first as NI brings in miscarriage leave
Northern Ireland becomes first part of UK to bring in legal entitlement for parents affected by miscarriage at any stage of a pregnancy to have paid leave.
Health
For Many Patients Leaving the I.C.U., the Struggle Has Only Just Begun
A long stay in intensive care can bring physical, cognitive and mental health challenges that can take months or longer to resolve.