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Electric Volkswagen ID.Polo goes on sale in Germany
Plans for South African introduction unclear
FRIDAY, 01 MAY 2026, 08:53

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Plans for South African introduction unclear

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A win for Dladla in this final may likely see him being given the coaching job permanently

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London offers an insight into the dilemma Labour faces about which direction to take.
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One agent was shot at “point-blank range” by suspect as he ran through a security checkpoint

South Africa
The draft policy was withdrawn after it was found that it has fictitious sources in its references.

South Africa
COSATU is hosting the national celebrations that coincides with its 40th Anniversary.

South Africa
Residents of the village and motorists rushed to pull out people from the wreckages.

South Africa
Several marches on illegal immigration have taken place in various cities around the country.

World
The international jury of the Venice Biennale resigned Thursday amid tensions over Russia’s participation and the panel’s decision to bar prizes for countries accused of crimes against humanity.

World
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is seeking details of a short-term ceasefire Russia proposed to U.S. President Donald Trump.

World
Thousands of seafarers remain stuck as the Strait of Hormuz blockade continues. The United Nations urges for a plan to facilitate their release.

World
The pop star’s representatives have called the incident “completely inexcusable” and she has since checked herself into rehab.

Africa
Christopher Okello Onyum had pleaded insanity but this was dismissed by the judge.

Africa
The unusually forceful intervention highlights concerns about governance in the management of public retirement savings

Africa
The blockade comes days after Mali’s defence minister was assassinated in a series of nationwide attacks.

Africa
Malagasy prosecuters used a Whatsapp group as evidence for the detained individuals alleged crimes.

Business
It comes after a group of MPs declared that they had no confidence in the company’s leadership.

Business
Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Friday, 1 May 2026.

Business
The future car parc will look very different from today’s. It will be more electrified, more connected and increasingly software-driven.

Business
Tourist attractions in the West report falling numbers as people spend more on essentials.

Politics
Malatji was cross-examined over his failure to halt the Ad Hoc security contracts.

Politics
Mbalula says the ANC is geared up for the elections.

Politics
Hlabisa will soon proclaim it and get it certified in the government gazette.

Politics
Ntsebeza says most of the cases can never be revived since suspects and witnesses have died.

Sport
Former world number four Kei Nishikori says he “gave it his all” after announcing he will retire from tennis at the end of the 2026 season.

Sport
Ulster-born Exeter Chiefs legend Gareth Steenson runs the rule over Saturday’s European Challenge Cup semi-final between the sides at Affidea Stadium.

Sport
Following Lone’er Kavanagh’s breakout UFC win, the Briton talks to BBC Sport about losing his father as a youngster and the influential role his mother has played during his career.

Sport
Leicester City Women have been confirmed in a relegation play-off with the team that finished third in WSL 2, so what might that mean for the club?
Education
[The Conversation Africa] South Africa’s 50 public technical and vocational education and training (TVET) colleges are, in the main, struggling institutions.

Education
Students taking part in university’s annual ritual say images of them in swimwear are being published without consent in national newspapers
When the sun rises at dawn on Friday, hundreds of St Andrews University students will brave the chilly North Sea for the annual May Dip, an undergraduate ritual said to bring good luck in exams. But the students won’t be alone at the beach. In recent...
Education
Thousands of children were unable to finish annual standardized tests, the second year in a row when technological issues emerged.
Education
The brothers from the Republic of Congo were released on Thursday after the school community appealed to local Republican politicians, their lawyer said.

Lifestyle
The SPCA revealed that the former owner of Bobby – a dog that went in a TikTok video – will on a trial over his animal abuse charges.

Lifestyle
Charlize Theron’s childhood home in Benoni has been thrust into the spotlight after her recent interview. Here’s what it looks like now…
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Well-known South African DJ Barney Simon has shared the latest three-bedroom property stats from around the country.

Entertainment
A number of South African rugby players will also be involved in the action in Europe.

Entertainment
The new Charlize Theron release ‘Apex’ is now on Netflix and it’s action-adventure fun. Grab your popcorn and watch this flick.

Entertainment
First ever electric Polo will not be coming to South Africa as a result of combustion engine Polo production stretching past 2030.

Entertainment
A total of R550 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 30 April 2026.

Science/Tech
The AI “hallucinations” were cited as references appended to the recently Cabinet-approved Revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection.

Science/Tech
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Motoring
The difference between 93 octane and 95 octane petrol comes down to more than just price.

Motoring
South Africans can expect several new cars from Chery, Omoda, Jaecoo, iCaur, and Lepas in the near future.

Motoring
Soon there will only be four station wagons on sale in South Africa.
Motoring

Health
An early care scheme could prevent thousands of miscarriages a year.
Health
Dr. Means’s nomination had stalled in part over her views on vaccines. The president said he was instead nominating Dr. Nicole B. Saphier, a radiologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Health
Dr. Sara Brenner is a physician, an F.D.A. official and a “MAHA mom” who has said people should not reflexively believe in the benefits of vaccines.

Health
Sophie Raworth talks about the need for exercise as we get older.