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BBC confirms which Strictly Come Dancing pros will return
Five members of the show’s professional line-up, including the long-serving Karen Hauer, are leaving.
WEDNESDAY, 06 MAY 2026, 14:07

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Five members of the show’s professional line-up, including the long-serving Karen Hauer, are leaving.

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Arsenal have reached the Champions League final for the first time in 20 years but did they over-celebrate Tuesday’s win over Atletico Madrid?

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The Springboks will begin their 2026 campaign with a symbolic and emotionally charged clash against the Barbarians.
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South Africa
Homeless shelters in Johannesburg are facing increased pressure as colder weather persists.

South Africa
Gerhard Otto has warned people not to park under big trees as the high speed winds can be dangerous.

South Africa
Lagos, Nigeria | 30 May – 13 June 2026 Young People In Tech (YPIT) presents The Artificial Future, a three-week programme bringing together builders, students, founders, researchers, and investors to answer one question: what does AI look like when Africans are the ones building it? The programme runs across workshops, a hackathon, and a full-day […]
South Africa
Basic Education explains textbook process amid transparency concerns
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has defended the integrity of its textbook catalogue development process, rejecting claims of impropriety and maintaining that its system is designed to ensure fairness, quality and cost-effectiveness.This follows criticism from some sections of society questioning the...

World
Democrats outpace Republicans in voter enthusiasm for the midterm elections, according to NPR’s latest poll. And Trump says “Project Freedom” is paused because of progress toward an Iran agreement.

World
Wang Yi is holding talks with Iran’s foreign minister Aragchi who is on his first trip to China since the war began.

World
It was one of the deadliest Israeli strikes of the Gaza war, devastating one extended family. A year and a half later, the survivors find their loved ones’ remains.

World
U.S. and allies hold their largest drills yet in the Philippines near Taiwan, showcasing new tactics and alliances to deter China—while Beijing stages its own exercises nearby.

Africa
DNA tests are underway to confirm whether remains found inside the crocodile match that of a missing man.

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

Business
Nelson Mandela Bay says it has replenished its fuel stocks after they were depleted earlier in the week, with the city now on high alert amid severe weather warnings.

Business
South African motorists, workshops, small businesses, and industrial operators have more convenient disposal options than ever, thanks to the ROSE Foundation.

Business
South African students are flocking to Europe to study medicine, but many plan to return home following their studies.
Business

Politics
Members of the NCC have gathered for a prayer in their constituency office in Westridge, Cape Flats

Politics
Mncedisi Maphisa has been suspended by the party after a recording of a phone call that was leaked

Politics
Adams’ lawyer says he’s likely to appear in court tomorrow, as he has not yet been formally charged

Politics
Fadiel Adams faces charges of fraud and defeating and or obstruction the course of justice.

Sport
Britain’s ‘special relationship’ with the United States may be under renewed scrutiny, but when it comes to football, it appears to be in fine health, writes Dan Roan.

Sport
Cape Town’s biggest 10K road race is changing its route for 2026, with runners now finishing in front of a city landmark.

Sport
Gary Naysmith will become Ayr United’s new manager once the former Scotland full-back completes the Scottish Championship play-off campaign with Stenhousemuir.

Sport
When considering who could take over the captaincy from Siya Kolisi one day, a former Springbok has made a bold prediction.
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), in partnership with the Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA), has committed R90 million towards revitalising Community Education and Training (CET) colleges across South Africa.
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has defended the integrity of its textbook catalogue development process, rejecting claims of impropriety and maintaining that its system is designed to ensure fairness, quality and cost-effectiveness.
Education
[Capital FM] Education remains one of the most transformative forces in society, an enduring pathway through which individuals unlock opportunity, expand their potential, and lead more meaningful, productive lives.
Education
[Namibian] The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture says while there is no policy prohibiting pupils from bringing food to school hostels, the Basic Education Act allows individual schools to set their own rules.

Lifestyle
Robben Island Museum is now hiring for key roles after announcing its plan to introduce tourist accommodation on the heritage site.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Move over, Big Five! Spice up your safari adventure by watching out for these six amazing animals. Take a look…
Entertainment

Entertainment
‘The selling of a bread at a price less than what you buy from another shop does not justify making a profit.’

Entertainment
The NHI legislation had been several years in the making.

Entertainment
Netflix makes its boldest play yet in the South African market, adapting Sue Nyathi’s debut novel into a 22-episode supernovela titled ‘The Polygamist’.

Science/Tech
After Ukraine’s President Zelensky said territory had been captured using just robots and drones, what is the future of unmanned warfare?

Science/Tech
Cameras can offer peace of mind, but choose carefully before inviting one into your home.

Science/Tech
I tested all the major webcams across the price spectrum in attempts to find the very best. Here’s what I learned.
Science/Tech
New submitter spazmonkey writes: From a hidden GPS tracker polling your location every 4.5 minutes to JavaScript loaded from a random GitHub account, no SSL certificate pinning, and an in-app browser that silently strips cookie consent dialogs and paywalls from every page you visit, the new White House app seems to have a little bit of everything. A security researcher pulled the APK apart to...
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
Prasa has more than 268 passenger train coaches ready to be deployed on South Africa’s rail network.

Motoring
FlySafair is hosting its annual birthday sale today with tickets going for as little as R12.

Health
The Andes strain of the virus has been confirmed in some passengers, which can rarely be passed from person to person.
Health
Against expert advice, people are using new and unpredictable synthetic drugs to experiment on themselves in hopes of becoming free of addiction.

Health
A postnatal choir leader says professional dog walkers pay less to use the city’s parks.
Health
Since the family of rodent-borne infections were identified in the 1950s, they have turned up all over the world.