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THE WEEKEND WRAP: Ramaphosa’s future hangs in the balance, Tolashe’s continued SUV half-truths and the Woolies-Beyers Chocolates

Today at 16:07 PM, via Daily Maverick

In this edition of the Weekend Wrap, we answer five questions you may have after the ConCourt’s Phala Phala ruling, how Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe’s statements to a Parliament’s portfolio committee were once again characterised by half-truths, and a brand new Maverick Mind Quiz to put your news knowledge to the test.

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Why the HFM-Arsenal partnership counts for you if you follow Arsenal in South Africa

Today at 15:19 PM, via Mail & Guardian

If you follow Arsenal from South Africa, the HFM Arsenal partnership is relevant because it is built around things you can see and engage with directly. On 19 March 2026, HFM and Arsenal announced a multi-year global partnership that includes matchday branding at Emirates Stadium, visibility across Arsenal’s digital platforms, and access to club assets and players […]

South Africa

South Africa to mark International Day of Plant Health in Mpumalanga

Today at 14:54 PM, via SAnews

South Africa to mark International Day of Plant Health in Mpumalanga

The Department of Agriculture, in partnership with the Mpumalanga Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs, will commemorate the 2026 International Day of Plant Health (IDPH) in Mbombela.

The International Day of Plant Health is observed annually on 12 May to raise global...

South Africa

Constitution laid the foundation for a democratic SA

Today at 14:52 PM, via SAnews

Constitution laid the foundation for a democratic SA

As South Africa marks 30 years since the South African Constitution was adopted by the National Assembly, Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli said the milestone “invites all of us, especially young people, to reflect on where this country comes from and where it is going”.

Speaking during the handing over of Cyber...

South Africa

Steenhuisen welcomes new PPECB board ahead of centenary milestone

Today at 14:37 PM, via SAnews

Steenhuisen welcomes new PPECB board ahead of centenary milestone

As the Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB) prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary in June, Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has congratulated and welcomed the organisation’s newly appointed board members.

Established in June 1926, the PPECB is entering its second century of service as a linchpin...

World

Return of Palestine Marathon attracts thousands of runners

Today at 14:51 PM, via BBC News

Thousands of people have taken part in the Palestine Marathon and Half Marathon which returned to the West Bank city of Bethlehem after a two-year pause because of restrictions over the Gaza War.

Business

Big win for DStv in South Africa

Today at 15:30 PM, via BusinessTech

CANAL+ has renewed its broadcast agreement with South African Rugby, keeping matches exclusively to DStv’s SuperSport.

Sport

FPL talking point: Time to triple captain Haaland?

Today at 14:55 PM, via BBC News

If you still have your triple captain chip left in Fantasy Premier League then Manchester City – with two home games this week – could be your inspiration.

Education

Liberia: Cuaaa Breaks Ground for Agape Clinic At Cuttington University

Today at 12:51 PM, via AllAfrica

[FrontPageAfrica] Suakoko — The Cuttington University Alumni Association in the Americas on Thursday broke ground for the construction of the Agape Clinic at Cuttington University’s main campus in Suakoko, marking what officials described as a significant step toward strengthening healthcare delivery for students and surrounding communities.

Education

Ghana: Ghanaian Bags $20,000 Stanford Impact Prize

Today at 12:21 PM, via AllAfrica

[Ghanaian Times] A Ghanaian MBA student at Stanford Graduate School of Business, Evans Adanya, has been named among one of five winners of the 2026 Stanford Impact Leader (SIL) Prize, one of the most prestigious social impact awards in global business education, carrying a $20,000 grant.

Science/Tech

SITA appoints long-awaited board

Today at 14:23 PM, via ITWeb

The embattled State IT Technology now has full a complement of new leadership, as new board members take up their posts.

Science/Tech

Hyperscalers ate my next computer

Today at 14:22 PM, via TechCentral

The economics of on-device computing have, for the first time in the PC’s long history, been broken by the data centre.

Health

The Global Story

Today at 11:00 AM, via BBC News

When conversation drifted into fantasy, one man grabbed a hammer and prepared for war.