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EXPLAINER | How a tree growing in rural KZN could help treat diabetes
Key insights on the Warburgia salutaris tree and its potential diabetes treatment benefits
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Key insights on the Warburgia salutaris tree and its potential diabetes treatment benefits

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Among the victims in Kyiv was 12-year-old Lyubava Yakovleva, whose father was killed during the war.

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Adams was arrested in the Western Cape on May 5 and brought to KwaZulu-Natal last week

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The Reform UK leader is being investigated by Parliament’s standards watchdog over a £5m gift from a billionaire.

South Africa
The JSC says that a judicial conduct tribunal was appointed to look into the allegations.
South Africa
Deputy President to represent SA at former President Mogae funeral
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Saturday attend the State Funeral of the late former President of the Republic of Botswana, His Excellency Festus Gontebanye Mogae.In a brief statement on Friday, the Presidency said Deputy President Mashatile will attend the ceremony that will be held at the University of...
South Africa
Home Affairs records highest-ever Smart ID output
Home Affairs Deputy Minister, Njabulo Nzuza says the department issued a record-breaking number of Smart ID cards during the 2025/26 financial year, while accelerating efforts to digitise civic records and improve access to services across the country.
Delivering the Home Affairs Budget Vote Debate in the National Assembly on...
South Africa
PRASA offers affordable train rides to soccer and rugby games
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) is stepping up for sports supporters travelling to soccer and rugby matches at stadiums this weekend by offering a convenient and affordable transport service.
“A big weekend of sport deserves a big response from us. We are proud to be the most affordable mobility...

World
Prosecutors in Nantes say the shooting was drug-related, but the victim’s aunt says he was not involved.

World
The Supreme Court kept access to the abortion pill mifepristone available via telehealth. And, Trump says he made multiple trade deals during his state visit to China.

World
President Trump returns to the U.S. after wrapping up his whirlwind trip to China.

World
Steve Inskeep speaks with Chinese economist Keyu Jin about what came out of the Trump-Xi summit.

Africa
Africa’s top health agency says around 246 cases have been reported.

Africa
The Trump administration waives a $15,000 visa bond for fans from five countries who have World Cup tickets, but African fans still face challenges.

Africa
At the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Makhtar Diop calls for bold investment, private sector leadership and structural reforms

Africa
Rebel fighters and Rwandan troops are accused of committing atrocities after capturing the DR Congo city of Uvira in December.
Business

Business
Helium fills balloons. It also keeps most MRI scanners in the world running.

Business
GoTyme Bank has invited all its employees to share in the ownership of the digital lender, controlled by South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe, as it seeks to scale up operations.

Business
The aviation watchdog is considering new rules for Heathrow ahead of its possible expansion.

Politics
Tolashe was hauled before the party’s integrity Commission last month.

Politics
Fikile Mbalula says President Cyril Ramaphosa’s resignation was not on the table

Politics
Mdumiseni Ntuli says Fikile Mbalula’s couldn’t have directed ANC MPs in the Phala Phala vote

Politics
After Parliament established an impeachment committee linked to the Phala Phala scandal, Ramaphosa has refused to resign, insisting the Constitutional Court ruling does not compel him to step down while opposition parties continue to press for accountability through the impeachment process

Sport
Romelu Lukaku is named in Belgium’s World Cup squad, despite playing only an hour of competitive football this season.

Sport
Henry Crocombe and Mitchell Stanley are among the pace bowlers on England’s radar named in a Lions squad to take on South Africa A in two four-day matches later this month.

Sport
Liverpool confirm defenders Gemma Bonner and Gemma Evans will leave the club at the end of the season.

Sport
GB’s Amy Hunt joins global stars Armand Duplantis and Faith Kipyegon at the opening Diamond League event of the season in China – live on the BBC.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] The Ministry of Education (MoE) has reiterated its commitment to improving Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) facilities in schools across the country to promote safe, healthy and dignified learning environments for pupils.
Education
Unlike traditional financial aid, the prizes are awarded by random drawings. The websites, in turn, gain access to applicants’ personal information.
Education
[This Day] PalmPay Group has announced a strategic partnership with Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB) to recognise and reward high-performing students in selected public schools across Lagos, as a broader commitment to supporting ambition and expanding opportunities for young Nigerians.
Education
[Premium Times] The polytechnic’s academic board said the withdrawals were made “in the overall interest of sustaining academic excellence” and in line with the polytechnic’s regulations.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Psalm West is the youngest of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s four children.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Enhle Mbali visited Trinity Secondary School to inspire and support learners through the We Care Foundation.
Entertainment

Entertainment
After a month’s break, the series heads for its most inland meeting to date at the tight and compact Mpumalanga circuit.

Entertainment
Africa CDC confirms four lab deaths in Ituri. Suspected cases hit 246 as health teams fear cross border spread amid violence.

Entertainment
Laurent Nunez visits Nantes after 15 year old shot dead. Shooting at tower block linked to dealing spot violence.

Science/Tech
In a partnership with design firm Ammunition, the lamp company is taking its lights wireless.

Science/Tech
Ofcom said the commitments were of particular importance after recent crimes targeting Jewish communities in the UK.

Science/Tech
GoTyme Bank has announced that its employees will now become shareholders in the business, a meaningful step as the bank moves into its next phase of growth. The decision comes at a time when GoTyme is evolving beyond its early days as a challenger brand, following strong customer growth, a growing physical presence, and its […]

Science/Tech
The online gaming industry is highly competitive, with established companies frequently launching new digital platforms to capture market share. Recently, Nexus International, founded by its founder Gurhan Kiziloz, introduced a new online casino platform named Spartans. While new product launches are common, the trajectory of this specific platform is highly unusual. Spartans is currently...

Motoring
Jetour’s newest SUV is among the top 10 best-selling passenger cars in South Africa, less than a year after its launch.

Motoring
Digital marketing holds unique power to grow your business and reach new customers.

Motoring
President Cyril Ramaphosa revealed that Chinese car manufacturers have offered to build South Africa’s national electric car charging network.

Motoring
Toyota set a new Hilux record at the 2026 NAMPO Harvest Day in South Africa.

Health
A college student has died and two people are being treated after cases of meningitis in Reading, Berkshire.
Health
What you should know about the federal government’s pilot program offering GLP-1s solely for weight loss.
Health
A federal appeals court ruling against the Food and Drug Administration would have restricted access by mail to mifepristone.
Health
They were passengers on a plane to Johannesburg with an infected Dutch woman who later died.