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How physically accessible is public transport in South Africa?
Public transport in South Africa has an extensive network of options but there are still barriers that restrict movement.

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Cleveland mass shooting case: ‘They should die in prison’
Cleveland residents protest in Johannesburg, seeking no bail for mass shooting suspects that left 13 dead

South Africa
Limpopo teen to appear in court for rape
14-year old boy to appear before children’s court for raping a 13-year-old fellow relative in Lp
South Africa
Joburg working with Treasury to resolve challenges
Joburg working with Treasury to resolve challenges
City of Johannesburg (CoJ) Mayor Dada Morero has assured city residents that the municipality is working with National Treasury to resolve its challenges.This after the municipality, along with 68 others, had their July 2026 equitable share transfers withheld by National Treasury in a move to instil strict fiscal discipline and root...
South Africa
Four Ekurhuleni officials arrested during a takedown operation
Four Ekurhuleni officials arrested during a takedown operation
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed that four suspects were arrested overnight by the Commissions Recommendations Task Team during a takedown operation conducted in various parts of Johannesburg.
Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi was one of those...
South Africa
Five provinces removed from load reduction schedule
Five provinces removed from load reduction schedule
At least five of South Africa’s nine provinces are load reduction-free following the implementation of Eskom’s nationwide Load Reduction Eradication Programme.
Since the launch of the programme in September last year, some 1.1 million South Africans have been removed from load reduction schedules, representing some 65% of the power...

World
Nato chief tells BBC that Trump comments are like ‘family argument’
Mark Rutte says Nato is stronger than ever, and that he is 100% convinced of the US president’s commitment to the alliance.

World
US launches new wave of strikes against Iran after promising to ‘hit them hard’
Explosions have been reported by Iranian state media in parts of the country’s south.

World
Watch: Nato chief asked if there really is ‘unity’ in Nato
Nato’s secretary general insists there is “unity” among Nato members, but the BBC’s security correspondent asks if that is really the case.

World
Arizona toddler found alive in hospital morgue after declared dead from drowning
After he was discovered to still be alive, the 18-month-old was flown to another hospital and survived.

Africa
How Ebola misinformation is fuelling violent attacks against health workers
False claims about Ebola are linked to attacks on treatment facilities, assaults on health workers and disruptions to burials.

Africa
International court tells BBC of breakthrough in Sudan war crimes probe
The ICC has been looking into atrocities committed in Darfur over the past three years.

Africa
Fake agency allegedly set up in office of Nigeria’s president – he demands to know how
Adeniyi Adeyemi allegedly forged a letter of appointment and secured funding for an agency the presidency knew nothing about.

Africa
Fears of a massacre in this city on the front line of Sudan’s war
El-Obeid has been under “siege-like conditions” for 18 months says the UN human rights chief.
Business
Business
Business
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Politics
Forum urges Malema to ‘clear his name’ at Madlanga Commission
Forum calls on EFF leader Julius Malema to testify before the Madlanga Commission…

Politics
Nkabane appointed acting chaiperson of Parly portfolio committee
follows the appointment of former Chairperson Dina Pule as the Minister of Social Development.

Politics
Land Party unveils Ntsiki Mazwai as Joburg mayoral candidate
Mazwai says her campaign will focus on cleaning up and restoring Johannesburg’s dignity.

Politics
Probe into Mchunu’s alleged political interference ‘almost complete’
Public Protector’s Chief Operations Officer, Advocate Nelisiwe Nkabinde addressed the media.

Sport
What did rising SA rugby star Kai Pratt test positive for?
Young SA rugby player Kai Pratt has failed a doping test. Here are the details on the prohibited substance, and the potential consequences.

Sport
Could Morocco become a football powerhouse?
Morocco face France in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals on Thursday as the Atlas Lions look to reach the last four once again.

Sport
All Blacks too scared to change for Italy Test
All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has stuck with a largely tried and tested matchday squad to face Italy in Wellington on Saturday.

Sport
Segner set to become first German-born All Black
Anton Segner will become the first German-born All Black if the uncapped 24-year-old back row comes off the bench against Italy.
Education
Nigeria: Poor Welfare Threatens Training of Nigeria’s Future Doctors, Medical Lecturers Warn
[Leadership] Nigerian Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA) has warned that poor welfare, prolonged salary disputes and inadequate incentives for medical lecturers are threatening the training of Nigeria’s future doctors and could worsen the country’s healthcare workforce shortage.
Education
California Orders Thousands of Drivers to Retake Rules of the Road Test
The state’s Department of Motor Vehicles said that it had discovered irregularities in exam results of knowledge tests. It did not specify what they were.

Education
Three arrested in £1m fraud investigation at University of Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester police ‘exploring evidence’ in 60 transactions and more than a million emails
Three people have been arrested as part of an investigation into financial crimes involving the University of Greater Manchester, including allegations of fraud, bribery and money laundering.
The Greater Manchester police (GMP) said it was “exploring evidence” of more than £1m in fraudulent...
Education
Angola: Mandume Ya Ndemufayo University Secures Funding to Strengthen Stem Programs
[ANGOP] Lubango — Mandume ya Ndemufayo University (UMN) has secured $3.5 million in World Bank funding to support and strengthen Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) programs across its constituent units.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
WATCH | Justin Baldoni break silence after traumatic two-year fight against Blake Lively lawsuit
Justin Baldoni and his wife, Emily, are grateful for the love and support during their legal fight.

Entertainment
‘Uzalo’ shake-up: Abdul Khoza and Londeka Sishi join cast as Ma-Ten-Ten and Lungsta
Uzalo’s most dangerous era begins as the Amantaliyane biker gang rolls into KwaMashu.

Entertainment
Will March and March march over border for Zimbabwe ‘shutdown’?
The shutdown call comes after Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa signed constitutional amendments into law extending his term.

Entertainment
León targets more goals as Sundowns chase domestic redemption
‘If I scored 15 in half a season, I know I can do much better in a full one,’ he said.

Entertainment
Kaizer Chiefs unveil new jersey
‘The away jersey roars with pride and is one very strong jersey,’ said Jessica Motaung.

Science/Tech
The best way to automate customer engagement using AI and WhatsApp
CM.com’s James Bayhack on how agentic AI and WhatsApp are transforming customer engagement at scale.

Science/Tech
Madison Square Garden Kept a List of Gay Celebrities
An MSG database tracked and categorized hundreds of celebs, famous Knicks superfans, and even some of Taylor Swift’s wedding guests. Labels included “LGBTQIA,” “DO NOT HOST,” and low to high “risk.”

Science/Tech
Ministerial churn hollowed out Sita, PSC probe finds
Revolving-door ministers and ad hoc political interventions left the State IT Agency unable to function.

Science/Tech
Federal Investigators Say Certain DOGE Records Were Deleted
A government report claims DOGE didn’t access sensitive systems. It also says the agency deleted records that would show if they had.

Motoring
Stagnant Stellantis South African plant still ‘under review’
An announcement regarding the facility is expected within the coming months.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Health
This Kind of Obsessive Attraction Isn’t Love. But It Has a Name.
Limerence is more than a crush, psychologists say, and it can persist for months or years.

Health
Why heatwaves hit women harder
Experts are calling for better awareness of the heat-related risks to women and more targeted efforts to protect them.

Health
Feeding tigers and flying planes during end-of-life care
Sally Sarl says it’s important to talk about what you want at the end of your life.

Health
Children keep dying in a country that made huge progress on measles
More than 120,000 suspected and confirmed measles cases have been reported in Bangladesh, where hospitals are overwhelmed.