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Hantavirus fears ease as SA monitors cruise and flight contacts
Experts agree that there is no reason for public panic while Hantavirus remains under close watch in South Africa.

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Philippines vice president Sara Duterte impeached for a second time
If convicted in a Senate trial, which is uncertain, she will be disqualified from running for president.

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Nigerian army denies reports of civilian deaths after Niger airstrikes
Nigeria’s military says airstrikes on northern Niger hit only ‘terrorist enclaves’

South Africa
Steyn tells Madlanga Commission that drug trade hard to infiltrate
Steyn is testifying on the mishandling of seized cocaine amid inquiry into justice system corruption
South Africa
Power system stable as winter demand increases
Power system stable as winter demand increases
Eskom says the power system remains stable even after a sharp rise in evening consumption, with peak demand at times reaching nearly 2 000MW above anticipated levels.Demand has been rising, driven by seasonal winter conditions in South Africa over the past few weeks.“The system has remained stable. This has been achieved alongside...
South Africa
Nelson Mandela Bay cemeteries reopen following flood disruptions
Nelson Mandela Bay cemeteries reopen following flood disruptions
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has announced the reopening of all municipal cemeteries that were temporarily closed due to adverse weather conditions.The municipality said inspections were conducted on Friday to assess the readiness of affected sites ahead of the weekend, confirming that water levels have since...

South Africa
LIVE | Senzo Meyiwa murder trial
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.

World
Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi transferred to a Tehran hospital, her foundation says
Nobel Peace laureate and activist Narges Mohammadi has been transferred to a Tehran hospital more than a week after collapsing in prison, her foundation said Sunday.

World
AI on the agenda as Trump heads to China
Artificial intelligence on the agenda for President Trump’s upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

World
BBC tours England and Argentina’s World Cup training grounds
Will Grant tested out one of the pitches where England captain Harry Kane and his team will train in Kansas City.

World
US national on repatriation flight tests positive for hantavirus
Another one of 17 Americans who are being flown home has mild symptoms, the US health department says.

Africa
Body of US soldier who went missing in Morocco has been found and identified
A search is still ongoing for the second US soldier who went missing during a multinational military training exercise in Morocco.

Africa
Former Botswana President Festus Mogae dies aged 86
Announcing his death, President Duma Boko said Mogae was “a distinguished statesman and patriot”.

Africa
South Africa court rules impeachment proceedings against president should not have been blocked
The ruling could have huge implications for the political future of Cyril Ramaphosa.

Africa
Dozens killed in jihadist attacks on villages in central Mali
The death toll is unclear but sources say between 30 and 50 people died in Wednesday’s attacks.

Business
Petrol stations in South Africa are in deep trouble
Many service stations across South Africa are struggling to remain viable amid record fuel price hikes.
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Politics
LIVE | Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, 11 May 2026
A news witness takes the stand at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

Politics
Madlanga Commission to hear new witness testimony
Last week, the Madlanga Commission heard evidence on an alleged drug theft at Hawks offices in 2021

Politics
Pressure mounts on President Ramaphosa to resign
The EFF, ActionSA and ATM want the President to resign.

Politics
ANC KZN intensifies renewal campaign to win back voters
The party engaged supporters in Intshanga, west of Durban, as it aims to retain the eThekwini Metro

Sport
Therapy worked for me, says Newcastle defender Burn
Newcastle United defender Dan Burn says therapy worked “quite well” for him as he urges those struggling with their mental health to seek help.

Sport
Deadline Day for Hugo Broos to submit Bafana World Cup preliminary squad
Hugo Broos is set to submit Bafana Bafana’s preliminary 2026 FIFA World Cup squad on Monday, with a few surprise inclusions still possible.

Sport
Rochdale’s Wembley win triggers more three-up calls
National League chiefs renew their call for three promotion places to the EFL after Rochdale’s victory at Wembley.

Sport
Rock defeats Doets to claim Austrian Open title
Northern Ireland’s Josh Rock secures his first title on the European Tour in almost two years with a 8-6 win over Kevin Doets in the final of the Austrian Darts Open.
Education
As Visa Policies Tighten, International Students Find Tougher Job Market
Students say they have been passed over for jobs and interviews because of visa restrictions. Some have a Plan B: leaving the United States.
Education
Cursive Club, Where Students Learn With a Flourish
Students are practicing cursive in clubs after school and in libraries after it was cut from the Common Core curriculum. Some states are reintroducing it into schools.
Education
South Africa: The DBE Textbook Story That South Africa Isn’t Being Told
[Daily Maverick] A once-in-14-years opportunity to put better books in South African classrooms. Daily Maverick investigated what happened when a group of educators tried to seize it — and who is driving the narrative against them.

Education
Cambridge University seeks deal with Saudi defence ministry despite rights concerns
Senior academics describe the Judge business school’s proposal to provide services and training as ‘horrifying’
Cambridge University’s business school is seeking to provide “leadership development” and “innovation management” to Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry despite concerns over its government’s record on human rights and climate change, the Guardian has learned.
Cambridge’s leadership...

Lifestyle
‘It was a rough day’: Siya Kolisi reflects on Mother’s Day
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi reflected on ‘rough day’ this Mother’s Day as she shared a photo of his late mom. Take a look…
Lifestyle
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Lifestyle
Denise Zimba’s heartbreaking Mother’s Day post: ‘I’ll fight for you every day’
Denise Zimba – who lost custody of her daughters, who now live with their dad in Germany – has vowed to fight to see them again.

Entertainment
Pirates’ Ouaddou heaps praise on Maswanganyi and Chaine
‘I think it’s fantastic for first of all for him and … for the club,’ said Ouaddou.

Entertainment
JUST IN: Senior Saps officials Kadwa and Khan granted R20k bail [VIDEO]
The case has been postponed to 14 July 2026.

Entertainment
CSA postpone announcement of Proteas women’s squad for T20 World Cup
The tournament in England and Wales will get going next month.

Entertainment
PICTURES: All About Photo Awards reveal powerful winning images
The All About Photo Awards, alongside competition juror and renowned photographer Steve McCurry, have revealed a collection of winning photographs that represents the beauty and complexity of our world today.

Science/Tech
Governance key as AI adoption accelerates, says Cloudflare
Companies eager to tap into AI must apply strong governance to avoid legal and compliance risks, says Cloudflare’s Özgür Danisman, who will address the ITWeb Security Summit 2026.

Science/Tech
GP legislature flags ICT challenges at police station
The community safety committee raises concerns about Pretoria West police station’s ICT issues, calling for decisive action.

Science/Tech
Keyboard Shortcuts I Learned From My Cat
Every time my cat Mira walks across a keyboard, I learn a few new Mac and PC keyboard shortcuts I never knew about.

Science/Tech
Access to parliamentary data must translate into oversight and accountability
ParliMeter converts years of accumulated parliamentary records into searchable and visual data that shows how MPs, parties and portfolio committees are actually performing.
Motoring

Motoring
Bad to worse for petrol prices in South Africa
Motorists are in for a double blow in June as the price of petrol is expected to go up, and the government is planning to reintroduce a major fuel tax.

Motoring
Job cuts at Porsche
Porsche CEO Michael Leiters is cutting headcount for the first time to counteract slumping sales and the cost of reversing its EV strategy.

Motoring
The company looking to rescue South Africans from high fuel prices
While South Africa’s fuel levy relief has been extended, one company believes more should be done to shield motorists from skyrocketing fuel prices.

Health
‘We have to respond to women’s health needs more easily’
Groups in Liverpool are trying to remedy the historical under-resourcing of women’s healthcare.

Health
French national shows symptoms on return from hantavirus-hit ship
Five passengers of the MV Hondius will be quarantined in Paris “until further notice”, France’s prime minister says.
Health
With Commissioner Under Pressure, F.D.A. Opens Door to Flavored Vapes
Though illicit e-cigarettes have flooded in from China, the new policy could allow major tobacco companies to sell from prime shelf space at thousands of stores.
Health
Cruise Ship Linked to Hantavirus Outbreak Arrives in Spain’s Canary Islands for Disembarking
The MV Hondius, the cruise ship that had carried passengers infected with hantavirus, anchored off the Spanish territory, where other passengers would soon disembark.