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The boatmen of Lesotho — A lifeline for villagers
Communities on both sides of the Senqu River depend on boatmen
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Communities on both sides of the Senqu River depend on boatmen

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Temporary measures already allowed same-sex couples to get their marriage or civil partnership blessed.

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The comprehensively overhauled model offers fresh styling, revamped interior and improved electric powertrains

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SARS suffered a setback as the Supreme Court of Appeal ruled in favour of Glencore and confirmed that joint ventures can qualify for diesel refunds based on operational reality rather than strict legal form.
South Africa
Government publishes revised plan for rhino conservation
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has announced the publication of the revised Black and White Rhino Biodiversity Management Plan (BMP) in the Government Gazette — marking an important step forward for rhino conservation in South Africa.
“The Black and White Rhino BMP provides a...

South Africa
Commissioner Khumalo put it to Mkhwanazi that he tasked officers to go and commit an armed robbery
South Africa
Government unveils plan to equip SA with skills for a changing world
Government has launched a new strategic plan to align education and skills development with the demands of a technology-driven economy and tackle high unemployment.
Deputy President Paul Mashatile said rapid changes in how people learn and work, driven by technology, shifting demographics and economic pressures...
South Africa
President arrives in Spain for the In Defence of Democracy Initiative
President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in the Kingdom of Spain on a Working Visit, where he will participate in the In Defence of Democracy Initiative.
In a statement on Thursday, The Presidency said that on consecutive days, the President will have an audience with the King of Spain, His Majesty Felipe VI, in...

World
Trump continues to try to declare victory in Iran as the timeline for the war’s end shifts. And, a jury determined that Live Nation acted as a monopoly and overcharged ticket buyers.

World
Pakistan said it expected to host a second round of US-Iran negotiations to end the war, but did not say when or where the meetings would take place.

World
Bolsonaro ally Alexandre Ramagem was stopped by immigration agents in Orlando, Florida on Monday.

World
Indonesia is racing to build a new capital, promising a greener, futuristic city. But many citizens aren’t convinced it will live up to the vision.

Africa
The pontiff was unusually forthright in his address at the presidential palace.

Africa
Malema is appealing against the decision to prevent him from being taken to prison on Thursday.

Africa
Abubakar Malami was seen as one of the most influential ministers under former President Muhammadu Buhari.

Africa
Zhang Kequn was arrested in March while trying to travel to China with more than 2,000 live ants.

Business
PSG Financial Services has warned that only prioritising short-term crises will not result in economic or employment improvements in South Africa.

Business
With powerful hardware working together with Samsung’s best-in-class camera system and intuitive AI experiences, everyday tasks have never been easier.
Business

Business
The liquidation proceedings of Tongaat Hulett are commencing, with government officials and sugar industry representatives hoping to save the company.

Politics
DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has welcomed the sentencing of EFF leader Julius Malema.

Politics
Malema has been convicted for discharging a firearm in public.

Politics
Julius Malema discharged a firearm during the EFF’s fifth anniversary celebrations.

Politics
Cabinet’s approved of the PIE Amendment Bill to go for public comments.

Sport
Northern Ireland will face two-time world champions France in a friendly in Lille in the lead-up to the latter’s World Cup campaign.

Sport
Get it in the diary.

Sport
Are they still in the race?

Sport
The recruitment team has struck a good balance.

Education
The skewed perspectives in my A-level curriculum are staggering. Until that changes, harmful ideas about race and migration will live on
Astrid Barltrop is the winner of the 2026 Emerging Voices award (16-18 category) and a year 13 student in Oxfordshire
“Lord Cromer was a successful consul-general of Egypt. To what extent do you agree?” I read this essay prompt in my A-level history class,...
Education
[Ghanaian Times] Ghana is set to host the 2026 edition of the E-Learning Africa Conference from June 3 to 5, 2026, in Accra, the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced.
Education
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — Cuttington University is set to launch a new leadership institute in 2026, in a move aimed at strengthening human capacity and addressing what educators describe as a critical leadership gap in Liberia and the region.
Education
Ohio State isn’t the only university in turmoil, but few others have faced so many issues lately. One lawmaker called the school “a national embarrassment.”

Lifestyle
South African power couple Mpoomy Ledwaba and Brenden Ledwaba shared pregnancy photos for baby number 3 on Instagram.

Lifestyle
Khloé Kardashian and her best friend Malika Haqq sat down for her podcast and the subject of Lamar Odom’s documentary inevitably came up.

Lifestyle
Authorities have warned of dangerous conditions after Noordhoek Lagoon broke through to the sea, creating a powerful channel on the beach.

Lifestyle
DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has responded to social media commentary labelling him ‘racist’ towards a black colleague…

Entertainment
This latest chapter in their story is a beautiful full-circle moment for a couple who have built their brand around transparency, faith, marriage and parenting.

Entertainment
Here’s why more women are choosing to exercise the freedom to choose relationship outcomes that best serve their well-being.

Entertainment
The Stormers well remember how Connacht scored four tries in Cape Town last year.

Entertainment
Gauteng residents are advised to prepare for persistent rain and cooler conditions.

Science/Tech
Smart plugs can add controls to any outlet, but they aren’t perfect for everything. Here’s our guide to using one and which ones to buy.

Science/Tech
The crypto casino environment in 2026 bears no resemblance to its state two years prior. Former industry leaders are currently hemorrhaging users, burdened by legal disputes, skyrocketing marketing expenses, and loyalty programs that fail everyone except the largest whales. Gamblers have noticed this decline. Consequently, they are migrating. Filling this void, Spartans.com has executed the […]

Science/Tech
The leaked information includes client names, ID numbers, contact details, account numbers and some credit card details.

Science/Tech
The Dolby Atmos soundbar setup rivals the best from Samsung and Sonos.

Motoring
The average value of used cars sold in South Africa has noticeably increased over the last year.
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Motoring
The projected petrol price increase for May has dropped over the past week, though petrol and diesel are still facing significant hikes.

Motoring
One of the world’s biggest automotive groups is looking to Chinese brands for help.

Health
The outdoor area at Yarm Wellness will officially open to the public on Saturday.
Health
The review said a certain class of drugs had little clinical benefit, but many Alzheimer’s experts criticized the analysis, saying it unfairly lumped failed drugs with two recently approved treatments.

Health
Drs Chris and Xand explore common foot problems, from bunions to verrucas, and why diseases affecting our blood vessels or nerves seem to often show up in the feet.
Health
Some researchers hold that evolution hasn’t much altered humans in the past 10,000 years. A new analysis of ancient DNA indicates that natural selection continued to shape hundreds of genes.