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Man arrested for trying to sell Morgan McSweeney’s stolen phone
McSweeney was the prime minister’s chief of staff in October 2025 when his government phone was stolen in London.
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McSweeney was the prime minister’s chief of staff in October 2025 when his government phone was stolen in London.
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Millions will vote in parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales, and local elections in England.

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In July last year, the tribunal upheld a commissioner’s finding that Hendrick Wallace Roelofse had sustained a 20% permanent disability.

South Africa
NCC leader Fadiel Adams has appeared in court on charges linked to alleged interference…
South Africa
Cabinet approves women empowerment index to strengthen gender equality
As South Africa marks 70 years since the historic 1956 Women’s March, Cabinet has approved the implementation of a Socio-Economic Empowerment of Women Index aimed at strengthening gender equality and inclusive economic participation.
The index will serve as an annual scorecard to measure and track progress in...
South Africa
Computerised testing reduces corruption at licensing centres
The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) says there has been a significant decline in fraudulent learner licence passes, following the introduction of computerised testing systems at licensing centres across South Africa.
The computerised learner licence testing system, introduced in 2021, was implemented to combat...

South Africa
He has testified that the Port Shepstone Hawks offices operated between 7:30am and 4pm weekdays.

World
The announcement follows recent ousting of several top officials in China’s military.

World
Iran is reviewing the Trump administration’s latest proposal to end the war. And, Secretary of State Marco Rubio is meeting Pope Leo XIV amid President Trump’s harsh criticism of him.
World
Across six locations in Indonesia, NPR spoke with locals about how nickel mining is changing the land and daily life. It’s brought jobs, but also concerns about environmental damage and public health.

World
The dozens of passengers, including the wife of a Dutch man who died, left the cruise ship during a stop at the British territory, the Dutch foreign ministry said on Thursday.

Africa
“If the people want me to have a third term, I will accept,” Tshisekedi says, with him due to step down in 2028.

Africa
The baby hippo, which has been named Bumpy, was found clinging to its lifeless mother at a lake.

Africa
DNA tests are underway to confirm whether remains found inside the crocodile match that of a missing man.

Africa
Sudan’s foreign minister says Ethiopia and UAE has chosen the “wrong path” and would regret it.

Business
A prominent law firm has noted that rising fuel and energy costs are putting flexible work arrangements back on the agenda for South African employers.

Business
Discovery Vitality is launching its first new core pillar in close to 20 years with the launch of a Sleep metric.

Business
SAMWU has warned National Treasury to back down from its order to end a R10.3 billion agreement between the City of Joburg and workers, threatening to fight any attempts to do so.

Business
FNB has launched a market first home loan solution designed to help young South Africans enter the property market earlier by easing the financial pressures associated with the early years of homeownership.

Politics
Members of Parliament are expected to propose ways to balance work and campaigns ahead of elections

Politics
Mashale, says the arrest of Fadiel Adams and the raiding of properties linked to him were unlawful

Politics
Fadiel Adams is accused of interfering with investigations into Sindiso Magaqa’s murder.

Politics
Michalakis was elected during the party’s caucus meeting today.

Sport
Climbing is the biggest winner among a number of sports benefiting from millions of pounds of additional funding as UK Sport bids to boost Britain’s medal hopes at the Los Angeles Games in 2028.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs have started to find a bit more rhythm in front of goal as the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season nears its conclusion.

Sport
This weekend is shaping up to be a defining moment in the Western Cape schoolboy rugby season, with several fixtures expected to shake up the rankings.

Sport
The Junior Springboks have named their team to face New Zealand in their final U20 Rugby Championship game, which kicks off this Saturday.
Education
[Liberian Observer] The Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy Liberia office has launched a Sub-Regional Democracy School for Youth of Political Parties aimed at strengthening democratic participation and political education among young Liberians across the country.
Education
Here are ways Florida’s advanced high school history program, which students can use for college credit, differs from other curriculums.
Education
A confluence of factors is causing public schools in New York and across the country to experience dramatic reductions in enrollment.
Education
[Daily Maverick] While policymakers debate screen time and cognitive development, a parallel crisis is quietly unfolding in South Africa’s education sector: a tech supply chain riddled with vendor monopolies, retail exploitation and hardware dumping that prioritises profit over pedagogy.

Lifestyle
Nokuthula Dlamini, a recent graduate from UKZN, shared that she celebrated her graduation without stressing her mother over a new dress.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
In a fast-food move that blends humour and marketing flair, McDonald’s in New Zealand has launched a creation dubbed the McMullet.

Lifestyle
UCT is moving ahead with plans to rebuild its historic Jagger Library, five years after a wildfire destroyed the landmark structure.

Entertainment
The actress completed an over 4 200-metre skydive in Cape Town.

Entertainment
Creator coach and personal branding strategist Lebo Lion breaks down the essential skills, mindset shifts, and hard truths every aspiring content creator in South Africa needs to hear.

Entertainment
One analyst believes Baloyi is too moderate for the MK party.

Entertainment
“If you see the Premier League in England, Manchester City, Arsenal, they’re fighting. I think it’s the same fight that we see in the PSL,” said Ouaddou.

Science/Tech
Broadcaster-only election rules leave South Africa exposed to the AI-driven disinformation already shaping votes elsewhere.

Science/Tech
Cabinet has condemned the viral circulation of fake videos and images claiming to be of attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa. “The fake videos and images… are intended to undermine the good reputation of South Africa internationally and undermine South Africa’s pursuit of a better Africa agenda. “South Africans are within their right to […]

Science/Tech
The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) says there has been a significant decline in fraudulent learner licence passes, following the introduction of computerised testing systems at licensing centres across South Africa. The computerised learner licence testing system, introduced in 2021, was implemented to combat widespread fraud and corruption in the issuing of learner driver licences,...

Science/Tech
Need to print labels, stickers, stacks of pages, color photos, or even a textured mug? I tested the best home printers, including ink-tank, cartridge, and laser options.

Motoring
Airlink is looking for 82 passengers that may have been exposed to the Hantavirus on a recent flight.

Motoring
One Chinese car saw a massive jump in sales this April.

Motoring
BYD’s overseas sales soared in April as surging petrol prices in the wake of the Iran war spurred renewed interest in electric cars.

Motoring
South Africa’s automotive sector is valued at well over R500 billion.
Health
The health agency has been particularly strict in abolishing at-home work, overriding accommodations that were granted years before the pandemic.

Health
A British man is among three evacuees sent to the Netherlands after displaying symptoms while aboard the MV Hondius.

Health
Rapper Professor Green, real name Stephen Manderson, has long been open about his mental health difficulties and has joined up with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy which reports seven in 10 men don’t seek support until they hit crisis point.

Health
The Andes strain of the virus has been confirmed in two passengers who were taken to South Africa, according to the country’s health minister