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South Africans Abroad: Three stars relegated in Europe
Two of the three South African players relegated in their respective leagues abroad are Bafana Bafana regulars.

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Ebola may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warns
Hundreds of cases are suspected in central Africa but experts fear the actual number may be much higher.

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Watch: Channel 4 boss asked if she will apologise to MAFS UK women
The broadcaster’s chief executive Priya Dogra walked away from an interview when given the opportunity to say sorry.

South Africa
Gauteng residents should brace for 19-day water shutdown
Rand Water says planned maintenance at key infrastructure sites will result in water supply issues.

South Africa
Meyiwa family and supporters to protest at the Union Buildings
Five men are on trial for the murder of Senzo Meyiwa in Vosloorus in 2014.
South Africa
Government mourns the passing of former North West Premier
Government mourns the passing of former North West Premier
The South African government has expressed its condolences following the passing of former North West Premier Bushy Maape, describing him as a dedicated public servant and respected leader who made a lasting contribution to the province.
In a statement issued by the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) on...

South Africa
‘It Feels Unreal’: Prof Marivate on National Orders recognition
The National Orders will take place at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse, in Pretoria.

World
The French Open courts are clay, a tricky surface for some. Here’s how the pros do it
In tennis, clay has a reputation for being one of the harder surfaces to play on. But a few pros shared some of their tips for staying sharp.

World
One Palestinian man’s life of survival
A 90-year-old Palestinian man in Gaza says his life has never felt safe as he recalls displacements and wars

World
Two dead in Spain shooting, with babies reportedly among injured
Police say a 25-year-old man is suspected of killing his parents and injuring four others in southern Spain.

World
Putin visits China to reaffirm Russia ties
The Kremlin has said Putin and Xi plan to discuss economic cooperation between the two countries, but also “key international and regional issues.”

Africa
Strike over high fuel prices paralyses transport in Kenya
Key roads have remained largely empty and some schools have asked students to stay at home.

Africa
Solar powers Malawi’s mobile money boom but leaves the poorest behind
New research links rural solar adoption to mobile money use, while raising concerns about inequality

Africa
Ngannou tells Jones to exit UFC contract after quick KO
Francis Ngannou reaffirmed his claim as the best heavyweight in the world with a first-round knockout win over Philipe Lins at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.

Africa
Toddlers among more than 50 schoolchildren kidnapped in Nigeria
No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks, which have devastated Mussa town in Borno state.

Business
Swinney defends food prices policy ahead of first minister vote
The SNP leader says the proposed price cap on basic foodstuffs is not intended to force a fight with the UK government.

Business
Country issues evacuation notice for its people in South Africa
A country has issued an evacuation notice for its people in South Africa amid escalating safety concerns.
Business

Business
‘I sold it for over £1k’: Why people want new Swatch
The launch of an exclusive pocket watch has sparked a frenzy that forced stores worldwide to close and in some cases saw police officers and security deal with huge unruly crowds.

Politics
Ramaphosa to bestow National Orders on Tuesday
National Orders are the highest civilian honours that South Africa bestows on its citizens.

Politics
MKP removes Nhlamulo Ndhlela as national spokesperson
The announcement was made during a media briefing in Durban on Monday evening.

Politics
IFP sacks KwaZulu-Natal councillor over extortion allegations
The party says Sipho ‘ES’ Mbatha is alleged to have extorted money from individuals.

Politics
Magaqa’s brother speaks out over ongoing trial delays
Lwazi Magaqa was reacting after the Pietermaritzburg High Court allowed a postponement

Sport
Welsh talent shines in Glamorgan’s bright start
Glamorgan director of cricket Mark Wallace praises the contribution of Welsh-born players after an encouraging start to the season.

Sport
CAF Champions League winners: How Sundowns did it in 2016
Betway Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns are 90 minutes away from lifting the 2026 CAF Champions League. They have to get the job done against AS FAR in Rabat on Sunday 24 May.

Sport
Man City set to replace Guardiola with Maresca
Enzo Maresca is set to replace Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager before next season.

Sport
Cyril Ramaphosa bestows National Order on Rassie Erasmus – WATCH
President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to bestow South Africa’s highest civilian honours on distinguished citizens and foreign nationals.
Education
A 16th-Century Sketch of Anne Boleyn More Likely Depicted Her Mother, an A.I. Analysis Finds
Using facial-recognition technology, scholars have concluded that a 500-year-old drawing labeled “Anna Bollein Queen” more likely showed her mother, Elizabeth Howard.
Education
The College Where I Wasn’t an Afterthought
Historically Black colleges and universities hold steady against the churn of political retreat and cultural amnesia.
Education
College Republicans Split Over Whether to Embrace the Far Right
As some college Republicans invite white nationalists into their organizations, other young conservatives have recoiled. The divide could affect upcoming elections.
Education
Rwanda: African Universities Race to Align Education With AI-Driven Future of Work
[New Times] African higher learning institutions are under increasing pressure to rethink how they teach, assess and prepare students for a job market being rapidly reshaped by artificial intelligence.

Lifestyle
Calls for Dis-Chem boycott after shareholder’s anti-Palestine rant
Dis-Chem has responded to anti-Palestine and misogynistic comments made by Mark Saltzman, the son of the founders of the company.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
SASSA has a solution to long queues at offices
SASSA says the introduction of biometric technology is helping improve service delivery and reduce long waiting times at its offices.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Joburg CBD: Marble Towers faces water, power cuts as city enforces R14m bill – Morero [VIDEO]
The crackdown started at Marble Towers, one of the tallest buildings in the city, where they found several bylaw violations.

Entertainment
Why don’t Western Cape SAPS have rape kits?
Multiple Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Units were found without adult or children rape kits.
Entertainment

Entertainment
With the pressure off, Lions must rise to occasion of URC quarterfinal – Van Rooyen
The Lions have warmed up for their URC quarterfinal against Leinster with two big games in Ireland.

Science/Tech
The era of intelligence consumption: How SSA enterprises can leapfrog the ‘AI prosperity trap’ via token MaaS
African businesses can skip heavy compute construction and move directly to token model as a service for on-demand intelligence consumption.
Science/Tech
As OpenAI Celebrates Court Win Against Musk, Other Challenges Lie Ahead
A jury’s rejection of Elon Musk’s $150 billion lawsuit against OpenAI was a major hurdle crossed. But the maker of ChatGPT faces a list of other problems.

Science/Tech
Obsidian Systems recognised as Red Hat Specialised Partner for Mission Critical Automation
The Mission Critical Automation specialisation recognises the company’s capability to support automation in environments where downtime, misconfiguration and inconsistency carry real business consequences.
Science/Tech
Bipartisan Bill Would Impose New Annual Fee on Electric Vehicles
A House transportation bill introduced this week would require owners of electric cars to pay $130 to cover the cost of road repairs.
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Health
TrumpRx Adds Generic Drugs, With Mark Cuban, GoodRx and Amazon
President Trump announced the addition of 600 medicines to his online drugstore as he appeals to Americans concerned about high drug prices and affordability.
Health
Ebola Was Identified in Congo Weeks Before W.H.O. Declared an Emergency
Early surveillance and testing failed to identify Bundibugyo, a rare species of Ebola responsible for the current outbreak.
Health
Abortion Pill Lawsuit Leaves Trump Silent, and in a Political Bind
Louisiana wants the Food and Drug Administration to curtail access to the medication. Doing so could cost Republicans at the polls.
Health
Children’s Mental Health Visits Have Shot Up, Research Shows
Doctor’s visits for children’s anxiety rose by more than 250 percent over 10 years, according to a study of nearly two million children.