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Derby delayed due to safety concerns, while Chiefs leave field for warm-ups after ‘commotion’
Traffic congestion and difficulty for supporters entering the sold-out FNB Stadium leads to delay

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BMA’s 24% border drop: Why fewer crossings means more drones
South Africa’s Border Management Authority is celebrating fewer crossings. The Americans had the same celebration last year, and their apparatus did not shrink. It came home.

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IN PICS | Countdown to the Soweto Derby
Pirates and Chiefs supporters get ready for Sunday’s blockbuster derby

South Africa
Gauteng residents call for anti-corruption action ahead of Freedom Day
This as the country prepares to mark the 32nd anniversary of freedom on Monday.

South Africa
Seth Mazibuko urges youth to get involved and transform their futures
President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the keynote address at the day’s celebrations in Bloemfontein

South Africa
18-year-old shot dead in Eureka Estate on the Cape Flats
The incident which happened on Saturday night is suspected to be gang-related.
South Africa
Call to rethink climate action in developing nations
Call to rethink climate action in developing nations
Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment (DFFE) Minister Willie Aucamp has issued a call to reframe the narrative surrounding climate action in developing economies.Aucamp attended the 17th Petersberg Climate Dialogue held in Berlin, Germany, earlier this week.“Developing economy countries are not simply asking for...

World
Trump doubts shooter motivated by Iran war as peace talks on hold
A shooting incident at the White House Correspondent’s Dinner took focus away from the war in Iran, as Iran’s foreign minister planned to return to Islamabad, the site of previous peace talks.

World
King Charles U.S. visit comes at tense moment in transatlantic relationship
King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive Monday for a four day U.S. state visit. Some hope the royal touch can heal the transatlantic rift that’s emerged under Trump.

World
Netanyahu orders army to ‘vigorously attack’ Hezbollah in Lebanon
The Israeli PM’s directive comes as six people were killed by strikes in Lebanon despite a ceasefire being extended by three weeks.

World
In a rare interview, a leader of the world’s largest right-wing group talks to NPR
The second-in-command of the RSS, a Hindu nationalist organization in India, rarely speaks to the Western press. Here’s what he said about his group’s controversial history.

Africa
The detained anti-colonial activist grabbing attention in West Africa: Who is Kemi Seba?
The activist has condemned France’s influence in West Africa and been accused of being a “Russian mouthpiece”.

Africa
Pirates hijack oil tanker off the coast of Somalia
Piracy, once notorious in this stretch of the Indian Ocean, has made a comeback in recent years.

Africa
Former Nigeria striker Eneramo dies during match
Michael Eneramo, who won 10 caps for the Super Eagles, dies aged 40 after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest during a friendly game.

Africa
Behind Nigeria’s murky coup plot – the money, the prayers and a Nollywood arrest
What court papers and sources close to the investigation have told the BBC about the scope of the plan.

Business
South African game ranger who built one of the best steak restaurants in the world
Shaun Scrooby, the founder and head chef of VUUR restaurant at Remhoogte Wine Estate, spent 17 years as a safari guide before converting an old stable into an award-winning restaurant.

Business
Tiny South African town in the desert set to boom as the world goes nuts
With the war in Iran hitting global pistachio supplies, one South African company is looking to capitilise on the situation.

Business
Huge problem for medical aid members in South Africa
With medical inflation rising, medical aid schemes are becoming increasingly stingy when it comes to paying for hospital treatments.

Business
Dirty diesel hits South Africa
South African motorists are being warned of a rise in adulterated fuel in South Africa, amid record-high diesel prices in the country.

Politics
Mbalula insists members cannot campaign for both parties in LGE
The SACP has taken a resolution to contest the elections independently

Politics
Mashaba reiterates call for undocumented migrants to go home
Mashaba says illegal migration puts significant strain on the delivery of basic services.

Politics
Gumbi honours Nkadimeng’s call for reparations, African sovereignty
Don Nkadimeng is remembered as being opposed foreign interference in African politics

Politics
APC signals readiness for coalition governments
The African People’s Convention is discussing coalition frameworks and candidate deployment

Sport
‘How dare you’ – Hassan reacts to Sawe’s record-breaking victory
2023 London Marathon winner Sifan Hassan reacts to Sebastian Sawe’s record-breaking victory in this year’s London Marathon, as the Kenyan finished with a sub-two-hour time of one hour 59 minutes and 30 seconds.

Sport
Police ‘aware’ of video appearing to show York player punching fan
Police say they are aware of a video circulating online that appears to show a York City player punching a fan during celebrations after the club’s dramatic 1-1 draw with Rochdale on Saturday.
Sport
Soweto derby starting 11s: Kaizer Chiefs make surprise pick
Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs meet in the Soweto derby. Here are the confirmed starting line ups ahead of the 15:00 kick off at the FNB Stadium.

Sport
‘I am so happy’ – Sawe reacts to record- breaking marathon win
Sebastian Sawe speaks with BBC Sport’s Gabby Logan after the Kenyan became the first person in history to run a sub-two-hour marathon in race conditions to win the 2026 London Marathon.

Education
I’m out of a job after issues at the schools I worked for. Is it my fault? | Annalisa Barbieri
It feels as if your work and your identity are fused. You’ll get through this, but you may have to use this time to consider other careers
I’ve been a teacher for more than 20 years and loved it. I had promotions every couple of years and was happily making my way up the ladder. This year, however, I was made redundant because of restructuring and this has thrown me into a feeling of complete...

Education
A federal program has helped Native Hawaiian medical students for 35 years. It’s now being sued for discrimination
Do No Harm, a conservative group, wants the scholarship, which has helped islands’ underserved communities, declared unconstitutional
Doctors and health experts in Hawaii say a decades-old federal program meant to support Native Hawaiians through medical school and better serve some of the islands’ most underserved communities is under attack after a conservative group filed suit.
For more than...
Education
Two Men Plead Guilty in Harvard Medical School Explosion
Logan David Patterson, 18, and Dominick Frank Cardoza, 21, pleaded guilty for the November incident in which they set off a commercial firework in a research lab.
Education
Student Contest Based on Trump’s Garden of Heroes Downplays Darker History
Guidelines for the art contest, sponsored by the group Freedom 250, include material about abolitionists and civil rights leaders, but little mention of what they fought against.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
‘Winning black votes’: Fikile accused Helen Zille Zille of fake Orlando Pirates support
ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has accused Helen Zille of trying to target black voters with her support of Orlando Pirates…
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Once and always? Helen Zille gets love from Orlando Pirates players
Joburg mayoral candidate Helen Zille has shown her support to Orlando Pirates ahead of their Soweto Derby clash on Sunday…

Entertainment
Onerholzer: Tragic of Lions didn’t tour SA
“It would be tragic if the British & Irish Lions went ahead with their plans to seek greener pastures and therefore no longer tour South Africa every 12 years.”

Entertainment
Sharply styled new Omoda C4 makes overdue reveal in Beijing
New SUV approved for South Africa, however, an official launch date is still to be set

Entertainment
This Boksburg restaurant will have you coming back for seconds
Imagine a restaurant with so much variety, and everything is delicious. Well, we’ve found it.

Entertainment
Sawe makes history with first sub-two-hour marathon in London
“Finally reaching the finishing line, I saw the time, and I was so excited to see I had run a world record today.”
Science/Tech
Privacy Advocate Accuses US Government of Investing in AI-Powered Mass Surveillance
The Conversation published this warning from privacy/tech law/electronic surveillance attorney Anne Toomey McKenna (also an affiliated faculty member at Penn State’s Institute for Computational and Data Sciences). The U.S. government “is able to purchase Americans’ sensitive data because the information it buys is not subject to the same restrictions as information it collects directly. The...

Science/Tech
The Best Kindle Accessories (2026): Cases, Page Turners, Stickers
Looking to better protect your Kindle or add a little personality to your favorite e-reader? From cases and covers to page-turners and even charms, this is the guide for you.

Science/Tech
The Smart Bird Feeders Everyone’s Talking About (and Actually Buying) (2026)
These bird feeders come with cameras and connected apps to let you see and learn about the birds in your neighborhood.

Science/Tech
The Best Permanent Outdoor Lights (2026): Govee, Eufy, Cync
Permanent eave lights that attach to the exterior of your home are becoming more popular. But are they worth the effort and cost?

Motoring
40% of car brands in South Africa are now Chinese
A few years ago, there were only a handful of Chinese carmakers in South Africa. They now represent 40% of the brands on the market.

Motoring
European carmaker to build cars in China
Stellantis plans to build Peugeot models in China.

Motoring
What it costs to buy a VW Polo with every add-on in South Africa
The VW Polo has several add-ons you can choose from in South Africa.

Motoring
Every double-cab bakkie you can buy under R400,000 in South Africa
There are a few double-cab bakkies available in South Africa for less than R400,000.

Health
‘I paid for a private hysterectomy’
Rachel Moore spent years in debilitating chronic pain due to the womb disease, adenomyosis.
Health
Eugene Braunwald, Whose Research Reshaped Cardiology, Dies at 96
His work changed how doctors understood heart attacks, heart failure and coronary artery disease, and helped lead to therapies that saved millions of lives.
Health
AIDS Creeps Back in Parts of Zambia, a Year After U.S. Cuts to H.I.V. Assistance
A once-robust H.I.V. treatment and prevention system, credited with saving hundreds of thousands of lives, has begun to crumble.

Health
Assisted dying bill runs out of time but supporters vow to try again
The proposed legislation was supported by MPs but has not cleared its stages in the Lords.