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Robinson in contact with England as he eyes Test recall
Bowler Ollie Robinson confirms he has been in contact with both England head coach Brendon McCullum and managing director Rob Key as he eyes a recall to the Test side.
MONDAY, 04 MAY 2026, 23:52

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Bowler Ollie Robinson confirms he has been in contact with both England head coach Brendon McCullum and managing director Rob Key as he eyes a recall to the Test side.

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The settlement comes just ahead of a trial slated to begin in May, where both stars were expected to testify.

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Bafana Bafana will head to camp on 25 May to prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup which gets underway in less than 40 days.
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The MV Hondius cruise liner is grappling with a suspected hantavirus outbreak, resulting in three deaths and multiple medical emergencies on board as passenger evacuations are set to begin.

South Africa
This is part of efforts to promote the prevention of diseases and for public awareness.

South Africa
The appointment is with effect from the first of next month.

South Africa
Duma says are linked to technical glitches and cash flow constraints at the provincial treasury

South Africa
The defence in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial has called a new witness Mandlenkosi Zondo.

World
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly talks with Jeff Rathke, president of the American-German Institute, about U.S. troops stationed in Germany, and what happens if President Trump moves some of them elsewhere.

World
The outcome is expected to strengthen Modi’s political position midway through his third term.

World
The U.S. military said it helped two merchant ships transit the Strait of Hormuz, and the United Arab Emirates said it was fending off Iranian missiles and drones.

World
President Trump announced that the U.S will “guide” stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz. And, Democrats face an uphill battle to gain Senate control. Here are the key races to watch.

Africa
Former Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in a massive offensive by combined jihadist and separatist forces.

Africa
Malawi’s rollout of a digital tax platform has triggered widespread business protests, with traders arguing that economic pressures and foreign exchange shortages were ignored during consultations

Africa
Inflation in mainland Tanzania is expected to remain within the 3% to 5% target range, supported by stable food supply and exchange rate stability

Africa
More than 100 gangs are operating nationwide as the growing use of political thugs raises fears of election violence.
Business

Business
Paymenow, which was co-founded by Springbok legend Bryan Habana, has merged with fellow fintech PayCurve.

Business
The Department of Health (DoH) has requested that the public stay calm after a rare case of Hantavirus was confirmed in a critically ill British national in South Africa.

Business
Results from a recent Schools Water Testing Project have revealed major concerns about water quality in South Africa.

Politics
The ANC has given members who have dual membership until 11 May to submit a written declaration.

Politics
The two sides met at former President Jacob Zuma’s residence in Nkandla to discuss various issues

Politics
The ANC’s NW is in the Nelson Mandela Metro as part of its service delivery outreach.

Politics
Sources close to Kubayi said the approach was not genuine but ‘malicious’ and meant to disrupt her

Sport
Lawrence Shankland is hailed as a “diamond of a player” after his superb winning goal against Rangers moved Hearts a step closer to a historic league title.

Sport
Nottingham Forest increase their hopes of Premier League survival after a 3-1 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, as goals from Taiwo Awoniyi and Igor Jesus help the visitors open a six-point gap over 18th-placed West Ham in the relegation zone.

Sport
Juventus make Liverpool’s Alisson top target, Real Madrid eye Aston Villa boss Unai Emery, Man Utd target West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes, plus more.

Sport
BBC Scotland chief sports writer Tom English sums up the chaos and cacophony of Hearts’ win over Rangers at Tynecastle.
Education
[Vanguard] As Nigeria marks the Mental Health Awareness Month this May, there is a growing but under-acknowledged crisis. As far back as 2018, an estimated 14.3 million Nigerians between the ages of 15 and 64 were reported to have used drugs, with about 3 million living with drug use disorders, according to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC, 2018). Since then, emerging studies...
Education
[Vanguard] No fewer than 18 young Nigerians have been awarded fully funded scholarships worth over $2.1 million to study at the prestigious Berklee College of Music, following the successful completion of the inaugural Tiwa Savage Music Foundation intensive programme.
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has outlined an ambitious “system reset” for the post-school education and training (PSET) sector.
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube, has called for urgent and sustained investment in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) as a critical foundation for improving learning outcomes, advancing gender equality, and driving long-term economic growth across Africa.

Lifestyle
Thuso Mbedu shares emotional posts as she builds excitement for her powerful new fantasy film role.

Lifestyle
South African-born actress Charlize Theron has criticised over her comments about her two adopted daughters….

Lifestyle
Nimrod Nkosi speaks out after a leaked voice note about his struggles, assuring fans that he is okay and grateful for their support.

Lifestyle
Siya Kolisi’s ‘girlfriend’, 25-year-old influencer Rachel John is on a ‘new adventure’ in Nigeria. Take a look…

Entertainment
Manamela says the administration was not intended to disrupt Nsfas operations, and allowances will continue.

Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories this Monday, 4 May 2026, in our simple daily news update.

Entertainment
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Entertainment
Cole Palmer compounded Chelsea’s misery when he missed a penalty late in the first half.
Science/Tech
The legal team implied in a federal trial that Greg Brockman, OpenAI’s president and co-founder, was driven by greed rather than building safe A.I.

Science/Tech
Are you eligible for a payout? Probably, but it might take a while and will likely be pretty small.
Science/Tech
Google’s Pixel 11 lineup could see RAM cuts or lower starting configurations because of the global memory shortage, with leaks suggesting the base model may drop from 12GB to 8GB while Pro models could add 12GB versions below the current 16GB tier. The Verge reports: There will be 16GB configurations available for each, but adding a lower-spec model could mean the 16GB version is getting a...
Science/Tech
AMD is preparing expanded HDMI 2.1 support for Linux, following earlier delays after the HDMI Forum rejected an open source implementation of HDMI 2.1 as proprietary technology. As GamingOnLinux reports, AMD developer Harry Wentland submitted a patch series to the Linux kernel mailing list, noting that it brings “HDMI FRL support to the amdgpu display driver” and that “DSC is still being tested...

Motoring
Chery’s newest car brand looks a lot like Land Rover, and there’s a good reason for that.
Motoring

Motoring
South African driving licence cards hold a lot of personal information.
Motoring
Health
A lower-court ruling had reinstated a Food and Drug Administration requirement that patients visit a health care provider in person to obtain mifepristone.

Health
Dr Aziza explains why napping could be a sign of a bigger issue

Health
Chris and Xand continue their conversation with physiotherapist and vestibular rehabilitation specialist, Maggie Stacey.
Health
The drugs are 10 times more dangerous than fentanyl. They are showing up in street drugs in the South and the Midwest, and will most likely spread to other regions.