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History will remember this period as a defining test for SA’s democracy

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The ship set sail from Belfast on Friday and is currently at a port in Bordeaux.

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Former England boss Eddie Jones is fined and suspended as head coach of Japan for abusing match officials during an under-23 tour of Australia last month.

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Insurance is not a “one-size-fits-all” solution says Naked Insurance co-founder Ernest North
South Africa
Transnet announces 11 Train Operating Companies
The Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) has announced 11 Train Operating Companies (TOCs) that were allocated slots to operate routes on Transnet’s rail network, marking a major milestone in South Africa’s rail reform journey.
As part of efforts to reform the rail sector, government opened South Africa’s rail network to...
South Africa
Suspended police commissioner appears in court
Suspended National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, has appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court in a case linked to the alleged irregular awarding of a contract valued at approximately R228 million to Medicare 24, a business linked to alleged criminal mastermind Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala.
Masemola joined at least 16 other...

South Africa
Police say a number of those arrested are suspected to be Mexican nationals.
South Africa
Government sets bold priorities for women, youth and persons with disabilities
The South African government has outlined an ambitious programme of action for the 2026/27 financial year, placing women, youth and persons with disabilities at the centre of national development efforts.
Presenting her department Budget Vote in Parliament on Wednesday, Minister in the Presidency for...

World
Nearly 1,000 climbers will attempt to scale the peak in coming weeks and this has raised safety concerns.

World
Displaced teenagers Farah and Tala wanted to ‘turn destruction into something useful’.

World
A court in Bremen has found the manufacturer of the classic Alpine Milk chocolate bar guilty of “shrinkflation”.

World
The voluntary recall follows an incident on 20 April where an empty Waymo car entered a flooded road in San Antonio, Texas.

Africa
The actor was recognised for his contributions to entertainment as well as his humanitarian efforts.

Africa
Ethiopian long-distance runner Yebrgual Melese dies at the age of 36 after falling ill during a routine training session.

Africa
The home affairs minister hails the ruling as a “victory” against the “abuse” of the refugee system.

Africa
In a first since these meetings started in the 1970s, this move reflects a change in France’s thinking.

Business
Thirsti has found itself in hot water with residents of Normandien, KwaZulu-Natal, where one of the company’s bottling plants is located.

Business
South Africa’s Driving Licence Card Account (DLCA) plans to change the waiting time for people renewing their licences.

Business
The war in Iran has pushed UK Inflation further above the Bank of England’s 2% target.

Business
SAPVIA has warned against a blanket tax approach on solar imports in South Africa.

Politics
The tabling is in line with the process that Didiza set out on Monday.
Politics
Parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating underworld infiltration in the criminal justice system has been granted a sixth deadline, now extended to 12 June.

Politics
ANC officials will brief the NEC following the Constitutional Court judgment on the Phala Phala.

Politics
Fadiel Adams is facing charges of fraud and defeating the ends of justice.

Sport
Orlando Pirates veteran midfielder Makhehlene Makhaula has hinted retirement if the Buccaneers win the league this season.

Sport
Japan coach Eddie Jones has been suspended and handed a pay cut after allegedly verbally abusing officials.

Sport
This Orlando Pirates midfielder is the latest Bucs star to garner interest from PSL rivals. Here is the latest.

Sport
Scotland head coach Steve Clarke will announce his squad for this summer’s World Cup on Tuesday, by which time he should know whether Tommy Conway is fit to travel if picked.
Education
[263Chat] The Zimbabwe National Students Union (ZINASU) has called on the government to urgently reinstate free education warning that rising school fees and worsening learning conditions are forcing thousands of children out of school.
Education
[Leadership] Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has explained that the federal government’s decision to exempt some courses from the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) was driven by data showing declining enrolment in Colleges of Education, Polytechnics and Agriculture-related programmes across the country.
Education
[African Union] The African Union Commission, through its Pan-African Institute of Education for Development (AU-IPED), has opened a three-day workshop in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), from 12-14 May 2026, to support the country in assessing and strengthening its Education Management Information System (EMIS).
Education
[Vanguard] On a quiet line in a five-page civic document, buried among dozens of names, Peter Adeleke is named as one of the Education nominees for the 2026 Calgary Awards. One of eight nominees in the Education category for the 2026 Calgary Awards, his name sits alongside teachers, administrators, and community educators whose work has shaped learning across the city.

Lifestyle
Social media users slammed South African music producer and DJ Oscar Mbo for filming content ahead of his mother’s funeral.

Lifestyle
Mandisa Makhasi is optimistic about the future after landing a job.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Rachel shares a new cooking video catching fan’s attention when she scratched off ‘Mrs Kolisi’ with a marker. Take a look…

Entertainment
Free on-network calls are a gamechanger

Entertainment
DStv slashes decoder prices ahead of Bafana’s FIFA World Cup 2026 return

Entertainment
The court found that the central issue was what Diseko’s alleged conduct revealed about his attitude toward the bail system.

Entertainment
The state argued that if Adams were released on bail, he could influence or intimidate witnesses or destroy evidence.

Science/Tech
The Microsoft REO programme allows channel partners to create and manage private offers on behalf of software vendors, as cloud marketplace sales are forecast to reach $163 billion by 2030.

Science/Tech
DAVENTRY, UK – Cash Felber took on a starring role at Brands Hatch this past weekend (9-10 May) as the American teenager claimed a first-ever podium finish in the Wera Tools F4 British Championship, certified by FIA. In just his second meeting competing in Britain’s Formula 4 category, Cash delivered a sublime drive in the weekend’s […]

Science/Tech
Policy direction that would lower regulatory hurdles for telecoms licences would require changes to the law, says ICASA.

Science/Tech
The regulator said the forum had not done enough to protect UK users – but critics accuse Ofcom of acting too slowly.
Motoring

Motoring
Motorists are paying over R26 per litre for petrol in South Africa, two years after the government said that fuel shouldn’t cost more than R14 per litre.
Motoring

Motoring
The Isuzu D-Max, one of South Africa’s favourite bakkies, is getting a major update.

Health
Action on Salt & Sugar said people should not be exposed to a “hidden health risk every time they buy lunch”.

Health
A report by a cross-party group of MPs has found the majority of skin cancer cases are preventable.

Health
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Health
Authorities urged patients to get tested due to “poor infection control practices” at the Australian clinic.