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British pubs closing at a rate of almost two per day in 2026
The British Beer and Pub Association says 161 pubs have closed in the first three months of this year.
TUESDAY, 05 MAY 2026, 04:27

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The British Beer and Pub Association says 161 pubs have closed in the first three months of this year.

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A blast at a fireworks factory in Hunan province has killed 21 people and injured 61, state media report.

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An independent report warns cost of living pressures are driving up exploitation levels in Britain.

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The prime minister will meet leaders from a number of sectors at Downing Street on Tuesday.

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
The theme for 2026 Met Gala fundraiser is “Costume Art”, exploring fashion as an embodied art form.

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.

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
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

Sport
EEverton boss David Moyes says he is “really disappointed” to come away with one point after Jeremy Doku scored a late equaliser for Manchester City in a 3-3 draw in the Premir League.

Sport
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says Jeremy Doku scored two “really, really top goals” in their six-goal thriller against Everton, as they lose ground on Arsenal in the Premier League title race.

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.
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
With just two weeks to go before trial begins, Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively have reached a settlement out of court.

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.

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
A total of R550 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 4 May 2026.

Entertainment
Cole Palmer compounded Chelsea’s misery when he missed a penalty late in the first half.

Science/Tech
Mesa, Arizona — Fellowship Square Mesa demonstrates how AI-enabled proactive care in Memory Care can significantly improve resident stability while delivering measurable financial impact for the public healthcare system. Over the course of one year, the implementation of Helpany’s privacy-preserving, AI-powered, radar-based fall prevention solution resulted in approximately 270 additional...

Science/Tech
Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting.

Science/Tech
OpenAI’s cofounder and president revealed in federal court on Monday that he’s one of the largest individual stakeholders in the AI lab.
Science/Tech
The Trump administration is reportedly considering an executive order to create a working group that could review advanced AI models before public release. The shift follows concerns over Anthropic’s powerful Mythos model and its cyber capabilities, with officials weighing whether the government should get early access to frontier models without necessarily blocking their release. The New York...

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
The health secretary has long complained that Americans overuse psychiatric medications. New policies he is introducing aim to change that.
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.