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Case to scrap Zondo’s report to proceed despite chief justice Maya rejecting litigation request
Review application was initiated in 2022, but case was delayed because applicants did not cite Zondo, who was commission’s chair
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Review application was initiated in 2022, but case was delayed because applicants did not cite Zondo, who was commission’s chair
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South Africa must translate its macro stability into household relief. As belts increasingly tighten, this is no longer a technical matter, but an ethical and constitutional one.
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The two were found dead in a car from alleged self-inflicted gunshot wounds

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Court rules that loss of employment no excuse for ceasing repayments

South Africa
Rand Water says planned maintenance at key infrastructure sites will result in water supply issues.

South Africa
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
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
The National Orders will take place at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse, in Pretoria.

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

World
Police say a 25-year-old man is suspected of killing his parents and injuring four others in southern Spain.

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

Africa
Key roads have remained largely empty and some schools have asked students to stay at home.

Africa
New research links rural solar adoption to mobile money use, while raising concerns about inequality

Africa
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
No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks, which have devastated Mussa town in Borno state.

Business
The SNP leader says the proposed price cap on basic foodstuffs is not intended to force a fight with the UK government.
Business

Business
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.

Business
If you’ve had your car for more than 12 months and your premium hasn’t decreased, there’s a very strong chance you’re overpaying.

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

Politics
The announcement was made during a media briefing in Durban on Monday evening.

Politics
The party says Sipho ‘ES’ Mbatha is alleged to have extorted money from individuals.

Politics
Lwazi Magaqa was reacting after the Pietermaritzburg High Court allowed a postponement

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

Sport
President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to bestow South Africa’s highest civilian honours on distinguished citizens and foreign nationals.

Sport
Soweto giants Orlando Pirates take on Orbit College aiming to end Mamelodi Sundowns’ remarkable run of eight consecutive Betway Premiership titles.
Education
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
Historically Black colleges and universities hold steady against the churn of political retreat and cultural amnesia.
Education
As some college Republicans invite white nationalists into their organizations, other young conservatives have recoiled. The divide could affect upcoming elections.
Education
[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
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 says the introduction of biometric technology is helping improve service delivery and reduce long waiting times at its offices.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
The crackdown started at Marble Towers, one of the tallest buildings in the city, where they found several bylaw violations.

Entertainment
Multiple Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Units were found without adult or children rape kits.
Entertainment

Entertainment
The Lions have warmed up for their URC quarterfinal against Leinster with two big games in Ireland.

Science/Tech
African businesses can skip heavy compute construction and move directly to token model as a service for on-demand intelligence consumption.
Science/Tech
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
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
A House transportation bill introduced this week would require owners of electric cars to pay $130 to cover the cost of road repairs.
Motoring
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Health
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
Early surveillance and testing failed to identify Bundibugyo, a rare species of Ebola responsible for the current outbreak.
Health
Louisiana wants the Food and Drug Administration to curtail access to the medication. Doing so could cost Republicans at the polls.
Health
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.