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Mother who murdered baby daughter jailed for at least 19 years
Nicole Blain was found guilty last month of killing her 19-day-old child Thea Wilson in Greenock.
THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026, 12:03

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Nicole Blain was found guilty last month of killing her 19-day-old child Thea Wilson in Greenock.

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uMkhonto weSizwe Party chief whip Mmabatho Mokoena-Zondi has been arrested after allegedly forcing party employees to hand over chunks of their salaries under the guise of paying the party president’s legal fees.
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Kruger National Park celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2026. It does so while facing one of the most daunting challenges in its history after the floods earlier this year. In support of the occasion and the Kruger Recovery Fund, member of Parliament Andrew de Blocq recounts how his own life story has intertwined with Kruger.

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The five men accused of killing soccer star Senzo Meyiwa are back in the dock at the Pretoria high court on Thursday.

South Africa
Phanda Thursday to offer youth weekly access to skills, support and career opportunities to youth.

South Africa
Chauke is facing a total of twenty charges, after the court added eleven new counts to the nine

South Africa
Meta is expanding its subscription offerings, announcing the global rollout of consumer subscription plans for Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, while beginning to test new paid tiers for businesses, creators and Meta AI users — including AI plans that charge for additional compute. For a few dollars per month, consumers subscribing to Instagram Plus ($3.99), Facebook […]

South Africa
The accused face charges of money laundering and extortion amounting to more than

World
Bangladesh is scrambling to vaccinate more children amid a measles outbreak that has killed more than 500 people, most of them children.

World
In Colombia’s election this Sunday, a flamboyant criminal lawyer — who flaunts his wealth, machismo and even his music videos — is pitching himself as the toughest candidate on crime.

World
As the global economy focuses on the Strait of Hormuz crisis, another shipping crisis looms in the region — the return of Somali pirates.

World
Iranians began to regain internet access after authorities ended a monthslong shutdown. Users said service was slow and spotty in some areas, with apps like YouTube and Instagram heavily restricted.

Africa
Search-and-rescue operations are ongoing, with the number of casualties yet to be confirmed.

Africa
Eswatini has signed a $300 million agreement with Taiwan to build a massive strategic oil reserve but the project is raising difficult questions in a country battling deepening poverty, soaring unemployment and allegations of elite enrichment

Africa
Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi is named in the Atlas Lions’ World Cup squad despite the injury he sustained in the Champions League semi-finals against Bayern Munich.

Africa
Cyril Ramaphosa argues that the authors of the report “misconceived” their mandate.

Business
Albert Manifold said no-one should be “allowed to hide behind anonymity” when commenting on his time at BP.
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Business
Stats SA has heavily revised its liquidations data, revealing escalating business closures.

Business
Wendy Myers has worked in the finance sector for over two decades and is renowned for her keen insights into investing.

Politics
EFF has written to the Speaker to demand that she oppose President Ramaphosa’s legal bid.

Politics
ANC has instructed Sisisi Tolashe to resign as Member of Parliament

Politics
The commission has taken additional measures to counteract the negative effects of social media.

Politics
The decisions follows the working committee’s meeting on monday where it resolved that Tolashe should resign as an MP and the president of the ANC’s woman league

Sport
As the Stormers, Lions and Bulls head into the URC quarter-finals this weekend, here are all the key details and kick off times to note.

Sport
How five-year-old “talent” Adam Azim became IBO light-welterweight champion.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs captain Brandon Petersen has broken his silence after being left out of the Bafana squad for the FIFA World Cup…

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs fans were left frustrated after only one Amakhosi player made Hugo Broos’ final Bafana Bafana squad.
Education
[Vanguard] Civil society organisations and activists have condemned the Federal Government over the continued captivity of 81 Nigerian schoolchildren abducted by terrorists, declaring that any government unable to protect children has failed in its primary responsibility.
Education
The state’s ambitious school policing initiative has few safeguards to prevent overreach by officers.
Education
Trump officials have focused on episodes during protests over the war in Gaza at Harvard and other schools. Jews on campus describe a changed atmosphere.

Education
The BBC has been contacted by hundreds of users who claimed they had been wrongly banned from the sites.

Lifestyle
Justice has been served nearly three years after the death of a pregnant pangolin in one of the most heartbreaking cases seen by veterinarians.

Lifestyle
Singer Kenny Lattimore is father to three children, including his first born, Kenny Lattimore Jr.

Lifestyle
A Gauteng mother says repeated SASSA SRD grant rejections and a 20km journey to the nearest office are pushing her to the edge.
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Entertainment
Former Orlando Pirates defenders Wayde Jooste and Olisa Ndah have also been released by Stellies.

Entertainment
Funds may not venture beyond registered rules, says adjudicator.
Entertainment

Entertainment
The Proteas were destroyed in New Zealand, but triumphed at home against India, and will take plenty of lessons into the T20 World Cup.

Science/Tech
ASUS breakfast explored how companies can adopt AI without losing human judgment and creativity.

Science/Tech
Downtime means lost revenue, trust and productivity – which is why connectivity is now strategic.

Science/Tech
The company will highlight how its Built-In Cyber Warranty Protection helps qualifying managed services clients move from reactive cyber security to a more accountable, managed cyber risk model.
Science/Tech
A criminal could be masquerading as a celebrity, web store or family member asking for your money. Detecting scams requires a new approach.
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Health
Your gut doesn’t just respond to your brain – it helps shape your emotions. Professor of Biomolecular Medicine Jon Swann explains why.
Health
As predictive medicine advances, legal scholars warn that decades-old federal guidelines could set up a potential clash between your genes and your job.
Health
Most people recover from the infection, but it poses great risks for those who don’t. A new drug may cure 1 in 5 of these patients.
Health
Drew Altman, who transformed KFF from a little-known family foundation to a major source of U.S. health policy research, will step down at the end of the year.