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What to know about the R12.5b border redevelopment project
Minister of home affairs Leon Schreiber announced on Tuesday the successful bidders for the redevelopment of SA’s six busiest land ports of entry
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Minister of home affairs Leon Schreiber announced on Tuesday the successful bidders for the redevelopment of SA’s six busiest land ports of entry

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Audit reveals systemic failures in supply chain processes and legislative compliance

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Three officials — TMPD deputy chief Umashi Dhlamini, Sergeant Fanie Nkosi and CFO Gareth Mnisi — have been implicated in orchestrating approval of a list of security companies for a R2.9 billion contract

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The 49-year-old exploited his position as a spiritual leader to prey on Indigenous women and girls, the US court heard.

South Africa
There have been FMD outbreaks reported in Mozambique, Botswana and Zimbabwe

South Africa
Alan Monswamy, his wife, their two children, and three other family members, were kidnapped.
South Africa
Fuel levy relief extended to June
The temporary reduction in the general fuel levy introduced by government that was due to come to an end in early May, has been extended to June, the National Treasury and Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources said on Tuesday.“To provide further relief and to address concerns of higher inflation and negative impacts on economic growth due...

South Africa
The company was only registered three days after the contract specifications were issued.

World
In January, Kim Keon Hee was sentenced to 20 months for accepting gifts from the Unification Church, which sought political favors.

World
The Arab oil producer has long expressed frustration with the quotas it has to follow as part of OPEC, the cartel of major state-owned oil producers.

World
The BBC takes a closer look at major renovations at Benito Juárez International Airport aimed at boosting capacity ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

World
Israel’s foreign minister says it has received no evidence to support the claim that a vessel carrying grain from occupied Ukraine has reached Haifa.

Africa
He says his words were intended to be a private conversation and were “taken out of context”.

Africa
Three civilians and seven gunmen were killed in an area where there has been a protracted chieftaincy dispute.

Africa
The four men pleaded not guilty to targeting an American in an alleged attack at a holiday apartment.

Africa
The artefacts will be returned and displayed in an exhibition in Serowe opening on 27 May.
Business

Business
It will have little effect on the current oil blockades, but it could change everything afterwards.

Business
The United Arab Emirates will leave OPEC, dealing a blow to the group and its leader, Saudi Arabia, as the global oil industry grapples with the massive supply disruption caused by the Iran war.

Business
Property prices have jumped 37% despite the collapse of government services in a small seaside town.

Politics
The Commission will resume on Thursday with a new witness.

Politics
Chair Mbuyiseli Madlanga says Brown Mogotsi resumes testimony at the Madlanga Inquiry

Politics
AG’s office will be evaluating some of these issues for the upcoming audit cycle.

Politics
The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal went to Ohlange as it sought to draw inspiration from it late leaders

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs are hotly linked with Sekhukhune United’s Bright Ndlovu for next season, the exciting news for Amakhosi is he is three players in one.

Sport
Ex-Orlando Pirates star Phumudzo Manenzhe has reportedly slammed Lebohang Maboe after a controversial Soweto Derby incident.

Sport
These Orlando Pirates stars underperformed against Kaizer Chiefs while these Bucs stood up to be counted. Here are your player ratings …

Sport
A look at the latest Betway Premiership standings shows that Kaizer Chiefs have now officially qualified for next season’s lucrative MTN8.
Education
[Leadership] Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has offered to combine his political leadership of the state with lecturing job at Akwa ibom State University. This is to enable him imbue in the students the business orientation required for enterprise development.
Education
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala — The Ministry of Education and Sports has issued yet another directive warning schools against teaching learners during official holidays, a practice that has become almost routine at the end of every term despite repeated circulars.
Education
Northeastern University is behind in responding to appeals this year. Keep asking for a better deal — at any school — and more time to make up your mind.
Education
Data obtained by The New York Times shows that the Education Department resolved 30 percent fewer discrimination complaints in 2025 compared with the previous year.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
South Africa’s cultural community is in mourning following the death of internationally acclaimed opera singer Mimi Coertse.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Entertainment
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ brings Miranda Priestly back, older, sharper and more precariously placed than ever.

Entertainment
The Electoral Reform Consultation Panel presented two separate reports after members could not agree on recommendations.

Entertainment
The general fuel levy will return to its full rate from 1 July.

Entertainment
Three dates in Swift’s record-breaking “Eras” tour were cancelled in the summer of 2024 after authorities warned of the plot.
Science/Tech
The Pentagon has also signed deals for using A.I. on classified networks with OpenAI and Elon Musk’s xAI, amid a dispute with Anthropic.
Science/Tech
Elon Musk, Sam Altman and several other key artificial intelligence industry figures are slated to testify in the trial, which is expected to last several weeks.
Science/Tech
Bay Area homeowner and investment banker Storm Duncan is trying to swap a 13-acre Mill Valley property for Anthropic equity instead of cash. He created a LinkedIn page for the home, describing the move as a “diversification play” because he is “under-concentrated in AI investments relative to the importance of AI in the future, and over-concentrated in real estate.” A young Anthropic employee,...
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Motoring
South Africa’s temporary fuel price relief measures have been extended.

Motoring
South African used car buyers are choosing one model over the rest.

Motoring
South Africa’s reliance on imported fuel has had a major impact on the local refining industry.
Motoring
Health
Prosecutors accused Dr. David Morens, a former adviser to Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, of hiding records related to the onset of the pandemic.
Health
In a letter to states and other grant recipients, the Trump administration says the strips encourage drug use.
Health
The case could help determine the future of thousands of lawsuits against the maker of a popular herbicide over claims that it causes cancer.
Health
The desire to live longer and healthier lives has spawned a growth in services and supplements. So what works best?