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Britons on virus-hit cruise ship to isolate at hospital after being flown to UK
The MV Hondius is expected to dock in the Canary Islands this weekend.
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POLAR POLITICS: Iran war fuel chaos hits sub-Antarctic as remote Marion relief voyage severely delayed
From Tehran to the Southern Ocean, a war-driven fuel crunch has exposed South Africa’s sub-Antarctic lifeline to the far-reaching effects of the Middle East conflict.

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WHO chief reassures Tenerife residents ahead of arrival of virus-hit cruise ship
“This is not another Covid,” Tedros Ghebreyesus tells islanders before MV Hondius docks on Sunday.

South Africa
Late Dr Matjoa remembered as pioneer in Free State dentistry
Makenete was speaking at the funeral service of the 88-year-old Dr Matjoa in Bloemfontein.

South Africa
Northern Cape floods leave three dead
Three people die in Northern Cape as floods damaged bridges and disrupted schools.

South Africa
Airlink crew told to stay home over hantavirus exposure
This is due to potential exposure to the hantavirus.

South Africa
Counterfeit goods worth R17 mln seized in nationwide SAPS crackdown
SAPS has warned consumers against buying counterfeit and illicit goods.

World
Rosenberg: Scaled-back Victory Parade in Moscow’s Red Square
The BBC’s Russia editor reports from Moscow, where the annual Victory Day display was quieter than usual.

World
An expert on Iranian politics reviews the status of negotiations to end the war on Iran
NPR’s Elissa Nadworny talks to Mehrzad Boroujerdi of the Missouri University of Science and Technology about the status of the Trump Administration’s negotiations to end the war on Iran.

World
Revisiting Guy Goma’s iconic accidental BBC interview 20 years ago this week
NPR’s Elissa Nadworny talks to Guy Goma who thought he was being interviewed for an IT job at the BBC but instead found himself live on air. His interview 20 years ago became a viral sensation.

World
Moscow marks Victory Day with a Red Square parade under tight security
Security was tight in Moscow as Putin and several foreign leaders attended the parade, even as a U.S.-brokered three-day ceasefire eased concerns about possible Ukrainian attempts to disrupt the festivities.

Africa
Former Botswana President Festus Mogae dies aged 86
Announcing his death, President Duma Boko said Mogae was “a distinguished statesman and patriot”.

Africa
South Africa court rules impeachment proceedings against president should not have been blocked
The ruling could have huge implications for the political future of Cyril Ramaphosa.

Africa
Dozens killed in jihadist attacks on villages in central Mali
The death toll is unclear but sources say between 30 and 50 people died in Wednesday’s attacks.

Africa
Rwandan singer dies as he was being released from prison
The former university lecturer was a vocal critic of the government and ruling Rwandan Patriotic Front party.

Business
Small South African town where people earn R124,000 a month produces the rarest coffee in the world
A small affluent town in KwaZulu-Natal is a key site for the cultivation and production of the rarest coffee in the world.

Business
Top South African companies are offering bursaries for 2027
South Africa’s top companies, including Old Mutual, Sasol, and Shoprite, are offering substantial bursaries for the 2027 academic year.

Business
South Africans forced to pay R300 to government every time they fill up at a petrol station
The government pockets over R300 every single time someone fill up their tank at a petrol station.

Business
Massive legal warning for employers in South Africa
Workforce Healthcare has warned that new POPIA regulations have placed greater strain over medical supplies.

Politics
IFP prioritises job creation in local government election push
The party is set to officially launch its Voter Registration Drive in Empangeni in KZN on Saturday

Politics
ActionSA’s Moya seeks five more years to finish what she started
Dr. Nasiphi Moya wants five more years to complete the job she has started in the past 18 months

Politics
Mashaba supports Moya and stands firm on immigration
Mashaba praises Moya’s leadership while defending ActionSA’s immigration stance.

Politics
DA being part of GNU deal not a shield for corruption: Msimanga
DA leaders, Solly Msimanga and Geordin Hill-Lewis, on addressed the party’s KZN provincial congress.

Sport
Four-try haul for Packer in England romp against Italy
Marlie Packer scores four tries as England dominate Italy in the Women’s Six Nations to win 61-33. Packer is only three tries away from becoming England’s women all-time top try scorer. Her career tries for England stand at 58.

Sport
‘Hard to accept’ recent results – Slot
Liverpool boss Arne Slot says his side have to “keep fighting” to secure qualification for next season’s Champions League, as his side play out a 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Anfield in the Premier League.

Sport
Crunch Clasico as Barca look to pounce on Real unrest
Barcelona host Real Madrid in the second Clasico of the season, bidding to clinch a second consecutive La Liga title. They face a team in crisis, in a rivalry where there is no mercy.

Sport
‘There could be big repercussions for Southampton’
Football Focus pundits discuss potential punishments for Southampton after they were caught spying on Middlesbrough before their play-off semi-final.

Education
‘It’s about recognising our role in history’: Bradford exhibition to revisit live Somali display
At the city’s Great Exhibition of 1904, 57 Somali men, women and children cooked, weaved and danced for visitors
It was, the posters said, a rare chance to see a “little known but interesting people”: a live display of 57 Somali men, women and children who cooked, weaved and danced for the entertainment of hundreds of thousands of Edwardians who flocked to Yorkshire to see them.
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Education
The New Harvard Trend? Getting Punched in the Face.
Harvard’s boxing club is drawing new members. So are boxing clubs at other colleges, as students look for real-life connection.
Education
David Attenborough, a Voice of Nature, Turns 100
Pictures and striking scenes from the making of perhaps the world’s most celebrated naturalist.

Education
Sexual harassment more than twice as prevalent at England’s top universities, analysis finds
Harassment reported by 35% of students at ‘high tariff’ institutions compared with 17% at those with lowest entry grades
Students at England’s leading universities were more than twice as likely to experience sexual harassment than those at “lower tariff” institutions, according to analysis.
Data from a national survey of undergraduates shows that 35% of students at “high tariff”...

Lifestyle
‘Perfect mother’: Fans on Rachel parenting kids, Siya’s siblings
Fans gush over the ‘perfect mom’ Rachel Kolisi as she shares throwback photos of her kids and Siya’s siblings. Take a look…

Lifestyle
‘I made it’: Actress Amina Jack, graduates in Psychology at UKZN
Former ‘Isibaya’ actress Amina Jack successfully earned her Bachelor of Social Science Honours in Psychology at UKZN.

Lifestyle
Popular Cape Town restaurant to close its doors
Cape Town restaurant ëlgr has announced that it will serve its final dinner service on 30 May, bringing an end to its chapter in Kloof Street.

Lifestyle
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle celebrate son’s 7th b-day
Meghan Markle shared rare photos of their son Prince Archie as they celebrated his 7th birthday earlier this week. Take a look…

Entertainment
URC result: Bulls get job done against outgunned Zebre
The win has lifted the Bulls to third place on the log.

Entertainment
Water users given 90 days to register details or face penalties
The department said no fees would be charged for applications submitted during the 90-day registration period.

Entertainment
Tshwane mayor asks for five more years to restore South Africa’s capital
Moya currently leads the ruling coalition in the City of Tshwane.

Entertainment
Hill-Lewis on GNU: DA will ‘never be in the old system of cover-ups’
Hill-Lewis says he wants the DA to be represented in all villages and towns in KwaZulu-Natal.
Science/Tech
Why Some US Schools Are Cutting Back On the Technology They Spent Billions On
America’s school districts “spent billions on technology during the pandemic,” reports the Washington Post.”But now some states are limiting in-school screen time because of concerns about its impact on children.”Nationwide [U.S.] schools invested at least $15 billion and possibly as much as $35 billion from federal pandemic relief funds on laptops, learning software and other technology...
Science/Tech
Humanoid Robot Becomes Buddhist Monk In South Korea
A four-foot humanoid robot named Gabi has become a monk at a Buddhist temple in Seoul, participating in a modified initiation ceremony where it pledged to respect life, obey humans, act peacefully toward other robots and objects. “Robots are destined to collaborate with humans in every field in the future,” Hong Min-suk, a manager at the Jogye Order, the largest sect of Buddhism in South Korea,...

Science/Tech
Best Live-Captioning Smart Glasses (2026), WIRED tested
Can’t hear what they’re saying? Now you can turn on the subtitles for real-life conversations.

Science/Tech
Hackable Robot Lawn Mower Unlocks a New Nightmare
Plus: Meta officially kills encrypted Instagram DMs, the Trump administration targets “violent left wing extremists,” leaked documents reveal Russia’s school for elite hackers, and more.

Motoring
More petrol price relief for certain motorists in South Africa
FNB clients in South Africa are receiving more fuel price relief, thanks to eBucks.

Motoring
New Omoda C4 coming to South Africa – Photos
The new Omoda C4 is set to become one of South Africa’s most affordable premium cars when it arrives later this year.

Motoring
Big shift in South Africa’s car buying behaviour
South African car buyers are spending more time researching their options online.
Motoring
Health
What to Know About the Hantavirus Outbreak on an Atlantic Cruise Ship
Health authorities said three passengers from the MV Hondius had died after showing symptoms of the rare disease.
Health
Hantavirus Vaccines and Treatments Are in the Pipeline
But it has been hard to attract interest in medical interventions for viruses that have not been considered a top public health priority, scientists say.
Health
Trump Plans to Fire F.D.A. Commissioner Marty Makary
Dr. Makary has been a supporter of the Make American Healthy Again Movement but made some enemies in the administration over vaping, the abortion pill and rejections of new drugs.
Health
There Are Ants in This Canadian Hospital. Again.
A hospital in Manitoba had to postpone a “limited number of elective surgeries” after ants appeared there for the third time since 2024.