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Iran ‘getting a lot closer’ to agreement with US, Trump says
Tehran also signals progress on talks but says the key issue of nuclear weapons is not part of an initial framework it is working on.

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Red Cross volunteers die from suspected Ebola in DR Congo
They are thought to have caught the virus before the outbreak was identified, the Red Cross says.

Top Stories
Electronic music meets orchestra as DJ Black Coffee stuns O2 crowds
In London for one night only ahead of his Ibiza residency, this sell-out show represented far more than just a performance.

South Africa
SADC ministers meet amid growing global geopolitical pressures
The SADC meeting is taking place at Skukuza in the Kruger National Park, in Mpumalanga.

South Africa
SAPS intensifies hunt for high-profile crime suspect
SAPS is pursuing suspects linked to several high-profile crimes.

South Africa
Street store celebrates 11 years of goodwill
Over three thousand homeless and vulnerable individuals receive clothing and essential items.

South Africa
KZN vaccinates over one million cattle
KwaZulu-Natal has vaccinated more than one million cattle since February.

World
What will Trump do next with Iran?
Three months since the start of its conflict with Iran, the Trump administration is oscillating between strike threats and diplomatic overtures. Neither path has yielded a clear resolution.

World
India’s parody ‘cockroach party’ claims website has been blocked
The satirical group has gained millions of followers as “the voice of the lazy and unemployed”.

World
Watch: Pitches, PlayStations and protein ice cream – A look inside Brazil’s World Cup base camp
BBC’s Brandon Livesay toured the Columbia Park Training Facility in Morris Township, New Jersey that will host the team in the coming weeks.

World
U.S. passengers flying from Ebola-affected countries rerouted
The U.S. government is responding to the Ebola outbreak in with travel restrictions. American citizens and permanent residents departing affected countries must fly into one of three U.S. airports.

Africa
Plymouth striker Oseni’s ‘disbelief’ at Nigeria call-up
Plymouth Argyle striker Owen Oseni says he was in “disbelief” after being called up to the Nigeria squad.

Africa
Ndiaye adamant Senegal are champions of Africa
Iliman Ndiaye insists Senegal are African champions in “many people’s eyes” despite a legal wrangle over the ultimate destination of the 2025 Afcon title.

Africa
US sanctions Tanzanian police official over ‘torture’ of rights activists
The sanctions come amid growing scrutiny of Tanzania’s human rights record in recent years.

Africa
Angry crowd sets Ebola hospital tents on fire in DR Congo
Grieving relatives and friends of a suspected Ebola victim were prevented from taking his body for burial.

Business
133-year-old family sheep farm in South Africa now one of the world’s top wine brands
For over a century, the Nieuwoudt family has farmed one of the most remote parts of South Africa, turning it into an internationally acclaimed wine brand.

Business
Government cracking down on estate agents in South Africa
Legal experts warn property practitioners to be vigilant, as the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) cracks down on non-compliance.

Business
Criminals and people leaving South Africa are abandoning vehicles at major airports
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) reported that there are approximately 30 abandoned cars at Cape Town International Airport, and between 40 and 50 at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport.

Business
Road trip in South Africa named the best in the world
The Garden Route from Mossel Bay to the Storm’s River Mouth has taken top place in a study of the best road-trips in the world from UK-based Autotrader.

Politics
DA aims to win back lost wards in Limpopo
The party is holding its provincial congress in Polokwane this Saturday.

Politics
Mbalula condemns criticism of party’s mayoral candidate process
The party opened public nominations in which ordinary South Africans can select mayoral candidates

Politics
Rise Mzansi announces Lukhona Mnguni as its Joburg mayoral candidate
Rise Mzansi made the announcement earlier on Saturday in Johannesburg.

Politics
DA members gather in Limpopo for the party’s provincial congress
The delegates from across the province will elect the party’s top structure in Limpopo.

Sport
Ouaddou uncertain about his future at Pirates despite winning a treble
Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says he will have to speak with the club management regarding his future.

Sport
Jeanes career-best leads Glamorgan to win over Derbyshire
Daisy Jeanes produced another hard-hitting batting display as Glamorgan secured their second Vitality Blast Division Two victory, defeating Derbyshire by 92 runs.

Sport
‘We knew it’d be physical but the boys stood their ground’
Donegal manager Jim McGuinness admits Micheal Burns’ red card had a “big impact” as his side beat Kerry to reach Round 2A of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship.

Sport
Celtic see off second-tier Dunfermline to win Scottish Cup
Watch highlights as Celtic beat Dunfermline Athletic 3-1 at Hampden to win the Scottish Cup.
Education
Trump Administration Offers Conflicting View of Civil Rights Cuts
Education Secretary Linda McMahon has said she wants to hire more civil rights lawyers, but the White House has proposed cutting that office in half.
Education
Angola: Government Reaffirms Commitment to Young People’s Scientific Training
[ANGOP] Luanda — The Secretary of State for Pre-School and Primary Education, Pacheco Francisco, reaffirmed on Wednesday in Luanda the government’s commitment to strengthening education in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, which are fundamental to the country’s economic development.
Education
Gambia: University of Education Launches First-Ever Degree Programmes
[Foroyaa] The University of Education The Gambia (UEG), formerly Gambia College, on Tuesday, 19th May 2026 officially launched its first-ever degree programmes, marking a major milestone in the country’s higher education transformation.
Education
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Begins Payment of Stipends for Bea Scholars
[Premium Times] Last year, Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, announced the discontinuation of the BEA scholarship.

Lifestyle
‘Black-owned’: Gabrielle Union reveals what she loves about South Africa
US actress Gabrielle Union is full of praise for South Africa, particularly the ‘only black-owned winery in Cape Town’…

Lifestyle
SARS issues warning about new scam targeting South Africans
SARS has warned of a new tax scam that is currently doing the rounds. Here’s everything you need to know…

Lifestyle
US teacher shares concern about SA refugee student in viral Reddit
A viral Reddit post of a US teacher expressing their concerns about the child of South African refugees has gone viral on social media…

Lifestyle
WATCH | Lupita Nyong’o lets loose in a behind-the-scenes dance break
Actress Lupita Nyong’o took time off during a shoot to let loose a little, dancing in her orange dress.

Entertainment
Next season’s MTN8 fixtures confirmed
Durban City secured the final top eight spot despite a 1-0 defeat to AmaZulu in the KwaZulu-Natal derby.

Entertainment
Chiefs’ Kaze on future – ‘We don’t know yet’
‘We are calm and look forward to what is going to happen,’ said the Chiefs co-head coach.

Entertainment
Champions Cup result: Bielle-Biarrey, Lucu inspire Bordeaux past Leinster to Champions Cup defence
Leinster drew first blood before Bordeaux scored 28 unanswered points in the first half, making life difficult for Leinster to come back.

Entertainment
SABC2 to air documentary series ‘Surviving Jeffrey Epstein’
The documentary features firsthand accounts from survivors and people close to the case.
Science/Tech
Friday Google’s AI-Powered Search Results Glitched on the Word ‘Disregard’
On Friday TechCrunch reported they could no longer Google the word “disregard”. Google’s AI Overview responded “Understood. Let me know whenever you have a new prompt or question!” below an icon for hearing the word “disregard” pronounced — then displayed several inches of blank whitespace. “The Merriam-Webster link is still in there, but you have to scroll…”Earlier this week, Google rolled...
Science/Tech
Researchers Say the Worst Climate Future is Less Likely. But the Best One is Also Slipping Away
Citing new research, the Associated Press reports that “modest gains in the fight to curb climate change have dialed back the most catastrophic of future heating.” That’s the good news. But the same research “also confirmed that there’s no chance to limit warming to the international goal set in 2015.”Researchers’ new list of seven plausible carbon pollution scenarios for the future are pushing...
Science/Tech
Linux Kernel Flaw Lets Unprivileged Users Access Root-Only Files, Execute Arbitrary Commands as Root
Qualys’s Threat Research Unit (TRU) has discovered and published a logic flaw in Linux kernel “that permits an unprivileged local user to disclose sensitive files and execute arbitrary commands as root on default installations of several major distributions.” Friday their blog pointed out “The bug has resided in mainline Linux since November 2016 (v4.10-rc1).” “Upstream patches and distribution...

Science/Tech
Best Power Banks (2026): My Picks After Testing Over 100
Keep your phone, laptop, handheld gaming console, and other electronics running with these travel-friendly power banks.
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Motoring
GAC preparing Yue 7 SUV and Aion i60 crossover for South Africa
Final specification and pricing will only be announced once a launch date is provided.
Health
U.S. Ebola Travel Ban Faces Criticism From Congo Health Officials
Kinshasa residents continue to pack markets, bars and public transportation, despite growing international concern about the spread of the virus.
Health
5 Takeaways From a Times Investigation on Autism Therapy Clinics
A rapidly growing industry often overprescribes treatment to young children with autism, who spend as many as 40 hours a week at the facilities.

Health
How Profit-Seeking Autism Clinics Can Harm Kids
Profit motives are shaping the care inside an expanding autism therapy industry, creating conditions that can harm some children. Our health reporter Sarah Kliff explains her new investigation, co-authored with Margot Sanger-Katz.
Health
Short Naps, Long Hours: How Autism Clinics Squeeze Medicaid Dollars Out of Preschoolers
The industry has grown rapidly, straining state budgets. A focus on finances has led to overbilling, fraud and even harm.