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Hundreds of protesters clashed with Australian emergency services workers in a remote town following the arrest of a man suspected of murdering a five-year-old indigenous girl, police said on Friday.

British police charged a 45-year-old man with two counts of attempted murder on Friday following an attack during which two Jewish men were stabbed in Golders Green, north London, in what officers have called a suspected terrorist incident.

He emphasised the importance of engaging with diverse stakeholders

A cattle farm in Oudtshoorn was identified as the index farm, after two animals tested positive.

Planet Money tells the story of how the U.S. lost to China on rare earths.

NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with Jacqueline Smith of the International Transport Workers’ Federation about conditions for sailors stranded on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

State television in Myanmar says detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been transferred from prison to house arrest, more than five years after the military coup that removed her from power.

A 45-year-old man was charged with attempted murder in the stabbings of two Jewish men in London, the latest in a string of attacks that have sparked fear and anger in Britain’s Jewish community.

Christopher Okello Onyum had pleaded insanity but this was dismissed by the judge.

The unusually forceful intervention highlights concerns about governance in the management of public retirement savings

The blockade comes days after Mali’s defence minister was assassinated in a series of nationwide attacks.

Malagasy prosecuters used a Whatsapp group as evidence for the detained individuals alleged crimes.

The expansion of South Africa’s Gautrain network is moving ahead, but the use of the Expropriation Act to acquire land along the proposed routes.

South Africa’s reform drive is losing steam as delays to rail and port overhauls and private-sector participation weigh on momentum.

It comes after a group of MPs declared that they had no confidence in the company’s leadership.

Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Friday, 1 May 2026.

Malatji was cross-examined over his failure to halt the Ad Hoc security contracts.

Mbalula says the ANC is geared up for the elections.

Hlabisa will soon proclaim it and get it certified in the government gazette.

Ntsebeza says most of the cases can never be revived since suspects and witnesses have died.

Mamelodi Sundowns host Kaizer Chiefs in a massive mid-week encounter – with Orlando Pirates fans watching closely …

Tony Pulis explains some of the unorthodox ways he tried to motivate players during his 30 years as a manager, including how some of them did not work.

Minnesota Timberwolves win the best-of-seven play-off series 4-2 to reach the Western Conference semi-finals.

Former world number four Kei Nishikori says he “gave it his all” after announcing he will retire from tennis at the end of the 2026 season.

Students taking part in university’s annual ritual say images of them in swimwear are being published without consent in national newspapers

When the sun rises at dawn on Friday, hundreds of St Andrews University students will brave the chilly North Sea for the annual May Dip, an undergraduate ritual said to bring good luck in exams. But the students won’t be alone at the beach. In recent...

The Western Cape High Court has dealt a blow to the City of Cape Town, ruling that controversial property-value-based tariffs are unlawful.

It was an unusual ceremony when two stars were unveiled for Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci on Thursday.

Cape Town will begin dune maintenance across several beaches in May, with sand being moved to protect coastal systems and prevent erosion.

Looking for a way to celebrate Mother’s Day this year? Look no further than a live concert experience at the Johannesburg Zoo!

The previously reported 3.0-litre V6 develops less power but more than torque than the similarly V6 used in the Ford Ranger, Everest and Volkswagen Amarok.

Not qualifying for the Currie Cup Premier Division would be a major embarrassment for a team hoping to get into the URC.

AI hallucinations were found in the Department of Home Affairs’ revised white paper on citizenship, immigration and refugee protection.

A number of South African rugby players will also be involved in the action in Europe.

Longitudinal studies are a research jewel, shedding light on motor neurone disease, cot deaths, Alzheimer’s and more. Don’t let the security breach in China put you off joining one

One thing Britain is exceptionally good at is collecting and using health data for research, studying cohorts of people over many decades. A shudder of alarm rippled through the research world at the news this week...

The AI “hallucinations” were cited as references appended to the recently Cabinet-approved Revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection.

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The rise in affordable new cars in South Africa is putting pressure on the pre-owned market.

Volkswagen is open to sharing its factories with Chinese automakers as the company fights to whittle down production costs and reduce complexity.

The difference between 93 octane and 95 octane petrol comes down to more than just price.

South Africans can expect several new cars from Chery, Omoda, Jaecoo, iCaur, and Lepas in the near future.

An early care scheme could prevent thousands of miscarriages a year.

Sophie Raworth talks about the need for exercise as we get older.