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New rules for foreign-registered vehicles spark panic and confusion
While owners of foreign-registered vehicles in South Africa panic about new SARS rules, confusion is already looming at several border posts.
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While owners of foreign-registered vehicles in South Africa panic about new SARS rules, confusion is already looming at several border posts.

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Family, friends and creative community gather at Joburg Theatre to bid farewell to publicist and artist Maria McCloy

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The women have been named as Jane Adetoro, 36, Christina Walter, 32 and Rebecca Walter, 31.

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Michelle Sadio was caught in the crossfire as shots were fired at mourners outside a wake.
South Africa
Social grants remain central as Social Development tables R302bn budget
The Department of Social Development has tabled a R302 billion Budget Vote for the 2026/27 financial year, with government reaffirming its commitment to strengthening South Africa’s social protection system amid rising global economic pressures and persistent inequality.
Acting Social Development Minister...
South Africa
Calls for swift arrest of suspects in murder of NW community activist
The North West Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety and Transport Management has urged police to intensify investigations into the murder of community activist Thato Molosankwe, who was allegedly shot dead by unknown assailants in Mahikeng in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
The...
South Africa
South Africa and Botswana deepen cooperation
International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola has called for deeper and more practical cooperation between South Africa and Botswana, as the two countries convened the Ministerial Session of the Sixth Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Gaborone on Wednesday.
Delivering opening remarks, Lamola emphasised that the...
South Africa
SA, Botswana to sign Limpopo water management agreement
Minister of Water and Sanitation Pemmy Majodina and Botswana’s Minister of Water and Human Settlements Onneetse Ramogapi are expected to sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) on the joint management of water quality and aquatic invasive species in the Upper Limpopo River Basin.
The agreement forms part of ongoing cooperation...

World
Body cam footage shows the moment a baby was thrown from a window and caught by an officer during a house fire.

World
Trump-backed Ed Gallrein ousted Congressman Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s Republican House primary. And, police have identified the victims in California’s mosque shooting.

World
A Spanish court is investigating former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero for alleged influence peddling and other possible crimes tied to a government airline bailout.

World
Its name is short — like its size — but bees are one of Earth’s most important and busy creatures.

Africa
Ebola was first discovered in what is now the DR Congo in 1976 and the country is now facing its 17th outbreak.

Africa
In its latest update, the World Health Organization says there have now been 139 suspected deaths and 600 cases.

Africa
Ghana will face fellow West African heavyweights Ivory Coast in qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

Africa
The government and transport operators are in talks to resolve the dispute over the hike in fuel prices.

Business
Home Affairs is looking to expand its services at bank branches across the country, with its latest partnership with banks proving to be a massive success.
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Business
Finance expert JustMoney warned unmarried South African couples living together that they have limited automatic claims against each other.

Politics
Mandla Msibi resigned from the ANC last month after failing to retain his treasurer position.

Politics
The ANC and DA in Joburg have differing expectations ahead of the State of the City Address

Politics
Nhlamulo Ndhlela was removed as uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) spokesperson on Tuesday.

Politics
Political parties have until Friday to submit names to the National Assembly Speaker.

Sport
SAFA Chief Medical Officer Dr Thulani Ngwenya is heading to this year’s FIFA World Cup where he will serve as Doping Control Officer.

Sport
Uefa will create a two-tier qualification process for the 2030 World Cup which will mean major countries will no longer play minor nations such as San Marino, Gibraltar and Andorra.

Sport
BBC Sport’s Ask Me Anything team explains what is at stake on the final day of the 2025-26 Premier League season.

Sport
News in say Kaizer Chiefs have decided against renewing the contracts of co-coaches Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze.
Education
Muslims pointed to a rise in overt hatred online, political attacks and harassment in the months before the killing of three people outside an Islamic center.
Education
Faculty members overwhelmingly approved a limit on the number of top grades they can give to about a fifth of their undergraduate classes.
Education
[HRW] Monrovia — Eliminate Registration Fees; Expand School Grants; Improve Education Quality
Education
[Leadership] A 30-year-old Nigerian athlete and graduate student, Oluwabukola Pereira, was shot dead on Friday, May 8, during a robbery at Arise Auto Centre in Lockland, Ohio, where she worked part-time, just days before her scheduled MBA graduation.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
SASSA releases the June disability grant payment date. Here is everything beneficiaries need to know before collection day

Lifestyle
SASSA confirms 4 June as the children’s grant payment date. Here is what every caregiver needs to know this month.

Lifestyle
For millions of unemployed South Africans, the SRD grant remains a crucial monthly lifeline and it’s not going away anytime soon.

Entertainment
Mmabatho Chuene said she decided to make the announcement publicly so other actors are aware of what is owed to them.

Entertainment
From budget-friendly to investment pieces, these are the laptop tote bags South African working women are recommending on TikTok.

Entertainment
Mayor Dada Morero said he inherited a broke city from the DA administration.

Entertainment
Packed with healthy fats and antioxidants, it’s perfect for satisfying sweet cravings while offering a nourishing treat that’s ideal for dinner parties or cozy nights in.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: The AI coding boom is now coming directly for Android app development. On Tuesday at Google IO 2026, the company announced new native Android app creation capabilities in its web-based Google AI Studio, shrinking a process that takes weeks of setup and coding down to minutes. The company also said that consumers will be able to use Gemini AI...

Science/Tech
UK scientists find tocilizumab, used for rheumatoid arthritis, may help antidepressant-resistant patients
Immunotherapy could be used to treat depression among patients who have not responded to conventional antidepressants, according to the results of an early clinical trial.
Researchers at the University of Bristol investigated whether tocilizumab, an anti-inflammatory drug commonly used for...

Science/Tech
With Trump nemesis Thomas Massie vanquished, Republican strategists are now eyeing races in Texas, California, and Maine.

Science/Tech
One health provider who works on the ground says that basic medical equipment like masks and hand sanitizers are in short supply due to funding cuts.
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Health
The government says the system is “broken”, with too many people signed off work with no help to return.

Health
Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.

Health
Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.

Health
One in 10 women live with adenomyosis yet sufferers say their pain is often dismissed.