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WATCH LIVE | Madlanga commission hearings continue

Today at 09:30 AM, via SowetanLIVE

The Madlanga commission of inquiry into allegations of criminality, political interference and corruption in the criminal justice system is continuing in Pretoria on Tuesday..

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What now for Rohl’s Rangers as title hopes fade?

Today at 09:23 AM, via BBC News

Rangers’ Scottish Premiership title challenge has been undone by two damaging defeats by Motherwell and Hearts. What now for Danny Rohl and his players?

World

Russia declares a truce in Ukraine to mark Victory Day

Today at 07:47 AM, via NPR

Russia declared a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine for Friday and Saturday to mark the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, but threatened to strike back at Kyiv if it tries to disrupt festivities.

Business

D-Day for the NHI in South Africa

Today at 09:30 AM, via BusinessTech

A Constitutional Court battle over the NHI scheme starts on Tuesday, bringing the first wave of legal challenges to a head.

Business

Wealth beyond today

Today at 09:02 AM, via BusinessTech

Nedbank Private Wealth’s Family Approach strategy delivers lasting generational impact.

Politics

ANC Mangaung conference in limbo

Today at 07:24 AM, via SABC News

ANC in Mangaung awaiting direction from higher structures after regional conference was nullified.

Sport

Timberwolves draw first blood despite Wembanyama record

Today at 08:16 AM, via BBC News

A record-breaking defensive performance from Victor Wembanyama is not enough to prevent the Minnesota Timberwolves taking a lead against the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA play-offs.

Education

Rwanda: National Exams Timetable Released

Today at 07:58 AM, via AllAfrica

[New Times] The National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA) has released the national exams timetable, with exams set to kick off in July.

Education

South Africa: Student Aid Scheme Placed Under Administration

Today at 07:58 AM, via AllAfrica

[SAnews.gov.za] Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has placed the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) under administration due to governance instability within the institution.

Science/Tech

Astronomers May Have Detected an Atmosphere Around a Tiny, Icy World Past Pluto

Today at 09:00 AM, via Slashdot

“The Associated Press is reporting on a new study in Nature Astronomy suggesting that a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto harbors a thin, delicate atmosphere that may have been created by volcanic eruptions or a comet strike,” writes longtime Slashdot reader fahrbot-bot. From the report: Just 300 miles (500 kilometers) or so across, this mini Pluto is thought to be the solar system’s smallest object...

Motoring

Best-selling car brands in South Africa

Today at 08:15 AM, via TopAuto

South Africa’s automotive industry kept up its strong performance in April 2026 despite an uncertain global backdrop.