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Kruger elephant in musth flips calm safari into chaos [video]
See how an elephant in musth damages a safari vehicle in Kruger National Park when a calm sighting turns dangerous within seconds.

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Kruger National Park tragedy shocks South Africans
Kruger National Park tragedy leaves South Africans shaken after two tourists were found dead in the remote Pafuri region.

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Hull to take legal action if they lose play-off final
Hull City owner Acun Ilicali vows to take legal action over the decision to reinstate Middlesbrough in the play-offs if the Tigers lose at Wembley.
South Africa
SADC must move to practical regional solutions amid global shocks – Minister Butale
SADC must move to practical regional solutions amid global shocks – Minister Butale
Botswana Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Phenyo Butale says the Southern African Development Community (SADC) must urgently translate discussions into practical cooperation as the region faces rising geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty.
Dr Butale was speaking to members of the media on the...
South Africa
SADC expects clear direction on regional response to global shocks
SADC expects clear direction on regional response to global shocks
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) says the ongoing Ministers of Foreign Affairs Retreat in Skukuza is expected to provide clear direction on how the region should respond collectively to rising global geopolitical pressures affecting citizens.
Speaking to SAnews on the sidelines of the retreat at the...

South Africa
Two tourists found dead in the Kruger National Park
A search was launched on Thursday evening after camp staff noticed that the tourists did not return.

South Africa
Seven killed in separate shooting incidents in Stellenbosch
Police say they are probing whether the killings are linked.

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.

World
NATO allies confused by Trump’s unexpected move to deploy 5,000 U.S. troops to Poland
Some NATO allies say they are confused by President Trump’s different statements on U.S. troop deployments to Europe.

World
Cuba rallies widespread defiance against the U.S. indictment of Raúl Castro
As tensions with Washington escalate, Cuba’s government is rallying defiance at home while denouncing the US indictment of Raúl Castro as political aggression.

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
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.

Business
Temperatures are rising – and so are ice cream prices
Temperatures are rising across the country, and so is the price of ice cream – but by how much?

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.

Politics
LIVE | ATM LGE 2026 manifesto launch
ATM is launching its manifesto for the November 4 Local Government Elections.

Sport
Heslop wins cliff diving opener after back surgery
Wales’ Aidan Heslop returns to action with a win at the Red Bull Cliff Diving Series in Bali after undergoing back surgery.

Sport
England take three wickets in four balls as NZ’s top order crumbles
Lauren Bell and Linsey Smith rip through the New Zealand’s top order as England reduce them to 5-3 in the second T20 international at Canterbury.

Sport
Injured Norrie doubtful for French Open
In a season when British players have been beset by fitness problems, Cameron Norrie says a rib injury has put his French Open participation in doubt.

Sport
Jackson smashes meeting record to win 200m
Two-time 200m world champion Shericka Jackson produces a dominant display to win the 200m Diamond League event in Xiamen.
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
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.

Lifestyle
Miley Cyrus gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
33-year-old Miley Cyrus is in a group of less than ten youngest entertainers to get honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Lifestyle
Cape Town’s Two Oceans Aquarium releases turtle into ocean
Nearly six years after being rescued, Kai, a juvenile loggerhead turtle, has been released into the sea by the Two Oceans Aquarium.

Entertainment
Botlhale Boikanyo announced as new host of ‘Breaking Down Borders’ season two
The new season is scheduled to begin in September this year.

Entertainment
Senior politician’s son arrested for speeding at 222km/h
The KZN Department of Transport said senior government officials pleaded with its officers not to detain the Mercedes-Benz driver

Entertainment
Spotify, Universal strike deal for fan AI remixes
Spotify is partnering with UMG to introduce a fee-based feature allowing subscribers to legally create AI-powered remixes and covers.

Entertainment
Sinner stands between Djokovic and record 25th major crown at French Open
“He’s going for his Golden Slam as well here if I’m not mistaken. He’s maybe in the form of his life, and without Carlos being here also increases his chances even more of claiming more Grand Slam titles.”
Science/Tech
Tech CEOs Call for a Universal Basic Income. But What are the Alternatives?
The Washington Post looks at arguments that “AI’s coming upheaval may demand massive infusions of cash to everyday Americans”. But they also look at some of the alternatives:Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has called for similar public-relief measures, including, potentially, universal basic income, or UBI. Eventually “our current economic setup will no longer make sense,” he wrote in a blog post,...

Science/Tech
Memorial Day Dyson Vacuum Deals: V15 Detect, Gen5Detect, PencilVac On Sale
Wishing for your very own Dyson vacuum? Don’t miss these vacuum deals happening over the holiday weekend.

Science/Tech
L.L.Bean’s Zip Hunter’s Tote Is the Only Carryall You Need
Its do-it-all thermoplastic lining can both carry gear through wet muck and transport wet, mucky groceries home from the store.

Science/Tech
Quantum ‘Jamming’ Could Help Unlock the Mysteries of Causality
To keep communications secure in a post-quantum world, cryptographers are digging down into the concept of cause and effect.
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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.