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BREAKING | ‘Certificate of need’ that controls where doctors work ruled unconstitutional
Constitutional Court scraps health minister’s power to control where doctors work
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Modi allies push for bigger families despite India’s 1.4-billion population
India may be the world’s most populous country, with 1.42 billion people and challenges like high youth unemployment, but powerful allies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi are championing larger families to counter a declining fertility rate.

South Africa
Solidarity files ILO complaint over race-based policies
Solidarity lodged a complaint with the International Labour Organisation, against the South Africa.
South Africa
SADC Ministers to meet over food security and blue economy
SADC Ministers to meet over food security and blue economy
Ministers responsible for agriculture, food security, fisheries and aquaculture from across Southern Africa will gather in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, later this month, for high-level talks focused on regional food systems, climate resilience and the blue economy.
The meeting, convened by the Southern African Development...

South Africa
Brown Mogotsi’s bail application postponed to next week Monday
Brown Mogotsi, faces charges of defeating the ends of justice

South Africa
Enyobeni inquest closing arguments expected in Mdantsane court
The Enyobeni tavern case has been marred with delays due to technical challenges in the courtroom.

World
UAE fast-tracks oil pipeline to bypass Strait of Hormuz
The project is expected to complement the existing oil pipeline of 1.8 million barrels a day to meet global demand

World
Ukraine launches large-scale drone strikes on Russia
As peace talks stall, Ukraine launches one of the biggest drone strikes against Russia since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion in an attempt to weaken Russia’s war machine.

World
How Trump’s approach with Iran mirrors similar choices made with North Korea
Trump shifts from diplomacy to force on Iran’s nuclear ambitions, echoing past U.S. dilemmas with North Korea, where similar choices by presidents produced very different outcomes.

World
U.S. and Iran signal readiness to fight again as weekend tensions mount
Events over the weekend highlight the risk of renewed war, as the United States and Israel signal they would be ready to fight Iran again.

Africa
Solar powers Malawi’s mobile money boom but leaves the poorest behind
New research links rural solar adoption to mobile money use, while raising concerns about inequality

Africa
Ngannou tells Jones to exit UFC contract after quick KO
Francis Ngannou reaffirmed his claim as the best heavyweight in the world with a first-round knockout win over Philipe Lins at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.

Africa
Toddlers among more than 50 schoolchildren kidnapped in Nigeria
No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks, which have devastated Mussa town in Borno state.

Africa
Zaha omitted from Ivory Coast World Cup squad
Former Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha is left out of Ivory Coast’s World Cup squad, but four current Premier League players are included.

Business
Iconic international giant opening luxury hotels in South Africa
A global hospitality giant is expanding its footprint in South Africa with plans to open a luxury hotel in KwaZulu-Natal.

Business
R27 million paid to people who don’t exist
South Africa’s specialised crime unit, the Hawks, has arrested three suspects in Mpumalanga in connection with an alleged R27 million fraud in which funds were paid to 700 ghost workers.
Business
Business

Politics
Tributes pour in for former North West Premier Bushy Maape
Mourners described Maape as a courageous leader who was principled and ethical.

Politics
ANC KZN confident of local government election victory
ANC says it is working to regain control of municipalities it previously lost.

Politics
ANC sends condolences following death of Bushy Maape
His life was a testament to a generation of cadres who sacrificed greatly freedom

Politics
Mathjabeng in financial freefall
The Free State municipality is facing severe fiscal distress, with liabilities exceeding R5.8bn and a R871.6 million deficit, says Auditor General Tsakani Maluleke

Sport
Orlando Pirates’ looming glory means it’s awfully quiet at Kaizer Chiefs
Will they be a bit more vocal next season?

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs ‘must upgrade’ on current first team regular
Is the goalkeeping department set for a reshuffle?

Sport
Betway Premiership 2025/26: Top 10 goal scorers with ONE match to play
The 2025/26 Betway Premiership season has just one round of fixtures remaining and there’s a mad scramble for bragging rights as the country’s top goal scorer.

Sport
What next for Wales after another winless Six Nation?
In a case of history repeating, Wales are condemned to the Six Nations Wooden Spoon after defeat by Italy in the final round.
Education
Nigeria: Borno Intensifies Rescue Efforts for 42 Askira-UBA Abductees
[Leadership] The Borno State Government on Sunday said it is working closely with security agencies to secure the release of 42 students and children abducted from Primary and Junior Government Day Secondary School, Mussa, in Askira-Uba Local Government Area on Friday.
Education
Nigeria: Oyo School Abduction – We Could Only Watch As Gunmen Carted Away Our Children – Parents
[Vanguard] Fear and grief enveloped residents of Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State on Friday after suspected terrorists abducted no fewer than 45 pupils and a teacher during coordinated attacks on three schools in the area.
Education
Nigeria: Govt Considers Radio Station for Adult, Non-Formal Education
[Premium Times] He explained that radio remained the cheapest and most accessible medium for reaching marginalised and hard-to-reach populations.
Education
Kenya: Schools Closed As Transport Strike Threatens Movement
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Private schools across the country have been put on alert following a nationwide transport sector strike today, with education stakeholders warning of possible disruptions to learner movement and school operations.

Lifestyle
Lotto, Powerball millions: What happens if you LOSE your ticket?
A R100 million Lotto jackpot prizemoney remains unclaimed: What can you do if you’ve lost your winning ticket?
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Nirvana Nokwe accuses Bonko Khoza of sexual violation on ‘Red Ink’ set
South African actress, Nirvana Nokwe-Mseleku, has accused Bonko Khoza of sexual violation during the set of Showmax’s ‘Red Ink’ in 2023.

Entertainment
Taxi drivers block all entrances and exits in Mahikeng amid taxi strike [VIDEO]
The public has been warned to reschedule visits to Mahikeng for a later date due to the ongoing taxi strike.

Entertainment
PICTURES: Riders tackle mud, mountains and magic at KAP sani2c 2026
The 22nd edition of the KAP sani2c took place between 6 and 9 May, with up to 1000 riders per event tackling the event.

Entertainment
Pirates’ Ouaddou reflects on Mariko’s debut season in PSL
“I think it’s very good news for the club, he must keep working,” said Ouaddou.
Entertainment

Science/Tech
Activists challenge 160MW Cape Town data centre project
Campaigners want a major Cape Town data centre plan blocked until its water and power impact is disclosed.

Science/Tech
South Africa leads rest of Africa in AI adoption – Microsoft
Microsoft estimates 23.1% of working-age South Africans use generative AI – well ahead of the rest of the continent.

Science/Tech
A Danish Couple’s Maverick African Research Finds Its Moment in RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Policy
The work of Peter Aaby and Christine Stabell Benn has long been controversial. Until Robert F. Kennedy Jr. became US health policy chief, most vaccine scientists tended to ignore it. Now they can’t.

Science/Tech
Humanoid robots closer to commercial reality
The global humanoid robot market across various sectors is forecast to reach $25 billion over the next decade.
Motoring

Motoring
Work-ready new Mahindra Bolero Maxx a surprise Nampo debutant
Latest variant of the “regular” Bolero is a step down in segment aimed at city usage.

Motoring
Bad to worse for petrol prices, a new Chery bakkie, and motorists warned about the 20km/h rule
These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

Motoring
South Africa has lost most of its petrol refineries
South Africa’s fuel refinery capacity has collapsed since the start of the decade, making the country more susceptible to global oil shocks.
Health
Insurers’ Delays in Approving Medical Care Persist, Despite Promises
Doctors and patients complain that the controversial practice of prior authorization for treatment and procedures is still widespread.
Health
Straus Family Creamery Issues Voluntary Ice Cream Recall
Straus Family Creamery asked customers to throw out some tubs sold in May across 17 states. No injuries have been reported, the company said.

Health
‘New cancer test makes me feel women’s health matters’
A patient praises a new test for womb cancer being trialled at hospitals in Suffolk and Norfolk.
Health
How a Nature Cruise Turned Into a Nightmare
The hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius set off alarms for a world still traumatized by Covid. For those on board, the danger was much closer.