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CONTAINING THE FALLOUT: Storing fuel at home? Convenience can quickly become risk
The emergency diesel or petrol stash kept in your garage could burn a hole in your insurance cover.

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Rhino poaching: Will a kingpin’s death result in fewer such crimes?
Rhino poaching remains a crisis in South Africa. Will the recent death of alleged kingpin Big Joe signal any change?
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Museveni signs contentious law meant to curb foreign influence
The new law was scaled back after a warning from the central bank
South Africa
Health dept notes National Health Act ConCourt judgment
Health dept notes National Health Act ConCourt judgment
The Department of Health (DoH) says it has noted the Constitutional Court judgment declaring that sections 36 to 40 of the National Health Act 61 of 2003 are inconsistent with the Constitution.
The court handed down the judgment today, further declaring that the sections are irrational and unjustifiably limit the right to...

South Africa
Gauteng Gambling Board CEO fired with immediate effect
Dr Mbele allegedly interfered in funding processes, governance failures and compliance breaches
South Africa
Government probes alleged unauthorised use of Coat of Arms
Government probes alleged unauthorised use of Coat of Arms
Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has requested the Bureau of Heraldry South Africa to conduct a formal investigation into the alleged unauthorised use of the Coat of Arms by the Somali Association of South Africa.
In a statement issued on Monday, the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture said it had noted...
South Africa
TMPD officer found guilty of accepting bribes
TMPD officer found guilty of accepting bribes
The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has welcomed the sentencing of former Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) officer Mashudu Ernest Mukwevho for soliciting and accepting bribes from motorists.
Mukwevho was convicted on 10 March 2026 following his arrest during a joint undercover operation conducted by the National Traffic...

World
Sen. Bill Cassidy loses primary. And, WHO declares Ebola outbreak a global emergency
Sen. Bill Cassidy, who voted to convict Trump, lost the Republican primary in Louisiana. And, the WHO has declared a global health emergency over a new Ebola outbreak.

World
Pop star Shakira is acquitted in a Spanish tax fraud case
The decision follows years of tax troubles in Spain for the Colombian superstar. Spanish tax authorities did not prove that the singer was a resident of Spain, the court said in its decision.

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.

Africa
Strike over high fuel prices paralyses transport in Kenya
Key roads have remained largely empty and some schools have asked students to stay at home.

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.

Business
Trouble for the rand
The rand and local markets are trading weaker at the start of the new week, weighed by the protracted Iran War and forecasts of higher inflation.

Business
Fury over R700 for cooking oil and R3,700 for gravy powder in South Africa
A political storm is brewing over allegations that the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) paid massively inflated prices for basic food items.

Business
Ford boss hints at return of Fiesta as an electric model
The company has announced plans to build seven new models in Europe including a small electric hatchback.
Business

Politics
Former senior prosecutor denies snubbing TRC prosecutions
Pretorius told the commission he did not personally witness political interference in TRC matters.

Politics
DA slams Mpumalanga Roads Department over performance
DA says their main concern is that several road projects remain below 50% and incomplete.

Politics
IEC concerned about Malema’s election comments, plans to meet EFF
IEC says allegations by Julius Malema about vote swapping during the 2024 elections are incorrect
Politics
News24 | BOSA’s Maimane to join Phala Phala impeachment committee
The latest member announced for the impeachment committee that will hold President Cyril Ramaphosa accountable over the Phala Phala saga is BOSA leader Mmusi Maimane.

Sport
LEAKED | Bafana Bafana defender NOT going to FIFA World Cup 2026
Defender Siyabonga Ngezana has reportedly been excluded from South Africa’s squad for FIFA World Cup 2026.

Sport
So many positives for Hearts despite final day pain – McInnes
Head coach Derek McInnes believes Heart of Midlothian can use this season as a springboard once they recover from the hurt of the final day.

Sport
Club player smashes six sixes in successive overs
Club cricketer Scott Gretton says he had no idea he might have been making history by hitting six sixes in successive overs.

Sport
Carvajal to leave Real Madrid after 23 years
Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal will leave the club at the end of this season after two spells at the Santiago Bernabeu covering 23 years.
Education
Africa: Making Foundational Learning Investments Last – Leveraging Partnerships for Sustainable Reforms in Africa
[allAfrica] Proposed Placement: Regional publications such as CNBC Africa, Semafor, African Business, etc. We welcome HF’s steer in case the foundation has strong relationships with any prominent media outlets.
Education
The Villain of This Year’s Commencement Speeches: A.I.
College students have interrupted graduation ceremonies to voice their fears about artificial intelligence. They’re not the only ones who are worried.
Education
Namibia: Beyond Perception – the Real Value of Libraries in Namibia
[New Era] Although libraries in Namibia are often underestimated and not always given the recognition they deserve, they remain vital institutions for education, information access, and community development. In a rapidly changing world driven by knowledge and technology, libraries continue to serve as equalizers ensuring that information is accessible to everyone, regardless of background or...
Education
Liberia: Zankpaimah Set for Official Opening of Modern Elementary School
[New Dawn] BONG COUNTY — Bong County Electoral District #7 Representative Foday E.K. Fahnbulleh has disclosed plans for the official opening of a newly constructed modern elementary school in Zankpaimah Town as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen educational infrastructure and improve learning conditions within the district.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
This injury treatment in every home may slow healing
New research suggests icing injuries may hinder recovery time and prolong pain. Here is what the study found, and what it means for you.

Lifestyle
Watch Aamirah Ngwenya’s hilarious pregnancy reveal! [video]
Aamirah Ngwenya, wife of former TV presenter and actor, Sipho Psyfo Ngwenya shared a hilarious pregnancy reveal on Instagram.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Israeli forces intercept Gaza-bound aid flotilla
Activists aboard a Turkey-led aid flotilla surrendered peacefully after Israeli forces intercepted vessels heading towards Gaza.

Entertainment
High blood pressure is quietly killing young Gauteng residents
Contributing factors include unhealthy eating habits, obesity, lack of physical exercise, smoking and excessive alcohol consumption.

Entertainment
‘We’re basically fed dog food’ – Mel and Peet Viljoen on US prison and voluntary departure
Reality TV couple Mel and Peet Viljoen say that harsh conditions in US detention ended their glamorous Miami dream

Entertainment
More than a view: J’Something’s Artistry voted Johannesburg’s best rooftop restaurant
Sandton’s Artistry, the cultural platform conceptualised by musician J’Something, has been voted Best Rooftop Restaurant at the 2026 LUXE People’s Choice Awards.

Science/Tech
The Catastrophic Swatch x Audemars Piguet Launch Was Entirely Predictable and Utterly Avoidable
So why didn’t Swatch do anything to avoid it?

Science/Tech
TCS | Charge’s R1.8-billion bet on an off-grid EV future
Joubert Roux on Charge’s R1.8-billion plan: an off-grid charging station every 150km along South Africa’s highways.

Science/Tech
NCIC 2026 draws over 2 000 entries from across SA
The National Cleantech Innovation Challenge attracted innovators from every province, with solutions targeting energy, water, agriculture, waste and logistics.

Science/Tech
WeBuyCars to sell its AI inspection platform to rivals
WeBuyCars plans to offer its AI-powered Inspectify vehicle inspection platform to the broader used-car market.
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
Geely E5 Apex Plus touches down to combat electric range anxiety
Chinese carmaker claims this all-electric SUV derivative can travel 450km on a single charge.

Motoring
Starting price dropped as Ford stickers reworked Everest range
Following the Ranger, most of the revised Everest’s changes have been on the model structure and powertrain fronts.
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.