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WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2026, 10:57

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Ranger’s copy gets a boost

Today at 10:42 AM, via SowetanLIVE

The Amarok 2.3 TSI is sold only in PanAmericana double-cab trim and costs R1,099,000.

Top Stories

RECORDED | DJ Warras’s murder accused back in court

Today at 10:37 AM, via SowetanLIVE

The accused in the murder of television personality and businessman Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock are back in the dock at the Johannesburg magistrate’s court Wednesday.

South Africa

Government pays tribute to veteran journalist Baldwin Ndaba

Today at 10:28 AM, via SAnews

Government pays tribute to veteran journalist Baldwin Ndaba

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has extended heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues in the media industry on the passing of respected journalist, Baldwin Ndaba.

“His distinguished career spanned several years across several publications, where he made an outstanding...

South Africa

Government welcomes gains in service delivery

Today at 10:06 AM, via SAnews

Government welcomes gains in service delivery

Government has welcomed the findings of the 2025 General Household Survey (GHS) released by Statistics South Africa, showing that household access to improved water, sanitation and electricity has improved significantly over the past 23 years.

The report reflects continued progress in improving the living conditions of millions of South...

World

Trump gathers Cabinet as he looks to seal deal to end war

Today at 07:37 AM, via NPR

President Trump will meet with his Cabinet on Wednesday at a precarious moment for talks aimed at ending the war with Iran. The emerging deal has already exposed the president to fierce criticism.

Africa

Eswatini’s oil reserve gamble

Today at 03:25 AM, via Mail & Guardian

Eswatini has signed a $300 million agreement with Taiwan to build a massive strategic oil reserve but the project is raising difficult questions in a country battling deepening poverty, soaring unemployment and allegations of elite enrichment

Business

Good times for Telkom

Today at 09:59 AM, via BusinessTech

Telkom expects a large rise in headline earnings, but accounting rules complicate the picture for basic earnings.

Business

Another major blow to SARS

Today at 09:08 AM, via BusinessTech

The Supreme Court has delivered another blow to SARS, curtailing its search-and-seizure powers.

Politics

Mbalula warns ANC veterans against public criticism

Yesterday at 17:56 PM, via Mail & Guardian

Secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has warned senior ANC veterans, including Thabo Mbeki, against publicly criticising the party, while defending the ANC’s record during Jacob Zuma’s presidency and asserting his authority at Luthuli House

Sport

Scouting for Kaizer Chiefs: Strikers to sign – Part 2

Today at 10:04 AM, via The South African

Kaizer Chiefs’ project to reclaim glory will continue into the 2026/27 season, and attack will be a key area for success. Siwelele’s Ghampani Lungu should be on the list.

Education

Mauritius: Supply Teachers Speak Out – Same Work, Different Treatment

Today at 07:03 AM, via AllAfrica

[L’Express] We wish to bring attention to the lived reality of supply teachers in Mauritius – a group that plays a crucial role in keeping schools functioning every single day, yet continues to face serious structural inequalities. Supply teachers are expected to fully perform as classroom teachers, yet under very different conditions. This raises important questions that deserve the Ministry...

Lifestyle

The rise and demise of SASSA minister Sisisi Tolashe

Today at 09:52 AM, via The South African

In less than two years, SASSA minister Sisisi Tolashe has been sent packing. Who was looking after the interests of SA’s grant beneficiaries all this time?

Science/Tech

Mapping a hack

Today at 10:31 AM, via ITWeb

At ITWeb Security Summit in Cape Town, ethical hacker Glenn Wilkinson illustrated a fictional hack to show how real-world cyber breaches play out.

Science/Tech

Blossoming among spoil heaps: how 1,000 years of lead mining gave birth to banks of pansies and pennycress

Today at 10:00 AM, via The Guardian

Calaminarian grassland is a rare habitat where plants thrive in soils contaminated by heavy metals. But should these toxic meadows be protected or allowed to fade away?

At first, the small purple flowers are hard to spot in the weak May sunshine. Slowly the drifts of delicate mountain pansies, along with the white rosettes of alpine pennycress, begin to jump out, scattered across an area little...

Science/Tech

How Social Casino Bonuses Shape New Player Experiences?

Today at 09:28 AM, via Tech Financials

First impressions carry unusual weight in a social casino. A welcome offer is often the first proof of how a platform treats newcomers: whether it explains itself clearly, invites exploration, or buries the player in fine print. When the opening package feels generous and easy to understand, it lowers the hesitation that often comes with […]

Health

Endometriosis: ‘I thought I was dying’

Today at 10:43 AM, via BBC News

The BBC’s Ellie Colton shares her experience of living with endometriosis – and meets a scientist hoping to cut the length of time it takes to be diagnosed with a simple new test.

Health

Eli Lilly to Buy 3 Vaccine Developers

Yesterday at 16:01 PM, via New York Times

The drugmaker said it would spend up to $4 billion to acquire small companies exploring vaccines for shingles, Epstein-Barr virus and other pathogens.