ANC KZN rallies on Freedom Day ahead of local polls
The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal went to Ohlange as it sought to draw inspiration from it late leaders
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ACCOUNTABILITY HACK OP-ED: Peter Thiel is building a parallel justice system — powered by AI
His investment in Objection.ai points to a new model: private investigations, AI verdicts and accountability mechanisms that operate outside democratic institutions.
Struggle continues: Boesak highlights harsh reality for citizens
Boesak was speaking at the launch of “A New Freedom Campaign” at the St George’s Cathedral
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Anele to pay Zim domestic helper R90k over dramatic dismissal
From cars and trips abroad to getting fired: Anele Mdoda Mgudlwa and her domestic helper Florence have parted ways on bad terms…
MP marks Freedom Day amid service delivery concerns
Some residents of Mpumalanga are still complaining about a lack of water and electricity
Cole Allen Charged With Attempting to Assassinate Trump
The suspected shooter at Saturday night’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner faces three felony charges. He currently remains in custody following Monday’s hearing.
At least four killed and dozens injured in Indonesia train crash
Officials say a commuter train and a long-distance train collided on the outskirts of Jakarta on Monday.
MACHINE UN-LEARNING: Malatsi withdraws draft AI policy after hallucination revelations
It was a horrible Freedom Day weekend for Communications Minister Solly Malatsi as an explosive media report unmasked the AI hallucinations holding up the very policy meant to solve the exact problem.
Supreme Court Reviews Police Use of Cell Location Data To Find Criminals
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the New York Times: When the Call Federal Credit Union outside Richmond, Va., was robbed at gunpoint in 2019, the suspect took $195,000 from the bank’s vault and fled before the police arrived. A detective interviewed witnesses and reviewed the bank’s security footage. But with no leads, the officer relied on a so-called geofence warrant to sweep up...
European flight prices are falling in short term, Wizz Air boss says
While many airlines say they are raising prices due to high fuel costs, József Váradi says European airlines are trying to boost demand
Greaves becomes first female PDC title winner
Beau Greaves becomes the first woman to win a PDC ranking title by defeating Michael Smith 8-7 in the Players Championship 11 final in Milton Keynes.
EMS confirms tourist’s death at Nelson Mandela capture site in KZN
EMS spokesperson Ian Winterboer confirms that the patient had gone into cardiac arrest
Judge Delays Order to Force Penn to Turn Over List of Jews to Trump Administration
The Trump administration had said it needed the information for an antisemitism investigation.
Canada’s Carney launches a sovereign wealth fund. What is it?
The fund – which Canadians can invest in directly – will help pay for major infrastructure projects in the country, the prime minister says.
GitHub Copilot Is Moving To Usage-Based Billing
GitHub said in a blog post today that it is moving Copilot to usage-based billing starting June 1. Base subscription prices will remain the same but premium requests will be replaced with monthly AI Credits that are consumed based on token usage. “Instead of counting premium requests, every Copilot plan will include a monthly allotment of GitHub AI Credits, with the option for paid plans to...
Wales fly-half Sheedy signs new Cardiff contract
The 30-year-old says he is “desperate to do everything possible to make sure it is a successful period for the club”.
Residents still waiting for new clinic 10 years and R20.9m later
Nearly R20m has been spent on a clinic in Boitumelo, Sebokeng, but more than a decade later there is little to show for it beyond a lone boundary wall.
In case you missed it: Man found with drugs at OR Tambo airport | Ramaphosa on illegal immigrants | Two police officers arrested
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SIGNS, SIGNS, EVERYWHERE THERE’S SIGNS: “Troutman” Signs Saturate Orange County as Independent Congressional Candidate Eric J. Troutman Focuses on Assuring Name Recognition Ahead of Critical June 2, 2026 Primary
Irvine, CA – Motorists travelling within central Orange County communities such as Irvine and Lake Forest will find it hard to miss the thousands of “Troutman” signs currently lining the roadways. This is by design. “Let me start by saying–all of these signs will be picked up after the election.” Congressional Candidate Eric J. Troutman […]
24 hours in pictures, 27 April 2026
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.