Musa Khawula ordered to apologise to Malema or face 30 days in jail
Khawula had previously insisted that he would not apologise for his remarks that Malema and his wife were headed for divorce
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Orlando Pirates beat Stellenbosch, edge closer to Sundowns
Orlando Pirates beat Stellenbosch FC 2-0 at the Athlone Stadium to close the gap on Betway Premiership leaders Mamelodi Sundowns to two points.
Beyoncé sparks pregnancy rumours at the 2026 Met Gala
Grammy award-winning superstar Beyoncé Knowles-Carter sparked pregnancy rumours at the 2026 Met Gala in New York.
Senate Republicans seek $1 billion for Secret Service upgrades, including Trump’s ballroom
WASHINGTON, May 5 (Reuters) – U.S. Senate Republicans are seeking to give $1 billion in taxpayer funding to the Secret Service this year for security upgrades, including the White House ballroom.
Cordina to fight Mason for WBO lightweight title
Former super-featherweight world champion Joe Cordina will fight Abdullah Mason for the American’s WBO lightweight title on 4 July in in Cleveland.
Israeli court extends detention of two Gaza flotilla activists
Thiago Ávila and Saif Abu Keshek were detained by Israeli forces who intercepted the flotilla’s boats near Greece last week.
Fugitive Musa Khawula faces jail time over Malema non-apology
Musa Khawula – currently on the run – is facing jail over being found guilty of contempt of court after failing to apologise to Julius Malema.
Eastern Cape residents urged to be vigilant amid inclement weather
A level eight warning of destructive rain has been issued for Wednesday.
Kouga Municipality’s disaster management teams remain on high alert
The alert predicts widespread rainfall, with a high risk of flooding expected.
Kids Bypass Age Verification With Fake Moustaches
A new Internet Matters survey suggests the UK’s Online Safety Act age checks are easy for many children to bypass. Reported workarounds include fake birthdays, borrowed IDs, video game characters, and even drawing on a fake mustache. The Register reports: The group surveyed over 1,000 UK children and their parents, and while it did report some positive effects from changes made under the OSA,...
Gayton McKenzie unveils 16 fan winners heading to FIFA World Cup 2026
Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has announced the 16 winners of the Mzansi to the World Cup Lucky Fans Competition.
Help wanted: Fox Sports hiring ‘World Cup Watcher’ for $50,000
May 5 (Reuters) – Forget the status that comes with the corner office, the best job in America this summer will pay one individual $50,000 to watch all 104 World Cup soccer games.
‘In a better place but not 100%’ – Raducanu out of Rome as wait for return continues
Britain’s Emma Raducanu withdraws from the Italian Open because of the post-viral illness that has kept her off the WTA Tour for two months.
No obligation to declare £5m gift, Farage says
The Reform UK leader says the gift was “purely private” and “wasn’t political in any sense at all”.
RUNNING ON EMPTY: Nelson Mandela Bay metro fails to renew fuel contract — emergency services left vulnerable
On Tuesday night, the Nelson Mandela Bay metro admitted that its fuel stocks were depleted, while the metro faced a possible flooding emergency caused by heavy rains in the area.
WEATHER: Ten warnings issued for disruptive rain, snow and strong winds
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Wednesday, 6 May 2026.
NPR went looking for Polymarket’s Panama headquarters. It’s elusive
The hugely popular prediction market was shut down by U.S. regulators in 2022 and re-opened in Panama, where it has benefited from tax and legal benefits for years.
F.D.A. Blocked Publication of Research Finding Covid and Shingles Vaccines Were Safe
The agency’s scientists and data contractors reviewed millions of patient records for studies that were pulled back before release.
The Iran war sent jet fuel prices sky-high. Here’s what air travelers should know
Fuel is airlines’ second-largest expense, and getting even costlier due to the U.S. war with Iran. Airlines are looking for ways to cope, starting by hiking checked baggage fees for most fliers.
MEXICO-BOUND: Private sponsors, not government, to fund ‘lucky fans’ at 2026 World Cup, says McKenzie
At a press conference in Pretoria on 5 May, Minister Gayton McKenzie provided clarity on the funding for the department’s ‘lucky fans’ initiative ahead of the 2026 Fifa World Cup, as well as the decision to take along musical artists such as Mi Casa and Mafikizolo.
PUMP PAIN: Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources reduces diesel price hike after significant miscalculation
This is the latest in a series of blunders by the DMPR — formerly the DMRE — over the years under ANC heavyweight Gwede Mantashe.