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Siya Kolisi took ‘massive paycut’ to rejoin Stormers – John Dobson
Siya Kolisi will leave Sharks for Stormers at the end of the season, but the move has nothing to do money.
FRIDAY, 08 MAY 2026, 12:02

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Siya Kolisi will leave Sharks for Stormers at the end of the season, but the move has nothing to do money.

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Officials had previously issued warnings on climbing the active volcano due to safety concerns.
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Shorn of influence in its former colonies in West Africa, France will seek to deepen ties elsewhere on the continent next week at an Africa summit in the Kenyan capital Nairobi, its first in an English-speaking country.

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The Khampepe commission of inquiry probing efforts to stall the investigation and prosecution of apartheid-era perpetrators continues in Newtown, Johannesburg, on Friday.

South Africa
Residents in Steelpoort say a newly constructed bridge has improved transport and safety.

South Africa
Khampepe Commission of Inquiry, is taking place in Newtown, Johannesburg. 8 May 2026

South Africa
Forty-five schools in KZN have been connected to high-speed internet…

South Africa
RTMC has revealed that the percentage of people who pass the learner driver’s test has been reduced

World
Spanish authorities are preparing to receive more than 140 passengers and crew members on board a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship headed for the Canary Islands.

World
President Trump’s decision to leave NATO in the dark before launching strikes on Iran has inflamed tensions and is putting new urgency on rethinking the alliance.

World
Russia’s annual Victory Day parade will be smaller than previous ones as the effects of the war on Ukraine take a toll.

World
Iran is experiencing the longest internet blackout ever recorded with 99% of the population offline. But certain people — with “white internet” — have stayed connected this entire time.

Africa
The ruling could have huge implications for the political future of Cyril Ramaphosa.

Africa
The death toll is unclear but sources say between 30 and 50 people died in Wednesday’s attacks.

Africa
The former university lecturer was a vocal critic of the government and ruling Rwandan Patriotic Front party.

Africa
As claims of xenophobia in South Africa mount, Ghana calls on the African Union to send a fact-finding mission.

Business
President Cyril Ramaphosa is back in the hot seat over the Phala Phala saga, with the Constitutional Court ruling that Parliament acted unlawfully when it voted to block further investigations into the saga.

Business
Petrol price recoveries at the start of May 2026 are starting motorists on the back foot for the month, with another significant hike building for June.
Business

Business
Lesaka Technologies will soon acquire Bank Zero, with the payment company looking to leverage its existing network to offer banking services.

Politics
ConCourt delivers the long-awaited judgment on the EFF’s bid to revive the Phala Phala saga

Politics
EFF members expected to gather outside the ConCourt ahead of judgment in the Phala Phala matter…

Politics
ConCourt to deliver judgment in the Phala Phala matter, after 500k dollars was stolen in 2020

Politics
Interactive timeline summarises key events since a large sum of money was stolen from Phala Phala.

Sport
Jayden Adams will miss the remainder of Betway Premiership action after receiving a suspension, dealing a major blow to Sundowns.

Sport
Here is all the information you need to know as the URC heads into the penultimate round of the pool phase.

Sport
The rider who died in an incident at the North West 200 has been named as Czech Republic rider Kamil Holan.

Sport
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is edging closer to naming his preliminary FIFA World Cup squad, but several key positions remain undecided.
Education
With fewer students, many school districts are confronting unfilled classrooms, and hard choices about school closures.
Education
[Daily News] Dodoma — Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Professor Adolf Mkenda, has requested Parliament’s approval of a total budget of 2.394tri/- for the 2026/27 financial year, as his ministry seeks to implement five key priorities aligned with ongoing reforms in the education sector.
Education
A hacking group that claimed responsibility for attacking Canvas’s parent company said it had gained access to data from more than 275 million people across 9,000 schools.
Education
The university’s leader bumped into students as he drove away following an evening of debate over the long-running conflict in the Middle East.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Happiness is in the air as the ‘Izingane Zes’thembu’ reality TV star, Amahle Biyela, celebrates her graduation from the renowned UKZN.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Rapper and singer Doja Cat has successfully branded herself as an out-of-the-box individual and artist.

Entertainment
Wits urged students and staff to remain cautious of phishing attempts or suspicious emails claiming to come from Canvas or the university.

Entertainment
‘A baby of 22 months cannot speak for herself, and it is our duty to speak for her through action,’ says the Limpopo police commissioner.
Entertainment

Entertainment
The actress said she plans to pursue a master’s degree in future, with the long-term goal of completing a PhD.

Science/Tech
Hate communities often flourish online for years, raising the question of how they persist. My research team has found that powerful stories keep members of a hate group galvanized, either by repeating the story over and over or by constantly adding fresh accusations and interpretations to it. I’m a computational social scientist who studies social […]

Science/Tech
Ensuring your cat stays hydrated is one of the best ways to keep your pet healthy. The right pet water fountain can help.

Science/Tech
Stability is needed as Sita looks to re-establish itself as a trusted service provider for government IT services.

Science/Tech
While only rolled out to some TikTok users, the feature’s bizarre AI-generated descriptions were shared widely.
Motoring

Motoring
Toyota’s luxury brand has unveiled a new SUV, and it could be coming to South Africa.

Motoring
An official launch date for Denza in South Africa is still to be set.

Motoring
In the span of a few years, Chery has established itself as one of South Africa’s top-selling car brands.

Health
When conversation drifted into fantasy, one man grabbed a hammer and prepared for war.

Health
The condition affects one in 10 women in the UK and can cause debilitating pain and infertility.

Health
Lucy Woodham answers your questions on the outbreak of hantavirus on board a cruise ship
Health
The Trump administration has slashed funding for infectious disease research and has far fewer employees, including disease detectives, to respond to outbreaks.