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Agriculture minister bans toxic pesticide tied to Soweto child deaths
SA has banned the toxic pesticide, terbufos, after the deaths of six Soweto children and hundreds of poisoning cases linked to the chemical
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SA has banned the toxic pesticide, terbufos, after the deaths of six Soweto children and hundreds of poisoning cases linked to the chemical

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The list is based off the paper’s estimates of the minimum wealth of Britain’s 350 richest people or families.

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Coffi Lab says pupils were not making purchases and bringing food from other vendors.

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The couple’s production company will make a film based on a true story of British troops under siege.
South Africa
PRASA offers affordable train rides to soccer and rugby games
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) is stepping up for sports supporters travelling to soccer and rugby matches at stadiums this weekend by offering a convenient and affordable transport service.
“A big weekend of sport deserves a big response from us. We are proud to be the most affordable mobility...
South Africa
Government allocates R3.2bn to food security, farmer support programmes
The Department of Agriculture has allocated R3.2 billion to food security and farmer support programmes, the largest share of its 2025/26 Budget Vote, as government intensifies efforts to drive inclusion, productivity and job creation across the sector.
Presenting the department’s Budget Vote in Parliament on...
South Africa
Alleged drug manufacturing facility suspects to appear in court next week
The 11 suspects arrested in connection with an alleged large-scale illegal drug manufacturing facility will appear in the Swartruggens Magistrate’s Court again in the North West next week, the Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation (HAWKS) said on Friday.“The eleven suspects’ case was postponed...

South Africa
George Mtsweni agreed it’s a criminal offence to lose an occurrence book

World
Prosecutors in Nantes say the shooting was drug-related, but the victim’s aunt says he was not involved.

World
The Supreme Court kept access to the abortion pill mifepristone available via telehealth. And, Trump says he made multiple trade deals during his state visit to China.

World
President Trump returns to the U.S. after wrapping up his whirlwind trip to China.

World
Steve Inskeep speaks with Chinese economist Keyu Jin about what came out of the Trump-Xi summit.

Africa
Africa’s top health agency says around 246 cases have been reported.

Africa
The Trump administration waives a $15,000 visa bond for fans from five countries who have World Cup tickets, but African fans still face challenges.

Africa
At the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Makhtar Diop calls for bold investment, private sector leadership and structural reforms

Africa
Rebel fighters and Rwandan troops are accused of committing atrocities after capturing the DR Congo city of Uvira in December.

Business
GoTyme Bank has invited all its employees to share in the ownership of the digital lender, controlled by South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe, as it seeks to scale up operations.

Business
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy warned that widespread tolling may become necessary to maintain the country’s roads.
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Business
A more demanding phase is emerging for the partnership model in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Politics
Tolashe was hauled before the party’s integrity Commission last month.

Politics
Fikile Mbalula says President Cyril Ramaphosa’s resignation was not on the table

Politics
Mdumiseni Ntuli says Fikile Mbalula’s couldn’t have directed ANC MPs in the Phala Phala vote

Politics
After Parliament established an impeachment committee linked to the Phala Phala scandal, Ramaphosa has refused to resign, insisting the Constitutional Court ruling does not compel him to step down while opposition parties continue to press for accountability through the impeachment process

Sport
GB’s Amy Hunt joins global stars Armand Duplantis and Faith Kipyegon at the opening Diamond League event of the season in China – live on the BBC.

Sport
Head coach Derek McInnes has faith that Hearts can “rip up the script” and prevail in a “pure box office” final-day showdown at Celtic Park with the Scottish Premiership title on the line.

Sport
Mamelodi Sundowns striker Brayan Leon has not shown mercy to big or small teams since arriving in the country five months ago.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs have some big decisions to make, with two former Sundowns coaches and some Orlando Pirates stars linked to the club.
Education
[This Day] PalmPay Group has announced a strategic partnership with Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB) to recognise and reward high-performing students in selected public schools across Lagos, as a broader commitment to supporting ambition and expanding opportunities for young Nigerians.
Education
[Premium Times] The polytechnic’s academic board said the withdrawals were made “in the overall interest of sustaining academic excellence” and in line with the polytechnic’s regulations.
Education
[Vanguard] The Federal Government has expressed deep concern that despite attracting nearly 80 per cent of development partners’ investments in Nigeria’s education sector over the last decade, two geopolitical zones still record the country’s worst literacy and numeracy levels.
Education
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — The Embassy of Ghana in Liberia, through its Ambassador, Godwin Baletum Amonzem, has donated assorted educational materials to the Pentecost Community School as a means of improving quality education and learning outcomes.

Lifestyle
Enhle Mbali visited Trinity Secondary School to inspire and support learners through the We Care Foundation.
Lifestyle
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Lifestyle
The former couple are parents to a five-month old girl.

Entertainment
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Entertainment
The health minister met with relatives of the victims on Friday.

Entertainment
The complaint relates to alleged derogatory and racist remarks made in chambers in May 2025.

Entertainment
Support from treasury, electricity minister, others ‘unlawful’.

Science/Tech
The online gaming industry is highly competitive, with established companies frequently launching new digital platforms to capture market share. Recently, Nexus International, founded by its founder Gurhan Kiziloz, introduced a new online casino platform named Spartans. While new product launches are common, the trajectory of this specific platform is highly unusual. Spartans is currently...

Science/Tech
The global online gambling industry is entering a phase of consolidation. Margins are compressing across the major publicly traded operators. Customer acquisition costs continue to rise. Regulatory frameworks tighten across both fiat and crypto-native platforms. Against this backdrop, Nexus International, the privately held gaming group founded and wholly owned by Gurhan Kiziloz, has delivered...

Science/Tech
With the rise in state-backed cyber threats, and international contestation of the continent’s resources, African governments need to work together.

Science/Tech
The recovery is holding, but Eskom’s own modelling warns of a possible return to blackouts by decade’s end.

Motoring
Digital marketing holds unique power to grow your business and reach new customers.

Motoring
President Cyril Ramaphosa revealed that Chinese car manufacturers have offered to build South Africa’s national electric car charging network.

Motoring
Toyota set a new Hilux record at the 2026 NAMPO Harvest Day in South Africa.

Motoring
The City of Cape Town is bringing back the traffic fine roadshow this weekend, letting motorists apply for a discount on their outstanding fines.

Health
A college student has died and two people are being treated after cases of meningitis in Reading, Berkshire.
Health
What you should know about the federal government’s pilot program offering GLP-1s solely for weight loss.
Health
A federal appeals court ruling against the Food and Drug Administration would have restricted access by mail to mifepristone.
Health
They were passengers on a plane to Johannesburg with an infected Dutch woman who later died.