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Five things you need to know about the deadly hantavirus
Two passengers from international cruise ship die after experiencing health complications while travelling past South Africa
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BUSINESS REFLECTION: After the Bell: Will new procurement laws blindside small businesses under BEE regulations?
If only our debates about race and business sparked insight instead of triggering a slanging match that ends up in court. Cue the latest wrangle involving the Legal Sector Charter Council, as well as Treasury’s new voluminous BEE rules that threaten to mire smaller black-owned businesses in a compliance bog.

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Two die in platform collapse at Sibanye’s Kloof gold mine
The incident comes after Sibanye suspended some mining areas amid safety concerns

South Africa
Orange Level 8 weather warning issued for Garden Route
The South African Weather Services has warned of heavy rains and gale force winds from tomorrow.

South Africa
Manamela puts NSFAS under administration
Manamela also announced the appointment of Professor Hlengani Mathebula as the administrator.

South Africa
MK Party cautions against political interference at NSFAS
The party says any moves that undermining governance or shift focus away from supporting students.

South Africa
Madlanga to decide on public access to witness G statement
On Monday the Commission’s chairperson ruled that Witness G’s testimony will be heard in camera

World
The UAE is attacked as U.S. says it helped 2 ships through the Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military said it helped two merchant ships transit the Strait of Hormuz, and the United Arab Emirates said it was fending off Iranian missiles and drones.

World
Trump says U.S. will ‘guide’ stranded ships through the Strait. And, key Senate races to watch
President Trump announced that the U.S will “guide” stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz. And, Democrats face an uphill battle to gain Senate control. Here are the key races to watch.

World
New alliances shakes up Nigerian political landscape
Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, who came third and fourth respectively in the last elections, switch parties.

World
Rescuers help Timmy, a stranded whale, return home
Rescuers defy warnings as the stranded “Humpback Hope,” also known in German media as Timmy, is carried by barge into the North Sea, racing against time to save her.

Africa
Tanzania projects 6.1% GDP growth as agriculture and mining support recovery
Inflation in mainland Tanzania is expected to remain within the 3% to 5% target range, supported by stable food supply and exchange rate stability

Africa
Kenya battles to stop the ‘goons and guns’ as fears of political violence grow
More than 100 gangs are operating nationwide as the growing use of political thugs raises fears of election violence.

Africa
Athletics won’t strangle super-shoe innovation – Coe
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe says current rules are “on the right side” when it comes to shoe technology, following Sabastian Sawe’s record-breaking time at the London Marathon.

Africa
Man sentenced to death for murder of toddlers at Ugandan nursery
Christopher Okello Onyum had pleaded insanity but this was dismissed by the judge.

Business
End of an era for company in South Africa founded by a Springbok legend
Paymenow, which was co-founded by Springbok legend Bryan Habana, has merged with fellow fintech PayCurve.

Business
Government issues statement about deadly new virus in South Africa
The Department of Health (DoH) has requested that the public stay calm after a rare case of Hantavirus was confirmed in a critically ill British national in South Africa.

Business
New threat to schools in South Africa
Results from a recent Schools Water Testing Project have revealed major concerns about water quality in South Africa.
Business

Politics
Nelson Mandela Metro warned to fix infrastructure before crisis
The ANC’s NW is in the Nelson Mandela Metro as part of its service delivery outreach.

Politics
Mmamoloko Kubayi dismisses ANC suggestion that she run for Johannesburg mayor
Sources close to Kubayi said the approach was not genuine but ‘malicious’ and meant to disrupt her

Politics
Ramaphosa reaffirms ANC ties with Gqeberha church
President Ramaposa has reaffirmed the strong ties between the party and the Bantu Church of Christ.

Politics
IEC Moepya leads talks with Zuma, MK Party in Nkandla
The IEC says the meeting is part of its stakeholder engagement programme as it prepares for the LGE

Sport
Hollywoodbets Durban July 2026: Latest antepost odds
A look at the latest antepost odds ahead of the 130th running of the Hollywoodbets Durban July, Africa’s richest horse race.

Sport
Root takes four wickets as Yorkshire beat Somerset
Joe Root and Dom Bess take four wickets each as Yorkshire spin Somerset to a 75-run Championship defeat at Taunton.

Sport
CAF shocks with referee for CAF Champions League final first leg
CAF has confirmed the officiating team for the first leg of the CAF Champions League final between Mamelodi Sundowns and AS FAR.

Sport
Surrey crush Sussex for first win of the season
Surrey complete their first County Championship win of the season with a comprehensive eight-wicket victory over Sussex at the Kia Oval.
Education
South Africa: Manamela Presents Higher Education Annual Performance Plan to Parliament
[SAnews.gov.za] Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has outlined an ambitious “system reset” for the post-school education and training (PSET) sector.
Education
Africa: Minister Gwarube Calls for Urgent Africa-Wide Investment in Early Childhood Development
[SAnews.gov.za] Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube, has called for urgent and sustained investment in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) as a critical foundation for improving learning outcomes, advancing gender equality, and driving long-term economic growth across Africa.

Education
One in four humanities students in Australia to take more than 25 years to pay off student loans, treasury finds
Job ready graduates program will also leave almost two-thirds of humanities and creative arts students with debts exceeding $50,000
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One in four humanities students will take more than 25 years to fully repay their student loans because of Morrison government changes to university fees, newly public Treasury modelling reveals.
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Education
Nigeria: Cross River Varsity Students, Driver Die in Ghastly Accident
[Leadership] At least two students and a driver from the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) have died following a tragic road accident along the Calabar-Itu Highway.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Why some South Africans are living in two places at once
A new ‘hybrid living’ trend is reshaping property buying in South Africa, balancing city life with coastal escapes.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
REMINDER | Here’s who will receive May 2026 SASSA grant payments THIS WEEK
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed the schedule for social grant payments for the week of 5 to 7 May.

Entertainment
Should parents draft an AI policy for their homes? South African parents weigh in
AI is in your child’s hands. Here’s what South African parents and experts say families should be doing about in-home AI policy right now.

Entertainment
Tuesday’s weather: Snowfall, hail and severe thunderstorms
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 5 May 2026.

Entertainment
Trevor Noah returns to SA for Savanna comedy squad on historic festival tour
Trevor Noah brings fresh energy to the Savanna comedy movement set to unite South Africa through laughter

Entertainment
Junior Springboks not U20 champs just yet: Saru clear up points confusion
The Junior Springboks have suddenly ‘lost’ the title they thought they had won, and now still have it all to do in the final round.
Science/Tech
Scientists Discover 27 Potential New Planets That Orbit Two Stars
Astronomers have identified 27 potential new circumbinary planets — worlds that orbit two stars, like Star Wars’ Tatooine. “To date, only about 18 circumbinary planets … had been identified in the universe,” reports the Guardian. “More than 6,000 planets have been discovered that orbit single stars, like Earth does around the sun.” The Guardian reports: In a timely publication for May 4, also...
Science/Tech
Infrasound Waves Stop Kitchen Fires, But Can They Replace Sprinklers?
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: In a makeshift demonstration kitchen in Concord, California, cooking oil splatters in and around a frying pan, which catches fire on an unattended gas stove. Within moments, a smoke detector wails. But in this demonstration, something less common happens: An AI-driven sensor activates and wall emitters blast infrasound waves toward the...

Science/Tech
DHS Demanded Google Surrender Data on Canadian’s Activity, Location Over Anti-ICE Posts
Using a 1930s trade law, Homeland Security targeted the man—who hasn’t entered the US in more than a decade—following posts on X condemning the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.

Science/Tech
Man produces sperm from testicular tissue frozen as a child in breakthrough trial
Exclusive: Sperm re-transplant offers hope that boys left infertile by chemotherapy could have biological children one day
In a groundbreaking fertility trial, a man whose testicular tissue was frozen before he underwent chemotherapy as a child to be re-transplanted 16 years later has been able to produce sperm.
It is the first time a transplant of cryopreserved prepubertal testicular tissue...

Motoring
New Chery “Land Rover” brand on the cards for South Africa
Chery’s newest car brand looks a lot like Land Rover, and there’s a good reason for that.
Motoring

Motoring
Warning for South Africans with driving licences
South African driving licence cards hold a lot of personal information.
Motoring

Health
Should you worry about napping?
Dr Aziza explains why napping could be a sign of a bigger issue

Health
How can you improve your balance?
Chris and Xand continue their conversation with physiotherapist and vestibular rehabilitation specialist, Maggie Stacey.
Health
What to Know About Orphines, a New Class of Deadly Opioids
The drugs are 10 times more dangerous than fentanyl. They are showing up in street drugs in the South and the Midwest, and will most likely spread to other regions.
Health
A Medical Examiner Chases Down an Elusive Killer
Unusual opioids are infiltrating street drugs. Knoxville’s top forensic doctor is on the front lines, pressing to quickly identify the most lethal.