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China ‘refusing to co-operate with the US to take back its citizens’, official says

When Sisisi Tolashe first rose to prominence, she was seen by many as a promising leader with the potential to bring much-needed change to the long-suffering Enoch Mgijima local municipality.

The ‘Club vs Country’ debate is looming later this month as Sundowns and Bafana Bafana are set to play on the same date!

Gauteng Health marks World Hand Hygiene Day in Hammanskraal, north of Pretoria

Disaster Management officials are preparing for significant rainfall and strong winds.

18-year-old Anna Makhukhu and 24-year old Nakedi Ramollo were last seen on Friday evening

EC Transport urges motorists to prioritise safety as this province records 12 fatalities in 24 hours

A cruise ship with nearly 150 people aboard was waiting for help off the coast of Cape Verde in the Atlantic Ocean after three passengers died in a suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus.

Russia declared a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine for Friday and Saturday to mark the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, but threatened to strike back at Kyiv if it tries to disrupt festivities.

The Boeing 737 plane crashed into a Chinese hillside in 2022, killing all 132 people on board.

Anna Wintour brought the glam, Beyoncé brought the fam, and Heidi Klum was… statuesque at this year’s fundraiser.

Former Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in a massive offensive by combined jihadist and separatist forces.

Malawi’s rollout of a digital tax platform has triggered widespread business protests, with traders arguing that economic pressures and foreign exchange shortages were ignored during consultations

Inflation in mainland Tanzania is expected to remain within the 3% to 5% target range, supported by stable food supply and exchange rate stability

More than 100 gangs are operating nationwide as the growing use of political thugs raises fears of election violence.

Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Tuesday, 5 May 2026.

Two women from Lincolnshire are among 62 former franchisees taking the phone company to court.

ANC in Mangaung awaiting direction from higher structures after regional conference was nullified.

The ANC has given members who have dual membership until 11 May to submit a written declaration.

The two sides met at former President Jacob Zuma’s residence in Nkandla to discuss various issues

The ANC’s NW is in the Nelson Mandela Metro as part of its service delivery outreach.

A record-breaking defensive performance from Victor Wembanyama is not enough to prevent the Minnesota Timberwolves taking a lead against the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA play-offs.

Trai Hume says he has enjoyed a “whirlwind” rise in football after establishing himself for Sunderland and Northern Ireland.

Wu Yize discusses the sacrifices made by his family on his journey to becoming China’s second world snooker champion.

Stormers coach John Dobson has sung the praises of a powerful forward who could make the step up to the Springbok stage this season.

Following a second record fuel-price hike, here are the notable taxi fare increases for May 2026 … with more price pain anticipated …

Tyla stuns at the 2026 Met Gala in a bold Valentino look inspired by peacocks, marking her third appearance at the iconic event.

Actors created with artificial intelligence will not be eligible for an Oscar, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said.

As vigilantes target illegal immigrants, President Cyril Ramaphosa’s waiting game risks repeating the horrors of 2008.

Companies must understand how macro-environmental disruptions could affect their strategic intentions – and change tack where required, says Professor Nicola Kleyn, faculty lead for the GIBS MPhil in Leading in New Economies programme.

The draft regulations from home affairs minister Leon Schreiber set out a smartphone-based digital ID system for South Africa.

Many South African SMEs avoid outsourcing IT to save costs, but system downtime and reputational damage can quickly erode perceived savings.

With sub-second response times and a deep understanding of the local context, AI voice agents are defining the next decade of the South African experience economy, says Bruce von Maltitz, CEO of 1Stream.

GWM South Africa has, for the moment, not approved the Hi4-T for the local market under the P300 banner.

South Africa’s automotive industry kept up its strong performance in April 2026 despite an uncertain global backdrop.

A United Arab Emirates-based rail company has been announced as one of the 11 private rail companies that will operate on South Africa’s tracks.

Car ownership is becoming less accessible in South Africa.

Alison Scott-Wright, also known as ‘The Magic Sleep Fairy’ has appeared on TV giving advice around improving the sleep of babies.

Dr Aziza explains why napping could be a sign of a bigger issue