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Safa president Danny Jordaan was recently back in court for his fraud case, which was once again postponed. A day before this latest appearance, four critics of the soccer boss were permanently ousted from the federation by way of a vote.
Top Stories
Israel says it struck 100 Hezbollah infrastructure sites and fighters in Lebanon, after PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows to “crush” Hezbollah.
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Top Stories
Maranello’s first electric car has a top speed of more than 310km/h and a range in excess of 530km
South Africa
Stats SA: household access to basic services improves over 23 years
Household access to improved water, sanitation and electricity has improved significantly over the past 23 years, according to Statistics South Africa’s 2025 General Household Survey.
The survey, conducted annually since 2002, tracks development progress and highlights persistent service-delivery gaps across South...
South Africa
Special Tribunal grants freezing order on businessman’s luxury home
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has obtained a freezing order from the Special Tribunal to preserve a luxury Alberton home linked to businessman Thapelo Samuel Buthelezi.
In May last year, the tribunal ordered that Buthelezi’s companies pay back undue benefits gleaned from R500 million worth of unlawful...
South Africa
Dtic dismantles barriers to inclusive growth
The Chief Director of Transformation and Competition at the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), Takalani Tambani, says the department will continue to dismantle economic barriers and foster inclusive growth in South Africa.
Tambani was speaking at the Kgodiso Development Fund stakeholder engagement held in...
South Africa
Chikunga to launch 1956 Women’s March commemoration
Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, will on Friday, 29 May 2026, officially launch the 70 Years Commemoration of the 1956 Women’s March.
The launch, which forms part of the National Milestones events, marks the beginning of a national programme of activities commemorating...
World
The U.S. military has launched new attacks on Iran while talks to end the conflict are ongoing. And, the Department of Justice is using a new tactic in immigration courts to accelerate deportations.
World
The driver and passengers of the car managed to escape before the bridge gave way in Xiaogan.
World
Survivors of a suspected drone strike while fishing in the Eastern Pacific seek restitution after claiming they were forced onto a boat and handed over to Salvadoran officials, with no charges filed.
World
As Kyiv recovers from a Russian attack that hit every district in the Ukrainian capital, Ukraine continues long-range strikes on Russia’s war machine even as the Kremlin threatens more strikes.
Africa
As speaker, Sonko could use his position to challenge the policies of the president, his one-time ally.
Africa
The governor of Ituri said the more time they lose, the closer the province is to disaster.
Africa
Malawi’s industrial strategy has achieved only 40% of its targets, while core industrial capacity continues to weaken
Africa
Contributions from controversial regional figures revive scrutiny over governance and political influence
Business
Café owners and others in Gorey tell the BBC a new freight pricing model is driving up costs.
Business
Business
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa filed a lawsuit that aims to stop parliament from instituting impeachment proceedings against him.
Business
Senior independent director Amanda Blanc says the board has been “surprised and disappointed” to learn of the issues.
Politics
NA speaker released the names of members who will serve on the Impeachment Committee.
Politics
The JCPS will ensure that laws are enforced to monitor protests against illegal immigrants.
Politics
The deadline for the submission of the names by political parties was last week Friday.
Politics
The ANC faces mounting political pressure in eThekwini after municipal leaders were grilled by Parliament’s Scopa over R6.4 billion in irregular expenditure, governance failures and corruption allegations. Analysts warn the fallout could weaken the party before the local government elections in November
Sport
For over two decades, Stan Wawrinka built a career defined by resilience, passion, and fearless shot-making.
Sport
Ben Davies returns from a serious ankle injury while Connor Roberts could play his first game in a year for Wales against Ghana and Romania.
Sport
Kaizer Chiefs have reportedly decided to part ways with co-coaches Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze following the expiry of their contracts.
Sport
Changes have reshaped the latest South African schools First XV rugby rankings following another thrilling weekend of action across the country.
Education
[Nile Post] Most primary and secondary schools in Kagadi District registered low learner turnout on the first day of reopening, with school administrators attributing the situation mainly to financial challenges faced by parents.
Education
[This Day] A Primary six pupil of Sanya Nursery and Primary School, Aguda, Enora Onasanya, has won a fully funded six years scholarship to a private secondary school in Lagos after emerging overall winner of the 14th Annual Quiz and Debate Competition organised by Total Child Educational Foundation.
Education
[This Day] Awka, Anambra State — Nigeria’s educational crisis did not begin in one generation, nor can it be healed by slogans, political speeches or the construction of a few magnificent buildings.
Education
[This Day] Fintech company, OPay has opened applications for the 2026 edition of its scholarship initiative as part of its N1.2 billion, 10-year education commitment, while unveiling a N10 million innovation challenge in partnership with Google aimed at equipping Nigerian students with digital and problem-solving skills.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
The DoT is considering a new vehicle owner contribution scheme that could see motorists paying extra when renewing licence discs.
Entertainment
The pair were given a contract until the end of the season to lead the side after Nasreddine Nabi quit the club in September.
Entertainment
Flagship SABC 2 telenovela Pimville has been discontinued with immediate effect following a contractual fallout with Bakwena Productions.
Entertainment
Home Affairs’ Refugee Appeals Authority says tens of thousands of appellants between the ages of 25 and 49 could not be found.
Entertainment
The index found that those earning more than R50 000 a month need 101% of their salary to service debt.
Science/Tech
AI trading bots are no longer tools only for advanced crypto traders. In 2026, many beginners are also looking for free or low-entry platforms that can help them monitor markets, automate trading workflows, and explore smarter profit opportunities without building a complicated system from scratch. That is why searches for free AI trading bots, AI […]
Science/Tech
The finalised AI policy is still due by the end of the financial year, after the draft was withdrawn due to “fictitious” AI input.
Science/Tech
Today, organisations are forced to manage multiple cyber security crises across their global footprint, says Brunswick Group.
Science/Tech
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman now says he was wrong to fear AI would wipe out entry-level white-collar jobs.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Health
Lenacapavir, which protects people from H.I.V. infection with twice-yearly shots, is arriving in a country where the health system has been hollowed out by American aid cuts.
Health
Most cases are in the Northern Territory with some also in Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland.
Health
Health experts in Jersey say the change helps people realise it is not an ovaries-only condition.
Health
A single infusion of an experimental gene-editing drug seemed to reduce LDL long-term in a small trial. The results may point to something “curative,” one expert said.