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Huge new shopping mall opening coming to one of South Africa’s forgotten cities

Goodbye Cape Town – South Africans are semigrating to these coastal hotspots

Russell wins first race of new F1 era in Australia

World

‘This is a moment of grave peril’ – UN humanitarian chief

Weight-loss treatments boom as Kenyan attitudes to beauty change

Trump vows to ‘take care of Cuba,’ praises Venezuela cooperation at summit

Africa

Heavy rains and flooding kills at least 23 in Nairobi

‘Massive’ numbers killed by gunmen in latest Nigeria attack, senator tells BBC

Ugandan students who fled Iran air strikes recall ‘ground trembling’

Business

Why holiday meal money for cash-strapped parents is back on the menu

Big shake-up for name changes in South Africa

R100,000 ‘gift’ to homeowners in South Africa, and Reserve Bank shifts for interest rates this month

Politics

Ramaphosa to undertake state visit to Brazil

Two memorial services planned for Lekota

DA’s Zille promises water, electricity for Joburg if voted into power

Sport

Cape Town Cycle Tour 2026 result: Ryan Gibbons sprints to victory

‘When you’re with me, you’re not bored’ – Malard bringing sunshine to Man Utd

Latest rugby rankings as England plummet after loss to Italy

Education

What Does School Choice Really Mean?

How Alberto Carvalho Became L.A.U.S.D. Superintendent Despite Scandals

Uganda: Alupo Urges Universities to Embrace Competence-Based Curriculum, Ai

Lifestyle

Double BLOW for April 2026 SASSA Children’s Grants

MORE uncertainty over April 2026 SASSA Old-Age Grants

Pick n Pay CEO starts beef with McDonald’s [video]

Entertainment

Black couple demand DNA test to show if Indian mom received their embryo 

TVSM brings budget friendly motorbikes and scooters to South Africa

WATCH: Mbokazi spurns late chance but helps keep another Fire clean sheet

Science/Tech

As US Tariffs Hit EVs, Hyundai Discontinues Its Cheapest IONIQ 6, While Kia Delays EV6 adn EV9 GT

Steven Spielberg + Dinosaurs + Netflix = Mixed Reviews

A First for Humanity Confirmed: NASA’s DART Mission Slowed the Asteroid’s Orbit

Motoring

Iran war disrupts car shipments from Asia

R50-billion plan to fix South Africa’s roads

Toto Wolff upbeat with new era after Aussie qualifier

Health

Divisive F.D.A. Vaccine Regulator Resigns

Tory peer quits after Lords probe into PPE deals

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