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JOVIAL RANTAO | Why power without wisdom is a path to ruin
The beneficiaries of the ANC’s Phala Phala evasions were not the people of South Africa but the opposition, writes Jovial Rantao.

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Mother’s Day and other life lessons from South African soap operas
A look at Mother’s Day, recycled lovers and salaries that defy South African maths as we see it in popular soap operas.

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Triumphant Pirates DDC coach Krieling tells how he almost quit
It’s Krieling’s second DDC title after winning it with the now-defunct SuperSport United

South Africa
CT Disaster Risk Management teams assess storm damage
Several communities have been affected by the destructive rain and winds.

South Africa
Kadwa, Khan granted R20 000 bail each by Kempton Park court
Kadwa and Khan face charges over illegal precious metals dealings, transactions and corruption.

South Africa
Steyn tells Madlanga Commission that drug trade hard to infiltrate
Steyn is testifying on the mishandling of seized cocaine amid inquiry into justice system corruption
South Africa
Rule of law must be upheld, President Ramaphosa speaks on illegal migration and protests
Rule of law must be upheld, President Ramaphosa speaks on illegal migration and protests
President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his weekly newsletter to call on South Africans to respect and uphold the laws of the country as government tackles the challenge of illegal migration.
This as demonstrations, some violent, against undocumented immigrants have spread across several major cities...

World
Portrait looted by Nazis found in home of Dutch SS leader’s descendants
The painting is believed to have been plundered by high-ranking Nazi Hermann Goering during World War Two.

World
Police find body believed to be of fugitive Australian shooter
A body found in New South Wales is thought to be that of a man wanted over a triple murder.

World
Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi transferred to a Tehran hospital, her foundation says
Nobel Peace laureate and activist Narges Mohammadi has been transferred to a Tehran hospital more than a week after collapsing in prison, her foundation said Sunday.

World
AI on the agenda as Trump heads to China
Artificial intelligence on the agenda for President Trump’s upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Africa
Body of US soldier who went missing in Morocco has been found and identified
A search is still ongoing for the second US soldier who went missing during a multinational military training exercise in Morocco.

Africa
Former Botswana President Festus Mogae dies aged 86
Announcing his death, President Duma Boko said Mogae was “a distinguished statesman and patriot”.

Africa
South Africa court rules impeachment proceedings against president should not have been blocked
The ruling could have huge implications for the political future of Cyril Ramaphosa.

Africa
Dozens killed in jihadist attacks on villages in central Mali
The death toll is unclear but sources say between 30 and 50 people died in Wednesday’s attacks.

Business
Government dumping 801 unused properties in South Africa
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure has identified 1,348 non-essential state properties for disposal—801 of which have been approved for the next steps in the process.

Business
Petrol stations in South Africa are in deep trouble
Many service stations across South Africa are struggling to remain viable amid record fuel price hikes.
Business
Business

Politics
LIVE | Malema addresses the Central Youth Elections Task Force
EFF’s Julius Malema addresses the Central Youth Elections Task Force.

Politics
LIVE | Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, 11 May 2026
A news witness takes the stand at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

Politics
Madlanga Commission to hear new witness testimony
Last week, the Madlanga Commission heard evidence on an alleged drug theft at Hawks offices in 2021

Politics
Pressure mounts on President Ramaphosa to resign
The EFF, ActionSA and ATM want the President to resign.

Sport
Forgotten Bok headlines Bulls’ new signings
Springbok Curwin Bosch is one of seven new signings as part of the Bulls recruitment drive for next season.

Sport
Ex-goalkeeper Martyn savours England cricket call
Former football goalkeeper Nigel Martyn is eyeing the chance to join a pantheon of Englishmen to become ‘dual internationals’.

Sport
‘Concerning’ number of young people exposed to ads for ‘life-threatening’ substances
A “concerning” number of young people are exposed to social media adverts for “life-threatening” performance-enhancing substances on a weekly basis, according to the findings of a survey by UK Anti-Doping.

Sport
Premlall just misses Woods’ record with 14-shot win
Yurav Premlall is one shot off breaking Tiger Woods’ 26-year-old record for the biggest winning margin on the DP World Tour as he storms to victory at the Catalunya Championship.
Education
As Visa Policies Tighten, International Students Find Tougher Job Market
Students say they have been passed over for jobs and interviews because of visa restrictions. Some have a Plan B: leaving the United States.
Education
Cursive Club, Where Students Learn With a Flourish
Students are practicing cursive in clubs after school and in libraries after it was cut from the Common Core curriculum. Some states are reintroducing it into schools.
Education
South Africa: The DBE Textbook Story That South Africa Isn’t Being Told
[Daily Maverick] A once-in-14-years opportunity to put better books in South African classrooms. Daily Maverick investigated what happened when a group of educators tried to seize it — and who is driving the narrative against them.

Education
Cambridge University seeks deal with Saudi defence ministry despite rights concerns
Senior academics describe the Judge business school’s proposal to provide services and training as ‘horrifying’
Cambridge University’s business school is seeking to provide “leadership development” and “innovation management” to Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry despite concerns over its government’s record on human rights and climate change, the Guardian has learned.
Cambridge’s leadership...

Lifestyle
‘It was a rough day’: Siya Kolisi reflects on Mother’s Day
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi reflected on ‘rough day’ this Mother’s Day as she shared a photo of his late mom. Take a look…
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Denise Zimba’s heartbreaking Mother’s Day post: ‘I’ll fight for you every day’
Denise Zimba – who lost custody of her daughters, who now live with their dad in Germany – has vowed to fight to see them again.

Entertainment
Winter’s bite: Health department issues warning as temperatures plunge
The department stressed the importance of knowing how to respond correctly when a burn injury does occur.

Entertainment
Crumbling infrastructure, slow ICT systems cripple Pretoria West police station
The committee also raised concerns over the continued proliferation of illegal scrapyards and hijacked buildings in the area

Entertainment
Lepas removes wraps from incoming partially electrified L8
L8 will debut in South Africa around the third quarter of the year after the mid-range L6.

Entertainment
Bulls confirm signing of Curwin Bosch and Thaakir Abrahams
A number of other players have also joined the Pretoria team, among them former Bulls man and Junior Boks captain Hanro Liebenberg.

Science/Tech
Vodacom’s fintech machine tops 100 million customers
Vodacom and MTN groups’ fintech arms now process a combined value of over $1-trillion/year in transactions.

Science/Tech
CUDA Proves Nvidia Is a Software Company
There’s a deep, forbidding moat that surrounds Nvidia—and it has nothing to do with hardware.

Science/Tech
I Work in Hollywood. Everyone Who Used to Make TV Is Now Secretly Training AI
For screenwriters like me—and job seekers all over—AI gig work is the new waiting tables. In eight months, I’ve done 20 of these soul-crushing contracts for five different platforms. It’s bad.

Science/Tech
Vodacom lifts growth targets as Safaricom deal nears
The firm’s pending Safaricom acquisition – currently in court – will accelerate its transformation from telco to African technology company, it says.
Motoring

Motoring
South Africa’s car industry under siege
Cheap Chinese car imports are putting immense pressure on South Africa’s automotive industry.

Motoring
Bad to worse for petrol prices in South Africa
Motorists are in for a double blow in June as the price of petrol is expected to go up, and the government is planning to reintroduce a major fuel tax.

Motoring
Job cuts at Porsche
Porsche CEO Michael Leiters is cutting headcount for the first time to counteract slumping sales and the cost of reversing its EV strategy.

Health
Concern ‘dangerous’ performance enhancers are being sold online
UK Anti-Doping have published research into SARMs being sold on social media platforms. The survey found a third of people aged 16-25 see ads for SARMs every week.
Health
A Single Infusion Could Suppress H.I.V. for Years, Study Suggests
A study of a few patients, to be presented this week, showed promise for a type of therapy that has already cured some blood cancers.

Health
Newcastle’s Burn on mental health and importance of asking for help
Newcastle United Foundation has painted benches in the city’s Leazes Park to highlight mental health and encourage fans to talk to each other.Defender Dan Burn spoke to BBC Sport about the work being done and how important it is to “check in”.

Health
‘We have to respond to women’s health needs more easily’
Groups in Liverpool are trying to remedy the historical under-resourcing of women’s healthcare.