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NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE: ‘Redo NHI process’, says Western Cape Premier Winde as ConCourt ponders challenges

Today at 22:50 PM, via Daily Maverick

The Constitutional Court has heard a second day of arguments in a challenge to the National Health Insurance Act, this time in a case lodged by Western Cape Premier Alan Winde. Winde is challenging the parliamentary process that led to the Act being signed off by Parliament, with particular emphasis on the National Council of Provinces’ public hearings.

Sport

Man Utd have no plans for Rashford – Thursday’s gossip

Today at 22:43 PM, via BBC News

Manchester United have no plans to reintegrate Marcus Rashford if he comes back to the club, Real Madrid are considering a return for former manager Jose Mourinho, Arsenal and Barcelona are interested in Enzo Fernandez, plus more.

Sport

Chiefs do Pirates a favour against Sundowns

Today at 21:31 PM, via The South African

Betway Premiership leaders Mamelodi Sundowns have dropped points after a 1-1 draw with Kaizer Chiefs at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium.

Education

Uganda: Govt Tables Arts Teachers’ Pay Rise Proposal

Today at 20:00 PM, via AllAfrica

[Nile Post] The government has proposed a revised salary structure for arts and humanities teachers, although officials say the timeline for implementation has not yet been finalised.

Education

Nigeria: Unijos Non-Academic Staff Join Nationwide Strike

Today at 16:04 PM, via AllAfrica

[Leadership] The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions, NASU, and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, University of Jos chapter, on Monday staged a peaceful protest over unresolved welfare issues and delays in the renegotiation of agreements with the Federal Government.

Entertainment

24 hours in pictures, 6 May 2026

Today at 20:11 PM, via The Citizen

Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Science/Tech

Morgan Stanley Undercuts Rivals On Pricing In Crypto Trading Debut

Today at 22:00 PM, via Slashdot

Morgan Stanley is adding crypto trading to E*Trade, with a pilot now underway and a broader rollout planned for the platform’s 8.6 million customers later this year. The bank is reportedly undercutting rivals with a 50-basis-point trading fee as it bets traditional finance and DeFi will converge. “By contrast, Robinhood Markets’ (HOOD) fees start at 95 bps, Coinbase Global’s (COIN) begins at 60...

Science/Tech

Defesio LLC CEO Announces Quantum-Resistant Email Security for Healtchare Organization

Today at 21:54 PM, via Tech Financials

GRANITE BAY, CA — Defesio LLC, a data security company focused on secure communication technologies, today highlighted considerations for healthcare organizations as emerging quantum computing capabilities continue to evolve. The company noted that widely used encryption methods have traditionally played a key role in protecting electronic protected health information (ePHI) under frameworks...

Science/Tech

Dis-Chem Launches Melrose Arch Health Hub To Transform Healthcare Access

Today at 21:27 PM, via Tech Financials

Dis-Chem today unveiled the Melrose Arch Health Hub, marking a significant step forward in its ambition to reduce the cost of healthcare, increase access and improve health outcomes for South Africans. More than a new store, the company says the hub represents a fundamental shift in how healthcare is delivered through retail. The format is […]

Health

‘I didn’t know how much I struggled with my autism at school’

Today at 20:29 PM, via BBC News

Rapper Professor Green, real name Stephen Manderson, has long been open about his mental health difficulties and has joined up with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy which reports seven in 10 men don’t seek support until they hit crisis point.

Health

What is the Andes Strain of Hantavirus?

Today at 18:53 PM, via BBC News

The Andes strain of the virus has been confirmed in two passengers who were taken to South Africa, according to the country’s health minister