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PRESSURE BUILDS: South African trio chases home playoffs as URC race heats up
The Bulls and Stormers are well placed for home quarterfinals as the Lions face a tough Ireland tour.
FRIDAY, 08 MAY 2026, 10:56
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The Bulls and Stormers are well placed for home quarterfinals as the Lions face a tough Ireland tour.
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The new turbocharged petrol engine gives the bakkie a sportier edge
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Swiss voters are evenly split on whether to back a referendum proposal to restrict Switzerland’s population to 10 million, an opinion poll showed on Friday.
South Africa
Madlanga Commission hears testimony on Durban harbour drug seizure
The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System will today hear testimony relating to the seizure of a consignment of drugs at the Durban harbour on 22 June 2024, but proceedings will take place behind closed doors.
The testimony of Witness H...

South Africa
Eighty nine thousand children at 125 schools were affected by the school closures
South Africa
President Ramaphosa hails South32 investment as Hillside Aluminium marks 30 years
President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed Hillside Aluminium’s contribution to South Africa’s economy, skills development and job creation, while reaffirming government’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for investment and industrial growth.
Speaking at the 30th anniversary celebration of the...
South Africa
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Mayor leads relief efforts
Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Mayor Babalwa Lobishe has been conducting site visits across flood-affected communities to ensure the smooth progress of relief interventions as heavy rains continue to disrupt large parts of the metro.
By Thursday afternoon, more than 1 000 residents had been evacuated from flooded areas, with...

World
The Bridesmaids star claims an actress retracted a complaint about sexual harassment by a producer.

World
North Korea says it’ll deploy new long-range artillery systems capable of striking the capital region of rival South Korea this year and commission its first naval destroyer in coming weeks.

World
Through surging profits or soaring share prices, the war has been a boon for some firms.

World
The US and Brazilian presidents did not appear together publicly, but traded compliments after their talks.

Africa
The death toll is unclear but sources say between 30 and 50 people died in Wednesday’s attacks.

Africa
The former university lecturer was a vocal critic of the government and ruling Rwandan Patriotic Front party.

Africa
As claims of xenophobia in South Africa mount, Ghana calls on the African Union to send a fact-finding mission.

Africa
“If the people want me to have a third term, I will accept,” Tshisekedi says, with him due to step down in 2028.
Business

Business
Lesaka Technologies will soon acquire Bank Zero, with the payment company looking to leverage its existing network to offer banking services.

Business
David Hinton, the chief executive of South East Water, is to leave after a transition period.
Business

Politics
EFF members expected to gather outside the ConCourt ahead of judgment in the Phala Phala matter…

Politics
ConCourt to deliver judgment in the Phala Phala matter, after 500k dollars was stolen in 2020

Politics
Interactive timeline summarises key events since a large sum of money was stolen from Phala Phala.

Politics
The DA says public funds meant to serve residents cannot be misused for personal or political gain.

Sport
Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs still have plenty to play for as the 2025/26 season draws to a close.

Sport
Steve Lekoelea says Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has made the perfect call to return Evidence Makgopa to the starting line up.

Sport
Abdeslam Ouaddou says Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns are like Manchester City vs Arsenal as the title race goes to the wire.

Sport
Tony Pulis on why motivating players who have nothing to play for is just one of the challenges facing a manager at the end of the season.
Education
[Daily News] Dodoma — Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Professor Adolf Mkenda, has requested Parliament’s approval of a total budget of 2.394tri/- for the 2026/27 financial year, as his ministry seeks to implement five key priorities aligned with ongoing reforms in the education sector.
Education
A hacking group that claimed responsibility for attacking Canvas’s parent company said it had gained access to data from more than 275 million people across 9,000 schools.
Education
The university’s leader bumped into students as he drove away following an evening of debate over the long-running conflict in the Middle East.
Education
A lawsuit against the National Endowment for the Humanities drew wide attention for revealing how DOGE had used ChatGPT to cancel grants.

Lifestyle
Rapper and singer Doja Cat has successfully branded herself as an out-of-the-box individual and artist.

Lifestyle
From the company that restored the dire wolf species comes an ambitious project to bring a long-extinct South African animal back to life.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Alone, cold and starving, a young serval kitten caught in Tzaneen’s heavy rains has been rescued and is on the mend.

Entertainment
The mayor urged the public to evacuate low-lying areas and avoid unnecessary travel altogether.

Entertainment
Simply answer a quick question & 10 lucky readers can each win 4 entry tickets to DSJ Schulbasar 2026, valued at R760!

Entertainment
Guests in the series include Tumi Morake, Sinenjabulo Zungu and Nozipho Tshabalala.

Entertainment
The Bulls have shaken up their matchday 23 for Zebre Parma, with Johan Ackermann testing new combinations before the URC play-offs.

Science/Tech
Most organisations invest in perimeter security. The database – where the data actually lives – is the layer most often left ungoverned.
Science/Tech
With the launch of the first 16 satellites, Russia begins construction of a network for satellite internet that aims to cover the entire country by 2030. But getting there won’t be easy.

Science/Tech
The bank’s “phygital” model combines upgraded digital services with in-person banking support across malls in Gauteng and Western Cape.

Science/Tech
The Competition Commission has opened the door to settlement talks over an alleged 2014 market-division pact.

Motoring
An official launch date for Denza in South Africa is still to be set.

Motoring
In the span of a few years, Chery has established itself as one of South Africa’s top-selling car brands.

Motoring
Crude oil from petroleum-producing countries has fallen to a 36-year low due to the Middle East conflict.

Motoring
There are protocols to follow if you have been in a car accident in South Africa.

Health
The condition affects one in 10 women in the UK and can cause debilitating pain and infertility.

Health
Lucy Woodham answers your questions on the outbreak of hantavirus on board a cruise ship
Health
The Trump administration has slashed funding for infectious disease research and has far fewer employees, including disease detectives, to respond to outbreaks.

Health
The origin of the outbreak is still unknown, with the World Health Organisation saying investigations are “still under way”.