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Up to 150 former WHSmith high street stores to close
The stores were purchased by Modella Capital last year, and then rebranded under the name TGJones.
WEDNESDAY, 06 MAY 2026, 17:30

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The stores were purchased by Modella Capital last year, and then rebranded under the name TGJones.

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A final push for votes is under way on the last day of campaigning ahead of elections across England, Scotland and Wales.

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The disease we know as Malaria was thought to be caused by breathing “bad air” (mal aria) that emanates from swamps. This was not “fake news” but a lack of understanding and evidence at the time. As you probably know, swamps and stagnant water are excellent breeding sites for mosquitoes that transmit the Plasmodium parasites that cause the disease

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The presidency has rejected DA criticism over President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Zimbabwe visit

South Africa
Meta has announced new advancements in its age assurance technology as part of its ongoing efforts to create safer, age-appropriate experiences for young people across its platforms. Through a combination of AI, product design, and parental support tools, Meta continues to strengthen how it identifies teens, protects them by default, and supports families in navigating […]

South Africa
Some SA health experts have warned against panicking after the detected Hantavirus cases.

South Africa
Families left without shelter are calling on government to assist.

South Africa
Several roads have also been affected as heavy rains continue to batter parts of the province.

World
As a water taxi rounded a corner at sunset, the village of Torosiaje came into view, with its colorful stilted houses perched over the Molucca Sea.

World
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be provided after President Trump said he was pausing a U.S. military-guided effort to let merchant vessels through.

World
Democrats outpace Republicans in voter enthusiasm for the midterm elections, according to NPR’s latest poll. And Trump says “Project Freedom” is paused because of progress toward an Iran agreement.

World
Wang Yi is holding talks with Iran’s foreign minister Aragchi who is on his first trip to China since the war began.

Africa
The baby hippo, which has been named Bumpy, was found clinging to its lifeless mother at a lake.

Africa
DNA tests are underway to confirm whether remains found inside the crocodile match that of a missing man.

Africa
Sudan’s foreign minister says Ethiopia and UAE has chosen the “wrong path” and would regret it.

Africa
Former Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in a massive offensive by combined jihadist and separatist forces.

Business
Tax experts have warned that taxpayers are required by law to submit their tax returns, and failing to do so is a criminal offence.

Business
The City of Johannesburg has been put on notice by the National Treasury, which is threatening to cut off funding to the metro over its financial governance failures.
Business
Business

Politics
ActionSA in KZN has called on the police to deal with hijacked buildings.

Politics
Major-General Hendrik Flynn on Wednesday concluded his testimony at the Madlanga Commission.

Politics
Members of the NCC have gathered for a prayer in their constituency office in Westridge, Cape Flats

Politics
Mncedisi Maphisa has been suspended by the party after a recording of a phone call that was leaked

Sport
Wales centres Carys Cox and Hannah Dallavalle are back in contention to face Ireland on Saturday in the Women’s Six Nations.

Sport
Rory McIlroy says he is “more motivated than I’ve ever been” as he returns to action for the first time since successfully defending the Masters last month.

Sport
World number one Scottie Scheffler confirms he will warm up for his defence of the Open title by playing the Scottish Open next month.

Sport
Following the relief of a final day escape, Christian Fuchs knows he has a big summer ahead as Newport County manager.
Education
[New Times] ‘Kubuguza,’ the Rwandan traditional board game, has been introduced into school competitions, where its significance is linked to critical thinking, unity, collaboration, and the preservation of tradition, according to the Rwanda Cultural and Heritage Academy (RCHA).
Education
[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.
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), in partnership with the Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA), has committed R90 million towards revitalising Community Education and Training (CET) colleges across South Africa.
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has defended the integrity of its textbook catalogue development process, rejecting claims of impropriety and maintaining that its system is designed to ensure fairness, quality and cost-effectiveness.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Robben Island Museum is now hiring for key roles after announcing its plan to introduce tourist accommodation on the heritage site.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Zille blames the ANC for the city’s financial crisis.

Entertainment
Sue Erasmus engaged again after heartbreak as Afrikaburn proposal stuns fans and friends alike.

Entertainment
Bright, fresh, and irresistibly creamy, this Pea and Prawn Creamy Pasta Salad is the perfect dish for summer gatherings or a quick, satisfying meal.

Entertainment
An enticing battle is brewing between each side’s world-class scrumhalf.
Science/Tech
Microsoft is winding down Xbox Copilot on mobile and ending development of Copilot on console, reversing plans to bring the gaming-focused AI assistant to current-generation Xbox consoles this year. “The move follows [new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma’s] reorganization of the Xbox platform team earlier on Tuesday, which added executives from Microsoft’s CoreAI team — where Sharma worked before taking...

Science/Tech
Austin,TX – Sensor Bio, the continuous biometric signal infrastructure platform built for clinical, enterprise, and AI health applications, has joined the American Heart Association Center for Health Technology & Innovation’s (the Center) Innovators’ Network. The Center is focused on building and fostering health technology relationships to develop innovative and scalable solutions. The...

Science/Tech
For over 20 years, Tableau has defined how the world sees and understands data. Now, as organisations shift from viewing data to asking AI to act on it, raw data, on its own, is no longer enough. In the traditional world of analytics, humans looked at dashboards and brought their own experience and context to […]

Science/Tech
The Institute for Primary Facts has compiled more than 3.5 million pages of the Epstein files for public display at the newly opened Donald J. Trump and Jeffrey Epstein Memorial Reading Room.

Motoring
The small industrial hub of Rosslyn in South Africa is home to one of BMW’s oldest car factories.

Motoring
Bakkie buyers looking for 4×4 capability have a few budget options to choose from.

Motoring
The sale of adulterated diesel has increased in South Africa as sellers try to take advantage of the surging diesel price.
Motoring

Health
We all know water is good for us – but how much do we really need to drink? And is it good for our brains too?

Health
Choking is an emergency — and over-65s are most at risk. Dr Oscar shares what to do if you’re alone.

Health
The Dutch foreign ministry confirmed that a British, German and Dutch national had now been taken from the virus-hit ship.

Health
The Andes strain of the virus has been confirmed in some passengers, which can rarely be passed from person to person.