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Polanski says two-party politics ‘dead’ after election gains for Greens
The Greens secured their first-ever elected mayors and took control of councils, including Norwich.
FRIDAY, 08 MAY 2026, 21:18

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The Greens secured their first-ever elected mayors and took control of councils, including Norwich.

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The Constitutional Court has set aside the National Assembly vote taken on December 13 2022 which rejected the recommendation that the report of the independent Phala Phala panel be referred to an impeachment committee.

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As the Premier League title race nears its conclusion, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta tells his players and the Gunners fans to “stay present and live the moment”.

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Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Saturday, 9 May 2026.

South Africa
Reports have come in of loss of cattle and crops in the areas.

South Africa
Minister Blade Nzimande, has launched the Natural Resources Management Programme.

South Africa
He says the monarch continues to perform his daily responsibilities as usual.

South Africa
This comes as the Western Cape anticipates heavy rainfall, damaging winds and rough sea conditions.

World
Greek media say the drone, which reportedly had explosives, could be either Ukrainian or linked to the Russia-Ukraine war.

World
In Colombia, a plan to cull Pablo Escobar’s invasive hippos is challenged by an Indian billionaire’s offer to relocate dozens of the animals to India’s wildlife reserve instead.

World
Officials said the group had been hiking up the active volcano despite a climbing ban.

World
Thousands of people have taken part in the Palestine Marathon and Half Marathon which returned to the West Bank city of Bethlehem after a two-year pause because of restrictions over the Gaza War.

Africa
Announcing his death, President Duma Boko said Mogae was “a distinguished statesman and patriot”.

Africa
The ruling could have huge implications for the political future of Cyril Ramaphosa.

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.

Business
Likweti Bushveld Farm Estate is launching a new phase, with the development already attracting a host of local and international buyers.
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Business
The Department of Human Settlements has officially gazetted the PIE Amendment Bill of 2026, a Bill that legal experts say is a big win for property rights in South Africa.

Business
Willie du Preez is a veteran of the finance industry with over 13 years of experience in designing executive-level productivity strategies.

Politics
The ANC says new mayors must now expedite service delivery in their respective areas.

Politics
All four institutions dealt with the matter and found no wrong-doing on the part of the president.

Politics
The party says the judgment reinforces the need for urgent political and legal accountability.

Politics
Magwenya says President Ramaphosa has consistently cooperated with the various investigations.

Sport
Ex-Kaizer Chiefs mentor Muhsin Ertugral believes stability is the key to the club’s revival and has called on management to keep co-coaches.

Sport
Ben Stokes needs only eight deliveries to take a wicket in his first action since England’s dismal Ashes tour on a truncated opening day of Durham’s County Championship match at Worcestershire.

Sport
James Anderson takes both wickets as Middlesex end day one 38-2 after bowling out Lancashire for just 201 at Emirates Old Trafford.

Sport
Southampton are under investigation for allegedly spying on Championship play-off rivals Middlesbrough. It was not as difficult one might think.
Education
Pictures and striking scenes from the making of perhaps the world’s most celebrated naturalist.

Education
Harassment reported by 35% of students at ‘high tariff’ institutions compared with 17% at those with lowest entry grades
Students at England’s leading universities were more than twice as likely to experience sexual harassment than those at “lower tariff” institutions, according to analysis.
Data from a national survey of undergraduates shows that 35% of students at “high tariff”...
Education
Kirsten Beyer was assessing the benefits of improving school playgrounds in Milwaukee. Then her E.P.A. grant was canceled.
Education
[FrontPageAfrica] Suakoko — The Cuttington University Alumni Association in the Americas on Thursday broke ground for the construction of the Agape Clinic at Cuttington University’s main campus in Suakoko, marking what officials described as a significant step toward strengthening healthcare delivery for students and surrounding communities.

Lifestyle
Mother’s Day 2026 falls on 10 May, with shoppers rushing to secure gifts, flowers and lunch bookings before Sunday.

Lifestyle
Here’s the tea on pictures of Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen and Kelly Khumalo, which have gone viral on social media.

Lifestyle
Thobile Khumalo Mseleku shares honest thoughts about independence, marriage and life with Musa Mseleku on a recent podcast.

Lifestyle
Kayakers and business owners face uncertainty after eviction notices were issued at Three Anchor Bay’s long-standing boat sheds.

Entertainment
Griquas missed a conversion on the final hooter to lose their unbeaten record in the SA Cup.

Entertainment
From baking masterclasses and beauty workshops to decadent lunches and high teas, here’s your guide to celebrating Mother’s Day 2026 in SA.

Entertainment
R155 million in jackpots are up for grabs! Here are your PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results for 8 May 2026.

Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories this Friday, 8 May 2026, in our simple daily news update.
Science/Tech
The Pentagon has begun releasing new UFO/UAP files through a newly launched public website, starting with 162 documents from agencies including the FBI, State Department, NASA, and others. Officials say more files will be released on a rolling basis. The Associated Press reports: The Pentagon has begun releasing new files on UFOs, saying members of the public can draw their own conclusions on...

Science/Tech
The Defense Department has released a new trove of declassified documents about government UFO sitings.

Science/Tech
In what is the 11th Cybertruck recall, certain models of Elon Musk’s embattled pickup could experience a sudden, unexpected wheel separation, thanks to the wrong grease and loose nuts.
Science/Tech
Apple and Intel have reportedly reached a preliminary agreement (paywalled; alternative source) for Intel to manufacture some chips used in Apple devices, after more than a year of talks and pressure from the Trump administration. It’s still unclear which Apple products would use Intel-made chips, but the deal would mark a major potential win for Intel’s foundry ambitions and give Apple another...
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

Motoring
Bakkie sales took a nosedive in April amid a surge in diesel prices.
Health
A hospital in Manitoba had to postpone a “limited number of elective surgeries” after ants appeared there for the third time since 2024.
Health
Experts have been quick to reassure the public after the deaths aboard the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius, but images and turns of phrase have rekindled anxieties from Covid’s early days.
Health
It may look like vanity, but it’s a debilitating mental health condition.

Health
About 12 countries have so far been linked to the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius, as the UN health agency confirms at least five cases.