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Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ holds talks with DP World on rebuilding Gaza, FT says
Rehabilitation of Gaza has been projected by global institutions to cost about R1.14-trillion
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Rehabilitation of Gaza has been projected by global institutions to cost about R1.14-trillion
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Chief Executive Catherine MacGregor on Tuesday said she attended a dinner held on April 7 with Marine Le Pen, the leader of the far right National Rally political party, to try and influence the party’s stance on energy policy which she called “bad for France”.
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Myanmar’s new military-backed government wants to hold peace talks with opposition armed groups by the end of July, the country’s junta leader-turned-president said, but two key rebel groups rejected the offer on Tuesday.
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Pope Leo sets off on Tuesday for Equatorial Guinea, led by the world’s longest-serving president, on the final leg of a four-nation Africa tour during which the pontiff has issued sharp denunciations of despotism and inequality.

South Africa
Northern Cape Police have confiscated hydroponic cannabis worth over R289,000 in Springbok.

South Africa
Fifteen other accused will also appear on the 13th of May.

South Africa
Shebe Maburna is facing multiple charges, including three of attempted murder.
South Africa
‘Arrests are in police domain’ – Madlanga Commission
The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System, commonly known as the Madlanga Commission, has moved to clarify that arrests made as a result of revelations during proceedings are carried out by the police and not the commission itself.
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World
Japan endorsed scrapping a ban on lethal weapons exports, a significant change of its postwar pacifist policy, as the country seeks to build up its arms industry.

World
A U.S. blockade and conflict in the Strait of Hormuz have stranded Gulf aluminum shipments and driven prices to a four-year high, exposing global supply vulnerabilities and deepening trade strain.

World
This clears the way for Japan to sell weapons to more than a dozen countries.

World
A man standing atop one of the historic Teotihuacan pyramids opened fire on tourists Monday, killing one Canadian and leaving at least 13 people, authorities said.

Africa
At the 1972 Miss World contest, Cynthia Shange was one of two contestants from South Africa – one black and one white.

Africa
The youngest of those freed from an Allied Democratic Forces camp is a girl aged just 14, Uganda’s army says.

Africa
Ecologist Iroro Tanshi is one of six winners of the international Goldman Environmental Prize.

Africa
Shamim Mafi is accused of brokering the sales of arms to Sudan’s defence ministry on behalf of Iran.

Business
MTN has claimed the top spot in MyBroadband Insights’ latest speed test, while Rain is far behind its competitors.

Business
The R475 billion sale of a business serving chefs and grocery store owners across the US marks the culmination of a tumultuous, seven-decade career for South African billionaire Nathan Kirsh.

Business
The South African government is paying millions of rands in legal fees to meet various legal challenges to the NHI—with a pivotal case being heard next month.
Business

Politics
City Manager Kagiso Lerutla faces charges of fraud, corruption, and defeating the ends of justice.

Politics
The tender relates to a R2.9 billion security contract.

Politics
The party says all conferences will be held no later than March next year.

Politics
The party says communists will have to choose between the ANC and the SACP.

Sport
Springbok superstar Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu says he cannot easily avoid critical keyboard warriors online.

Sport
India’s national team is reaping the rewards of an IPL which is now drawing talent from all over the country.

Sport
San Antonio Spurs centre Victor Wembanyama is named the first unanimous winner of the NBA’s defensive player of the year award.

Sport
It’s reaching a make or break stage in the URC playoffs race, and here are all the kick off times for the SA teams this weekend.

Education
Time Hoppers: The Silk Road is a time-travel adventure whose child heroes must save the legacy of Islamic scholars who shaped modern science. Its makers reveal their inspiration, and reflect on their success
‘Some people said it doesn’t exist – that it’s a fantasy.” So says Flordeliza Dayrit of the silk road, the vast network of trade routes that once connected Asia, Africa and Europe...
Education
[Daily Trust] Governor Dauda Lawal has approved a 120-day rapid intervention plan to address challenges in Zamfara State’s education sector.
Education
“CoachGPT.” A college “cookie house.” And the latest from Iran.

Education
Government amendment to children’s wellbeing and schools bill to replace existing guidance with statutory ban
A ban on mobile phones in schools in England is to be introduced by the government to ensure that “critical safeguarding legislation” is passed.
The government will table an amendment to the children’s wellbeing and schools bill in the House of Lords after the bill was held up by...
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
New eLife certification with SASSA is takings millions of grant beneficiaries to the digital portal for the first time. Here’s how it works …
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Letoya Makhene’s eldest daughter, Nubia Mangezi, made a bold debut on the second episode of the reality TV show ‘The Makhenes.’

Entertainment
According to the department, all submissions received by the revised deadline will be considered in shaping the final curriculum.

Entertainment
Such conduct ‘cannot and will not be countenanced’.

Entertainment
‘The vehicle may have been shot at prior to leaving the roadway, with alleged taxi violence involved.’

Entertainment
And filing periods are creeping forward, requiring earlier action.

Science/Tech
Africa’s digital future depends on whether the continent can build the infrastructure needed to support it.

Science/Tech
Cyberrey’s Noko Terrence Tuwe will explain why integrating exposure management with real-time breach intelligence is critical at ITWeb Security Summit JHB 2026.

Science/Tech
A limited number of customers were directly affected, but implications for organisations relying on Next.js are significant, says Check Point.

Science/Tech
Seacom is targeting regional ISPs with a cheaper route into South Africa’s national peering infrastructure.
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
South Africa will open a new 825-metre-long bridge this Wednesday.

Motoring
South Africa’s steel production has more than halved since 2006.

Health
Staff say they have addressed concerns over staffing, equipment and learning from serious incidents.

Health
The mother of a physiotherapy graduate says she is heartbroken to see him working in Starbucks.
Health
The space agency is counting on Jeff Bezos’ company to deliver equipment essential to the next moon landing, only two years away.

Health
The NHS confirms it has paid millions to patients injured in operations involving Tony Dixon.