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Reform councillor assaulted woman while working pub doors
The Labour Party has said it is “deeply concerned” by Reform’s vetting procedures.
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The Labour Party has said it is “deeply concerned” by Reform’s vetting procedures.

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Pressure mounts on Johannesburg as civil society group demands urgent intervention
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US President Donald Trump may have won just about every battle against Iran, but three months after attacking the Islamic Republic, he now faces a bigger question: Is he losing the war?
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Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Friday dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government

South Africa
Applications for Grades R, one and eight for 2027 to close on the 29th of this month.
South Africa
Lamola calls for urgent SADC unity amid global economic shocks
Southern African Development Community (SADC) Foreign Ministers have been urged to move beyond observation and take coordinated action as global geopolitical shifts, rising costs of living and external shocks continue to strain the region’s economies.
Delivering opening remarks at the SADC Ministers of Foreign Affairs...
South Africa
South Africa condemns attacks on foreign nationals, says Lamola
International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) Minister Ronald Lamola has reiterated government’s position that attacks against foreign nationals are unlawful and cannot be tolerated.
Lamola was speaking on the sidelines of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Foreign Ministers’ Retreat currently...
South Africa
SADC ministers seek united response to global crises
Foreign Affairs Ministers from across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have gathered at Skukuza in the iconic Kruger National Park for a high-level retreat aimed at crafting a coordinated regional response to mounting geopolitical and economic pressures affecting Southern Africa.
Hosted by South Africa through the...
World
Chile digs desert trenches along its northern border as President José Antonio Kast pushes a hardline migration crackdown critics say may have little effect.

World
Bassirou Diomaye Faye also dissolved the government, creating uncertainty amid a debt crisis in the country.

World
A gas explosion at a coal mine in China’s northern province of Shanxi killed at least 82 people. Official news agency Xinhua said the accident happened on Friday evening and 247 workers were trapped.

World
Foreigners in the U.S. who want a green card will need to leave and apply in their home country, the Trump administration announced Friday, in a surprise change to a longstanding policy.

Africa
Plymouth Argyle striker Owen Oseni says he was in “disbelief” after being called up to the Nigeria squad.

Africa
Iliman Ndiaye insists Senegal are African champions in “many people’s eyes” despite a legal wrangle over the ultimate destination of the 2025 Afcon title.

Africa
The sanctions come amid growing scrutiny of Tanzania’s human rights record in recent years.

Africa
Grieving relatives and friends of a suspected Ebola victim were prevented from taking his body for burial.

Business
A rebrand of the junction 32 retail park off the M62 has gone down poorly with some locals in Castleford.

Business
South Africa’s major sector remains resilient for now, but experts have warned that its heading into a perfect storm.
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Business
Investec has applied for a banking licence in Ireland, as the bank looks to expand its presence in Europe.

Politics
Bushy Maape passed away after a short illness in Johannesburg last weekend at the age of 68.

Politics
Maape died after a short illness in Johannesburg last weekend at the age of 68.

Politics
The DA has asked Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka to investigate eThekwini’s R280 million soup kitchen programme after alleging that suppliers charged more than R2 500 for a 10kg bag of samp that ordinarily retails for about R100

Politics
Roelf Meyer handed over his credentials to President Donald Trump at the White House.

Sport
Jingles has spoken of a connection with the club.

Sport
Everything will be on the line for Orlando Pirates as they conclude their campaign with an all-or-nothing clash against Orbit College.

Sport
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s World Cup squad must isolate for 21 days before they can enter the US because of the Ebola outbreak.

Sport
The Springboks have suffered a major setback after scrumhalf Morné van den Berg was ruled out for up to six months following bicep surgery.
Education
Education Secretary Linda McMahon has said she wants to hire more civil rights lawyers, but the White House has proposed cutting that office in half.
Education
[ANGOP] Luanda — The Secretary of State for Pre-School and Primary Education, Pacheco Francisco, reaffirmed on Wednesday in Luanda the government’s commitment to strengthening education in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, which are fundamental to the country’s economic development.
Education
[Foroyaa] The University of Education The Gambia (UEG), formerly Gambia College, on Tuesday, 19th May 2026 officially launched its first-ever degree programmes, marking a major milestone in the country’s higher education transformation.
Education
[Premium Times] Last year, Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, announced the discontinuation of the BEA scholarship.

Lifestyle
Actress Lupita Nyong’o took time off during a shoot to let loose a little, dancing in her orange dress.

Lifestyle
33-year-old Miley Cyrus is in a group of less than ten youngest entertainers to get honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Lifestyle
Nearly six years after being rescued, Kai, a juvenile loggerhead turtle, has been released into the sea by the Two Oceans Aquarium.

Lifestyle
Rachel Kolisi cancels gig this weekend due to undergoing ‘unforeseen surgery’ and needed to take some time to recover.

Entertainment
“When I’m playing the matches, I just want to win literally every point in the most perfect way.”

Entertainment
Trump ‘clear’ on refugee resettlement, Afrikaners in SA prioritised – US State Department

Entertainment
The motive for the shooting incidents is the subject of a police investigation.

Entertainment
Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi has admitted that the Buccaneers will not have it easy against ORBIT.

Science/Tech
Once dismissed as empty expanses between galaxies, cosmic voids are becoming one of the most promising tools for probing the universe’s biggest mysteries.

Science/Tech
Memorial Day isn’t until Monday, but sales on our favorite gear are going on all weekend.

Science/Tech
A fascinating, unclassifiable orb found in the Gulf of Alaska is not an alien object, as some speculated, but the remains of a poorly documented animal.
Science/Tech
NASA plans to open competition for the contract to operate JPL for the first time in nearly a century, meaning Caltech’s historic role managing the iconic deep-space lab could come to an end when its current agreement expires in 2028. According to JPL, Caltech has managed the lab since the its inception in the 1930s, and has done so for NASA since the agency was established in 1958. Space.com...
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Health
Kinshasa residents continue to pack markets, bars and public transportation, despite growing international concern about the spread of the virus.
Health
A rapidly growing industry often overprescribes treatment to young children with autism, who spend as many as 40 hours a week at the facilities.

Health
Profit motives are shaping the care inside an expanding autism therapy industry, creating conditions that can harm some children. Our health reporter Sarah Kliff explains her new investigation, co-authored with Margot Sanger-Katz.
Health
The industry has grown rapidly, straining state budgets. A focus on finances has led to overbilling, fraud and even harm.