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Three months in, is Trump losing the Iran war?
US military may battle to frame its tactical successes as a geopolitical win
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US military may battle to frame its tactical successes as a geopolitical win

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Olivia Dean, Zara Larsson and Fatboy Slim topped the bill – but it wasn’t all about the music.

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Magesi coach Allan Freese is confident they will save their Premiership status by winning the playoffs, where they will battle it out with two Motsepe Foundation Championship sides in Cape Town City and Milford.
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Got to love a one-pot wonder. Especially when it takes under an hour before you’re ready to serve supper.

South Africa
Alleged political fixer Brown Mogotsi is applying for bail following his arrest two weeks ago.

South Africa
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.

South Africa
Captain Lawrence Makgotloe was arrested by the Madlanga Commission Recommendations Task Team.

South Africa
Several anti-illegal immigration protests took place in recent weeks in the SA.

World
In the male-dominated world of Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon, a martial arts teacher offers women a way to empowerment.

World
Her abduction at age 14 drew international attention. After her rescue, Smart says she struggled with feeling shame around her body. Bodybuilding has helped her see herself differently.

World
After Venezuela’s promised release of hundreds of political prisoners failed to materialize, opponents of the current U.S.-backed interim government demand their freedom and call for elections.

World
More than 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, against the backdrop of a tenuous ceasefire in the Iran war and related regional tensions.

Africa
South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns clinch their second African Champions League title with a 2-1 aggregate win over Moroccan club AS FAR in the final.

Africa
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.

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.

Business
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has said the government’s costly intervention to shield South Africans from soaring fuel prices is coming to an end.
Business

Business
Following a large swing in diesel prices in South Africa, petrol prices have now also moved into an over-recovery—but drivers can still expect a hike at the pumps next week.

Business
High occupancy levels, strategic innovation, and strong tenant demand are all signs of success for Johannesburg’s leading mixed-use precinct.

Politics
The President says South Africans are fortunate to live in a society with a vibrant public space.

Politics
Mbeki also emphasised that he supports Ramaphosa’s decision to challenge the matter in court.

Politics
The EFF says concerns remain over the salary structure of the parliament’s secretary George Xolile.

Politics
The ANC NEC in between the conference, met to deliberate on a number of issues

Sport
Former captain Gary Mabbutt hopes Ben Davies will have a future at Tottenham Hotspur after the club avoided relegation to the Championship.

Sport
Superstar Cheslin Kolbe will make a sensational return to Cape Town next season, after signing a deal to pull on the Stormers jersey once again.

Sport
Who were the surprise package in the Women’s Super League this season? And who failed to meet expectations?

Sport
The 2025/26 Betway Premiership season is done and dusted with the country’s top goal scorer now officially crowned.
Education
[New Times] For decades, Western governments and institutions have presented themselves as the guardians of the international human rights order. They have monitored elections, issued reports, imposed sanctions, funded advocacy organisations, and regularly lectured other nations on democracy, governance, and human dignity. Whether in Africa, Asia, Latin America, or Eastern Europe, the message...
Education
Starting July 1, millions of borrowers will need to choose from a new menu of repayment options as the Trump administration enacts major changes to the student loan system.
Education
[Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya, May 25-Kenyan universities are set to deepen academic links with Europe through a planned partnership with Romania’s Danubius International University that will establish what organizers describe as East Africa’s first structured Kenya-Romania European Union academic corridor.

Education
Paris police looking into more than 100 allegations of mistreatment by ‘monitors’ after parents’ groups said they had fought for years to be taken seriously
France is facing a child abuse scandal as ‘monitors’ at dozens of state nursery and primary schools are investigated for violence, sexual assault and rape.
Paris police are examining more than 100 allegations of mistreatment, physical...

Lifestyle
Real Housewives star Mel Viljoen has returned to social media with a cheeky ode to Trump after being released from an ICE detention centre.

Lifestyle
SA’s young population is driving housing demand, with one province attracting first-time home buyers seeking affordability and convenience.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Entertainment
‘My ambition is to play more next season,’ Mazhamba told the Kaizer Chiefs website after the game.

Entertainment
These services are expected to migrate to UIF Online by August 2026.

Entertainment
With repayments limited to just the interest for the first two years, the prospect of buying your own home can move from being a ‘one day’ dream to a ‘right now’ possibility.

Entertainment
JMPD officials will not hesitate to remove unroadworthy vehicles from the road or make you fix it while they watch.

Science/Tech
Graduate recruitment, AI training and social investment combine to strengthen long-term technology capability and inclusion.

Science/Tech
The employment and labour minister defends the UIF’s online claims platform, after what she describes as unverified allegations.

Science/Tech
The Cape Town-based data and AI consultancy has become the second partner in Africa to reach the network’s highest tier.

Science/Tech
Penguin Solutions will attend the summit as a co-exhibitor with Cyberrey, presenting its fault-tolerant computing platforms, Stratus ztC Endurance and Stratus ztC Edge.
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
Suzuki’s new flagship has come off an impressive first month of full sales with a choice of two distinct trim levels on offer.

Motoring
Wide variety of engines in stark contrast to its main rival which is trimming its powertrains to one.
Health
The deadly virus has spread alarmingly in Congo for months. Only now is the response taking shape.
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.