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Palestine Action activists guilty of criminal damage
The group of four activists were accused of breaking into the Elbit Systems factory near Bristol.
TUESDAY, 05 MAY 2026, 16:22

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The group of four activists were accused of breaking into the Elbit Systems factory near Bristol.

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The Constitutional Court will rule on whether parliament acted lawfully when it rejected a Section 89 panel report recommending an impeachment inquiry into President Cyril Ramaphosa over the Phala Phala scandal

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Transformation and growth are not opposing goals. But poorly designed regulation risks achieving neither

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The SIU has referred a R25 million generator procurement investigation involving Ditsobotla Local Municipality to the Special Tribunal after uncovering inflated pricing, irregular expenditure and procurement breaches

South Africa
By Hemant Harie, Group CTO at Data Management Professionals South Africa Enterprises are being battered by a perfect storm in data storage. Artificial Intelligence (AI) workloads consume capacity at a pace no legacy architecture can sustain, component shortages choke global supply chains, and hardware costs and lead times have become erratic enough to derail even […]

South Africa
Adams has been arrested after allegedly delaying to hand himself over to the police.
South Africa
Government gazettes voluntary FMD vaccination scheme
Government has officially published a Routine Vaccination Scheme for Foot and Mouth Disease (RVS-FMD), providing farmers with a fast-track mechanism to protect livestock while the national rollout continues.
The RVS-FMD was officially published in the Government Gazette on Monday, 4 May 2026, marking a critical step in...
South Africa
SA, Japan move to deepen trade and investment ties amid shifting global landscape
South Africa is seeking to expand trade and investment cooperation with Japan, with a strong focus on diversifying exports and unlocking new areas of collaboration, including energy and defence industries.
International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola made the remarks during bilateral...

World
Ilie Bolojan lost the vote after the largest party in his coalition joined the far-right opposition to depose him.

World
The Supreme Court temporarily restored access to the abortion pill mifepristone. And, Indiana’s primaries will test President Trump’s influence as he tries to oust incumbent Republican senators.

World
British singer songwriter M.I.A will no longer be the opening act for Rebels Rage tour after disagreement with US rapper Kid Cudi.

World
NPR’s Leila Fadel speaks with Aaron David Miller, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, about the latest attacks in the Persian Gulf.

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.

Africa
Malawi’s rollout of a digital tax platform has triggered widespread business protests, with traders arguing that economic pressures and foreign exchange shortages were ignored during consultations

Africa
Inflation in mainland Tanzania is expected to remain within the 3% to 5% target range, supported by stable food supply and exchange rate stability

Business
A unique two-home property in the upmarket suburb of Saxonwold is up for sale for R10.5 million, located on one of the largest heritage stands in the area.

Business
The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has corrected an error in its fuel price calculations for May 2026, saving diesel users almost R1.00 at the pumps from Wednesday.

Business
The latest data from Discovery Insure showed that South African fuel spend dropped by 35% in April as fuel prices shot up at record levels.

Business
The latest data from Discovery Insure showed that South African fuel spend dropped by 35% in April as fuel prices shot up at record levels.

Politics
The Constitutional Court judgment will be delivered on Friday.

Politics
Leaked voice note allegedly involving IFP Youth Brigade leader Mncedisi Maphisa fuels factional tension before the party’s elective conference, prompting an internal investigation

Politics
Matter against Pule Mabe and six of his co-accused has been postponed to the 28th of May 2026

Politics
The SAPS wants the Cape Coloured Congress leader to hand himself over on fraud and obstruction charges linked to the Magaqa murder probe

Sport
Davey Todd is told he will not be allowed to race at the 2026 North West 200 international road race as the Chief Medical Officer rules that his injuries from a crash at Daytona have not recovered sufficiently.

Sport
Emma Sing, Ellie Kildunne and Mia Venner comprise a new-look back-three combination for England’s Women’s Six Nations game against Italy on Saturday.

Sport
Celtic manager Martin O’Neill believes Hearts are in a strong position to become regular title contenders in the Scottish Premiership.

Sport
Every Orlando Pirates fan will be supporting bitter rivals Kaizer Chiefs this week when Amakhosi take on Mamelodi Sundowns.
Education
[New Era] The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture has installed prepaid water meters at nine schools in Okahandja as part of a cost saving initiative following past concerns over water access at schools.
Education
The University of Southern California wants to integrate artificial intelligence into fields like health care and the arts. Other universities are also using donations to focus more on A.I.
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has moved to reassure students that funding and allowances will continue uninterrupted, despite the decision to place the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) under administration.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] Six hundred and sixty students have graduated from the University of Gold Coast (formerly Accra Business School) across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, with a call for inclusivity and youth empowerment as key drivers of national development.

Lifestyle
The childhood home of media personality Sizwe Dhlomo in Amanzimtoti has hit the market at R1,6 million.

Lifestyle
Good Hope FM has confirmed the passing of one of its own, Lorenzo Darries, who died following a courageous battle with heart disease.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Hlungwani says he had considered this in the past but the incidents had not really escalated to teams getting into altercations.
Entertainment
A leaked phone call conversation suggests tensions within branches of the IFP in KwaZulu-Natal.
Entertainment
Met Gala 2026 proved that bold risks, dramatic statements, and unforgettable style moments are the lifeblood of this legendary night.
Entertainment
The previously reported 3.0-litre V6 GWM engine develops more grunt than the V6 used in the Ford Ranger, Everest and Volkswagen Amarok, as well as anything a Toyota Hilux offers.

Science/Tech
UK iPhone users who have completed Apple’s device-based age checks will no longer be blocked from the site’s adult content.

Science/Tech
Finalisation of pact governing global response to disease outbreaks delayed as talks on how to share benefits stall
A key deadline to finalise a global pandemic treaty has been missed by negotiators, prompting warnings that the world remains unprepared for the next major disease outbreak.
Countries have been trying to agree how they should share information on pathogens, such as bacteria or...
Science/Tech
Ford Motor has written off $20 billion in electric vehicle investments but says it is forging ahead with an electric pickup that will sell for $30,000 next year.

Science/Tech
From pizza-box prototypes to Exclusive Books shelves, this South African financial literacy board game has found an audience.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring

Health
Two cases of the virus, which rarely spreads between humans, have been confirmed on the ship, and three people have died.

Health
Alison Scott-Wright, also known as ‘The Magic Sleep Fairy’ has appeared on TV giving advice around improving the sleep of babies.
Health
The health secretary has long complained that Americans overuse psychiatric medications. New policies he is introducing aim to change that.
Health
A lower-court ruling had reinstated a Food and Drug Administration requirement that patients visit a health care provider in person to obtain mifepristone.