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Sapna Mukherjee said her husband Sougat’s life was “irreversibly destroyed” after he was labelled a suspect.

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The advice puts babies at risk of serious harm, even death, medical professionals have told the BBC.
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I am writing this from the road, somewhere between one South African community that has been waiting for decades for houses and the next stop on a 1,600km walk from Durban to Cape Town.
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South Africa
18-year-old Anna Makhukhu and 24-year old Nakedi Ramollo were last seen on Friday evening

South Africa
EC Transport urges motorists to prioritise safety as this province records 12 fatalities in 24 hours

South Africa
News witness is expected to take the stand at the Commission after witness G concluded testimony

South Africa
SAWS warns of a cold front bringing strong winds, heavy rain, possible snowfall this week.

World
The Boeing 737 plane crashed into a Chinese hillside in 2022, killing all 132 people on board.

World
Anna Wintour brought the glam, Beyoncé brought the fam, and Heidi Klum was… statuesque at this year’s fundraiser.

World
The theme for 2026 Met Gala fundraiser is “Costume Art”, exploring fashion as an embodied art form.

World
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly talks with Jeff Rathke, president of the American-German Institute, about U.S. troops stationed in Germany, and what happens if President Trump moves some of them elsewhere.

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

Africa
More than 100 gangs are operating nationwide as the growing use of political thugs raises fears of election violence.
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Business
Paymenow, which was co-founded by Springbok legend Bryan Habana, has merged with fellow fintech PayCurve.

Business
The Department of Health (DoH) has requested that the public stay calm after a rare case of Hantavirus was confirmed in a critically ill British national in South Africa.

Politics
The ANC has given members who have dual membership until 11 May to submit a written declaration.

Politics
The two sides met at former President Jacob Zuma’s residence in Nkandla to discuss various issues

Politics
The ANC’s NW is in the Nelson Mandela Metro as part of its service delivery outreach.

Politics
Sources close to Kubayi said the approach was not genuine but ‘malicious’ and meant to disrupt her

Sport
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

Sport
EEverton boss David Moyes says he is “really disappointed” to come away with one point after Jeremy Doku scored a late equaliser for Manchester City in a 3-3 draw in the Premir League.

Sport
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says Jeremy Doku scored two “really, really top goals” in their six-goal thriller against Everton, as they lose ground on Arsenal in the Premier League title race.

Sport
Lawrence Shankland is hailed as a “diamond of a player” after his superb winning goal against Rangers moved Hearts a step closer to a historic league title.
Education
[African Arguments] In Femi Kayode’s thriller Lightseekers (2021) the protagonist Philip Taiwo investigates the brutal murder of three students in the fictional university town of Okriki in the Niger Delta. Woven into the plot are aspects that shape the everyday life of many universities in Africa’s most populous country: strikes, corruption, underfunding, and political, religious, and ethnic...
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[The Conversation Africa] Across Africa and beyond, education systems are shifting to curricula designed to build critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Education
[Vanguard] As Nigeria marks the Mental Health Awareness Month this May, there is a growing but under-acknowledged crisis. As far back as 2018, an estimated 14.3 million Nigerians between the ages of 15 and 64 were reported to have used drugs, with about 3 million living with drug use disorders, according to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC, 2018). Since then, emerging studies...
Education
[Vanguard] No fewer than 18 young Nigerians have been awarded fully funded scholarships worth over $2.1 million to study at the prestigious Berklee College of Music, following the successful completion of the inaugural Tiwa Savage Music Foundation intensive programme.

Lifestyle
Tyla stuns at the 2026 Met Gala in a bold Valentino look inspired by peacocks, marking her third appearance at the iconic event.

Lifestyle
With just two weeks to go before trial begins, Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively have reached a settlement out of court.

Lifestyle
Thuso Mbedu shares emotional posts as she builds excitement for her powerful new fantasy film role.

Lifestyle
South African-born actress Charlize Theron has criticised over her comments about her two adopted daughters….

Entertainment
Even Capitec is getting in on the action.

Entertainment
De Lille’s party may take contentious case back to court.

Entertainment
Ramaphosa was recently hosted at President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s farm, where he looked at his host’s Ankole cattle and fish breeding ponds.

Entertainment
The Junior Springboks enjoyed a strong build-up to the U20 Rugby Championship, which has helped them win two matches in a row.

Science/Tech
Upgrade your sleep setup with the latest Layla promo codes. Save on flippable mattresses, copper-infused pillows, and adjustable bases during the Spring Sale.

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Enjoy top deals on cameras, computers, and tech essentials at B&H Photo.

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Motoring
Chery’s newest car brand looks a lot like Land Rover, and there’s a good reason for that.
Motoring

Motoring
South African driving licence cards hold a lot of personal information.
Motoring

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.

Health
Dr Aziza explains why napping could be a sign of a bigger issue