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‘Young adult’ killed, three injured after tree falls on shacks in Ekurhuleni
Rescuers worked to cut through the heavy debris to reach the victims
WEDNESDAY, 06 MAY 2026, 09:31

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Rescuers worked to cut through the heavy debris to reach the victims
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Trade union UASA notes with deep concern the latest fuel price increase, a massive financial blow to already strained South African consumers.
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Young people with kidney disease in South Africa often fall into the gap between the paediatric and adult healthcare systems. One innovative clinic in Cape Town is offering a tailor-made solution for this group.

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Mazwi Kubheka of Vosloorus is not the first spaza shop owner to be harassed. The state should by now be well-versed on this issue and publicly expressing its position.

South Africa
Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa was killed in Vosloorus, East Rand on October 2014.

South Africa
Madlanga Commission is probing alleged political interference in the criminal justice system.

South Africa
The briefing will focus on the findings of the department’s investigation into Hantavirus.

South Africa
One killed and three others injured after a tree fell on shacks in Makause informal settlement.

World
Zelenskyy rebuked Moscow for what he said was its “utter cynicism” in launching the attacks after Russia announced a unilateral ceasefire over two days later this week.

World
The BBC’s Nawal Al-Maghafi has been piecing together what happened on 8 April 2026, after one of the deadliest chapters in the country’s recent history.

World
The Australian government had been alerted Wednesday that four women and nine children had booked flights from Damascus to Australia, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said.

World
He spent much of the race criticising the state’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic led by the Democrat nominee.

Africa
DNA tests are underway to confirm whether remains found inside the crocodile match that of a missing man.

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

Business
Bram Fischer Shopping Centre in Johannesburg is going under the hammer next week, offering investors potentially R15 million in income per year.

Business
Codehesion is South Africa’s leading software development company and has built an industry-wide reputation for excellence and innovation.
Business

Business
Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Wednesday, 6 May 2026.

Politics
Adams’ lawyer says he’s likely to appear in court tomorrow, as he has not yet been formally charged

Politics
Fadiel Adams faces charges of fraud and defeating and or obstruction the course of justice.

Politics
Hawks Major-General Hendrik Flynn, on Tuesday testified before the Madlanga Commission.

Politics
Delegates will gather at the Olive Convention Centre in Durban to elect its new leadership.

Sport
Abdeslam Ouaddou says Orlando Pirates’ win over Stellenbosch FC keeps them in the Betway Premiership title race praising his players as warriors.

Sport
This week it’s the Champions League semi-final second legs with teams battling to reach the 34th final of the competition since its rebranding in 1992-93. But can you name every single finalist from 1993 to 2025?

Sport
The Oklahoma City Thunder prove too strong for the Los Angeles Lakers to take a 1-0 lead in the NBA’s Conference semi-finals.

Sport
Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has confirmed South Africa’s 2010 squad will travel to the 2026 FIFA World Cup to support Bafana Bafana.
Education
[GroundUp] It’ll be “a space that celebrates African memory, identity and creative expression” says library boss
Education
[263Chat] Students enrolled in technical and vocational training programmes have received nearly 200 laptops under a scheme aimed at boosting digital skills and widening access to education.
Education
[Afrobarometer] If given a choice, most youth would start a business or work in the public sector.

Education
Objection after museum removes word ‘Palestine’ from list of countries of ancient Levant and Egypt and from some explanatory panels
The Palestinian ambassador to the UK has called for Foreign Office intervention after the British Museum removed references to Palestine from its exhibits.
The UK recognised the state of Palestine in September 2025, but the same year the museum removed the name...
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
For the first time ever, a museum dedicated to the cannabis plant is coming to South Africa, with its opening date set for late 2026.

Lifestyle
Former cricketer WAG Sue Duminy – the ex-wife of JP Duminy – has shown off more pics of her AfrikaBurn engagement…

Lifestyle
Who is Mpumalanga businessman Gabriel Batista, whose remains are believed to have been found inside the belly of a crocodile?

Entertainment
Freelancers and independent workers get a dedicated banking platform from FNB.

Entertainment
Compared to its nameplate siblings, Picanto, Sorento and Sportage, the Carens isn’t as well known within the Kia product range….

Entertainment
The Sharks’ remaining two matches are inconsequential for all teams involved, after yet another underwhelming season for the Durban union.

Entertainment
The board claims the minister bypassed legal requirements and failed to properly consult before placing Nsfas under administration.

Science/Tech
The Trump administration is looking to develop a process that would have the federal government review the safety of powerful artificial intelligence models before approving their release, according to a report in The New York Times on May 4, 2026. The move would stand in contrast to the administration’s generally anti-regulatory approach to industry and […]
Science/Tech
Atmospheric carbon dioxide hit a new record in April, averaging about 431 parts per million at NOAA’s Mauna Loa Observatory. That’s up from under 320 ppm when the site began measurements in 1958. Scientific American reports: Greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, are measured as a proportion of the total atmosphere. The numbers are presented as the number of molecules of a particular gas out...

Science/Tech
The corporate world has shifted from viewing data merely for reporting, to treating it as a strategic asset.

Science/Tech
The emerging technology is not just another tool – it is a force multiplier within the security life cycle, says OpenText’s Shanaaz Moosa.

Motoring
The Honda FIT is a compact hatchback ideal for South Africans who need a comfortable, affordable, and powerful car for urban driving.

Motoring
There is a common misconception among motorists that trackers and dashcams drain a car’s battery.

Motoring
The government made an error in its diesel price calculation for May 2026, and motorists can expect to pay less than previously reported.
Motoring

Health
A postnatal choir leader says professional dog walkers pay less to use the city’s parks.
Health
Since the family of rodent-borne infections were identified in the 1950s, they have turned up all over the world.
Health
The agency’s scientists and data contractors reviewed millions of patient records for studies that were pulled back before release.

Health
Dr Punam joins us to discuss the red flags to look out for in your health.