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2026 WORLD CUP GROUP C | Brazil and Morocco should progress and go far
Scotland is out to end group stage hoodoo while Haiti are decidedly the underdogs and one of the tournament minnows
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Scotland is out to end group stage hoodoo while Haiti are decidedly the underdogs and one of the tournament minnows

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Tuesday’s Wordle has South Africans puzzled. Discover why this puzzle is so tricky, which strategy can help, and get spoiler-free clues.

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Former top Foreign Office civil servant Sir Philip Barton and ex-No 10 chief of staff Morgan McSweeney are answering MPs’ questions.

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Unidentified assailants opened fire on Ghanaian military convoy protecting civilians

South Africa
Boksburg Magistrate’s Court has granted bail of R30 000 each to Julius Mkhwanazi and Kagiso Lerutla

South Africa
Ethiopian nationals running businesses in the Johannesburg CBD say that they are being targeted.
South Africa
Govt’s drive for disability inclusion a key pillar of freedom and equality
The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has reaffirmed that expanding meaningful employment opportunities for persons with disabilities in both the public and private sectors is fundamental to the realisation of freedom, dignity, and equality in South Africa.
In a statement, the...
South Africa
Soweto-based tech company disrupts the industry By More Matshediso
Seati Moloi of Soweto in Johannesburg is a software developer who is disrupting the tech industry by putting proudly South African wearable devices in the global market.
As a computer science professional, he was part of the group that was categorised under affirmative action because his profession was previously...

World
Fifteen South American migrants and asylum seekers were recently deported from the United States to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, an African country they have no ties to.

World
Ceasefire in south Lebanon fraying as US-Iran talks stall

World
A spate of attacks against civilians and military bases in Colombia’s southwestern region has raised security concerns as the country heads to a May presidential election.

World
BBC reports from Washington DC, where Cole Tomas Allen was charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump.

Africa
The four men pleaded not guilty to targeting an American in an alleged attack at a holiday apartment.

Africa
The artefacts will be returned and displayed in an exhibition in Serowe opening on 27 May.

Africa
Clashes resumed in Kidal following coordinated attacks across Mali by armed groups on Saturday.

Africa
The activist has condemned France’s influence in West Africa and been accused of being a “Russian mouthpiece”.

Business
South African businesses and households are facing higher insurance premiums and stricter cover conditions.
Business

Business
South Africa’s reforms are taking shape and making significant progress, but failures and collapse at the municipal level are holding the country back.

Business
The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has revoked the licence of a small airport in Gauteng.

Politics
The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal went to Ohlange as it sought to draw inspiration from it late leaders

Politics
Hlabisa was speaking in Westonaria, Gauteng where the party commemorated Freedom Day

Politics
Ohlange is where the founding president of the ANC, John Langalibalele Dube, is buried

Politics
Speaking at Freedom Day commemorations, Ramaphosa called on citizens to respect the rule of law.

Sport
Ineos Grenadiers agree a lucrative new deal with data business Netcompany, with AI the focus for a return to success.

Sport
After his match-winning century for Durham, BBC Sport assesses whether Emilio Gay has the skills to be England’s next Test opener.

Sport
LIV Golf could postpone its event in New Orleans in June amid continued questions over its future.

Sport
A crucial showdown with Mamelodi Sundowns looms, but Kaizer Chiefs may be without some of their most influential players.
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The National government has embarked on construction of the first public university in Baringo at Kabarnet, the county headquarters.
Education
Young people aiming to build careers are entering fields they had not considered to find their footing.
Education
As Americans face soaring child care costs, Alex Adams wants to loosen rules and tighten spending. Critics say that will harm children and shutter day cares.
Education
[Leadership] The federal government has introduced a National Textbook Ranking System for primary, junior and senior secondary schools nationwide, as part of the ongoing efforts to strengthen quality assurance and standardisation in the education sector.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Despite full-time employment, a Western Cape resident supporting multiple dependants finds that government assistance barely touches the surface of daily expenses.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Check out our list of the top 10 South African Americans you didn’t know about. They’ve made it big across the pond on Rainbow Nation power …

Entertainment
Given the number of holidays, the bank says the increased cost pressures come during a ‘period of heightened travel’.

Entertainment
Police have launched a manhunt for the suspects.

Entertainment
Tournaments were held over the long weekend in Kimberley and Gqeberha.

Entertainment
Many artists are increasingly concerned about the unchecked use of their images and voices by AI platforms.

Science/Tech
South Africa just celebrated Freedom Day, but it’s worth asking what financial freedom looks like in the digital age. There are about six million South Africans who remain unbanked or underbanked, according to the GSMA, but who do have access to cell phones. This is where mobile money services step in, providing a clear path […]

Science/Tech
Sporting the largest touchpad I’ve ever seen, this ambitious laptop is better in theory than in practice.

Science/Tech
A .digital domain is brandable, globally relevant and ideal for entrepreneurs, creators and digital-first businesses.

Science/Tech
Safeza AVA-X will be one of eight companies globally to pitch at SelectUSA in Washington DC in the defence category.
Motoring

Motoring
FlySafair has reduced its temporary fuel surcharges for a second consecutive week.

Motoring
Porsche has decided to sell its stake in Bugatti as interest in luxury cars declines.

Motoring
The Honda Amaze offers unrivalled value in the sub-R300,000 segment, offering performance and features far in excess of its price tag.
Health
In a letter to states and other grant recipients, the Trump administration says the strips encourage drug use.
Health
The case could help determine the future of thousands of lawsuits against the maker of a popular herbicide over claims that it causes cancer.
Health
The desire to live longer and healthier lives has spawned a growth in services and supplements. So what works best?
Health
Before the rise of GLP-1s, obesity experts didn’t study the internal buzz that compels people to eat. Now that food noise is being switched off, they want to understand it.