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TV interview deepens confusion over foreign-registered vehicles
Foreign-registered vehicles already inside South Africa by 1 June remain at the centre of growing SARS confusion, even for its spokesperson.
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Foreign-registered vehicles already inside South Africa by 1 June remain at the centre of growing SARS confusion, even for its spokesperson.
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Genuine public safety intervention or political theatre to manage the City’s image during an election year? Politically Aweh digs into the facts, the politics, and the spin behind ‘The Great Wall of Cape Town’.
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On 30 May 2026, the MaNdebele Photo Gallery will bring South Africa’s democratic history directly to the streets of Soweto through a public exhibition marking 32 years of democracy.
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The Children’s Amendment Bill aims to improve early learning access in South Africa, ensuring that vulnerable children receive quality education regardless of their settings.

South Africa
On Saturday, 16 May, The Impilo Project, a South African NGO delivering healthcare to underserved communities, facilitated a health screening day at Marconi Beam Primary School in Joe Slovo, an informal settlement in Cape Town, South Africa. The successful initiative provided a first look at the cutting-edge future of Tuberculosis (TB) detection. Through collaborations with […]

South Africa
With Internet penetration in South Africa high, and children accessing digital platforms at increasingly younger ages, digital safety has become a key concern for families. Global research from Kaspersky highlights a shift in children’s online behaviour, with growing interest in artificial intelligence (AI) tools alongside social media, streaming, sports and gaming platforms, underscoring the...
South Africa
Government pays tribute to veteran journalist Baldwin Ndaba
The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has extended heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues in the media industry on the passing of respected journalist, Baldwin Ndaba.
“His distinguished career spanned several years across several publications, where he made an outstanding...

South Africa
Caffeine affects South Africans differently, with some people facing stronger side effects: experts.

World
Singh is facing industry backlash over his decision to exit from the upcoming Bollywood film Don 3.

World
President Trump will meet with his Cabinet on Wednesday at a precarious moment for talks aimed at ending the war with Iran. The emerging deal has already exposed the president to fierce criticism.

World
It follows recent protests against illegal immigration that have led to fears there could be a resurgence in xenophobic violence.

World
The YouTuber allegedly made false claims that fuelled a career-ending scandal for Kim Soo-hyun.

Africa
Eswatini has signed a $300 million agreement with Taiwan to build a massive strategic oil reserve but the project is raising difficult questions in a country battling deepening poverty, soaring unemployment and allegations of elite enrichment

Africa
Cyril Ramaphosa argues that the authors of the report “misconceived” their mandate.

Africa
The United Arab Emirates has denied any involvement in the civil war and says it investigates alleged links.

Africa
DR Congo fans hoping to watch their side’s return to the World Cup face a major hurdle as the US imposes travel restrictions following the latest Ebola outbreak.

Business
Johann Rupert’s Reinet Investments is mostly made up of cash, which accounts for over 80% of the company’s Net Asset Value.

Business
Telkom expects a large rise in headline earnings, but accounting rules complicate the picture for basic earnings.

Business
Two Springbok legends have partnered together to launch Cash-in-Transit vehicles aimed at improving security for crews transporting money across South Africa.

Business
The Supreme Court has delivered another blow to SARS, curtailing its search-and-seizure powers.

Politics
President Cyril Ramaphosa has filed court papers to review the Section 89 Independent Panel Report.

Politics
Secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has warned senior ANC veterans, including Thabo Mbeki, against publicly criticising the party, while defending the ANC’s record during Jacob Zuma’s presidency and asserting his authority at Luthuli House

Politics
ANC has instructed former Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe to resign.

Politics
Tensions are rising in several parts of the country over the influx of undocumented foreigners.

Sport
The Stormers, Lions and Bulls will all be involved in URC quarter-finals this weekend, and these are the appointed match officials.

Sport
Ceri Holland, Olivia Clark and Laura Hughes are in the Wales squad for next month’s Women’s World Cup qualifiers, but Hayley Ladd misses out through injury.

Sport
Uncapped teenagers Braidan Graham and Ceadach O’Neill have been named in Northern Ireland’s squad for June’s friendlies with Guinea and France.

Sport
Kasper Schmeichel retires at the age of 39, with the Celtic and Denmark goalkeeper unable to recover sufficiently from a serious shoulder injury.
Education
[GroundUp] The state is using the public works programme to avoid paying them the national minimum wage
Education
[Daily Maverick] The Government of National Unity defends a R149-billion higher education budget while facing sharp criticism from opposition parties over NSFAS failures and pressing student issues.
Education
[GroundUp] Parents of learners at KwaZulu-Natal school demand more action
Education
[L’Express] We wish to bring attention to the lived reality of supply teachers in Mauritius – a group that plays a crucial role in keeping schools functioning every single day, yet continues to face serious structural inequalities. Supply teachers are expected to fully perform as classroom teachers, yet under very different conditions. This raises important questions that deserve the Ministry...
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
In less than two years, SASSA minister Sisisi Tolashe has been sent packing. Who was looking after the interests of SA’s grant beneficiaries all this time?

Entertainment
The National Lottery represents possibility.

Entertainment
Jockey wins G1s on Rafeef and Haute Couture.

Entertainment
‘We have the know-how, the players and the technical team have seen it all,’ said the Sundowns goalkeeper.

Entertainment
Morocco kicks off its World Cup campaign against Brazil, before taking on Scotland and Haiti in Group C.
Science/Tech
What an A.I.-generated video of the former reality TV star teaches us about the future of political ads.
Science/Tech
A Mad Hatter and a giant rabbit sit around a table discussing an A.I. start-up. This is normal behavior around the Bay Area these days.

Science/Tech
The project’s first mission could arrive as soon as this year, with a little help from Blue Origin.

Science/Tech
The withdrawal of the Draft National AI Policy Framework shortly after its release, while unfortunate, can be viewed as among the best motivations to engage with the myriad AI risks and the need for such a framework. The Minister of Communications, Solly Malatsi, reported that the draft cited non-existent academic and legal sources, a failure […]
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
Although out for just over a year, the MU-X has benefitted from a number of small tweaks.

Health
The BBC’s Ellie Colton shares her experience of living with endometriosis – and meets a scientist hoping to cut the length of time it takes to be diagnosed with a simple new test.
Health
In past outbreaks, Americans exposed to the virus were sent home to be treated in state-of-the-art facilities. The Trump administration has already flown some U.S. citizens to Europe for treatment.

Health
Mental health patients say nobody listened to their concerns about a north-east England trust.
Health
The drugmaker said it would spend up to $4 billion to acquire small companies exploring vaccines for shingles, Epstein-Barr virus and other pathogens.