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Four in hospital after Brixton shooting
Four people have been taken to hospital with gunshot wounds after a shooting in Brixton.
Top Stories
China’s commerce ministry blocks US sanctions against five refineries
China says the US sanctions violate ‘international law and the basic norms of international relations’.

Top Stories
Fascination grows as South Africans follow Royal family – Video
Fascination with the Royal family remains strong as South Africans follow King Charles, Queen Camilla and royal headlines worldwide.

South Africa
Suspects allegedly robbed homes before killing patrollers in Inanda
One patroller was killed at the scene, while two others later succumbed to their wounds in hospital

South Africa
Family seeks justice for deaf teen raped at Ekurhuleni school
The family says the teenager has not been the same since the repeated rape incidents.

South Africa
Gauteng police rescue kidnapped victim, three suspects arrested
Police say the victim was abducted during a house breaking incident in area on Friday.

South Africa
Ntshavheni announces NSFAS review to support middle-income students
Ntshavheni says this includes children of government employees who cannot afford to pay for tuition

World
US threatens shipping firms with sanctions if they pay Iran tolls
The warning comes as President Donald Trump said he was “not excited” by Iran’s latest proposal for a peace deal.

World
New Netflix documentary reexamines Winnie Mandela’s divisive legacy
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela is one of the most revered — and controversial — women in South African history. In a new documentary her granddaughters examine the liberation icon in all her complexity.

World
After Assad’s fall, Syria’s Kurds are left in limbo, feeling abandoned by the U.S.
Caught in limbo after the fall of Syria’s Bashar al-Assad, Kurdish families struggle with cold, loss and uncertainty — feeling abandoned by the U.S. allies they once fought alongside.

World
Air Force says former Qatari 747 will be ready to fly as Air Force One this summer
The U.S. Air Force has finished modifying and testing a Boeing 747 jet donated by Qatar for temporary use as Air Force One and expects to have it ready for President Trump to use this summer.

Africa
Man sentenced to death for murder of toddlers at Ugandan nursery
Christopher Okello Onyum had pleaded insanity but this was dismissed by the judge.

Africa
Malawi central bank removes pension trustees over disputed hotel deal
The unusually forceful intervention highlights concerns about governance in the management of public retirement savings

Africa
‘How are we going to get back home?’ Islamist group tightens blockade on Mali capital
The blockade comes days after Mali’s defence minister was assassinated in a series of nationwide attacks.

Africa
Madagascar detains French national over alleged plot to stir unrest
Malagasy prosecuters used a Whatsapp group as evidence for the detained individuals alleged crimes.

Business
Warning issued to Gauteng residents travelling to other provinces
Officials are warning Gauteng residents to be cautious travelling to certain areas such as Limpopo, Mpumalanga, or neighbouring countries.

Business
Big changes for work hours, dismissals, and leave in South Africa
South Africa’s Minister of Employment and Labour announced two draft bills to drastically reform labour legislation.

Business
Important court ruling for certain marriages in South Africa with no prenup
A Constitutional Court ruling has outlined major implications for antenuptial agreements entered into in certain marriages.

Business
Iconic 334-year-old wine farm coming to Joburg for one year only
The iconic Babylonstoren wine farm, has partnered with the Four Seasons Hotel in Johannesburg for a four-part dinner series throughout 2026.

Politics
Mokonyane says ANC never sold out workers and revolution
ANC’s Nomvula Mokonyane was speaking at Cosatu’s Workers Day celebrations in Durban.

Politics
ANC committed to tackling SA’s high cost of living: Ntshavheni
Khumbudzo Ntshavheni addressed COSATU-affiliated members at a Workers Day rally in Brakpan.

Politics
Oliphant hits back at Tolashe, Department claims dismissal diversion
Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe has committed to presenting a full account to Parliament

Politics
MKP raises IEC concerns after Ramaphosa announces 2026 poll date
The MK party alleges that the IEC interfered with a live Election Results System

Sport
I’m accountable for Man Utd results – Skinner
Manchester United boss Marc Skinner says he is accountable for results after home draw with Brighton makes it one win in nine.

Sport
Celtic reach final with extra-time win over Glasgow City
Celtic score twice in extra time to book their place in a first Women’s Scottish Cup final in three years as they defeat Glasgow City for the first time since August 2024.

Sport
Permutations | How Orlando Pirates can win the Betway Premiership title
Orlando Pirates are very much in the title race. Here’s what needs to happen for the Bucs to be crowned 2025/26 Betway Premiership champions.

Sport
Diani doubles Lyon’s lead against Arsenal
Lyon double their lead through Kadidiatou Diani as they take a 3-2 aggregate lead over Arsenal in the second leg of their Women’s Champions League semi-final tie.

Education
‘Go inside, he will kill you’: Israeli militants step up West Bank school attacks
Education is being targeted across Palestine, with the murder of 14-year-old Aws al-Naasan only the latest in a spree of violence
The Israeli reservist shot 14-year-old Aws al-Naasan in the head just outside the western gate of the Mughayyir boys’ secondary school, where he was studying in ninth grade.
Aws collapsed instantly, bleeding heavily. More shots rang out as his friends ran to his...
Education
What Is Higher Education For?
Readers respond to Bret Stephens’s column about the recent Yale report on reforming academia.
Education
A 5-Month Wait and a 50% Fail Rate: It’s Hard to Get a British Driving License
The average wait for a test in England and Scotland has hit 22 weeks, up from five weeks before the pandemic, leading to frustration and attempts to jump the line.
Education
A Night of Civil Discourse Turns to Confrontation at Cornell
After a debate over the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians, students say the university president hit them with his vehicle. He says he was the victim in the incident.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty shoot is the cherry on top
Rihanna has always been a sex symbol, and she does it with absolute ease even after birthing three children.

Lifestyle
The top 2026 car colour trends in South Africa
Colour us intrigued! The most popular car colours in South Africa for the year 2026 have been revealed. Find out which ones…

Lifestyle
Rachel Kolisi roasted over cooking video [watch]
Fans of Rachel Kolisi have playfully roasted her over a clip of cooking a home-cooked meal. Take a look…

Entertainment
Alex Zanardi, former F1 driver and Paralympic champion dies at 59
Zanardi raced for Jordan, Minardi and Lotus in F1 in the early 1990s.

Entertainment
Court rules police shooting of security guard was unlawful, orders minister to pay damages
The Minister of Police was ordered to pay 100% of Mbanga’s proven damages.

Entertainment
Teen driver nabbed at 214 km/h on R21 freeway in Ekurhuleni
The incident comes as the country battles a high number of road fatalities.

Entertainment
Was LIV Golf an expensive failure for Saudis? Not everyone thinks so
“What has changed is not that this objective disappeared, but that the marginal value of continuing to spend at the same level on a single project like LIV has declined.”
Science/Tech
Marvel, DC, Game Publishers Launch Rival Events Saturday for Free Giveaways
The once-a-year free comic book giveaway “is splitting in two,” according to a local news report. Launched in 2002 by Diamond Comic Distributor, comic book giants like Marvel and DC have historically participated together. But things changed after Diamond Comic Distributors went bankrupt in 2025, “leaving other companies to swoop in and pick up where Diamond left off.”The rights to the “Free...

Science/Tech
Tovala Family Meals Review: Good Food, Lots of Salt
Tovala is a meal kit that comes with a smart oven, or a smart oven that comes with a meal kit. New family meals make it much more useful. But lord, the sodium.

Science/Tech
What You Need to Know About the Foreign-Made Router Ban in the US
The FCC banned the sale of new consumer-grade Wi-Fi routers and mobile hot spots manufactured outside the US. Here’s what it means for you.
Science/Tech
GameStop Is Preparing Offer For eBay
GameStop is reportedly preparing a potential offer for eBay, an unusually ambitious move given that eBay’s roughly $46 billion market value is nearly four times GameStop’s. Reuters reports: GameStop is preparing an offer for eBay as CEO Ryan Cohen pursues plans to boost the struggling videogame retailer’s market value more than tenfold, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday. Shares of...

Motoring
First drive in the new iCaur V27 coming to South Africa – Photos
TopAuto got behind the wheel of the South African-bound iCaur V27 on a recent trip to China.

Motoring
Nissan cancels plans to build 2 electric SUVs
Nissan Motor is cancelling plans to make a pair of fully electric SUVs at one of its factories.

Motoring
5 reasons your tyres are wasting your petrol
Poor tyre maintenance could be increasing your monthly fuel spend.
Motoring
Health
N.I.H. Reinstates Employee Put on Leave After Criticizing Trump Research Cuts
Jenna Norton had filed a whistle-blower complaint claiming that the agency leadership had retaliated against her.

Health
‘I was slowly slipping into insanity because of PMDD’
Vicky Pattison talks about trying to get help for pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder.
Health
F.D.A. Grants Early Access to Promising Drug for Pancreatic Cancer
Patients with one of the deadliest cancers have been pleading for an unapproved treatment that may prolong their lives.

Health
‘It’s the most normal thing in the world to feel weird’
Bryony Gordon talks about her struggles with her mental health.