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Kenya’s Sawe becomes first man to run a marathon in under two hours
Sawe shattered the world record previously held by the late Kelvin Kiptum
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Sawe shattered the world record previously held by the late Kelvin Kiptum

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The shooting at the White House correspondents’ dinner is the third time in three years Trump has been at the centre of a major security incident.

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Armed suspect managed to get just a floor above the Washington ballroom
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South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the keynote address at the day’s celebrations in Bloemfontein

South Africa
The incident which happened on Saturday night is suspected to be gang-related.
South Africa
Call to rethink climate action in developing nations
Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment (DFFE) Minister Willie Aucamp has issued a call to reframe the narrative surrounding climate action in developing economies.Aucamp attended the 17th Petersberg Climate Dialogue held in Berlin, Germany, earlier this week.“Developing economy countries are not simply asking for...
South Africa
President Ramaphosa joins Eswatini in commemorating coronation of King Mswati III
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Saturday joined the Kingdom of Eswatini as it commemorated the 40th anniversary of the coronation of His Majesty King Mswati III, as well as the King’s 58th birthday.“President Cyril Ramaphosa … arrived in the Kingdom of Eswatini as the Kingdom celebrates the 40th...

World
A shooting incident at the White House Correspondent’s Dinner took focus away from the war in Iran, as Iran’s foreign minister planned to return to Islamabad, the site of previous peace talks.

World
King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive Monday for a four day U.S. state visit. Some hope the royal touch can heal the transatlantic rift that’s emerged under Trump.

World
The Israeli PM’s directive comes as six people were killed by strikes in Lebanon despite a ceasefire being extended by three weeks.

World
The second-in-command of the RSS, a Hindu nationalist organization in India, rarely speaks to the Western press. Here’s what he said about his group’s controversial history.

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

Africa
Piracy, once notorious in this stretch of the Indian Ocean, has made a comeback in recent years.

Africa
Michael Eneramo, who won 10 caps for the Super Eagles, dies aged 40 after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest during a friendly game.

Africa
What court papers and sources close to the investigation have told the BBC about the scope of the plan.

Business
Shaun Scrooby, the founder and head chef of VUUR restaurant at Remhoogte Wine Estate, spent 17 years as a safari guide before converting an old stable into an award-winning restaurant.

Business
With the war in Iran hitting global pistachio supplies, one South African company is looking to capitilise on the situation.

Business
With medical inflation rising, medical aid schemes are becoming increasingly stingy when it comes to paying for hospital treatments.

Business
South African motorists are being warned of a rise in adulterated fuel in South Africa, amid record-high diesel prices in the country.

Politics
Mashaba says illegal migration puts significant strain on the delivery of basic services.

Politics
Don Nkadimeng is remembered as being opposed foreign interference in African politics

Politics
The African People’s Convention is discussing coalition frameworks and candidate deployment

Politics
Phadi was officially announced by the party’s leader Herman Mashaba in eMalahleni on Saturday
Sport
Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs meet in the Soweto derby. Here are the confirmed starting line ups ahead of the 15:00 kick off at the FNB Stadium.

Sport
Sebastian Sawe speaks with BBC Sport’s Gabby Logan after the Kenyan became the first person in history to run a sub-two-hour marathon in race conditions to win the 2026 London Marathon.

Sport
The country’s focus falls on FNB Stadium on Sunday as Orlando Pirates host Soweto rivals Kaizer Chiefs in a high-stakes Soweto derby.

Sport
A popular Randburg gym has been shut down after the City cited expired leases, unpaid utilities and illegal occupation claims.

Education
It feels as if your work and your identity are fused. You’ll get through this, but you may have to use this time to consider other careers
I’ve been a teacher for more than 20 years and loved it. I had promotions every couple of years and was happily making my way up the ladder. This year, however, I was made redundant because of restructuring and this has thrown me into a feeling of complete...

Education
Do No Harm, a conservative group, wants the scholarship, which has helped islands’ underserved communities, declared unconstitutional
Doctors and health experts in Hawaii say a decades-old federal program meant to support Native Hawaiians through medical school and better serve some of the islands’ most underserved communities is under attack after a conservative group filed suit.
For more than...
Education
Logan David Patterson, 18, and Dominick Frank Cardoza, 21, pleaded guilty for the November incident in which they set off a commercial firework in a research lab.
Education
Guidelines for the art contest, sponsored by the group Freedom 250, include material about abolitionists and civil rights leaders, but little mention of what they fought against.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Joburg mayoral candidate Helen Zille has shown her support to Orlando Pirates ahead of their Soweto Derby clash on Sunday…

Lifestyle
JP Duminy’s ex-wife, Sue Duminy, has shared a look at her life since divorcing the retired Proteas cricketer…

Lifestyle
Springbok Bongi Mbonambi has poked fun at making headlines at the 2023 Rugby World Cup over a comment he made in Afrikaans…

Entertainment
Imagine a restaurant with so much variety, and everything is delicious. Well, we’ve found it.

Entertainment
“Finally reaching the finishing line, I saw the time, and I was so excited to see I had run a world record today.”

Entertainment
Trump said he felt there was no reason to believe the attack was connected to the war in Iran

Entertainment
The last T20 International between SA and India will be played in Benoni on Monday.
Science/Tech
The Conversation published this warning from privacy/tech law/electronic surveillance attorney Anne Toomey McKenna (also an affiliated faculty member at Penn State’s Institute for Computational and Data Sciences). The U.S. government “is able to purchase Americans’ sensitive data because the information it buys is not subject to the same restrictions as information it collects directly. The...

Science/Tech
Looking to better protect your Kindle or add a little personality to your favorite e-reader? From cases and covers to page-turners and even charms, this is the guide for you.

Science/Tech
These bird feeders come with cameras and connected apps to let you see and learn about the birds in your neighborhood.

Science/Tech
Permanent eave lights that attach to the exterior of your home are becoming more popular. But are they worth the effort and cost?

Motoring
A few years ago, there were only a handful of Chinese carmakers in South Africa. They now represent 40% of the brands on the market.

Motoring
Stellantis plans to build Peugeot models in China.

Motoring
The VW Polo has several add-ons you can choose from in South Africa.

Motoring
There are a few double-cab bakkies available in South Africa for less than R400,000.

Health
Rachel Moore spent years in debilitating chronic pain due to the womb disease, adenomyosis.
Health
His work changed how doctors understood heart attacks, heart failure and coronary artery disease, and helped lead to therapies that saved millions of lives.
Health
A once-robust H.I.V. treatment and prevention system, credited with saving hundreds of thousands of lives, has begun to crumble.

Health
The proposed legislation was supported by MPs but has not cleared its stages in the Lords.