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Election results so far at a glance – and what’s still to come
Reform UK has made gains at the expense of Labour and the Conservatives in early council election results overnight.
FRIDAY, 08 MAY 2026, 07:03

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Reform UK has made gains at the expense of Labour and the Conservatives in early council election results overnight.

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Rising bacardi musician BQueen is enjoying her moment in the spotlight after years of working in retail.
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Second-placed Pirates face bottom-placed Magesi at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday
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Superstar has struggled to reproduce his club heroics for his national team

South Africa
The KZN Legislature’s Health Portfolio Committee has called the CEO of Madadeni Hospital to appear.

South Africa
89 000 children at 125 schools were affected by the school closures on Wednesday and Thursday.

South Africa
Traffic officials, police and emergency services are on the scene

South Africa
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy says her department is monitoring the Hantavirus outbreak.

World
Iran accuses the US of violating the truce, alleging it targeted an oil tanker and carried out attacks on coastal areas.

World
Fear and uncertainty linger for Somali migrants in Minnesota despite a legal reprieve.

World
A year after their military conflict, India and Pakistan avoid war, but diplomacy and trust remain frozen.

World
The U.S. military also says that it “targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for attacking U.S. forces.” The exchange occurred Thursday as U.S. Navy destroyers transited the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Central Command said in a social media post.

Africa
The former university lecturer was a vocal critic of the government and ruling Rwandan Patriotic Front party.

Africa
As claims of xenophobia in South Africa mount, Ghana calls on the African Union to send a fact-finding mission.

Africa
“If the people want me to have a third term, I will accept,” Tshisekedi says, with him due to step down in 2028.

Africa
The baby hippo, which has been named Bumpy, was found clinging to its lifeless mother at a lake.

Business
The men’s 2026 Fifa World Cup is set to hold its opening ceremony on 11 June in Mexico City.

Business
The flare-up further endangers the US-Iran ceasefire, which Trump extended indefinitely on 21 April.

Business
Molecules that can capture heat could be a useful technology to decarbonise heating.

Business
Reports had suggested the countries were set to follow the example of Greece, which suspended biometric checks at its borders.

Politics
ConCourt to deliver judgment in the Phala Phala matter, after 500k dollars was stolen in 2020

Politics
Interactive timeline summarises key events since a large sum of money was stolen from Phala Phala.

Politics
The DA says public funds meant to serve residents cannot be misused for personal or political gain.

Politics
Members of Parliament are expected to propose ways to balance work and campaigns ahead of elections

Sport
Former Orlando Pirates striker Lelo Mbele believes the Buccaneers deserve to win the Betway Premiership title after the football they have produced this season.

Sport
It’s within grasp.

Sport
BBC Sport looks at what is at stake in the final two rounds and how other results could impact Champions Cup qualification.

Sport
All you need to know.
Education
A hacking group that claimed responsibility for attacking Canvas’s parent company said it had gained access to data from more than 275 million people across 9,000 schools.
Education
The university’s leader bumped into students as he drove away following an evening of debate over the long-running conflict in the Middle East.
Education
A lawsuit against the National Endowment for the Humanities drew wide attention for revealing how DOGE had used ChatGPT to cancel grants.
Education
Academic museums at Princeton, Yale, Cornell and Skidmore have organized several standout exhibitions, worth a venture beyond TEFAF New York.

Lifestyle
Sale or scam? Local airline FlySafair has responded to criticism surrounding its R12 ticket birthday sale promotion this week…

Lifestyle
Somizi Mhlongo is one of many South Africans disappointed at Brit actress Cynthia Erivo being cast as Miriam Makeba in an upcoming biopic.

Lifestyle
Hollywood stylish couple, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, made people question if they were arguing at the 2026 Met Gala.

Lifestyle
Tyla addresses viral Met Gala clip with Rihanna, denying beef rumours and explaining what really happened.

Entertainment
It could remain in place for longer if strong Eurozone summer demand puts further pressure on global jet fuel prices.

Entertainment
Former Unisa registrar Prof Steward Mothata claims Unisa’s council continued operating despite allegedly lacking a legal quorum.

Entertainment
Red Bull KTM man out to find better one-lap pace in his bid to keep his seat after 2026.

Entertainment
Pretoria man impaled on fence spikes during escape died at scene after stealing two MacBooks and an iPhone.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Business Insider: As the trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI ended its second week, the Tesla CEO started scoring points against Sam Altman. His witnesses landed three solid punches in testimony about how Altman runs OpenAI as CEO, raising concerns about his dedication to AI safety, the nonprofit’s mission, and his honesty as a leader of the organization....

Science/Tech
Water minister Rose Jackson calls drying in Gwydir region ‘devastating’ as bill passes upper house
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Water flows to parched New South Wales wetlands where an urgent rescue mission to save dying wildlife unfolded are a step closer to resuming after legislation passed the state parliament’s upper house.
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Science/Tech
Leaders at the tech giant were skeptical of OpenAI—but wary of pushing it into the arms of Amazon, according to emails dating back to 2018.
Science/Tech
The IMF is warning that advanced AI-powered cyberattacks pose a serious threat to global financial stability. “IMF analysis suggests that extreme cyber-incident losses could trigger funding strains, raise solvency concerns, and disrupt broader markets,” the lender warned in a new report. The report urged greater international cooperation and emphasized resilience, since breaches are...
Motoring

Motoring
The government wants to convert Gauteng’s e-toll gantries into a new speed camera network.

Motoring
The Supreme Court of Appeal ruled that the Road Accident Fund’s claim process is unlawful, with administrative hurdles that make it harder for victims to access compensation.

Motoring
The government has increased its fuel price relief for diesel motorists by nearly R1 per litre.

Health
The condition affects one in 10 women in the UK and can cause debilitating pain and infertility.

Health
Lucy Woodham answers your questions on the outbreak of hantavirus on board a cruise ship
Health
The Trump administration has slashed funding for infectious disease research and has far fewer employees, including disease detectives, to respond to outbreaks.

Health
The origin of the outbreak is still unknown, with the World Health Organisation saying investigations are “still under way”.