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The commission revealed that the province with the highest number of new registrations was KwaZulu-Natal, followed by Gauteng and the Eastern Cape.
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The commission revealed that the province with the highest number of new registrations was KwaZulu-Natal, followed by Gauteng and the Eastern Cape.

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The Madlanga commission continues hearings on alleged corruption in the criminal justice system

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Three people were killed and five others wounded in a school shooting in the Philippines

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Porsche saw its profit erode further in the first quarter of 2026 as it deals with mounting challenges from tariffs, geopolitical turmoil and gaps in its model lineup

South Africa
Dimpane says they do have sufficient resources and have so far managed to deal with the situation.

South Africa
DIRCO is engaging other African countries on measures to regularise migration.

South Africa
The dispute is linked to high-profile arrests and warrants involving senior police officials.

South Africa
eThekwini Metro opened a new site near North Beach to release pressure on Sherwood centre.

World
The health minister warns many citizens “will suffer”, with temperatures set to peak on Monday.

World
France has issued red heatwave alerts for around half the country as temperatures soar to record levels.

World
Temperatures are forecast to peak on Monday, and authorities warn they could match historic highs.

World
Abiy Ahmed’s party retains its huge majority despite unrest in several parts of Ethiopia and tensions with its neighbours.

Africa
Marizanne Kapp strikes a powerful 81 as South Africa beat India by six wickets to keep their World Cup hopes alive.

Africa
Antoine Semenyo says Ghana has a special group of players and that they possess hidden gems who will be known by the end of the 2026 Fifa World Cup.

Africa
Morocco fans in Rabat celebrate their 1-0 win over Scotland in the World Cup.

Africa
BBC Sport explores how exciting young Ivory Coast Yan Diomande is determined to succeed at the World Cup in honour of his sister.

Business
The airline describes the latest bid approach from Castlelake as “highly opportunistic”.
Business
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Business

Politics
The public hearings into allegations of criminality, political interference and corruption continue.

Politics
The Speaker will not to oppose the President’s interdict application over the impeachment process.

Politics
The group alleges that Didiza acted on ANC instructions.

Politics
DA ward 104 by-election candidate, Sinovuyo Dyokwe, was gunned down in Dunoon at the weekend.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs legend Robson Muchichwa feels trophies will keep Fernando Da Cruz at Naturena but rebuilding will set the team back.

Sport
Tyrone will meet defending All-Ireland champions Kerry and Monaghan will take on Louth in the All-Ireland Football quarter-finals.

Sport
Cabo Verde stand on the verge of one of the greatest stories at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after an unbeaten start to their maiden campaign in Group H.

Sport
The waves off Jeffreys Bay secured the town a spot on a world surfing tour that for years drew the sport’s biggest names to this remote corner of South Africa.
Education
Alberto Carvalho resigned Sunday, months after the F.B.I. raided his home and office. He came to Los Angeles from Miami with a reputation for raising student test scores but also made missteps.

Education
A weaker rupee and tougher immigration rules are pushing Indian students away from popular destinations like the US and UK.
Education
Alienated by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s claims about autism, advocates for disabled students are sounding the alarm about the Trump administration’s shifting special education programs to his department.

Education
Applicants forced to retake one of the world’s toughest admission tests after claims questions sold on Telegram
More than 2 million aspiring Indian doctors have sat one of the world’s toughest entrance exams for a second time after an alleged question paper leak forced authorities to scrap the original test results.
Students arriving at test centres on Sunday were greeted by airport-style...
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Singer Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner’s Sicilian wedding was a great combination of romantic and fun.
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Entertainment
An Uber driver alleged that he had been held hostage at gunpoint by members of a taxi association who demanded money for his release.

Entertainment
Grammy winner Tyla voiced a pink flamingo in Disney and Pixar’s ‘Toy Story 5’, and says she hopes it inspires a generation to dream bigger.

Entertainment
Thandi Xaba grew up in a house full of books. Now she’s writing children’s stories to get South African kids reading again.

Entertainment
Messi equalled Miroslav Klose’s all-time mark of 16 World Cup goals when scoring a hat-trick in the 3-0 opening win over Algeria.

Science/Tech
Brazil is freezing illegal operators’ funds and making banks liable. South Africa should be watching closely.
Science/Tech
A private tutor who charged money to take dozens of exams for students and submit coursework for them “has been jailed for three years,” reports the BBC, “after his scam earned him £300,000.”Shahid Adnan completed assignments and online tests for more than 120 students at Liverpool John Moore’s University, the Crown Prosecution Service said. The 43-year-old, of Lysander Close, Liverpool, was...

Science/Tech
Without deliberate intervention, generative AI will benefit those already connected, educated and digitally confident.

Science/Tech
People assume that those with facial hair are more likely to harbour bacteria on their faces than the clean-shaven – but the truth is more tangled
The idea that beards are dirtier than clean-shaven faces has been floating around for decades, says John Tregoning, professor of vaccine immunology at Imperial College London. There is even research that shows people perceive bearded men as less...
Motoring

Motoring
The bakkie has the size, tech and power on paper to hold its own, but it’s what happens on the road that counts most.

Motoring
At average price of over R800k, GWM P500 HEV was SA’s fastest-selling used hybrid car in April.

Motoring
New SUV comes with lots of power, good looks, spec and starts at a great price to boot.

Health
From the autumn a new Water Safety Forum is being introduced to primary and secondary schools.
Health
The White House recently endorsed monitoring sewage for evidence of drug use. Critics fear such efforts could violate privacy and stigmatize neighborhoods.

Health
Looking to nosh on goodies this winter without feeling guilty? These five healthy snacks will see you through this cold season!

Health
One in five men dies before the age of 65 but getting help sooner could save lives.