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British Steel set to be nationalised, Starmer says
The steelworks has been under government control for almost a year, but leglistation to nationalise it will be put forward this week.
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The steelworks has been under government control for almost a year, but leglistation to nationalise it will be put forward this week.
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Philippine lawmakers on Monday overwhelmingly backed the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, setting the stage for a trial in the Senate that could end her hopes for a presidential run in 2028.
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Chinese and U.S. anti-narcotics authorities arrested five suspects and seized a batch of drugs in a joint investigation of a drug smuggling and trafficking case, China’s state-run news agency Xinhua reported on Monday.

South Africa
Kadwa and Khan face charges over illegal precious metals dealings, transactions and corruption.

South Africa
Steyn is testifying on the mishandling of seized cocaine amid inquiry into justice system corruption
South Africa
Power system stable as winter demand increases
Eskom says the power system remains stable even after a sharp rise in evening consumption, with peak demand at times reaching nearly 2 000MW above anticipated levels.Demand has been rising, driven by seasonal winter conditions in South Africa over the past few weeks.“The system has remained stable. This has been achieved alongside...
South Africa
Nelson Mandela Bay cemeteries reopen following flood disruptions
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has announced the reopening of all municipal cemeteries that were temporarily closed due to adverse weather conditions.The municipality said inspections were conducted on Friday to assess the readiness of affected sites ahead of the weekend, confirming that water levels have since...

World
A body found in New South Wales is thought to be that of a man wanted over a triple murder.

World
Nobel Peace laureate and activist Narges Mohammadi has been transferred to a Tehran hospital more than a week after collapsing in prison, her foundation said Sunday.

World
Artificial intelligence on the agenda for President Trump’s upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

World
Will Grant tested out one of the pitches where England captain Harry Kane and his team will train in Kansas City.

Africa
A search is still ongoing for the second US soldier who went missing during a multinational military training exercise in Morocco.

Africa
Announcing his death, President Duma Boko said Mogae was “a distinguished statesman and patriot”.

Africa
The ruling could have huge implications for the political future of Cyril Ramaphosa.

Africa
The death toll is unclear but sources say between 30 and 50 people died in Wednesday’s attacks.

Business
Many service stations across South Africa are struggling to remain viable amid record fuel price hikes.
Business
Business
Business

Politics
A news witness takes the stand at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

Politics
Last week, the Madlanga Commission heard evidence on an alleged drug theft at Hawks offices in 2021

Politics
The EFF, ActionSA and ATM want the President to resign.

Politics
The party engaged supporters in Intshanga, west of Durban, as it aims to retain the eThekwini Metro

Sport
Yurav Premlall is one shot off breaking Tiger Woods’ 26-year-old record for the biggest winning margin on the DP World Tour as he storms to victory at the Catalunya Championship.

Sport
Newcastle United defender Dan Burn says therapy worked “quite well” for him as he urges those struggling with their mental health to seek help.

Sport
Hugo Broos is set to submit Bafana Bafana’s preliminary 2026 FIFA World Cup squad on Monday, with a few surprise inclusions still possible.

Sport
National League chiefs renew their call for three promotion places to the EFL after Rochdale’s victory at Wembley.
Education
Students say they have been passed over for jobs and interviews because of visa restrictions. Some have a Plan B: leaving the United States.
Education
Students are practicing cursive in clubs after school and in libraries after it was cut from the Common Core curriculum. Some states are reintroducing it into schools.
Education
[Daily Maverick] A once-in-14-years opportunity to put better books in South African classrooms. Daily Maverick investigated what happened when a group of educators tried to seize it — and who is driving the narrative against them.

Education
Senior academics describe the Judge business school’s proposal to provide services and training as ‘horrifying’
Cambridge University’s business school is seeking to provide “leadership development” and “innovation management” to Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry despite concerns over its government’s record on human rights and climate change, the Guardian has learned.
Cambridge’s leadership...

Lifestyle
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi reflected on ‘rough day’ this Mother’s Day as she shared a photo of his late mom. Take a look…
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Denise Zimba – who lost custody of her daughters, who now live with their dad in Germany – has vowed to fight to see them again.

Entertainment
L8 will debut in South Africa around the third quarter of the year after the mid-range L6.

Entertainment
A number of other players have also joined the Pretoria team, among them former Bulls man and Junior Boks captain Hanro Liebenberg.

Entertainment
‘I think it’s fantastic for first of all for him and … for the club,’ said Ouaddou.

Entertainment
The case has been postponed to 14 July 2026.

Science/Tech
Vodacom and MTN groups’ fintech arms now process a combined value of over $1-trillion/year in transactions.

Science/Tech
Companies eager to tap into AI must apply strong governance to avoid legal and compliance risks, says Cloudflare’s Özgür Danisman, who will address the ITWeb Security Summit 2026.

Science/Tech
The community safety committee raises concerns about Pretoria West police station’s ICT issues, calling for decisive action.

Science/Tech
Every time my cat Mira walks across a keyboard, I learn a few new Mac and PC keyboard shortcuts I never knew about.
Motoring

Motoring
Motorists are in for a double blow in June as the price of petrol is expected to go up, and the government is planning to reintroduce a major fuel tax.

Motoring
Porsche CEO Michael Leiters is cutting headcount for the first time to counteract slumping sales and the cost of reversing its EV strategy.

Motoring
While South Africa’s fuel levy relief has been extended, one company believes more should be done to shield motorists from skyrocketing fuel prices.

Health
Newcastle United Foundation has painted benches in the city’s Leazes Park to highlight mental health and encourage fans to talk to each other.Defender Dan Burn spoke to BBC Sport about the work being done and how important it is to “check in”.

Health
Groups in Liverpool are trying to remedy the historical under-resourcing of women’s healthcare.

Health
Five passengers of the MV Hondius will be quarantined in Paris “until further notice”, France’s prime minister says.
Health
Though illicit e-cigarettes have flooded in from China, the new policy could allow major tobacco companies to sell from prime shelf space at thousands of stores.