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Infamous South African insurance serial killer convicted for another murder plot
Serial killer Rosemary Ndlovu has been found guilty of incitement to commit murder after plotting a hit on her friend’s husband for insurance.
WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026, 15:58

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Serial killer Rosemary Ndlovu has been found guilty of incitement to commit murder after plotting a hit on her friend’s husband for insurance.
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In nature, death and killing is natural. In systems where populations are too high and resources become limited Mother Nature takes it one step further and mass die-offs occur. Mass die-offs come with starvation, suffering and outcomes that go against several animal rights ethical frameworks. Is that what we are normalising?

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Southampton also admitted “What happened was wrong” and apologised to the other clubs involved and their fans.
South Africa
Calls for swift arrest of suspects in murder of NW community activist
The North West Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety and Transport Management has urged police to intensify investigations into the murder of community activist Thato Molosankwe, who was allegedly shot dead by unknown assailants in Mahikeng in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
The...
South Africa
SA, Botswana to sign Limpopo water management agreement
Minister of Water and Sanitation Pemmy Majodina and Botswana’s Minister of Water and Human Settlements Onneetse Ramogapi are expected to sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) on the joint management of water quality and aquatic invasive species in the Upper Limpopo River Basin.
The agreement forms part of ongoing cooperation...

South Africa
Five men are on trial for former Bafana Bafana Captain Senzo Meyiwa’s murder.
South Africa
SA government contributes $2.5 million to Ebola outbreak response
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has welcomed South Africa’s multimillion-dollar contribution to support the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda’s response to the Ebola outbreak.
The US$2.5 million pledge was made through the Africa CDC Africa Epidemics Fund.
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World
Trump-backed Ed Gallrein ousted Congressman Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s Republican House primary. And, police have identified the victims in California’s mosque shooting.

World
A Spanish court is investigating former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero for alleged influence peddling and other possible crimes tied to a government airline bailout.

World
Its name is short — like its size — but bees are one of Earth’s most important and busy creatures.

World
President Vladimir Putin is in Beijing for talks with President Xi Jinping, in a closely watched visit that comes just days after President Trump’s high-profile trip to China.

Africa
In its latest update, the World Health Organization says there have now been 139 suspected deaths and 600 cases.

Africa
Ghana will face fellow West African heavyweights Ivory Coast in qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

Africa
The government and transport operators are in talks to resolve the dispute over the hike in fuel prices.

Africa
A bank that ceased operations more than two decades ago is seeking compensation from Malawi that could approach a 10th of the country’s annual budget, following a court ruling that regulators illegally revoked its licence

Business
The latest inflation figures have come in at the upper limit of the Reserve Bank’s tolerance band, bringing an interest rate hike next week closer to reality.

Business
Advice NI said its debt advice service last year dealt with more than £1 million pounds in total rates debts for the first time.

Business
Fuel duty was initially cut by 5p in March 2022, under the Conservative government.
Business

Politics
Mandla Msibi resigned from the ANC last month after failing to retain his treasurer position.

Politics
The ANC and DA in Joburg have differing expectations ahead of the State of the City Address

Politics
Nhlamulo Ndhlela was removed as uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) spokesperson on Tuesday.

Politics
Political parties have until Friday to submit names to the National Assembly Speaker.

Sport
Spain midfielder Fermin Lopez is ruled out of the World Cup with a broken bone in his foot.

Sport
Darren Gough questions the appointment of Marcus North as England’s new selector, saying the arrival of the Australian will further divide the national team from the domestic game.

Sport
One of Scotland’s biggest medal hopes for this summer’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow – cyclist Neah Evans – has revealed illness has hampered her preparations.

Sport
Wrexham are monitoring the Southampton spygate scandal before considering any potential legal action.
Education
[Leadership] A 30-year-old Nigerian athlete and graduate student, Oluwabukola Pereira, was shot dead on Friday, May 8, during a robbery at Arise Auto Centre in Lockland, Ohio, where she worked part-time, just days before her scheduled MBA graduation.
Education
[Nyasa Times] Studying in the United States has been one of the most revealing experiences of my academic life. As a graduate of the Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (formerly Malawi Polytechnic), I have had the rare privilege of experiencing two higher education systems that both claim to value excellence–yet produce very different outcomes.
Education
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — The University of Liberia Faculty Association(ULFA) made a seamless transition when it inducted a new corps of officers to steer the affairs of the Association for the next two years, successfully bringing an end to the leadership of Dr. Edna Johnny, who led ULFA for more than four years, from 2021 to 2026.
Education
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — Education Minister Dr. Jarso Maley Jallah has announced that the Ministry of Education (MOE) is moving forward with plans to license teachers across Liberia as part of efforts to professionalize the country’s education sector.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
South African power couple, Ntokozo Mbambo and her husband, Nqubeko Mbatha, toasted to 18 years of blissful marriage.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) pays older persons their June 2026 grant on 2 June. Find out how and where to collect yours.

Entertainment
The World Health Organization believes the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo may have been circulating for months before authorities detected it.

Entertainment
City officials acknowledged that the municipality was struggling to contain industrial waste, stormwater pollution and sewage spills.

Entertainment
The Lions are aiming to stun the defending champions on their Dublin home ground.

Entertainment
Executive Producer Thabile Ngwato of Ray Content Hub opens up about the making of ‘Strings Attached’, the gripping new Mzansi Magic drama.

Science/Tech
One health provider who works on the ground says that basic medical equipment like masks and hand sanitizers are in short supply due to funding cuts.

Science/Tech
Eskom is in exploratory talks with the World Bank over funding for a multibillion-dollar nuclear programme.

Science/Tech
This lightweight commuter ebike feels a lot like a regular bike would feel if I had bionic legs. I wish there were more mechanics for it.

Science/Tech
With its clever new algorithm, the latest Hypershell exoskeleton powers your legs without making you feel like a puppet on a string.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring

Health
The government says the system is “broken”, with too many people signed off work with no help to return.

Health
Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.

Health
Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.

Health
One in 10 women live with adenomyosis yet sufferers say their pain is often dismissed.