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Incumbent faces criticism over ticket prices, Trump award in tenure marked by expanded World Cup and initiatives

The Western Cape High Court has ordered the immediate release of a Nigerian national, ruling his detention by the home affairs department is procedurally flawed.

Five students and one security guard were taken to hospital following the attack at Foss High School.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile to deliver keynote address at Cosatu’s Workers’ Day event.

The draft policy was withdrawn after it was found that it has fictitious sources in its references.

Making his first appearance before Congress since the Trump administration went to war against Iran, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced withering questioning from skeptical Democrats.

The international jury of the Venice Biennale resigned Thursday amid tensions over Russia’s participation and the panel’s decision to bar prizes for countries accused of crimes against humanity.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is seeking details of a short-term ceasefire Russia proposed to U.S. President Donald Trump.

Thousands of seafarers remain stuck as the Strait of Hormuz blockade continues. The United Nations urges for a plan to facilitate their release.

Christopher Okello Onyum had pleaded insanity but this was dismissed by the judge.

The unusually forceful intervention highlights concerns about governance in the management of public retirement savings

The blockade comes days after Mali’s defence minister was assassinated in a series of nationwide attacks.

Malagasy prosecuters used a Whatsapp group as evidence for the detained individuals alleged crimes.

South Africa’s reform drive is losing steam as delays to rail and port overhauls and private-sector participation weigh on momentum.

It comes after a group of MPs declared that they had no confidence in the company’s leadership.

Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Friday, 1 May 2026.

The future car parc will look very different from today’s. It will be more electrified, more connected and increasingly software-driven.

Malatji was cross-examined over his failure to halt the Ad Hoc security contracts.

Mbalula says the ANC is geared up for the elections.

Hlabisa will soon proclaim it and get it certified in the government gazette.

Ntsebeza says most of the cases can never be revived since suspects and witnesses have died.

Tony Pulis explains some of the unorthodox ways he tried to motivate players during his 30 years as a manager, including how some of them did not work.

Minnesota Timberwolves win the best-of-seven play-off series 4-2 to reach the Western Conference semi-finals.

Former world number four Kei Nishikori says he “gave it his all” after announcing he will retire from tennis at the end of the 2026 season.

Ulster-born Exeter Chiefs legend Gareth Steenson runs the rule over Saturday’s European Challenge Cup semi-final between the sides at Affidea Stadium.

Students taking part in university’s annual ritual say images of them in swimwear are being published without consent in national newspapers

When the sun rises at dawn on Friday, hundreds of St Andrews University students will brave the chilly North Sea for the annual May Dip, an undergraduate ritual said to bring good luck in exams. But the students won’t be alone at the beach. In recent...

Springboks fly-half Handre Pollard and wife Marise celebrated their son Hunter turning two years old. Take a look…

The SPCA revealed that the former owner of Bobby – a dog that went in a TikTok video – will on a trial over his animal abuse charges.

Charlize Theron’s childhood home in Benoni has been thrust into the spotlight after her recent interview. Here’s what it looks like now…

Not qualifying for the Currie Cup Premier Division would be a major embarrassment for a team hoping to get into the URC.

AI hallucinations were found in the Department of Home Affairs’ revised white paper on citizenship, immigration and refugee protection.

A number of South African rugby players will also be involved in the action in Europe.

The new Charlize Theron release ‘Apex’ is now on Netflix and it’s action-adventure fun. Grab your popcorn and watch this flick.

Longitudinal studies are a research jewel, shedding light on motor neurone disease, cot deaths, Alzheimer’s and more. Don’t let the security breach in China put you off joining one

One thing Britain is exceptionally good at is collecting and using health data for research, studying cohorts of people over many decades. A shudder of alarm rippled through the research world at the news this week...

The AI “hallucinations” were cited as references appended to the recently Cabinet-approved Revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection.

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The difference between 93 octane and 95 octane petrol comes down to more than just price.

South Africans can expect several new cars from Chery, Omoda, Jaecoo, iCaur, and Lepas in the near future.

Soon there will only be four station wagons on sale in South Africa.

An early care scheme could prevent thousands of miscarriages a year.

Sophie Raworth talks about the need for exercise as we get older.