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How would a Labour leadership contest work?
How could MPs who want to see Sir Keir Starmer replaced force a leadership contest?
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How could MPs who want to see Sir Keir Starmer replaced force a leadership contest?

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South Africa has five prominent stars in the Major League Soccer (MLS), and here’s a breakdown of how much each player earns per year…

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The passengers and crew will have spent 72-hours isolating at Arrowe Park Hospital in Merseyside.

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Ford will launch a more rugged Super Duty version of its Ranger one-tonne bakkie in South Africa next year.

South Africa
Mkhwanazi and Lerutla face charges of fraud, corruption and defeating the ends of justice.

South Africa
Fannie Masemola is facing charges of contravening the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).

South Africa
Over 40 000 residents in Cape Town and others in rural areas have been affected by flooding, winds

South Africa
Col Silas Thoko testified that no complaint was received about Ntanzi allegedly having a cellphone.

World
The man smashed into a car and stole luggage containing hard drives with the singer’s tracks.

World
As President Trump heads to China this week, a new NPR-Chicago Council-Ipsos poll finds most Americans think U.S. tariffs have hurt both economies, and that the Iran war is bad for America.

World
The government hopes reforms will help young people enter the market, while critics say it will stifle supply.

World
An ultra-Orthodox Jewish party in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition has called for parliament to be dissolved, threatening to bring down the government.

Africa
Ethiopian long-distance runner Yebrgual Melese dies at the age of 36 after falling ill during a routine training session.

Africa
The home affairs minister hails the ruling as a “victory” against the “abuse” of the refugee system.

Africa
In a first since these meetings started in the 1970s, this move reflects a change in France’s thinking.

Africa
Yassin Mohamud wants to help “build a city where everyone has the opportunity to thrive”.

Business
The latest PayInc Economic Index showed a marked decline in April 2026, signalling the mounting pressure on South African households and the economy.
Business

Business
Calbee says it will temporarily switch to black and white packaging as ink supplies have been disrupted by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Business

Politics
Marumo Magane has described a tense interaction with senior Crime Intelligence official Feroz Khan.

Politics
Adams is facing charges of fraud and defeating the ends of justice.

Politics
The President stated that he will not be resigning from office.

Politics
A dozen of NCC members have been protesting outside Parliament.

Sport
Rangers head coach Danny Rohl is again linked with German clubs as the Ibrox club and Celtic reportedly make enquiries about Huddersfield Town’s Cameron Ashia.

Sport
Michael Carrick will be watching on as Manchester United try to win the FA Youth Cup – and that will only inspire them, says Darren Fletcher.

Sport
BBC Sport looks at how and why Wrexham co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac are building more than just a successful men’s team.

Sport
Victor Wembanyama stars as the San Antonio Spurs move one win from the Western Conference final by taking a 3-2 lead against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Education
Education
Catherine will visit Reggio Emilia, an Italian city celebrated for its approach to early childhood education.

Education
Anil Kochhar hopes textile graduates of North Carolina State can leave with ‘greater freedom to pursue goals’
Anil Kochhar, a North Carolina State University donor, gave graduates of the school’s Wilson College of Textiles a lot more than just words of wisdom when he delivered their keynote commencement address recently.
The Indian American entrepreneur also announced that he would pay off any...

Education
Institution says it could run out of money by 2031 and wants to cut more than 600 academic and support posts
Thousands of staff at the University of Nottingham have been told to prepare for redundancy as part of swingeing financial cuts that academics say will harm the institution’s future.
The university’s administration sent letters to 2,700 staff on Tuesday, notifying them their role was...

Lifestyle
Food, fun and fabulous entertainment await you at the Portuguese Festival in Johannesburg later this month.

Lifestyle
The grand finale of the 2026 Mr Gay World South-Africa pageant is all set for Saturday. Here’s everything you need to know!

Lifestyle
Department of Health confirms that there has been 97 potential contacts of hantavirus-infected people in South Africa.

Lifestyle
The good news just keeps on coming for June 2026 SASSA Grants, with the agency rolling out updates at key offices nationwide …

Entertainment
“We lost the two finals of the FA Cup because the referees didn’t do their jobs they should do, even the VAR,” said Guardiola.

Entertainment
At a smidge below R500 000 for the base model, the 06 becomes South Africa’s most affordable all-electric SUV.
Entertainment

Entertainment
Mkhwanazi alleged that Sibiya had colluded with then-Police Minister Senzo Mchunu to disband the Political Killings Task Team.
Science/Tech
The start-up, which makes A.I.-backed weapons, was valued at $61 billion in the financing round, double what it was a year ago.
Science/Tech
fjo3 shares a report from Phys.org: Ever felt like mosquitoes bite you while ignoring everyone else? Scientists are now making progress in deciphering the complex chemical cocktail that makes particular people more enticing to these disease-spreading bloodsuckers. “It’s not a misconception — mosquitoes are attracted to some people more than others,” Frederic Simard of France’s Institute of...

Science/Tech
The messages highlight the illegality of what people are searching for online and direct them towards help.

Science/Tech
In many communities, food is not just nourishment. It is structure, survival, and dignity. Each day, across towns and cities, a quiet system of food production already exists. Local restaurants prepare meals before sunrise. Street vendors set up at key movement points. Informal kitchens serve workers, students, and families throughout the day. The system is […]

Motoring
Lexus has informed the National Consumer Commission of a recall affecting one of its sports cars in South Africa.

Motoring
European carmaker Stellantis will be leaning more on its Chinese partnerships in the future.

Motoring
Book a test drive of the Honda Elevate and get hands-on with the do-it-all compact SUV.

Motoring
April was another strong month for Chinese car sales in South Africa.

Health
Authorities urged patients to get tested due to “poor infection control practices” at the Australian clinic.
Health
The agency’s top food official will step in as acting commissioner, after Dr. Makary’s tumultuous run as the nation’s top food, drug, tobacco and medical device regulator.

Health
Swindon’s new mental health support facility for women will be an “alternative” to hospitalisation.
Health
The new strategy also holds promise for lung and colon tumors. Here’s how scientists discovered it.