BOOK EXCERPT: The Dogs of Vivo: A coming-of-age tale with gothic charm in Sven Axelrad’s latest
Sven Axelrad’s fourth book is a blend of entertaining literary fiction, philosophical charm and gothic mystery set in the fictional town of Vivo.
TUESDAY, 02 JUNE 2026, 19:09
Sven Axelrad’s fourth book is a blend of entertaining literary fiction, philosophical charm and gothic mystery set in the fictional town of Vivo.
PARIS, May 31 (Reuters) – More than 200 people were injured and one person died in Paris following Paris Saint-Germain’s second consecutive Champions League win, the interior ministry said on Sunday, reviving France’s heated debate about street violence.
NAIROBI, June 1 (Reuters) – Ethiopia will hold parliamentary and regional elections on Monday that analysts expect Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s party to win in a landslide, despite significant unrest in much of the country.
Recent events did not create SA’s xenophobic online machine. They reveal how entrenched, interconnected and politically influential that machine has already become.
In an interview on the eve of his 68th birthday, veteran activist and politician Khusta Jack explained why he left the Nelson Mandela Bay mayoral committee.
Captain Laurance Makgotloe, a forensic analyst attached to the SAPS Forensic Science Laboratory, is set to apply for bail in the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 2 June, after being charged with defeating the ends of justice.
Border authorities recently intercepted chemicals used for making Mandrax. They say the consignment is worth R1bn, but some believe this figure is inflated. The interception, while hailed as a breakthrough, is one of several that show how South Africa is an established drug manufacturing hub and conduit.
The South African Football Association, led by fraud-accused president Danny Jordaan, has once again not covered itself in glory after an administrative blunder that saw Bafana Bafana unable to travel to Mexico on Sunday.
As Parliament’s Impeachment Committee is due to hold its first meeting on Monday, speculation is likely to mount about President Cyril Ramaphosa’s future. While it seems highly unlikely he could be forced from office, this may be an opportune moment to assess which of his reforms will outlast him, and if they will lead to economic growth.
May 31 (Reuters) – At least 55 people were reportedly killed in a blast in Myanmar’s Kaung Tat village, which a rebel army said was caused by the accidental explosion of material stored for use in mining.

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CAPE TOWN, May 31 (Reuters) – South Africa will depart for the World Cupon Monday, a day later than planned, after all the players received their visas to travel through the United States, sports minister Gayton McKenzie confirmed on Sunday.
The presence of wealthy Westerners continues to be interpreted as validation, and poor African migration as contamination. This is colonial residue masquerading as nationalism.
The Ukrainian foreign minister highlights the shifting dynamics of the war, emphasising the role of drone technology while urging African nations to resist Russian recruiting efforts.
A recent parliamentary reply from Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube reveals a stark reality: just 761 social services professionals are left to cover South Africa’s entire public education sector, with further expansion blocked by tight budget caps. Compounding this financial freeze, critical regulations to formalise school social work have been stalled in administrative limbo since...
After officials prepared for a ministerial visit to address dire issues at Greenville Primary School, Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube was a no-show, deepening concerns about the school’s neglect.
As Nelson Mandela Bay rolls out smart geyser technology, readers raised questions about what it means for households, particularly those with solar power or alternative heating systems. We asked the company behind the Tjommie device to respond to the most common concerns.
Political party donor declarations to the IEC show the deep pockets behind sudden funding surges, with the DA the clear leader.