DeChambeau to focus on YouTube if LIV Golf fails
Bryson DeChambeau says he will focus on growing his YouTube channel and only “play tournaments that want me” if LIV Golf does not survive.
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Chelsea owners face moment of reckoning amid fan backlash
The moment of reckoning has arrived for Chelsea’s BlueCo ownership, which is now the target of an increasingly angry fanbase.
Four-acre traveller site ‘illegally built at weekend’
Residents describe how a field in their village was rapidly concreted over within four days.
South African golf legend Gary Player heaps praise on Donald Trump and American ‘freedom’
Gary Player delivered a glowing endorsement of the United States, declaring he had ‘never seen a country like this’ during his Oval Office visit.
Smaller balls for women’s rugby ‘worst decision ever’
England fly-half Zoe Harrison says the introduction of smaller balls for this autumn’s WXV Global Series is “the worst decision someone has ever made”.
To stay or risk the ‘Road of Death’ – Ukrainian civilians trapped in frontline city
People in the Ukrainian city of Oleshky say they have been cut off from fresh supplies of food or medicine for months.
News24 | Trump pauses ship escort in Strait of Hormuz, citing ‘great progress’ toward Iran deal
US President Donald Trump said he would briefly pause an operation to help escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, citing “great progress” toward a comprehensive agreement with Iran.
New Zealand to require citizenship test for migrants from 2027
May 6 (Reuters) – Migrants seeking New Zealand citizenship will need to pass a test covering topics such as government and human rights from 2027, the country’s internal affairs minister said on Wednesday.
Trump pauses effort to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz, citing deal progress
WASHINGTON/CAIRO, May 5 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would briefly pause an operation to help escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, citing “great progress” toward a comprehensive agreement with Iran.
RUNNING BATTLE: Athletics body warns against government takeover of Soweto Marathon amid ongoing prize payout crisis
After delays in prize payments, Central Gauteng Athletics cautions against government intervention in the Soweto Marathon, stressing the importance of compliance with international sports governance.
GUESS WHO’S BACK: Cogta rules NMB city manager suspension unlawful as metro faces leadership vacuum
The Eastern Cape Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs has ordered that suspended Nelson Mandela Bay city manager Dr Noxolo Nqwazi be reinstated, but the council has yet to act, leaving the metro’s top administration in flux and the CFO position unresolved.
Tech in Education (Part 1): South Africa’s digital dilemma – balancing screens and foundational learning in classrooms
There is no meaningful benefit for having screens in the classroom up to Grade 3, but throwing out the digital bathwater should not come at the cost of discarding opportunities for our children. We have to make compromises.
ANALYSIS: D-Day looms for Ramaphosa as ConCourt set to rule on Phala Phala scandal
As the Constitutional Court prepares to rule on the Phala Phala scandal, the ramifications could redefine President Ramaphosa’s political future and reshape opposition dynamics in South Africa.
DRUGS AND CORRUPTION: From bust to heist — Hawks officer says cops ‘intentionally bungled’ R200m cocaine haul investigation
In June 2021, a R200m cocaine consignment linked to transnational traffickers was intercepted in KwaZulu-Natal. Months later, it was stolen from an unprotected Hawks building. The Madlanga Commission has now heard how cops may have intentionally crafted this chain of events.
NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE: Public participation process in ‘frightfully expensive’ NHI scheme under scrutiny in ConCourt
Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi attended the Constitutional Court hearing on the National Health Insurance Act, along with former minister Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, who told Daily Maverick that the government had a strong case.
Musa Khawula ordered to apologise to Malema or face 30 days in jail
Khawula had previously insisted that he would not apologise for his remarks that Malema and his wife were headed for divorce
Senate Republicans seek $1 billion for Secret Service upgrades, including Trump’s ballroom
WASHINGTON, May 5 (Reuters) – U.S. Senate Republicans are seeking to give $1 billion in taxpayer funding to the Secret Service this year for security upgrades, including the White House ballroom.
Help wanted: Fox Sports hiring ‘World Cup Watcher’ for $50,000
May 5 (Reuters) – Forget the status that comes with the corner office, the best job in America this summer will pay one individual $50,000 to watch all 104 World Cup soccer games.
RUNNING ON EMPTY: Nelson Mandela Bay metro fails to renew fuel contract — emergency services left vulnerable
On Tuesday night, the Nelson Mandela Bay metro admitted that its fuel stocks were depleted, while the metro faced a possible flooding emergency caused by heavy rains in the area.