TUESDAY, 02 JUNE 2026, 05:39
US Vice President JD Vance said Washington and Tehran are close to agreeing on a deal to extend their ceasefire in the Middle East war, but the potential breakthrough still hangs on President Donald Trump’s approval.
Canada’s economy posted a surprise contraction in the first quarter versus the year before, making it two straight quarters of annualised decline – which some economists call a technical recession – as the country struggles with US tariff uncertainty.
Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko was appointed in April 2026 as the MEC for social development, making explicit commitments — such as not returning a cent to the Treasury that was meant for the Gauteng population.
Emfuleni Mayor Sipho Radebe has stepped down. ANC Gauteng Provincial Task Team coordinator Sochayile Khanyile confirmed this through a statement on Friday.
With 445 games and 20 titles to his name, Themba Zwane will get another chance to add more after being handed a new deal by Sundowns.
The EFF suffered a stinging court defeat on Thursday after the Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg struck its urgent application from the roll, clearing the way for the City of Ekurhuleni to proceed with its 2026/27 budget vote.
Junaid Munshi’s appointment comes as Eskom seeks to modernise distribution and manage escalating municipal debt.
As global energy systems face increasing strain, South Africa’s offshore resources represent a strategic opportunity. Realising it responsibly requires transparency, scientific rigour and continued oversight, standards that are embedded in how the industry operates
Two significant events unfolded in the past week – an apparent U-turn by the NPA of its admission to political interference in post-TRC prosecutions, and former president Thabo Mbeki’s pushback after being subpoenaed to appear before the Khampepe inquiry.
The Stormers and the Bulls enter the United Rugby Championship quarterfinals as favourites but they can take nothing for granted.
Fifteen children have been killed in Lebanon and 62 injured over the last seven days, the United Nations said, despite the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.
AMSTERDAM, May 29 (Reuters) – US rapper Kanye West, who has been barred from performing in several countries due to past antisemitic comments, is set to hold concerts in the Netherlands next month, after its migration minister said there were no legal grounds to deny him entry.
GALATI, Romania, May 29 (Reuters) – NATO accused Moscow on Friday of reckless behaviour and pledged to “defend every inch of Allied territory” after Romania said a Russian drone had crashed into an apartment block in the alliance member state during an attack on neighbouring Ukraine.
NAIROBI, May 29 (Reuters) – A Kenyan court has ordered the temporary suspension of a plan for the United States to set up an Ebola quarantine facility in the country after a lawsuit argued the site could endanger public health.
GENEVA, May 29 (Reuters) – The World Health Organisation said on Friday that there were 906 suspected cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including 223 suspected deaths that were being investigated.
Fans have reacted positively to a new photo of Leon Schuster, who appears to be doing much better.
Champions League final, Saturday, 30 May 2026: a year after PSG knocked them out, Arsenal face the holders again, now with the trophy on the line.
The full might of the law will be applied because we do not want to see yet another loss of life
Sundowns have won a total of 20 major trophies in the last 13 seasons, including 10 league titles and seven domestic Cup competitions.