Watch: AI versions of Churchill, Kahlo and Gandhi on Question Time
An unusual start to the programme, which this week debates concerns around artificial intelligence.
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News24 | French prosecutors to probe Israeli treatment of flotilla activists
France’s public prosecutor is to investigate Israel’s treatment of French nationals arrested during a military raid on an aid flotilla bound for Gaza.
News24 | Eight students arrested over ‘suspected arson attack’ at Kenyan girls’ school
Kenyan police on Friday said eight students had been arrested over a suspected arson attack at a girls’ school that killed 16 children and hospitalised 79 others.
News24 | Vance says progress made as US-Iran deal awaits Trump green light
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.
Eight killed in horror taxi and truck crash near Potchefstroom
Eight people, including a 10-year-old girl, were killed and five seriously injured in a collision between a minibus taxi and a truck near Potchefstroom, North West, in the early hours of Friday.
News24 | Canada enters surprise recession amid tariff uncertainty
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.
Every VAR error: How Arsenal escaped red cards and penalties
Arsenal and Chelsea were the biggest beneficiaries of video assistant referee and on-field errors this season.
‘WAR ON HUNGER’: Food security plans under scrutiny as Gauteng struggles with widespread hunger
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.
Murder accused fails to appear in court
Jemele Rhone’s solicitor tells a court his client’s mental health meant he could not attend hearing.
England must accept Ashes backlash, says McCullum
Head coach Brendon McCullum says England must deal with the “backlash” to their dismal 4-1 defeat in Australia.
News24 | Emfuleni mayor Sipho Radebe steps down as ANC intervenes
Emfuleni Mayor Sipho Radebe has stepped down. ANC Gauteng Provincial Task Team coordinator Sochayile Khanyile confirmed this through a statement on Friday.
Poor Africans not responsible for unemployment, collapsing public services, says Malema
He called on the ‘left’ to defend Pan-African solidarity, the heart of its own mission
Former US attorney general Pam Bondi testifies in congressional Epstein probe
The testimony comes about a month after America’s top prosecutor was ousted by US President Donald Trump.
Ad hoc committee receives draft report on alleged criminal justice system corruption
Norman Arendse SC, the evidence leader of the parliament ad hoc committee investigating allegations of corruption in the criminal justice system, has presented a report detailing findings from evidence presented before the committee.
KZN education department receives R2bn bailout
KwaZulu-Natal’s education department got a R2bn bailout, but sustainability concerns persist
WHO says 906 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths from Ebola in DRC
Death rate of 30% to 50% of people confirmed to be infected
Themba Zwane signs new deal with Mamelodi Sundowns
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.
Trippier verbally agrees to Wolves move after Newcastle exit
Ex-England international Kieran Trippier due to become Wolves’ first summer signing.
News24 | EFF’s court bid to block Ekurhuleni budget vote thrown out with costs
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.
Amputee surgeon struck off for posing extreme risk
Neil Hopper is struck off after he was deemed an extreme risk to public protection.
News24 | Eskom appoints telecoms veteran to lead distribution division
Junaid Munshi’s appointment comes as Eskom seeks to modernise distribution and manage escalating municipal debt.