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Major South Africa city set to lose US visa services at consulate
The Trump administration’s US visa cuts could see an American consulate in SA lose its processing abilities in the coming weeks.
News24 | Barry Hilton says heart attack gave him a wake-up call: ‘Life is precious’
Comedian Barry Hilton is championing preventative care following a health scare two years ago.
News24 | Jacques Nienaber turns heads during explosive press conference: ‘People don’t value me here’
Leinster coach Jacques Nienaber admits he feels uncertain about his future at the Irish province.

News24 | Free State officials awarded R8m in bursaries to relatives and the deceased, SIU finds
An investigation by the Special Investigating Unit has found gross irregularities in the Free State Provincial Government Bursary Scheme amounting to more than R8 million, with officials awarding bursaries to relatives, the deceased and foreign nationals.

News24 | Republican rebellion kills Trump’s $1.776 billion ‘weaponisation’ fund
US President Donald Trump’s nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate victims of alleged government “weaponisation” has been put on hold after the White House faced fierce opposition from Republicans in Congress, three sources familiar with the plan said.

United States moves to make it harder to get an American visa in Africa
The Donald Trump administration wants to reduce American processing hubs in Africa to just 20, creating new travel nightmares for foreigners.

WEATHER: Heavy rain, snow and flooding to hit South Africa
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Tuesday, 2 June 2026.

KZN Public Works slashes wasteful expenditure to zero, invests R20m to go paperless
The second-smallest provincial department by budget allocation is leveraging its savings to bankroll a R20 million digital overhaul aimed at eradicating paper-based bureaucracy, stamping out tender corruption and multiplying productivity in the next three years.

Is SA making good on its climate promises? Our sums say ‘yes’ — at least so far
With a R3.8 billion boost to help South Africa move away from fossil fuels like oil and coal for producing energy, how well is the country doing on keeping its promise to help the world’s temperature stay at manageable levels? Bhekisisa takes a look at the data in the first of a three-part series

Kruger: Tourism trade joins minister in call for calm after tragedy
Visiting Kruger after the recent tragedy remains vital for tourism and conservation, says minister and trade representatives.

Murdered Marais couple honoured during KNP celebrations
Kruger centenary marks silence for murdered Mossel Bay couple as cross-border investigation continues and vehicle leads are traced.

Blue-footed baboon spider targeted by exotic pet trade despite low public profile
The blue-footed baboon spider, a rare species found only in South Africa, is appearing in the international exotic pet trade, raising concerns about wildlife trafficking and conservation

Liam Jacobs defects back to the DA
DA leader said the party was not interested in the politics of chaos and personality cults