
CHRIS KANYANE | SA cannot be sacrificed on the altar of Pan-African fantasy
Continental identity has become a convenient substitute for the hard, often uncomfortable work of building functional states, says the writer
TUESDAY, 05 MAY 2026, 02:28

Continental identity has become a convenient substitute for the hard, often uncomfortable work of building functional states, says the writer

What does the operation entail and could it lead to a resumption of hostilities?

It was a thriving community and home to several thousands of coloureds, Malays, Indians and whites in the decades before the 1970s.Nowadays it faces significant challenges with high rate of crime, poverty, prostitution and drug abuse.

West Bengal’s verdict could reshape not just the state’s politics, but the future trajectory of Modi’s BJP.

Birmingham’s Utilita Arena was evacuated on Friday night with the comedian ushered off stage.

Joel ‘Ace’ Mnini says defenders must be under pressure
Europeans have “heard” US President Donald Trump’s message of frustration over the Iran war and are “stepping up”, NATO chief Mark Rutte said after Washington announced it would withdraw 5 000 troops from Germany.

Village Boys ride unbeaten home streak to top-flight promotion
The Junior Springboks have one hand of the 2026 Rugby Championship U20 trophy, after two comprehensive wins.

With three matches remaining, Masandawana are in pole position to reclaim their league crown as they are five points clear of nearest rivals Orlando Pirates, having played one game more.

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These additional costs will flow through the pumps of the economy and further fuel inflation, raising the prospects of the South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) hiking rates as early as its next scheduled Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting later this month.

Despite facing huge criticism for poorly handling the AFCON final in January, Jacques Ndala is back for the Sundowns vs AS FAR game!

The Madlanga commission resumes in Pretoria on Monday

After last week’s warmth, the first full week of May will be noticeably cooler.

Senior counsel Tembeka Ngcukaitobi has been appointed as an acting judge to the Constitutional Court.
Iran has warned the US Navy to avoid the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions

The attack comes as the Kremlin prepares to hold a scaled-back military parade on Saturday.
Iran’s navy prevented “American-Zionist” warships from entering the Strait of Hormuz, state TV reported, while the Fars news agency said two missiles had hit a US warship near Jask island after it ignored Iranian warnings.
North Korean soccer club Naegohyang Women’s FC will play a match against South Korea’s Suwon FC Women on May 20, South Korea’s Unification Ministry said on Monday, marking the first visit by North Korean athletes to the South in eight years.