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South Africa

Social grants remain central as Social Development tables R302bn budget

Calls for swift arrest of suspects in murder of NW community activist

South Africa and Botswana deepen cooperation

World

Greetings from Bali, where a kecak dance shows the triumph of good over evil

Tesla Cybertruck driver arrested after driving into lake to use ‘wade mode’, police say

Police officer catches baby dropped from window of burning home

Africa

Sierra Leone becomes latest African country to receive deportees from US

Why does Ebola keep on occurring in DR Congo?

More die of suspected Ebola as WHO warns that numbers will rise further

Business

Woman’s debts reach £26k as she battles poverty

South African municipality where the average person makes R319,600 is technically insolvent

Good news for anyone applying for a Smart ID or Passport in South Africa

Politics

Service Delivery Party announces Mandla Msibi as convener

Service delivery expected to top Morero’s State of the City Address

MKP suspends Ndhlela’s membership

Sport

Kaizer Chiefs’ next coach: Two leading candidates

Bafana Bafana FIFA World Cup squad: Good and bad news for Kaizer Chiefs

Botswana government dismisses fake public holiday claim for Arsenal fans

Education

British Council staff in Italy to strike over proposed 80% workforce cut

Harvard College will limit the number of students who can receive A grades

San Diego Mosque Shooting Follows Alarm About Rising Islamophobia

Lifestyle

Graduation glory: Durban student scores 99% average, earning him national recognition

SASSA announces disability grant payment date for June

SASSA sets children’s grant payment date for June

Entertainment

24 hours in pictures, 20 May 2026

Fast, faster, fastest – Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

ATM says Speaker shields Ramaphosa from motion of confidence

Science/Tech

Yearslong Fight Over Users’ Right To Tweak Smart TV Software Heads To Trial

Madison Square Garden Bans Lawyer Representing New York Cop Injured at a Boxing Match

Regional Winners of Prestigious Literary Prize Suspected of Using Chatbots

Motoring

New Mitsubishi Triton Bi-Turbo addition brings more punch to fight Hilux and Ranger bakkies

South Africa records 60 car hijackings a day as Toyota Hilux and Polo remain top targets

What to expect from June fuel prices as tax relief rollback limits diesel relief

Health

Ebola Crisis Sparks Debate Over Global Health Double Standards

Scheme to trial scrapping fit notes to get people back to work

What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke