
Giuliani recovering from pneumonia and ‘now breathing on his own’
The ex-New York mayor ‘remains in critical but stable condition’, according to his spokesman.
TUESDAY, 05 MAY 2026, 14:09

The ex-New York mayor ‘remains in critical but stable condition’, according to his spokesman.

Mayor Burkhard Jung said a suspect was detained and the motive was unclear.
Chornobyl was a defining rupture in the late Soviet system, revealing how bureaucratic secrecy, ideological control and propaganda converged to obscure disaster and devalue human life. This logic of state-driven denial and expendable populations persists today in Russia’s continued war in Ukraine, showing an unbroken thread of imperial ambition that comes at massive human cost.

Two passengers from international cruise ship die after experiencing health complications while travelling past South Africa
Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting.
If only our debates about race and business sparked insight instead of triggering a slanging match that ends up in court. Cue the latest wrangle involving the Legal Sector Charter Council, as well as Treasury’s new voluminous BEE rules that threaten to mire smaller black-owned businesses in a compliance bog.

The incident comes after Sibanye suspended some mining areas amid safety concerns

A memorial wall was damaged by fire on 27 April in north London, with counter-terror police involved in the investigation.

Sundowns could put one hand on the Betway Premiership trophy IF they beat Kaizer Chiefs on Wednesday night but will it be a walk in the park?

Wu Yize holds off a Shaun Murphy fightback to ensure he will take a slender 13-12 lead into the concluding session of their World Championship final.

The South African Weather Service has warned of severe thunderstorms with disruptive rain, strong winds, and hail in most parts, while disruptive snowfall leading to icy, slippery roads is expected in parts of the Western and Northern Cape.
Rising xenophobia in South Africa positions foreigners as culprits for national failures, distorting public perception and enabling vigilante movements against non-citizens, challenging legal protections.
Two foreign activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla who have been detained in an Israeli prison are facing psychological abuse, death threats and poor detention conditions, a rights group representing them said on Monday.

BBC Sport tactics expert Umir Irfan looks at how Roberto de Zerbi has revived Premier League strugglers Tottenham.
Zambia’s government said on Monday that it opposed a US attempt to tie health funding to access to critical minerals, giving details for the first time about why negotiations with Washington over two proposed agreements have stalled.

The department of mineral and petroleum resources has confirmed that petrol will increase by R3.27 a litre, while diesel will increase by R6.19a litre, depending on the sulphur grade

Higher education & training minister Buti Manamela has dissolved the NSFAS board and placed the agency under administration

The township economy is a vital, parallel sector estimated to be worth around R900 billion annually