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Rayner delivers ‘last chance’ warning to Starmer
The prime minister’s former deputy warns that Labour faces its “last chance” after heavy election losses.

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Stars walk red carpet at Bafta TV Awards – in pictures
The biggest names in British TV walk the red carpet as they arrive for the prestigious Bafta Television Awards ceremony in London.

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Bafana coach Broos will be considered if he changes his mind about retirement
Safa technical committee chairperson Jack Maluleke says Hugo Broos will be considered to continue as Bafana Bafana coach should he change his mind about retirement.

South Africa
Over 200 families left stranded following Eastern Cape floods
The organisation says roads and bridges leading into the remote region are impassable.

South Africa
Men’s mental health crisis a silent national emergency: Chikunga
Men suffer in silence due to stigma while limited access to mental health services has worsened.

South Africa
Pietermaritzburg court sentences man to life for killing girlfriend
Zuma’s friend was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment for restraining Mkhize during the attack

South Africa
Lobishe warns residents to save water to avoid future drought crisis
The recent rainfall that hit parts of the EC has brought needed relief to drought stricken areas

World
Bread dresses and gowns inspired by cathedrals at Nigeria fashion spectacle
Celebrities, filmmakers and creators put up a performance at Africa’s biggest night of film and fashion.

World
Keir Starmer’s party lost big in U.K. local elections. Here’s what comes next.
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour party suffered major losses in local elections held across Britain last week. So far, Starmer has rejected calls for his resignation.

World
Iran warns against complying with US sanctions as Gulf attacks reported
The warning comes as a commercial vessel is hit off Qatar, and both the UAE and Kuwait report drone attacks.

World
Israel deports two activists detained on board Gaza flotilla
Spanish national Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian Thiago Ávila were detained by Israel after sailing in a Gaza-bound aid flotilla.

Africa
Former Botswana President Festus Mogae dies aged 86
Announcing his death, President Duma Boko said Mogae was “a distinguished statesman and patriot”.

Africa
South Africa court rules impeachment proceedings against president should not have been blocked
The ruling could have huge implications for the political future of Cyril Ramaphosa.

Africa
Dozens killed in jihadist attacks on villages in central Mali
The death toll is unclear but sources say between 30 and 50 people died in Wednesday’s attacks.

Africa
Ethiopian woman’s joy at rare quintuplets after 12 years trying for a baby
The woman, 35, says she was praying for a baby and was “overjoyed” to be “blessed with five at once”.

Business
New store 65% cheaper than Checkers, Pick n Pay, and Spar in South Africa
A new online grocery store sells discounted, near-expiry, and surplus groceries in South Africa at up to 65% off retail prices.

Business
50-year-old town in South Africa named the worst polluter in the world
Secunda is the world’s largest single-point emitter, with Sasol and Air Liquide questioned over their operations in the area.

Business
The cheapest hatchback, SUV, and bakkie to drive amid record fuel prices
Vehicle experts have outlined the cheapest petrol and diesel cars that are the most fuel efficient as fuel costs reach record highs.

Business
Big changes hitting bank branches across South Africa
Nedbank is increasingly turning to hybrid banking services, with customers still drawn to physical banking despite the growth of digital banking.

Politics
Let the impeachment come quickly: SACP’s Solly Mapaila
This comes after the judgment delivered by the Constitutional Court on Friday.

Politics
Struggle icon Dr Matjoa praised for dedication to liberation
Dr. Matjoa was the last surviving member of Nelson Mandela’s legendary “12 Disciples”

Politics
Sithembiso Ngema elected new DA KZN leader
Ngema replaces the outgoing leader Francois Rodgers.

Politics
DA open to Phala Phala impeachment process
DA says it will participate in any Phala Phala impeachment process.

Sport
World Rankings: Good and bad news for Springboks and All Blacks
There is good and bad news for the Springboks and All Blacks with a brand new competition set to shake up the world rankings.

Sport
3 changes confirmed: Sekhukhune vs Kaizer Chiefs starting 11s
Sekhukhune United host Kaizer Chiefs in the Betway Premiership at the Peter Mokaba Stadium. Here are the confirmed starting line ups.

Sport
Hearts & Celtic seal Champions League qualifier spots
Hearts will play in the Champions League qualifiers next season for the first time in 20 years as Celtic’s win over Rangers guarantees a top-two Scottish Premiership finish.

Sport
Saints set up Wigan cup final clash with win over Leeds
St Helens set up a repeat of the 2025 Challenge Cup final against Wigan Warriors as they beat Leeds Rhinos.

Education
‘One of the greatest invisible tragedies’: is the loss of childhood imagination inevitable?
We have created the most stifling and sanitised imaginative space conceivable for children, says teacher Brendan James Murray. Today true imagination has become a radical act
The six children sit together at the waterline in roaring wind. Seagulls dip and strain, beating their wings against the gusts as, far below, waves crest, thump, whisper. A girl, scarcely three years old, stands suddenly...

Education
I knew my writing students were using AI. Their confessions led to a powerful teaching moment | Micah Nathan
The problem wasn’t just the perfectly polished, yet mediocre prose. It’s what’s lost when we surrender the struggle to translate thought into words
I have been teaching fiction writing at MIT since 2017. Many of my students last wrote fiction in middle school, and very few have experienced a proper workshop, so at the start of every semester I offer these directions for writer and reader...
Education
How Students Interact With A.I. Is What Matters
Readers discuss artificial intelligence and writing in the classroom. Also: President Trump’s latest assault on science; election workers.
Education
What to Do About the White House Correspondents Dinner After an Attack?
A gunman’s attack at the April dinner has spurred more debate than usual about one of Washington’s most dissected rituals.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
GREAT news for SASSA Old-Age Grants for June 2026
It’s status quo for SASSA Old-Age Grants for June 2026, which goes ahead as scheduled. Here’s all the latest on dates and eligibility …

Lifestyle
Tamron Hall talks about her 2017 departure from NBC: ‘If they see me lose, they may think they can’t win’
Tamron Hall is a successful host of her own talk show, ‘Tamron Hall Show’ since 2019.

Lifestyle
Multi-million-rand GrandWest Mall coming soon to Cape Town
GrandWest Mall, a new R650-million shopping hub, is coming to Cape Town’s Goodwood suburb. Find out when it will open…

Entertainment
SA’s Yurav Premlall to bank R8 million after stunning first DP World Tour win
The young South African star was in a class of his own in Barcelona.

Entertainment
Severe weather and cold front warnings issued for these areas
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 11 May 2026.

Entertainment
‘Men must not suffer quietly,’ says Chikunga amid mental health crisis
Mental health advocates have repeatedly raised concerns about the stigma surrounding men’s mental health.

Entertainment
‘This impeachment must come quickly’: SACP General-Secretary takes on Ramaphosa
Mapaila also used his speech on Sunday to speak out against Capitalist tendencies in the ANC.

Science/Tech
The Guardian view on the WHO pandemic treaty: the west’s fantasy negotiations have put the world at risk | Editorial
After five years of deliberation the global south has forced the question that defined the Covid crisis: who will get the vaccines?
The Covid-19 pandemic did deep and lasting damage to the international political system. Countries in the global south are keenly aware that the established order let them down. They received vaccines later, in smaller numbers and often at a higher price than rich...
Science/Tech
Rocket Lab Reports Growing Demand for Commercial Space Products. Stock Surges 34%
For just the first three months of 2026, Rocket Lab’s launch business reports $63.7 million in revenue, reports CNBC — plus another $136.7 million from its space systems business. Besides beating Wall Street’s expectations, Rocket Lab also announced that its backlog has more than doubled from a year ago to $2.2 billion, and that it’s buying space robotics company Motiv Space Systems. Friday...

Science/Tech
Reinvest spectrum cash in ICT sector, industry urges
Industry body says the fiscus-first model is starving the very sector South Africa depends on for connectivity.

Science/Tech
Pirouetting and gaping: mysterious whale behaviour documented as humpback migration begins
With the help of citizen scientists, researchers studying rare humpback ‘jaw-gaping’ believe the move could be a social display
On the coast of Western Australia, a humpback whale is “pirouetting”, sweeping its pectoral fins through the water, its massive jaw hanging wide open. Surrounded by companions, the animal isn’t lunging for a meal: rather, it is putting on a mysterious behavioural...

Motoring
South Africa’s world-class race track that used to host Formula One
Kyalami is Africa’s longest Formula One track and the premier motorsports venue in South Africa, but it’s been 33 years since it last hosted a Formula One Grand Prix.

Motoring
The company that bought 30% of South Africa’s diesel
Eskom can use up to 30% of the nation’s refined diesel supply during peak load.

Motoring
New exclusive Range Rovers announced for South Africa – Pricing and features
Land Rover has unveiled a range of exclusive London-inspired Range Rovers in South Africa.

Motoring
More petrol price relief for certain motorists in South Africa
FNB clients in South Africa are receiving more fuel price relief, thanks to eBucks.
Health
Cruise Ship Linked to Hantavirus Outbreak Arrives in Spain’s Canary Islands for Disembarking
The MV Hondius, the cruise ship that had carried passengers infected with hantavirus, anchored off the Spanish territory, where other passengers would soon disembark.
Health
Passengers on Hantavirus Cruise Ship Will Disembark in Tenerife and Return to Home Countries
The cruise ship will arrive on the island of Tenerife, part of the Canary Islands of Spain, officials said. All of the passengers will then be evacuated to their home countries.
Health
What to Know About the Hantavirus Outbreak on an Atlantic Cruise Ship
Health authorities said three passengers from the MV Hondius had died after showing symptoms of the rare disease.
Health
Hantavirus Vaccines and Treatments Are in the Pipeline
But it has been hard to attract interest in medical interventions for viruses that have not been considered a top public health priority, scientists say.