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Why reluctant ‘guru’ says Dutch will win World Cup
Economist Joachim Klement developed a forecast model which has kept a 100% record of predicting World Cup winners since 2014 – who does he think will win in 2026?
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Economist Joachim Klement developed a forecast model which has kept a 100% record of predicting World Cup winners since 2014 – who does he think will win in 2026?

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The justice, crime prevention and security cluster held an urgent briefing at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Monday to address escalating illegal immigration protests and threats of nationwide shutdowns.

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United States’ trade slip comes on the back of its slide to third in tourism to South Africa for March 2026, with Germany beating it to second place.

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‘We’ve got to get the image out there’
South Africa
Stats SA: household access to basic services improves over 23 years
Household access to improved water, sanitation and electricity has improved significantly over the past 23 years, according to Statistics South Africa’s 2025 General Household Survey.
The survey, conducted annually since 2002, tracks development progress and highlights persistent service-delivery gaps across South...
South Africa
Special Tribunal grants freezing order on businessman’s luxury home
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has obtained a freezing order from the Special Tribunal to preserve a luxury Alberton home linked to businessman Thapelo Samuel Buthelezi.
In May last year, the tribunal ordered that Buthelezi’s companies pay back undue benefits gleaned from R500 million worth of unlawful...
South Africa
Dtic dismantles barriers to inclusive growth
The Chief Director of Transformation and Competition at the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), Takalani Tambani, says the department will continue to dismantle economic barriers and foster inclusive growth in South Africa.
Tambani was speaking at the Kgodiso Development Fund stakeholder engagement held in...
South Africa
Chikunga to launch 1956 Women’s March commemoration
Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, will on Friday, 29 May 2026, officially launch the 70 Years Commemoration of the 1956 Women’s March.
The launch, which forms part of the National Milestones events, marks the beginning of a national programme of activities commemorating...

World
The U.S. military has launched new attacks on Iran while talks to end the conflict are ongoing. And, the Department of Justice is using a new tactic in immigration courts to accelerate deportations.

World
The driver and passengers of the car managed to escape before the bridge gave way in Xiaogan.

World
Survivors of a suspected drone strike while fishing in the Eastern Pacific seek restitution after claiming they were forced onto a boat and handed over to Salvadoran officials, with no charges filed.

World
As Kyiv recovers from a Russian attack that hit every district in the Ukrainian capital, Ukraine continues long-range strikes on Russia’s war machine even as the Kremlin threatens more strikes.

Africa
As speaker, Sonko could use his position to challenge the policies of the president, his one-time ally.

Africa
The governor of Ituri said the more time they lose, the closer the province is to disaster.

Africa
Malawi’s industrial strategy has achieved only 40% of its targets, while core industrial capacity continues to weaken

Africa
Contributions from controversial regional figures revive scrutiny over governance and political influence

Business
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa filed a lawsuit that aims to stop parliament from instituting impeachment proceedings against him.

Business
Senior independent director Amanda Blanc says the board has been “surprised and disappointed” to learn of the issues.

Business
Coronation Fund Managers says the Iran war will have severe impacts on South African households and the broader economy.

Business
The South African Compensation Fund has released a formal statement addressing recent allegations of financial misconduct and detailing its successful anti-fraud initiatives.

Politics
NA speaker released the names of members who will serve on the Impeachment Committee.

Politics
The JCPS will ensure that laws are enforced to monitor protests against illegal immigrants.

Politics
The deadline for the submission of the names by political parties was last week Friday.

Politics
The ANC faces mounting political pressure in eThekwini after municipal leaders were grilled by Parliament’s Scopa over R6.4 billion in irregular expenditure, governance failures and corruption allegations. Analysts warn the fallout could weaken the party before the local government elections in November

Sport
For over two decades, Stan Wawrinka built a career defined by resilience, passion, and fearless shot-making.

Sport
Ben Davies returns from a serious ankle injury while Connor Roberts could play his first game in a year for Wales against Ghana and Romania.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs have reportedly decided to part ways with co-coaches Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze following the expiry of their contracts.

Sport
Changes have reshaped the latest South African schools First XV rugby rankings following another thrilling weekend of action across the country.
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has defended the State House budget allocation, saying the amount is too small to significantly support major sectors such as education, even as he acknowledged the need for sweeping reforms in agriculture spending.
Education
[Liberian Observer] Students in Bomi, Grand Cape Mount, Gbarpolu, and Lofa Counties have benefited from a one-month intensive WASSCE tutorial program organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports in collaboration with the Ministry of Education.
Education
[New Dawn] Approximately 2,283 students from Bomi, Grand Cape Mount, Gbarpolu, and Lofa Counties have taken part in a month-long intensive tutorial program ahead of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

Education
The content creators behind channels like Chloe VS History are using AI tools to ‘bring history to life in a really visceral way’
“I have just arrived in Tudor London, 1536,” a young woman in a green puffer jacket tells the camera. “I’m going to check in at my room in the inn, get into the market. Then, later I am meeting the actual king – yep, Henry VIII – in person.”
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Lifestyle
The DoT is considering a new vehicle owner contribution scheme that could see motorists paying extra when renewing licence discs.

Lifestyle
‘Abahambe’ leader Gayton McKenzie has urged South Africans not to engage in calls for attacks on illegal foreigners…

Entertainment
Several MPs used the debate to criticise the minister’s handling of Nsfas and the broader post-school education system.

Entertainment
‘I am sure there will be players who are very disappointed but that is a choice I have to make,’ the Bafana head coach told SABC Sport last week.

Entertainment
Stand a chance to win Formula 1 tickets to the iconic Monza Grand Prix in Italy.

Entertainment
‘My wish is to stay here and finish my career at Mamelodi Sundowns,’ added the Masandawana maestro.

Science/Tech
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman now says he was wrong to fear AI would wipe out entry-level white-collar jobs.

Science/Tech
There’s a new front in the war over the safety of chemicals used to make nonstick pans.

Science/Tech
Professor Liesl Zühlke is the 2026 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Award laureate for Africa and the Arab States.

Science/Tech
The firm increases its total dividend per share by 55% to R3.92, while return on invested capital improves by 510 basis points to 21.6%.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Health
Lenacapavir, which protects people from H.I.V. infection with twice-yearly shots, is arriving in a country where the health system has been hollowed out by American aid cuts.

Health
Most cases are in the Northern Territory with some also in Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland.

Health
Health experts in Jersey say the change helps people realise it is not an ovaries-only condition.
Health
A single infusion of an experimental gene-editing drug seemed to reduce LDL long-term in a small trial. The results may point to something “curative,” one expert said.