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Rental pricing problem in South Africa’s property market
South Africa’s commercial property market has reached a rental escalation ceiling, with most tenants unable to sustain increases above 4%, raising significant lease renewal and vacancy risks.

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What life is like when you have an unfortunate surname
For years, Andy Mycock didn’t know others found his surname funny. Now, he’s the one making the jokes.

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Suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi arrested on fraud and corruption charges
Mkhwanazi is expected to appear in court on Monday

South Africa
Cold fronts passes through FS, severe thunderstorms expected
Weather Forecaster Lungile Makondo says cool conditions with isolated showers and thundershowers
South Africa
SA pushes global inequality agenda with proposed UN panel
SA pushes global inequality agenda with proposed UN panel
South Africa has announced plans to table a landmark draft resolution at the United Nations aimed at tackling one of the world’s most persistent challenges, inequality.
Speaking at the Plenary on Extremism and Inequality at the In Defence of Democracy initiative, during a working visit in Barcelona, Spain, on Saturday, 18...

South Africa
67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day hosts knitting drive
The group is hosting a blanket knitting drive at Steyn City, north of Johannesburg

South Africa
Thembi Simelane hits back at Eviction Bill criticism
The Amendment Bill seeks to criminalise those who incite the unlawful invasion of land and property.

World
Photos: How overfishing in Southeast Asia is an ecological and human crisis
A rare look at one of the world’s most critical and understudied environmental crises. Southeast Asia produces more than half of the world’s fish, yet its waters are among the most depleted and contested.

World
BBC reports from Lebanese border town as residents try to return home
BBC Arabic’s correspondent Carine Torbey reports from the border town of Khiam, as the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon goes into its second day.

World
Ukraine launches specialized Russian studies program to better understand the enemy
Ukraine launches political Russian studies program to better understand wartime enemy.

World
Tired of waiting for your EV to charge up? One Chinese company has a novel solution
Chinese car company NIO is putting up EV battery swapping stations all around the world. NPR took a ride in one car for the experience.

Africa
Millions listen to Ethiopian star’s song criticising government
The country’s biggest musician Teddy Afro laments a lack of unity in the country on his new track.

Africa
Zimbabwe’s iconic stone birds were taken by colonialists. Finally, they’re all back home
For centuries the prized sculptures, central to national identity, have been kept outside Zimbabwe’s borders.

Africa
Mugabe’s son pleads guilty to pointing a gun in South Africa
Bellarmine Mugabe was arrested in February following the shooting of a 23-year-old man at his home in Johannesburg.

Africa
Six African athletes blocked from transfers to Turkey
World Athletics rejects the applications of 11 elite athletes to switch their nationality to Turkey as the requests were “part of a coordinated recruitment strategy” by the country’s government “to attract overseas athletes through lucrative contracts”.

Business
The R35 million luxury lifestyle estate for sale in South Africa
A 5-bedroom luxury estate is for sale in Wellington’s Bovlei Valley, which is seeing increased interest from Europe, the US and Gauteng.

Business
The city in South Africa with the best service delivery on record
The Mother City is becoming South Africa’s leading metro for service delivery, with a clean audit outcome for three years running and now a record investment in infrastructure.

Business
South Africa’s best-kept secret is out
Eva August, the CEO of Century 21 South Africa, says buyers and investors are starting to flock to KwaZulu-Natal’s North Coast.

Business
Luxury train run by a state-owned company in South Africa named among the best in the world
The Blue Train, which is run by Transnet, has ranked in an international ranking of the most beautiful train journeys in the world.

Politics
Mabuyane files lawsuit against Malema over fraudulent degree claims
Malema made the claims while addressing supporters outside the KuGompo City Regional Court.

Politics
Limpopo families seek justice 40 years after apartheid executions
Alex Matsepane and Solomon Mawasha, UDF members, were hanged in 1986 at Pretoria Central Prison.

Politics
Lack of investigative capacity hampered TRC cases progress: Mhaga
Mhaga testified at the Inquiry probing allegations that prosecutions were deliberately suppressed.

Politics
Mnisi denies influencing tender bidding processes for Tshwane
Mnisi has been accused of tender rigging in the City of Tshwane.

Sport
Stormers implode to hand Connacht historic win in Cape Town
Connacht scored two tries in the last 10 minutes to register a stunning maiden victory against the Stormers in Cape Town.

Sport
Champion Zhao leads Highfield after Virgo tributes
Reigning world champion Zhao Xintong holds a 5-4 lead over Liam Highfield as tributes are paid to the late John Virgo on the opening day of the tournament.

Sport
‘What a try!’ – Scotland’s Lloyd scores against England
Watch Rhona Lloyd score a superb try for Scotland against England in the Six Nations.
Sport
LIVE | Will Kaizer Chiefs make it SIX wins in a row?
Kaizer Chiefs will look to complete a successful week in Limpopo when they face Polokwane City at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday.

Education
My weekly juggling act – being a teacher to other children and a mum to my own
Many teachers say they struggle to balance the pressures of their job with the demands of being a parent.
Education
Rumeysa Ozturk, Tufts Student Held in Immigration Detention, Returns to Turkey
Rumeysa Ozturk, who was detained for weeks by the Trump administration after co-writing a pro-Palestinian opinion essay, has graduated and returned home.
Education
Nigeria: No Ban On Hijab During Utme, JAMB Insists
[Leadership] The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reiterated that no candidate is prohibited from wearing the hijab during the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Education
South Africa: Basic Education Leads Inter-Departmental Career Choices Expo Day in Mpumalanga
[SAnews.gov.za] Basic Education Deputy Minister Dr Reginah Mhaule is today leading a government and stakeholder-wide Career Expo Day to commemorate Freedom Month and Schools Democracy Month.

Lifestyle
From mother to daughter: Thobeka Majozi takes over family hotel
Thobeka Majozi announced the exciting news that she will be taking over her mother’s business, Nto’s Boutique Hotel in Durban.

Lifestyle
WATCH | Caitlyn Jenner can’t use her passport because it says ‘male’
Caitlyn Jenner is having trouble correcting her passport to reflect the right gender marker.

Lifestyle
SA’s new anti-spam law promises relief from sales calls – but there’s a catch
New anti-spam regulations in SA could curb nuisance sales calls, introducing a long-awaited framework for opting out of direct marketing.

Lifestyle
From sketch to aisle: The making of Lamiez’s wedding dress!
Take a look at the making of Lamiez’s stunning wedding dress, which she wore on her special day in the North West.

Entertainment
Former municipal official’s R686k tender fraud case delayed
The suspect is alleged to have abused his position while serving as legal manager between 2016 and 2017.

Entertainment
Blitzboks leave it late to down Kenya, now face New Zealand in Hong Kong semis
Both South Africa and Kenya scored four tries each, with successful conversations the difference between the sides.

Entertainment
Imposing Foton Tunland V9 an enticing bakkie prospect
Styled to resemble to the American Ram pick-up, the flagship V9 is character and quality packed, but in need of slightly more punch.

Entertainment
First impression: Honor 600 Lite 5G – Midrange contender in crowded market
The differences between the 600 Lite and its predecessor, the 400 Lite, are more incremental than revolutionary.

Science/Tech
The Best Smart Home Accessories to Boost Your Curb Appeal (2026)
These locks, lights, and other smart home upgrades let you add automation without messing up your home’s vibe.
Science/Tech
Shuttered Startups Are Selling Old Slack Chats, Emails To AI Companies
Some failed startups are reportedly selling old Slack messages, emails, and other internal records to AI companies as training data, creating a new way to cash out after shutting down. Fast Company reports: Shanna Johnson, the CEO of now-defunct software company Cielo24, told the publication that she was able to sell every Slack message, internal email, and Jira ticket as training data for...
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Science/Tech
How to Clean Your Vinyl Records (2026): Vacuum, Ultrasonic, Solution, Brush
Those clicks and pops aren’t supposed to be there. Give your music a proper bath with this handy guide.

Science/Tech
Earth gets brighter every year but progression is volatile, study finds
Covid, light pollution regulations and faltering global economy affect location and intensity of brightness
Earth continues to get brighter every year, researchers have found, but the location and intensity of the progression has become increasingly volatile because of Covid-19, regulations on light pollution, and a faltering global economy.
Nasa-funded researchers at the University of...

Motoring
The cars that replaced South Africa’s small bakkies
Compact bakkies like the Nissan NP200 have been replaced by a new wave of small, practical cars.

Motoring
The big reason why Tesla still hasn’t launched in South Africa
Tesla was supposed to launch in South Africa in 2026, but these plans have been put on ice.

Motoring
Every petrol alternative in South Africa
South Africa’s motorists have more petrol alternatives than they may realise.

Motoring
Better news about petrol prices, a new international airport for South Africa, and a warning for motorists paying speeding fines online
These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.
Health
The Help That Many Older Americans Need Most
With shortages of medical professionals and an aging population, thousands of community health care workers prevent older adults from falling through the cracks.
Health
Trump Expected to Loosen Restrictions on Psychedelic Drugs
An upcoming executive order is intended to accelerate research into the compounds’ efficacy in treating PTSD, depression and other mental health problems, officials said.
Health
New PEPFAR Data Show Worrying Declines in Testing and Treatment for H.I.V.
The numbers are the first to quantify the effect of the Trump administration’s shutdown and restarting of a program that has saved millions of lives worldwide.

Health
No, Kim K did not really wear this t-shirt at Coachella…
BBC Verify breaks down how fake viral images of celebrities at Coachella are actually AI generated.