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England selector interviews taking place this week
England move to the final stage of appointing a new national selector, with interviews taking place this week.
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TK Nciza overreacting by suing me for my Zahara comments, says activist
Interview references about singer’s death were metaphorical, not literal – Magibili

South Africa
AI Workloads and Component Shortages Reshape Data Storage Economics for Enterprises
By Hemant Harie, Group CTO at Data Management Professionals South Africa Enterprises are being battered by a perfect storm in data storage. Artificial Intelligence (AI) workloads consume capacity at a pace no legacy architecture can sustain, component shortages choke global supply chains, and hardware costs and lead times have become erratic enough to derail even […]

South Africa
NCC leader Fadiel Adams arrested
Adams has been arrested after allegedly delaying to hand himself over to the police.
South Africa
SA, Japan move to deepen trade and investment ties amid shifting global landscape
SA, Japan move to deepen trade and investment ties amid shifting global landscape
South Africa is seeking to expand trade and investment cooperation with Japan, with a strong focus on diversifying exports and unlocking new areas of collaboration, including energy and defence industries.
International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola made the remarks during bilateral...
South Africa
WHO Africa on Hantavirus: ‘Risk remains low but vigilance is high’
WHO Africa on Hantavirus: ‘Risk remains low but vigilance is high’
Regional Director of the World Health Organisation (WHO) in Africa, Professor Mohamed Janabi, says although the “risk remains low at this time” for Africa regarding the current Hantavirus case flagged in South Africa, vigilance remains high.
A case of the rare but deadly disease was confirmed by the South African...

World
SCOTUS temporarily restores mifepristone access. And, Indiana, Ohio vote in primaries
The Supreme Court temporarily restored access to the abortion pill mifepristone. And, Indiana’s primaries will test President Trump’s influence as he tries to oust incumbent Republican senators.

World
Rapper Kid Cudi removes British star M.I.A. from tour
British singer songwriter M.I.A will no longer be the opening act for Rebels Rage tour after disagreement with US rapper Kid Cudi.

World
Middle East analyst on the latest Persian Gulf attacks
NPR’s Leila Fadel speaks with Aaron David Miller, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, about the latest attacks in the Persian Gulf.

World
Canadian prime minister says Europe will anchor world order
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney tells European leaders they, not the U.S., will anchor the world order in the future.

Africa
Sudan accuses Ethiopia and UAE of orchestrating drone attacks on airport
Sudan’s foreign minister says Ethiopia and UAE has chosen the “wrong path” and would regret it.

Africa
Mali junta leader names himself defence minister after predecessor killed
Former Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in a massive offensive by combined jihadist and separatist forces.

Africa
Malawi trader shutdown exposes deeper tension over tax reform and economic crisis
Malawi’s rollout of a digital tax platform has triggered widespread business protests, with traders arguing that economic pressures and foreign exchange shortages were ignored during consultations

Africa
Tanzania projects 6.1% GDP growth as agriculture and mining support recovery
Inflation in mainland Tanzania is expected to remain within the 3% to 5% target range, supported by stable food supply and exchange rate stability

Business
Unique R10.5 million house for sale in one of South Africa’s richest and oldest suburbs
A unique two-home property in the upmarket suburb of Saxonwold is up for sale for R10.5 million, located on one of the largest heritage stands in the area.

Business
Surprise good news for diesel price changes in May
The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has corrected an error in its fuel price calculations for May 2026, saving diesel users almost R1.00 at the pumps from Wednesday.

Business
South Africans spending less on fuel amid record increases
The latest data from Discovery Insure showed that South African fuel spend dropped by 35% in April as fuel prices shot up at record levels.

Business
South Africans spending less on petrol amid record increases
The latest data from Discovery Insure showed that South African fuel spend dropped by 35% in April as fuel prices shot up at record levels.

Politics
ConCourt to deliver judgment on EFF’s bid to revive Phala Phala saga
The Constitutional Court judgment will be delivered on Friday.

Politics
IFP factional tension flares as leaked voice note sparks allegations of violence
Leaked voice note allegedly involving IFP Youth Brigade leader Mncedisi Maphisa fuels factional tension before the party’s elective conference, prompting an internal investigation

Politics
Case against Pule Mabe, co-accused postponed to 28 May 2026
Matter against Pule Mabe and six of his co-accused has been postponed to the 28th of May 2026

Politics
MP Fadiel Adams fails to surface as an arrest warrant is issued in the Sindiso Magaqa case
The SAPS wants the Cape Coloured Congress leader to hand himself over on fraud and obstruction charges linked to the Magaqa murder probe

Sport
How Orlando Pirates can win the league with Kaizer Chiefs’ help
Every Orlando Pirates fan will be supporting bitter rivals Kaizer Chiefs this week when Amakhosi take on Mamelodi Sundowns.

Sport
London Marathon smashes record with over 1.3 million applications for 2027 race
The London Marathon has reached a historic milestone after receiving a record 1 338 544 applications for its 2027 ballot.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs key defender out for the season
Kaizer Chiefs defender is set to miss the rest of the season alongside George Matlou. Will Amakhosi retain the two players?

Sport
Man City reject Man Utd FA Youth Cup final venue offer
Manchester City will host their FA Youth Cup final with Manchester United at their 7,000-capacity Joie Stadium – rather than at Etihad Stadium.
Education
Namibia: Education Cuts Costs With Prepaid Water Meters
[New Era] The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture has installed prepaid water meters at nine schools in Okahandja as part of a cost saving initiative following past concerns over water access at schools.
Education
U.S.C. Will Infuse A.I. Across University with $200 Million Donation
The University of Southern California wants to integrate artificial intelligence into fields like health care and the arts. Other universities are also using donations to focus more on A.I.
Education
South Africa: No Interruptions to NSFAS Funding and Allowance – Manamela
[SAnews.gov.za] Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has moved to reassure students that funding and allowances will continue uninterrupted, despite the decision to place the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) under administration.
Education
Ghana: 660 Graduate From University of Gold Coast
[Ghanaian Times] Six hundred and sixty students have graduated from the University of Gold Coast (formerly Accra Business School) across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, with a call for inclusivity and youth empowerment as key drivers of national development.

Lifestyle
RIP | Popular Good Hope FM DJ dies
Good Hope FM has confirmed the passing of one of its own, Lorenzo Darries, who died following a courageous battle with heart disease.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Entertainment
IFP MPL under fire for ‘leaked’ phone conversation
A leaked phone call conversation suggests tensions within branches of the IFP in KwaZulu-Natal.
Entertainment
Fashion in pics: The best and worst Met Gala 2026 looks
Met Gala 2026 proved that bold risks, dramatic statements, and unforgettable style moments are the lifeblood of this legendary night.
Entertainment
Potent new GWM P500 goes to war with Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux
The previously reported 3.0-litre V6 GWM engine develops more grunt than the V6 used in the Ford Ranger, Everest and Volkswagen Amarok, as well as anything a Toyota Hilux offers.

Entertainment
China fireworks factory explosion kills 26, injures 61
Explosion at Liuyang Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing left 61 injured and smouldering rubble as rescuers searched debris for survivors Tuesday.

Science/Tech
Pornhub to become accessible again for some UK users
UK iPhone users who have completed Apple’s device-based age checks will no longer be blocked from the site’s adult content.

Science/Tech
World ‘unprepared’ for next pandemic as countries fail to agree on sharing information, tests and vaccines
Finalisation of pact governing global response to disease outbreaks delayed as talks on how to share benefits stall
A key deadline to finalise a global pandemic treaty has been missed by negotiators, prompting warnings that the world remains unprepared for the next major disease outbreak.
Countries have been trying to agree how they should share information on pathogens, such as bacteria or...
Science/Tech
Ford Says an Affordable Electric Pickup Truck is Still Coming Next Year
Ford Motor has written off $20 billion in electric vehicle investments but says it is forging ahead with an electric pickup that will sell for $30,000 next year.

Science/Tech
From app idea to board game hit
From pizza-box prototypes to Exclusive Books shelves, this South African financial literacy board game has found an audience.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring

Health
Hantavirus may have spread between passengers on cruise ship, WHO says
Two cases of the virus, which rarely spreads between humans, have been confirmed on the ship, and three people have died.

Health
‘I went undercover to expose dangerous advice given to parents’
Alison Scott-Wright, also known as ‘The Magic Sleep Fairy’ has appeared on TV giving advice around improving the sleep of babies.
Health
Kennedy Starts a Push to Help Americans Quit Antidepressants
The health secretary has long complained that Americans overuse psychiatric medications. New policies he is introducing aim to change that.
Health
Supreme Court Temporarily Restores Access to Abortion Pill by Mail
A lower-court ruling had reinstated a Food and Drug Administration requirement that patients visit a health care provider in person to obtain mifepristone.