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Results are expected to be announced across the country from early on Friday afternoon.

Former England captain Wayne Rooney says it is “mind-boggling” that Trent Alexander-Arnold was left out of Thomas Tuchel’s final squad before the World Cup.

The KZN Legislature’s Health Portfolio Committee has called the CEO of Madadeni Hospital to appear.

89 000 children at 125 schools were affected by the school closures on Wednesday and Thursday.

Traffic officials, police and emergency services are on the scene

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy says her department is monitoring the Hantavirus outbreak.

North Korea says it’ll deploy new long-range artillery systems capable of striking the capital region of rival South Korea this year and commission its first naval destroyer in coming weeks.

Through surging profits or soaring share prices, the war has been a boon for some firms.

Iran accuses the US of violating the truce, alleging it targeted an oil tanker and carried out attacks on coastal areas.

Fear and uncertainty linger for Somali migrants in Minnesota despite a legal reprieve.

The former university lecturer was a vocal critic of the government and ruling Rwandan Patriotic Front party.

As claims of xenophobia in South Africa mount, Ghana calls on the African Union to send a fact-finding mission.

“If the people want me to have a third term, I will accept,” Tshisekedi says, with him due to step down in 2028.

The baby hippo, which has been named Bumpy, was found clinging to its lifeless mother at a lake.

Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Friday, 8 May 2026.

It struck a nerve, prompting many people to rethink their relationship with money and even commit to changing how they spend.

The men’s 2026 Fifa World Cup is set to hold its opening ceremony on 11 June in Mexico City.

The flare-up further endangers the US-Iran ceasefire, which Trump extended indefinitely on 21 April.

EFF members expected to gather outside the ConCourt ahead of judgment in the Phala Phala matter…

ConCourt to deliver judgment in the Phala Phala matter, after 500k dollars was stolen in 2020

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The DA says public funds meant to serve residents cannot be misused for personal or political gain.

The summer of 2006 was meant to be England’s moment. So why did their World Cup dream end in on-field agony and off-field acrimony?

Former Orlando Pirates striker Lelo Mbele believes the Buccaneers deserve to win the Betway Premiership title after the football they have produced this season.

It’s within grasp.

BBC Sport looks at what is at stake in the final two rounds and how other results could impact Champions Cup qualification.

Sale or scam? Local airline FlySafair has responded to criticism surrounding its R12 ticket birthday sale promotion this week…

Somizi Mhlongo is one of many South Africans disappointed at Brit actress Cynthia Erivo being cast as Miriam Makeba in an upcoming biopic.

Hollywood stylish couple, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, made people question if they were arguing at the 2026 Met Gala.

Tyla addresses viral Met Gala clip with Rihanna, denying beef rumours and explaining what really happened.

Proposed amendments aimed at stabilising coalition governments could face constitutional challenges before becoming law.

Preliminary investigations suggest that the accident was caused by mechanical failure.

Covid taught us air travel spreads disease fast, yet Airlink waited eight days to learn infected passenger died after exposure.

It could remain in place for longer if strong Eurozone summer demand puts further pressure on global jet fuel prices.

Thousands of schools around the US were paralyzed on Thursday after education tech firm Instructure shut down access to its Canvas platform following a breach by hackers going by the name ShinyHunters.

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Water minister Rose Jackson calls drying in Gwydir region ‘devastating’ as bill passes upper house

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Water flows to parched New South Wales wetlands where an urgent rescue mission to save dying wildlife unfolded are a step closer to resuming after legislation passed the state parliament’s upper house.

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The government wants to convert Gauteng’s e-toll gantries into a new speed camera network.

The Supreme Court of Appeal ruled that the Road Accident Fund’s claim process is unlawful, with administrative hurdles that make it harder for victims to access compensation.

The government has increased its fuel price relief for diesel motorists by nearly R1 per litre.

The condition affects one in 10 women in the UK and can cause debilitating pain and infertility.

Lucy Woodham answers your questions on the outbreak of hantavirus on board a cruise ship

The origin of the outbreak is still unknown, with the World Health Organisation saying investigations are “still under way”.