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Man pleads not guilty to threatening Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
Alex Jenkinson, 39, denies using threatening behaviour in separate incidents – one involving the former prince.
FRIDAY, 08 MAY 2026, 16:07

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Alex Jenkinson, 39, denies using threatening behaviour in separate incidents – one involving the former prince.
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If you follow Arsenal from South Africa, the HFM Arsenal partnership is relevant because it is built around things you can see and engage with directly. On 19 March 2026, HFM and Arsenal announced a multi-year global partnership that includes matchday branding at Emirates Stadium, visibility across Arsenal’s digital platforms, and access to club assets and players […]

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In 2022 a whistleblower alerted authorities about the alleged fake matric certificate

South Africa
The child was born last night after the woman went into labour.
South Africa
South Africa to mark International Day of Plant Health in Mpumalanga
The Department of Agriculture, in partnership with the Mpumalanga Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs, will commemorate the 2026 International Day of Plant Health (IDPH) in Mbombela.
The International Day of Plant Health is observed annually on 12 May to raise global...
South Africa
Constitution laid the foundation for a democratic SA
As South Africa marks 30 years since the South African Constitution was adopted by the National Assembly, Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli said the milestone “invites all of us, especially young people, to reflect on where this country comes from and where it is going”.
Speaking during the handing over of Cyber...
South Africa
Steenhuisen welcomes new PPECB board ahead of centenary milestone
As the Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB) prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary in June, Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has congratulated and welcomed the organisation’s newly appointed board members.
Established in June 1926, the PPECB is entering its second century of service as a linchpin...

World
Officials said the group had been hiking up the active volcano despite a climbing ban.

World
Thousands of people have taken part in the Palestine Marathon and Half Marathon which returned to the West Bank city of Bethlehem after a two-year pause because of restrictions over the Gaza War.

World
A hacking group breached the academic software Canvas, used by thousands of schools and universities acrosst the US

World
The U.S. says it intercepted Iranian attacks yesterday targeting three Navy ships. And, what to know about the hantavirus outbreak that started on a cruise ship.

Africa
Announcing his death, President Duma Boko said Mogae was “a distinguished statesman and patriot”.

Africa
The ruling could have huge implications for the political future of Cyril Ramaphosa.

Africa
The death toll is unclear but sources say between 30 and 50 people died in Wednesday’s attacks.

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

Business
The Department of Human Settlements has officially gazetted the PIE Amendment Bill of 2026, a Bill that legal experts say is a big win for property rights in South Africa.

Business
Willie du Preez is a veteran of the finance industry with over 13 years of experience in designing executive-level productivity strategies.

Business
CANAL+ has renewed its broadcast agreement with South African Rugby, keeping matches exclusively to DStv’s SuperSport.

Business
The solid figures came despite rising gas prices and economic uncertainty sparked by the conflict.

Politics
The party says the judgment reinforces the need for urgent political and legal accountability.

Politics
Magwenya says President Ramaphosa has consistently cooperated with the various investigations.

Politics
The ANC says it will study the Constitutional Court’s judgement on the Phala Phala matter.

Politics
IEC says new Journal on African Elections will help improve understanding of political funding.

Sport
Siphesihle Ndlovu is banned for one match after fourth booking, ruling him out of Kaizer Chiefs’s clash against Sekhukhune United.

Sport
If you still have your triple captain chip left in Fantasy Premier League then Manchester City – with two home games this week – could be your inspiration.

Sport

Sport
Rodri’s injury coincided with Manchester City’s damaging draw at Everton – but there evidence suggests his importance is overplayed.
Education
[FrontPageAfrica] Suakoko — The Cuttington University Alumni Association in the Americas on Thursday broke ground for the construction of the Agape Clinic at Cuttington University’s main campus in Suakoko, marking what officials described as a significant step toward strengthening healthcare delivery for students and surrounding communities.
Education
[Daily Maverick] South Africa has lost more than 32,000 teachers in just the past five years. A pioneering fellowship is stepping in to address this with the robust mentorship, community and psychological support our educators desperately need.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] A Ghanaian MBA student at Stanford Graduate School of Business, Evans Adanya, has been named among one of five winners of the 2026 Stanford Impact Leader (SIL) Prize, one of the most prestigious social impact awards in global business education, carrying a $20,000 grant.
Education
With fewer students, many school districts are confronting unfilled classrooms, and hard choices about school closures.

Lifestyle
Thobile Khumalo Mseleku shares honest thoughts about independence, marriage and life with Musa Mseleku on a recent podcast.

Lifestyle
Kayakers and business owners face uncertainty after eviction notices were issued at Three Anchor Bay’s long-standing boat sheds.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Section 89 of the constitution allows for the removal of a president.

Entertainment
Authorities say hikers ignored warning signs and entered a restricted zone before Mount Dukono erupted on Halmahera island.

Entertainment
The speedy No 9 has been one of the Bulls’ outstanding players for several seasons.

Entertainment
The country has declared three days of mourning following the death of Mogae, a respected statesman and economist.

Science/Tech
The Canvas (Ulwazi) learning management system is now back online, and learning and teaching continues as scheduled, says Wits.

Science/Tech
The computerised testing sees a significant drop in fraudulent learner licence passes, says the Road Traffic Management Corporation.

Science/Tech
The embattled State IT Technology now has full a complement of new leadership, as new board members take up their posts.

Science/Tech
The economics of on-device computing have, for the first time in the PC’s long history, been broken by the data centre.

Motoring
These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

Motoring
Bakkie sales took a nosedive in April amid a surge in diesel prices.
Motoring

Motoring
The Animal Welfare Society of South Africa has warned of a disturbing new hijacking method involving dogs.

Health
About 12 countries have so far been linked to the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius, as the UN health agency confirms at least five cases.

Health
When conversation drifted into fantasy, one man grabbed a hammer and prepared for war.

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

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