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Three men guilty of ‘callous’ Brighton beach rape
The men had denied targeting the woman in the early hours of 4 October.
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The men had denied targeting the woman in the early hours of 4 October.
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The 51-year-old, who is originally from Bolton, currently presents the teatime show on Radio 2.

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Lamine Yamal will miss the rest of Barcelona’s season with a hamstring injury but he is expected to return for Spain at the World Cup.

South Africa
Phiri is accused of assigning contract work to private security firms without delegated authority.

South Africa
The central bank says it has some data to guide its assessment, but some uncertainty still lingers.

South Africa
Public and private properties were destroyed in Rustenburg, Matlosana and Mahikeng.
South Africa
SA, Mexico to renew rivalry in 2026 World Cup opener
When Bafana Bafana walk onto the pitch for the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in June, it will mark exactly 16 years since South Africa, as host nation, kicked off the first World Cup on African soil against Mexico in Johannesburg.
Fast forward to 11 June 2026, and history repeats itself — with the same two nations...

World
Tensions are rising in the Middle East as shaky ceasefire agreements between the U.S., Israel and Iran, and Lebanon and Israel, are tested. And, the Secretary of the Navy is out of the role.

World
President Trump told Fox News Wednesday that there was “no time pressure” on the ceasefire, which he has extended indefinitely.

World
President Trump has extended the ceasefire, but Iran says it’s not enough if the naval blockade is still in place.

World
A proposed three-year deal with Paris is aimed at stopping migrants crossing the Channel on small boats.

Africa
Opposition parties accused the security forces of killing protesters but the official report does not say who was responsible.

Africa
At 17, Rasheed Wasiu was detained as security forces cracked down on protests against police brutality.

Africa
Zambia authorities and Edgar Lungu’s family are in a dispute over where former leader’s remains should be buried.

Africa
Midtjylland midfielder Alamara Djabi is in a stable condition having been seriously injured in a stabbing in Denmark, his club says.

Business
Bank of America expects an interest rate hike in May, as the Iran war starts to raise prices at the tills.
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Business
South Africa has doubled the amount of oil imports from the United States to make up for lost supplies from the Middle East
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Politics
The DA has laid criminal charges against Minister Sisisi Tolashe.

Politics
The SACP has briefed the media on plans for the upcoming local government elections.

Politics
The South African Communist Party (SACP) to contest the Local Government Elections independently.

Politics
The Madlanga Commission is probing criminality and political Interference in the justice system.

Sport
Sir Andy Murray and Josh Taylor are backing Hearts’ title bid but what do other Hibs supporters think as Sunday’s derby at Easter Road looms?

Sport
The 130th edition of the Hollywoodbets Durban July, to be hosted by Race Coast on Saturday, 4 July, has attracted a 63-strong first entry.

Sport
Leicester City have enjoyed the good times, now they are going to have to endure the bad – and there are signs they have not hit rock bottom.

Sport
Kylian Mbappe’s social media activity adds to the debate surrounding who could be Real Madrid’s next manager.
Education
[Leadership] The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has clarified why some candidates who sat for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) are seeing the message “No Result Yet” when attempting to check their scores.
Education
[Leadership] As candidates sit for this year’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), computer literacy continues to pose anxiety for many.
Education
[Leadership] The All Northern Schools Conference 2026, aimed at reshaping the future of schooling in Northern Nigeria, is set to hold between 5th and 7th May 2026 in Kano.

Education
Trade body warns that changes are likely to drive up costs and push pupils to find somewhere to buy junk food
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A government push to get schoolchildren eating more lentils, pulses and beans at lunch could have a “devastating effect”, making catering services unviable, school meal providers have warned.
Proposals for healthier meals in English schools, which would...

Lifestyle
A Cape Town preacher has defended his decision to welcome Marc Lottering onto his church’s podium amid public backlash…
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Lifestyle
Rachel Kolisi calls for urgent awareness and action as she highlights gaps in support systems for vulnerable children in South Africa.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Mzwanele Manyi responded to submissions made in reaction to the MK party’s proposal to remove self-determination from the constitution

Entertainment
‘It’s like [living like] a dog’, said one of the incarcerated women.

Entertainment
Creecy said the impact is also felt daily by commuters, particularly low-income households.

Entertainment
Solly Mapaila described the SACP’s decision to contest elections as a “tactical issue”

Science/Tech
Government has set a 2028 deadline to redesign the State IT Agency – but it comes after years of false starts.

Science/Tech
Order to speed hallucinogen research hailed as ‘threshold moment’ but concerns remain over access and protections
The scene seemed so far-fetched you could be forgiven for thinking you might be hallucinating.
On the weekend in which psychonauts celebrate “Bicycle Day” – the anniversary of the first LSD trip – Donald Trump was in the Oval Office double-checking that he was correctly...

Science/Tech
Portable lamps are rarely, if ever, as powerful, precise, and multipurpose as the Lume Cube Edge Light Go.

Science/Tech
The Kickstarter-funded glasses from L’Atitude 52°N have AI features bundled for 1 year, but the company doesn’t know yet how much it will charge for access after that.

Motoring
Carmakers are bringing safer versions of their cars to South Africa.

Motoring
This Chinese brand has sold over 15,000 cars since launching in South Africa.
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Motoring

Health
Chris and Xand van Tulleken try vocal cord exercises on What’s Up Docs?

Health
Rachel Moore is raising awareness for adenomyosis a womb disease which she said has ruined her life.

Health
A&E manager Sam Carter was under investigation by the Portsmouth trust when she took her own life.

Health
Some midwives are working as receptionists but the government says it has invested in maternity jobs.