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Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola heads Crystal Palace’s shortlist of candidates to replace outgoing head coach Oliver Glasner next season.

By expanding SAWS’s observation network, the partnership seeks to close critical forecasting gaps in regions vulnerable to floods, storms and extreme rainfall

The Democratic Alliance is set to elect new leadership in KwaZulu-Natal this weekend, in a closely watched provincial congress that will shape the party’s strategy before the 2026 municipal elections amid rising coalition politics and the growing influence of the MK Party

‘Dai Dai’ the official anthem!

Shakira has now been involved in FOUR different FIFA World Cup tournaments since her first in 2006.

He says the monarch continues to perform his daily responsibilities as usual.

This comes as the Western Cape anticipates heavy rainfall, damaging winds and rough sea conditions.

MEC Violet Mathye has sent condolences to the families who lost loved ones Limpopo accident.

The child was born last night after the woman went into labour.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Likweti Bushveld Farm Estate is launching a new phase, with the development already attracting a host of local and international buyers.

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.

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

All four institutions dealt with the matter and found no wrong-doing on the part of the president.

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

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

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

The Absa Run Your City Cape Town 10K has been cancellation due to adverse weather conditions forecast for for Sunday, 10 May’s race.

Cardiff City sign Nathan Trott permanently on a three-year deal following the goalkeeper’s promotion-winning season on loan from Copenhagen.

Kaizer Chiefs will be without Mduduzi Shabalala and Siphesihle Ndlovu for the match against Sekhukhune United.

Martin O’Neill is relishing what is “most likely” his final Old Firm match as Celtic chase victory over Rangers to stay in the title hunt.

Harassment reported by 35% of students at ‘high tariff’ institutions compared with 17% at those with lowest entry grades

Students at England’s leading universities were more than twice as likely to experience sexual harassment than those at “lower tariff” institutions, according to analysis.

Data from a national survey of undergraduates shows that 35% of students at “high tariff”...

Here’s the tea on pictures of Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen and Kelly Khumalo, which have gone viral on social media.

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

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

The Soweto Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2026 featured collections from emerging and established designers.

‘We could never get our team together for more than four games,’ said coach JP Pietersen.

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 9 May 2026.

Award-winning comedian Dillan Oliphant took the stage at Sima’s Funny Galore Comedy Club just hours before clinching two major trophies at the Savanna Comics’ Choice Awards.

California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer is proposing a new jobs guarantee for workers displaced by artificial intelligence.

The philosopher thinks humans should pursue advanced AI and the promise of a “solved world.”

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

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

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.

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