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Leaving on a jet train to Kruger: Bold plan or just a distant dream?
Plans for a high-speed train to Kruger spark debate. Will South Africa’s rail system support a high-speed future under the NRMP vision?
WEDNESDAY, 06 MAY 2026, 10:56

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Plans for a high-speed train to Kruger spark debate. Will South Africa’s rail system support a high-speed future under the NRMP vision?

Top Stories
Britain on Tuesday unveiled sanctions against 35 people and entities it said were involved in recruiting vulnerable migrants to fight for Russia against Ukraine and produce drones for use in the conflict.

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A small number of 2011 models may experience faulty airbags

Top Stories
Canada is fast-tracking permanent residency for 33 000 workers. Here is how this impacts South African expats.

South Africa
SA Spaza Shop Association has raised concern over rising violence targeting informal traders.

South Africa
Bongani Ntanzi’s childhood friend, Mandlenkosi Zondo to continue with his testimony in High Court
South Africa
Weather conditions expected to start clearing
Adverse weather conditions are expected to begin clearing from the central parts of the country this afternoon, the South African Weather Service (SAWS) said on Wednesday.In an update, the weather service said weather conditions will begin clearing across Gauteng, North West and the Free State.“However, rain will persist over...

South Africa
BHF argues that Parliament failed to ensure meaningful public participation regarding NHI Act.

World
Zelenskyy rebuked Moscow for what he said was its “utter cynicism” in launching the attacks after Russia announced a unilateral ceasefire over two days later this week.

World
The BBC’s Nawal Al-Maghafi has been piecing together what happened on 8 April 2026, after one of the deadliest chapters in the country’s recent history.

World
The Australian government had been alerted Wednesday that four women and nine children had booked flights from Damascus to Australia, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said.

World
He spent much of the race criticising the state’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic led by the Democrat nominee.

Africa
DNA tests are underway to confirm whether remains found inside the crocodile match that of a missing man.

Africa
Sudan’s foreign minister says Ethiopia and UAE has chosen the “wrong path” and would regret it.

Africa
Former Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in a massive offensive by combined jihadist and separatist forces.

Africa
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

Business
Standard Bank’s Smart ID rollout has reached a milestone of 50 branches, making it the second-most prolific bank in the partnership with Home Affairs, after Capitec.

Business
Airlines have removed nearly two million seats from flights over the month, data from Cirium shows.

Business
Bram Fischer Shopping Centre in Johannesburg is going under the hammer next week, offering investors potentially R15 million in income per year.
Business

Politics
Adams’ lawyer says he’s likely to appear in court tomorrow, as he has not yet been formally charged

Politics
Fadiel Adams faces charges of fraud and defeating and or obstruction the course of justice.

Politics
Hawks Major-General Hendrik Flynn, on Tuesday testified before the Madlanga Commission.

Politics
Delegates will gather at the Olive Convention Centre in Durban to elect its new leadership.

Sport
Gavin Hunt was left frustrated after Stellenbosch FC conceded two quick goals before halftime against Orlando Pirates.

Sport
South African rugby will blend nostalgia with anticipation when the Springboks face the Barbarians in their opening match of the 2026 season.

Sport
Abdeslam Ouaddou says Orlando Pirates’ win over Stellenbosch FC keeps them in the Betway Premiership title race praising his players as warriors.

Sport
This week it’s the Champions League semi-final second legs with teams battling to reach the 34th final of the competition since its rebranding in 1992-93. But can you name every single finalist from 1993 to 2025?
Education
[GroundUp] It’ll be “a space that celebrates African memory, identity and creative expression” says library boss
Education
[263Chat] Students enrolled in technical and vocational training programmes have received nearly 200 laptops under a scheme aimed at boosting digital skills and widening access to education.
Education
[Afrobarometer] If given a choice, most youth would start a business or work in the public sector.

Education
Objection after museum removes word ‘Palestine’ from list of countries of ancient Levant and Egypt and from some explanatory panels
The Palestinian ambassador to the UK has called for Foreign Office intervention after the British Museum removed references to Palestine from its exhibits.
The UK recognised the state of Palestine in September 2025, but the same year the museum removed the name...

Lifestyle
Move over, Big Five! Spice up your safari adventure by watching out for these six amazing animals. Take a look…
Lifestyle
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Lifestyle
For the first time ever, a museum dedicated to the cannabis plant is coming to South Africa, with its opening date set for late 2026.

Entertainment
Craig Zackey will partner Eight On Eighteen in preparation race.

Entertainment
Less than 20% of murder cases lead to meaningful investigations, with some high-profile stations recording detection rates of less than 2%.

Entertainment
‘Experience tells me that the owners of the league will retain it,’ said Lebese.

Entertainment
Quality may have caught up, but there’s a big unknown lurking for hundreds of thousands of South Africans.

Science/Tech
Samsung’s SmartThings platform turns connected appliances into automated routines that save time and electricity.

Science/Tech
Armand Kruger of NEC XON argues that legacy “trusted network” thinking is now a systemic risk.

Science/Tech
A merger of Paymenow and PayCurve will create a 100-strong fintech serving 750 000 employees in four countries.

Science/Tech
10X Investments’ Michael Rossouw on what to do with your pension when you leave a job.

Motoring
FlySafair is hosting its annual birthday sale today with tickets going for as little as R12.

Motoring
Ferrari has seen a recent drop in both orders and share value.

Motoring
The Honda FIT is a compact hatchback ideal for South Africans who need a comfortable, affordable, and powerful car for urban driving.

Motoring
There is a common misconception among motorists that trackers and dashcams drain a car’s battery.

Health
A postnatal choir leader says professional dog walkers pay less to use the city’s parks.
Health
Since the family of rodent-borne infections were identified in the 1950s, they have turned up all over the world.
Health
The agency’s scientists and data contractors reviewed millions of patient records for studies that were pulled back before release.

Health
Dr Punam joins us to discuss the red flags to look out for in your health.