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The most accessible entry point is through real estate investment trusts. Think of them as the ‘Uber of property ownership’ — you don’t need to own the car to benefit from the ride
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BBC’s Nadine Yousif and Eloise Alanna spent five days travelling with the country’s military rangers through frostbite and sub-zero temperatures.

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Board pushes through to name Waseem Carrim despite last-minute resignation of two members.

South Africa
Police said the circumstances surrounding his missing persons case are still sketchy

South Africa
Forecaster Langutelani says the cold front moved across the south-western parts of the province

South Africa
This follows heavy rains in the area, however no casualties have been reported

South Africa
Police divers shot and killed a crocodile from a helicopter and found the human remains.

World
Germany’s defense minister is playing down the impact of the Pentagon’s decision to pull 5,000 troops from the country, but the move has rattled NATO allies and added to growing fears that Europe can no longer rely on Washington.

World
How much Donald Trump can do with the time he has left as president will depend massively on the cost of living.

World
Iran has presented a 14-point response to the U.S. proposal to end the war, according to Iranian state media.

World
A new study reveals a decline in dragonfly and damselfly species in India’s Western Ghats.

Africa
Christopher Okello Onyum had pleaded insanity but this was dismissed by the judge.

Africa
The unusually forceful intervention highlights concerns about governance in the management of public retirement savings

Africa
The blockade comes days after Mali’s defence minister was assassinated in a series of nationwide attacks.

Africa
Malagasy prosecuters used a Whatsapp group as evidence for the detained individuals alleged crimes.

Business
The latest Braai Index shows that the cost of South Africa’s favourite pastime has experienced its biggest monthly increase in a year.

Business
Residents of a popular seaside destination are concerned about the prospect of becoming a nuclear town amid plans to build a nuclear power station in the area.

Business
Officials are warning Gauteng residents to be cautious travelling to certain areas such as Limpopo, Mpumalanga, or neighbouring countries.

Business
South Africa’s Minister of Employment and Labour announced two draft bills to drastically reform labour legislation.

Politics
IEC’s Masego Sheburi says they will be launching 2026 election campaign later in May

Politics
Herman Mashaba described the announcement as the beginning of a brighter future for South Africans

Politics
ANC’s Nomvula Mokonyane was speaking at Cosatu’s Workers Day celebrations in Durban.

Politics
Khumbudzo Ntshavheni addressed COSATU-affiliated members at a Workers Day rally in Brakpan.

Sport
After finishing seventh in the Championship, BBC Sport looks at whether or not Wrexham will see the 2025-26 season as a missed opportunity.

Sport
John Higgins says Shaun Murphy “hits it like God” after the Scot misses out on a ninth World Snooker Championship final following a tense 17-15 defeat at the Crucible.

Sport
Match of the Day pundits Wayne Rooney and Joe Hart debate whether all hair pulls are worthy of a red card following another incident where Sunderland’s Dan Ballard was sent off.

Sport
Watch as Mark Allen misses a simple match-winning pot on the black during his semi-final loss against Wu Yize in the World Snooker Championship.

Education
Education is being targeted across Palestine, with the murder of 14-year-old Aws al-Naasan only the latest in a spree of violence
The Israeli reservist shot 14-year-old Aws al-Naasan in the head just outside the western gate of the Mughayyir boys’ secondary school, where he was studying in ninth grade.
Aws collapsed instantly, bleeding heavily. More shots rang out as his friends ran to his...
Education
Readers respond to Bret Stephens’s column about the recent Yale report on reforming academia.
Education
The average wait for a test in England and Scotland has hit 22 weeks, up from five weeks before the pandemic, leading to frustration and attempts to jump the line.
Education
After a debate over the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians, students say the university president hit them with his vehicle. He says he was the victim in the incident.
Lifestyle
Following a leaked voice note in which Nimrod Nkosi shares his frustrations about his career, Rami Chuene defended him against trolls.

Lifestyle
A Checkers Sixty60 driver, doubling as a content creator, is sharing a look at his life on the road and in his humble home…

Lifestyle
British actress Cynthia Erivo – set to play Miriam Makeba in a biopic – has been trolled over a clip of her singing the late icon’s song.

Lifestyle
Tyla stuns in a custom Javier Collazo feather dress at Billboard Women in Music, highlighting her bold red carpet style.

Entertainment
Excellent performance is backed up by seriously attractive aftersales support.

Entertainment
Kubheka was found on Saturday, 02 May 2026.

Entertainment
City centre forward Jean Lwamba went from villain to hero.

Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories of Saturday, 2 May 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

Science/Tech
Shark makes some seriously powerful vacuums, from handheld vacs to steam mops. Don’t miss $100 off, 10% off, and more limited-time coupons from WIRED.

Science/Tech
Save on today’s top Skullcandy Promo Codes for Crusher Evo headphones, 36% off Crusher ANC 2 noise-canceling headphones, and more with amazing deals.

Science/Tech
Refresh your living space for less with these verified Castlery coupons, including free shipping offers and furniture set discounts.

Science/Tech
Score your Rover promo code for 2026.

Motoring
TopAuto got behind the wheel of the South African-bound iCaur V27 on a recent trip to China.

Motoring
Nissan Motor is cancelling plans to make a pair of fully electric SUVs at one of its factories.

Motoring
Poor tyre maintenance could be increasing your monthly fuel spend.
Motoring
Health
Some screenings and treatments no longer make sense for patients as they age. Researchers have just added a few more to the list.
Health
The court order, in a lawsuit by the state of Louisiana, pauses a Food and Drug Administration regulation that greatly expanded access to the abortion pill mifepristone.
Health
Jenna Norton had filed a whistle-blower complaint claiming that the agency leadership had retaliated against her.

Health
Vicky Pattison talks about trying to get help for pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder.