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Residents back home as explosion scene made safe
The residential area of Bristol where two people died in an explosion is declared safe by police.
MONDAY, 04 MAY 2026, 09:54

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The residential area of Bristol where two people died in an explosion is declared safe by police.
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Giuliani was an attorney for Trump in his failed bid to overturn 2020 election results

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Iran has drawn the line at Hormuz through sovereignty, anti-colonial memory and strategic endurance. Washington, Israel and Europe continue to answer with war, siege and sanctions

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The Constitutional Court is hearing two major challenges to the National Health Insurance Act, focusing on whether parliament adequately considered public input before passing the law

South Africa
He was arrested in Pretoria last November after explosives were allegedly found in his vehicle.

South Africa
South Africans who die without valid will risk having assets distributed against their wishes.

South Africa
Five suspects are on trial for killing Senzo Meyiwa in October 2014.

South Africa
Issues that spark it range from hours lost to endless social media scrolling to late-night streaming

World
Two U.S. service members are missing in southwestern Morocco after taking part in annual multinational military exercises in the North African country, the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) said.

World
The United States will launch an effort on Monday to “guide” stranded ships from the Iran-gripped Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump said, as two ships around the strait reported attacks.

World
Hantaviruses are usually spread by exposure to urine, saliva or feces from infected rodents, such as rats or mice. Hantavirus infections are rare but can cause deadly respiratory infections.

World
U.S. gas prices were nearly $3 an average prior to the start of the war in Iran.

Africa
More than 100 gangs are operating nationwide as the growing use of political thugs raises fears of election violence.

Africa
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe says current rules are “on the right side” when it comes to shoe technology, following Sabastian Sawe’s record-breaking time at the London Marathon.

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

Business
Pick n Pay has entered the next phase of its turnaround strategy, which is good news for people who shop at the retail chain.

Business
Global companies are looking to expand manufacturing outside South Africa, as policy uncertainty around BEE threatens to erode local capacity and drive investment away.

Business
African Rail Co. plans to raise $170 million (R2.8 billion) this year to buy locomotives and wagons to run in South Africa.
Business

Politics
Electoral Commission is expected to meet with a delegation of MKP and its President Zuma in Nkandla

Politics
An urgent court interdict obtained by two members of branches in the area halted the conference

Politics
He says members of the political killing task team raided a house he used to live in Cape Town

Politics
Debate grows over the effectiveness of SANDF support to SAPS amid rising crime concerns

Sport
Ulster back row Nick Timoney says a reset and having young players with “no scars” have helped change the fortunes of the Irish province.

Sport
With the start of the Springbok season on the horizon, we assess the top two in the pecking order in every backline position.

Sport
World number one Nelly Korda goes 69 holes without a bogey as she cruises to a four-shot victory in the Riviera Maya Open at Mayakoba in Mexico.

Sport
BBC Sport NI assesses some of the talking points ahead of this year’s North West 200 international road race.
Education
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Education
[Daily Maverick] More than R58-million in public funds has been lost on an unused building bought by the Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority in 2014. Despite years of spending, investigations and criminal cases, no one has been held accountable.
Education
[New Zimbabwe] The era of parallel examination systems in Zimbabwe is drawing to a close. Beginning in 2027, every learner in the country will be required to sit for Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) exams, placing public schools, private colleges, and trust schools under one national assessment roof for the first time.
Education
Cellphone bans got devices out of students’ hands, according to the first large study. But behavior and academics have not improved, at least so far.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
American actress and musician Zendaya Coleman will skip the 2026 Met Gala amid a hectic schedule of back‑to‑back press tours.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Fans of Khanyi Mbau were left reeling over images of her face lift, which she believes will get ‘better with time’….

Entertainment
“I think it was a mental problem and these two wins, I hope we can play with more confidence and better mentality,” he said.

Entertainment
“I love doing what I’m doing and it’s a great position for me to be in,” said Carrick.

Entertainment
These severe weather conditions are expected to last until Wednesday morning, posing risks of localised flooding to infrastructure, bridges and settlements.

Entertainment
Turbo variant becomes the new equal most powerful Porsche road car ever made.

Science/Tech
Advances in AI, cloud computing, data integration and analytics are enabling organisations to move toward more integrated approaches.

Science/Tech
AI-driven macro shifts are increasingly influencing Bitcoin’s volatility and trading behaviour, says Doto.

Science/Tech
The company has launched in SA to address the increasing demand for competitive fibre-optic infrastructure and precision equipment.

Science/Tech
Solid8, in collaboration with global vendor partners, will participate at both the Cape Town and Johannesburg events.
Motoring

Motoring
The plan to greatly expand the Gautrain network is going ahead, but property owners have raised concerns over whether they will be fairly compensated under the Expropriation Act.

Motoring
Germany’s carmakers have pleaded for an urgent de-escalation in the tariff dispute between the US and the EU after President Donald Trump said he would increase auto tariffs on the bloc.
Motoring

Health
Reformer Pilates businesses in the UK rose by nearly 1,000 per cent between 2024 and 2025.
Health
Three people aboard a cruise ship sailing the Atlantic Ocean have died from what health officials suspect were hantavirus infections.
Health
One case of the infection has been confirmed in a laboratory, and there are five additional suspected cases, the organization said on Sunday.
Health
For decades, conservatives were adamantly opposed to the use of drugs like psilocybin and LSD. Now, the Trump administration has made a sharp pivot.