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Do I need a photo ID and my polling card to vote in the elections?
Voters in England only will have to show photo ID while polling cards are not essential.
THURSDAY, 07 MAY 2026, 12:24

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Voters in England only will have to show photo ID while polling cards are not essential.

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The project coincides with the 25th anniversary of Volkswagen R

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South Africans heading to this European hotspot on 12 May must prepare for severe disruptions as unions plan a massive 24-hour shutdown.

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Chiefs’ remaining three matches are against Sekhukhune United, on Sunday at Peter Mokaba Stadium, AmaZulu, and Chippa United.

South Africa
Two police officers in Mpumalanga have been arrested for alleged corruption and extortion…
South Africa
Indaba places rural infrastructure and inclusive economy under spotlight
Advancing rural infrastructure development and building an inclusive economy will take centre stage as Land Reform and Rural Development Minister Mzwanele Nyhontso, presides over the National Integrated Rural Development Indaba in Bloemfontein.
The two-day Indaba, held from 7 to 8 May 2026 at Lemo Green Park in...

South Africa
Cat Matlala faces charges of conspiracy to commit murder, attempted murder and money laundering.
South Africa
SAPS mourns loss of two Tactical Response sergeants
The South African Police Service (SAPS) is mourning the tragic loss of two Tactical Response Team (TRT) sergeants, who lost their lives in a single motor vehicle accident in Witbank, Mpumalanga.
At the time of the accident, the members were travelling to Pretoria on Tuesday evening to testify in cases before court when the State...
World
Across six locations in Indonesia, NPR spoke with locals about how nickel mining is changing the land and daily life. It’s brought jobs, but also concerns about environmental damage and public health.

World
The dozens of passengers, including the wife of a Dutch man who died, left the cruise ship during a stop at the British territory, the Dutch foreign ministry said on Thursday.

World
Southeast Asian countries are voicing concern about President Trump and the war with Iran.

World
Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Pope Leo after critical comments by President Trump.

Africa
“If the people want me to have a third term, I will accept,” Tshisekedi says, with him due to step down in 2028.

Africa
The baby hippo, which has been named Bumpy, was found clinging to its lifeless mother at a lake.

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.

Business
SAMWU has warned National Treasury to back down from its order to end a R10.3 billion agreement between the City of Joburg and workers, threatening to fight any attempts to do so.

Business
FNB has launched a market first home loan solution designed to help young South Africans enter the property market earlier by easing the financial pressures associated with the early years of homeownership.

Business
Airlink has initiated contact tracing and informed the public that a passenger on one of its flights had passed away from Hantavirus.

Business
Trains are being cancelled and delayed with disruption expected to last to the end of the day, National Rail says.

Politics
Fadiel Adams is accused of interfering with investigations into Sindiso Magaqa’s murder.

Politics
President Cyril Ramaphosa led a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday.

Politics
The appointment of Lesedi Mabiletja as the private secretary in Tolashe’s office was irregular

Politics
DA raise concerns about the safety of residents following reports of rape cases involving officers

Sport
Carys Cox and Hannah Dallavalle return to Wales’ backline for the Six Nations trip to Ireland, while Georgia Evans makes her first start of the campaign.

Sport
Elgin City suspend manager Allan Hale “with immediate effect, pending an ongoing investigation”.

Sport
Harry Kane’s late goal on Wednesday could not take Bayern Munich to the final – but it might earn the Bundesliga an extra Champions League place.

Sport
Springbok and Leinster lock RG Snyman and his wife Saskia are expecting their first baby. The rugby couple has been married for six years.
Education
Here are ways Florida’s advanced high school history program, which students can use for college credit, differs from other curriculums.
Education
A confluence of factors is causing public schools in New York and across the country to experience dramatic reductions in enrollment.
Education
[Daily Maverick] While policymakers debate screen time and cognitive development, a parallel crisis is quietly unfolding in South Africa’s education sector: a tech supply chain riddled with vendor monopolies, retail exploitation and hardware dumping that prioritises profit over pedagogy.

Education
As the traditional route of school, university and entry-level job is ever more precarious, it’s no wonder parents are feeling the strain
Called on to do long division, how would you fare? I had no illusions going in. I couldn’t do it the first time round and, four decades later, it seemed unlikely the situation had improved. (For a split second I thought AI might help, but it was like...

Lifestyle
Beyoncé returns to the Met Gala after 10 years wearing over 300 carats of diamonds, including a necklace worth millions

Lifestyle
A new system is being proposed, allowing South African citizens to store digital versions of ID documents on their smartphones.
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Entertainment
Simply titled J5 HEV will become the new flagship variant of the J5 range.

Entertainment
Saftu stressed that it was not declaring Tolashe guilty, but argued that President Ramaphosa’s silence had become the central issue.
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Entertainment
The utility urged residents to work with authorities to protect public infrastructure and report suspicious activity.

Science/Tech
Elements of the right and the left are united in the baseless belief that two attempts on Donald Trump’s life were staged.

Science/Tech
Admit it: It’s inevitable you will forget to charge your Bluetooth pair.

Science/Tech
The career-focused online programmes are designed to equip students with in-demand digital and leadership skills.

Science/Tech
Discovery Vitality today cements its position as the world’s most scientifically driven wellness programme by launching the proprietary Vitality Sleep Score and a new Vitality Sleep Rewards programme. This historic launch marks the first time in almost 20 years that Vitality has added a new core pillar to the programme, placing Sleep alongside Screening, Physical […]

Motoring
Airlink is looking for 82 passengers that may have been exposed to the Hantavirus on a recent flight.

Motoring
One Chinese car saw a massive jump in sales this April.

Motoring
BYD’s overseas sales soared in April as surging petrol prices in the wake of the Iran war spurred renewed interest in electric cars.

Motoring
South Africa’s automotive sector is valued at well over R500 billion.
Health
The health agency has been particularly strict in abolishing at-home work, overriding accommodations that were granted years before the pandemic.

Health
A British man is among three evacuees sent to the Netherlands after displaying symptoms while aboard the MV Hondius.

Health
Rapper Professor Green, real name Stephen Manderson, has long been open about his mental health difficulties and has joined up with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy which reports seven in 10 men don’t seek support until they hit crisis point.

Health
The Andes strain of the virus has been confirmed in two passengers who were taken to South Africa, according to the country’s health minister