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Labour and the Conservatives suffer losses at the expense of Reform across England.

No Premier League, no Champions League, but Bruno Fernandes has won trophies, accolades and is on the brink of a record.

The naturalist’s seven-decade career was marked with a night of memories, live music and special guests at the Royal Albert Hall.

The EFL charges Southampton with spying on Middlesbrough before they meet in the Championship play-off semi-finals on Saturday.

Reports have come in of loss of cattle and crops in the areas.

Minister Blade Nzimande, has launched the Natural Resources Management Programme.

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.

The US has published transcripts, video clips and audio recordings about unidentified flying objects, also called unidentified anomalous phenomena.

Zambia was due to host Rights Con, the world’s biggest digital rights gathering, this week — but abruptly canceled the event. Organizers blame Chinese pressure for the decision.

World War 2 Victory Day celebrations in Moscow will be muted this year because of fears of drone attacks, as the public tires of the Ukraine war.

Greek media say the drone, which reportedly had explosives, could be either Ukrainian or linked to the Russia-Ukraine war.

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.

30 years ago, on May 8th 1996, the constitutional assembly formally adopted the constitution

The ANC says new mayors must now expedite service delivery in their respective areas.

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.

Ulstercentre Stuart McCloskey is set to miss the European Challenge Cup final with a serious hamstring problem as the injuries mount up for Richie Murphy.

Netball Super League leaders Loughborough Lightning return to winning ways with a hard-fought 76-60 victory over Birmingham Panthers on Friday.

Former Chelsea and Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho in talks to become next Real Madrid head coach, Newcastle and Chelsea eye Uruguay Darwin Nunez, Wolves set to agree deal to sell Joao Gomes to Atletico Madrid, plus more.

Ulster and Stormers produce an enthralling 38-38 draw in a United Rugby Championship game that featured 11 tries and a controversial ending at the Affidea Stadium.

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”...

Benoni-born actress Charlize Theron has spoken about practising this age-old African superstition – Do you do it too?

Mother’s Day 2026 falls on 10 May, with shoppers rushing to secure gifts, flowers and lunch bookings before Sunday.

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.

Griquas missed a conversion on the final hooter to lose their unbeaten record in the SA Cup.

From baking masterclasses and beauty workshops to decadent lunches and high teas, here’s your guide to celebrating Mother’s Day 2026 in SA.

R155 million in jackpots are up for grabs! Here are your PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results for 8 May 2026.

Catch up on the biggest stories this Friday, 8 May 2026, in our simple daily news update.

The Defense Department has released a new trove of declassified documents about government UFO sitings.

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.