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Six things to watch out for in the Scottish election
Results are expected to be announced across the country from early on Friday afternoon.
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Results are expected to be announced across the country from early on Friday afternoon.
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More of a cinematic meditation than your typical popcorn flick, this beautiful new film from directors Jason Jacobs and Devon Delmar has already garnered major international recognition and will be screened in South Africa for one week only, from 8 May.

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US ally the United Arab Emirates said its air defences were engaging missile and drone threats from Iran in a further test of the shaky, month-long ceasefire between the US and Iran.

South Africa
The KZN Legislature’s Health Portfolio Committee has called the CEO of Madadeni Hospital to appear.

South Africa
89 000 children at 125 schools were affected by the school closures on Wednesday and Thursday.

South Africa
Traffic officials, police and emergency services are on the scene

South Africa
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy says her department is monitoring the Hantavirus outbreak.

World
North Korea says it’ll deploy new long-range artillery systems capable of striking the capital region of rival South Korea this year and commission its first naval destroyer in coming weeks.

World
Through surging profits or soaring share prices, the war has been a boon for some firms.

World
Iran accuses the US of violating the truce, alleging it targeted an oil tanker and carried out attacks on coastal areas.

World
Fear and uncertainty linger for Somali migrants in Minnesota despite a legal reprieve.

Africa
The former university lecturer was a vocal critic of the government and ruling Rwandan Patriotic Front party.

Africa
As claims of xenophobia in South Africa mount, Ghana calls on the African Union to send a fact-finding mission.

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.

Business
The men’s 2026 Fifa World Cup is set to hold its opening ceremony on 11 June in Mexico City.

Business
The flare-up further endangers the US-Iran ceasefire, which Trump extended indefinitely on 21 April.

Business
Molecules that can capture heat could be a useful technology to decarbonise heating.

Business
Reports had suggested the countries were set to follow the example of Greece, which suspended biometric checks at its borders.

Politics
EFF members expected to gather outside the ConCourt ahead of judgment in the Phala Phala matter…

Politics
ConCourt to deliver judgment in the Phala Phala matter, after 500k dollars was stolen in 2020

Politics
Interactive timeline summarises key events since a large sum of money was stolen from Phala Phala.

Politics
The DA says public funds meant to serve residents cannot be misused for personal or political gain.

Sport
The summer of 2006 was meant to be England’s moment. So why did their World Cup dream end in on-field agony and off-field acrimony?

Sport
Former Orlando Pirates striker Lelo Mbele believes the Buccaneers deserve to win the Betway Premiership title after the football they have produced this season.

Sport
It’s within grasp.

Sport
BBC Sport looks at what is at stake in the final two rounds and how other results could impact Champions Cup qualification.
Education
A hacking group that claimed responsibility for attacking Canvas’s parent company said it had gained access to data from more than 275 million people across 9,000 schools.
Education
The university’s leader bumped into students as he drove away following an evening of debate over the long-running conflict in the Middle East.
Education
A lawsuit against the National Endowment for the Humanities drew wide attention for revealing how DOGE had used ChatGPT to cancel grants.
Education
Academic museums at Princeton, Yale, Cornell and Skidmore have organized several standout exhibitions, worth a venture beyond TEFAF New York.

Lifestyle
Sale or scam? Local airline FlySafair has responded to criticism surrounding its R12 ticket birthday sale promotion this week…

Lifestyle
Somizi Mhlongo is one of many South Africans disappointed at Brit actress Cynthia Erivo being cast as Miriam Makeba in an upcoming biopic.

Lifestyle
Hollywood stylish couple, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, made people question if they were arguing at the 2026 Met Gala.

Lifestyle
Tyla addresses viral Met Gala clip with Rihanna, denying beef rumours and explaining what really happened.

Entertainment
Preliminary investigations suggest that the accident was caused by mechanical failure.

Entertainment
Covid taught us air travel spreads disease fast, yet Airlink waited eight days to learn infected passenger died after exposure.

Entertainment
It could remain in place for longer if strong Eurozone summer demand puts further pressure on global jet fuel prices.

Entertainment
Former Unisa registrar Prof Steward Mothata claims Unisa’s council continued operating despite allegedly lacking a legal quorum.

Science/Tech
Thousands of schools around the US were paralyzed on Thursday after education tech firm Instructure shut down access to its Canvas platform following a breach by hackers going by the name ShinyHunters.

Science/Tech
Explore today’s top DoorDash promo codes for $25 off your first order, free delivery, and 50% off DashPass for students and select users.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Business Insider: As the trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI ended its second week, the Tesla CEO started scoring points against Sam Altman. His witnesses landed three solid punches in testimony about how Altman runs OpenAI as CEO, raising concerns about his dedication to AI safety, the nonprofit’s mission, and his honesty as a leader of the organization....

Science/Tech
Water minister Rose Jackson calls drying in Gwydir region ‘devastating’ as bill passes upper house
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Water flows to parched New South Wales wetlands where an urgent rescue mission to save dying wildlife unfolded are a step closer to resuming after legislation passed the state parliament’s upper house.
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Motoring

Motoring
The government wants to convert Gauteng’s e-toll gantries into a new speed camera network.

Motoring
The Supreme Court of Appeal ruled that the Road Accident Fund’s claim process is unlawful, with administrative hurdles that make it harder for victims to access compensation.

Motoring
The government has increased its fuel price relief for diesel motorists by nearly R1 per litre.

Health
The condition affects one in 10 women in the UK and can cause debilitating pain and infertility.

Health
Lucy Woodham answers your questions on the outbreak of hantavirus on board a cruise ship
Health
The Trump administration has slashed funding for infectious disease research and has far fewer employees, including disease detectives, to respond to outbreaks.

Health
The origin of the outbreak is still unknown, with the World Health Organisation saying investigations are “still under way”.