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Linehan had previously been found guilty of criminal damage after a confrontation with a trans activist.

Party leaders quickly changed their campaign plans after Donald Trump’s announcement on the tariffs deal.

The 28-strong Mediterranean-styled restaurant chain is facing unsustainable cost pressures, its owners say.

Mladic, 84, was jailed for life for genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity during the Bosnian war in 1992-95.

FEDUSA president stresses that while AI is reshaping workplaces, it cannot replace humans

COSATU says the alliance has played a crucial role in workers rights in the country.

A global community built around AI-assisted software development has expanded into Nigeria, with the inaugural Lagos edition of Café Cursor connecting local developers to an international network that now spans more than 50 cities. Café Cursor is a city-based meetup format built around users of Cursor, an increasingly popular AI code editor that helps developers […]

MENA venture studio DeepMinds has launched DeepX, a regional deep tech venture-building summit aimed at converting scientific research into commercially viable businesses, with its inaugural event held in Algiers this week. The summit brought together researchers, AI experts, policymakers, founders and investors from the United States, Europe, Asia and across Africa. It is supported by […]

Congress has ended the record-breaking shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. And, May Day demonstrations across the U.S. are expected to draw crowds protesting the Trump administration.

A tech worker in eastern China’s Hangzhou city was dismissed after his job was replaced by AI. An appeals court in the city has ruled the dismissal unlawful.

The Global Sumud Flotilla denounced the interception as “piracy”, while Israel’s foreign ministry called the flotilla a “PR stunt”.

The former leader has not responded to US accusations that he is aiming to destabilise the government.

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

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

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

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

Jamestown residents, a close-knit community with a rich heritage on the outskirts of Stellenbosch, are unhappy with how they are treated by the municipality.

This is the most expensive major city in South Africa to buy food in as of the end of April 2026.

People should stop using the products immediately and keep out of the reach of children, the government says.

Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) recently has announced Discovery CEO Adrian Gore has a new position in South Africa.

Hlabisa moves to fast-track Coalition Bill before local government elections.

Mashatile says the ANC is confident of victory in the upcoming local government elections.

Malatji was cross-examined over his failure to halt the Ad Hoc security contracts.

Mbalula says the ANC is geared up for the elections.

The SPFL have not mandated Celtic to provide away tickets to Rangers for this month’s final Old Firm derby of the season but say the visitors should receive a “reasonable allocation” of five per cent of seats.

Ipswich Town, Millwall and Middlesbrough battle for promotion to the Premier League on the final day of the season.

Haunted by previous relegations and near-misses, Newport County face another nerve-wracking final day fight for survival at Barrow on Saturday.

Championship top scorer Zan Vipotnik says he will wait to see what the summer brings amid speculation over his future.

Josh Groban and Natalie McQueen have been together for over three years.

Singer and songwriter Josh Groban is next to join the privileged few who make it to the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Malema said the EFF will continue to fight for workers’ rights in the country.

RAF was ordered to pay the plaintiff’s legal costs.

Kubheka was allegedly abducted after a dispute over business operations.

Ethan Adams, ⁠Jack Benade and Yaqeen Ahmed, who impressed against Argentina, retain their spots.

Two new projects, including one from a Pulitzer-winning reporter, claim they’ve solved the mystery of Bitcoin’s creator. So why does the hunt continue?

From tech to home goods, these giftable gadgets are as practical as they are cool.

These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

The entry price of electric vehicles has fallen dramatically over the last year.

For around the same price as a VW Polo, South Africans can have a double-cab bakkie instead.

Bryony Gordon talks about her struggles with her mental health.

The scheme encourages staff and families to seek an urgent second opinion if they fear a patient’s condition is worsening.