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The French nun was pushed over and kicked in the apparently unprovoked assault, amid a rise in harassment of Christians in the city by Jewish extremists.

At Workers’ Day rally, EFF leader questions the impact marches have actually had on SA’s unemployment crisis

Green Party leader sorry for sharing post condemning actions of police officers who arrested suspect in Golders Green attack.

Manager Roberto de Zerbi urges Tottenham to “silence the voice inside of us” as the club battle to avoid relegation from the Premier League.

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 […]

Egyptian artificial intelligence startup Sinai.ai has raised $1.45 million in a pre-seed funding round to develop a platform that converts traditional books into interactive digital formats, in a deal led by KAUST Innovation Ventures and DisrupTech Ventures. Maza Ventures, YOUXEL Ventures and a group of angel investors also participated in the round. The company was […]

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.

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.

Shelter Cymru says privately rented homes are unaffordable for most people across Wales.

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.

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.

Mark Gould, the driving force behind the illegal streaming service Flawless TV, faces an added 10 years in prison if he fails to pay his share within three months.

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.

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

Manamela launched a scathing attack, accusing colleagues and national police commissioner Fannie Masemola

The T8 is likely to enter production at some point this year, powered by a reported hybrid powertrain.

Sunday offers Capetonians the most pleasant conditions of the weekend.

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

The music streaming platform will review criteria such as artists’ live dates and social media presence.

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.