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World News🇬🇧🇬🇪🇷🇺Maria McCloy Dies: Visionary Behind Global Showcase of SA Urban Culture
Maria McCloy, a pioneering media producer, publicist, and accessories designer, passed away on May 12 at Milpark Hospital following heart failure. Known for her work documenting post-apartheid South Africa's urban cultur...
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World News🇬🇧🇬🇪🇷🇺SA Youth Unemployment Despite Matric Passes
In 2025, South Africa saw a record 656,000 matric passes, yet youth unemployment remains a significant challenge. Businesses and the Social Employment Fund are working to create more job opportunities for young graduates...
World News🇬🇧🇬🇪🇷🇺U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Denies Meeting with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein
Howard Lutnick, the U.S. Commerce Secretary, denied having any further contact with Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier, in a House committee transcript released on February 17th, 2026. The denial comes amid ongoing...
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World News🇬🇧🇬🇪🇷🇺South African Local Governments Failing to Protect Personal Data
Local governments in South Africa are reportedly failing to protect residents' personal data from cyber threats, leaving them vulnerable to ransomware gangs and phishing attacks. The lack of skills, outdated technology, ...
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World News🇬🇧🇬🇪🇷🇺Rise of Farage Threatens UK-Africa Relations Amid Political Chaos
As Nigel Farage's Reform UK gains momentum, threatening Labour's hold on power in the UK, experts warn that this could undermine vital UK-Africa relations, drawing parallels to historical grievances and political turmoil...
World News🇬🇧🇬🇪🇷🇺Australia Politics: Taylor unveils policy to block noncitizens from access to 17 benefits including paid parental leave
Australian opposition leader Anthony Albanese has unveiled a budget reply speech tonight, promising to block non-citizens from accessing 17 benefits, including paid parental leave. The move is seen as a significant step ...
World News🇬🇧🇬🇪🇷🇺Tennessee Influencer Detained in Shooting
Dalton Eatherly, a Tennessee influencer known as Chud the Builder, was detained following an alleged confrontation involving gunfire outside a courthouse in Clarksville. The incident highlights concerns about public safe...
Age of Accountability: Minister's Special Adviser Suspended Over CV Scandal
Minister Sisisi Tolashe's special adviser, Ngwako Kgatla, has been suspended by the Department of Social Development after a Public Service Commission report found him partially responsible for falsifying his niece’s CV ...
Beijing’s Temple of Heaven Temporarily Closed Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
The Temple of Heaven in Beijing was unexpectedly closed on May 13, 2026, ahead of the meeting between US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The closure caused confusion among visitors and local residen...
EXTORTION CHARGES: Who is Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni, the taxi boss who survived Matlala’s alleged hit?
Joe 'Ferrari' Sibanyoni, a prominent taxi boss in South Africa, has been arrested on extortion charges. The arrest has reignited scrutiny of his business empire and alleged criminal associations within the transport indu...
South Africa's Foot-and-Mouth Crisis: Challenges Persist Amid Mass Vaccination Efforts
The South African government has launched a mass vaccination campaign against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), but challenges remain for farmers and the cattle industry. Agriculture Minister Steenhuisen supports the strateg...
Cocaine Consignment Linked to Feroz Khan
The police officer who intercepted a R286m cocaine consignment in Johannesburg says it was rumored to belong to Crime Intelligence officer Feroz Khan, despite his prior clearance. This revelation could potentially link K...
US-Mexico relations hit lowest point since 1980s
Relations between the United States and Mexico are at their most tense level in decades due to claims of cartel corruption among Mexican officials, according to The Guardian World. Analysts warn that these tensions could...
Argentina's Patagonia Region Set to Boast Significant Job Growth Amid Milei’s Economic Plan
In a move that could redefine the economic landscape of Argentina, the Patagonia region is poised for substantial job creation over the coming years. President Javier Milei's government has spearheaded multibillion-dolla...
US Health Funding Threatened as Medicare Pauses Hospice and Home Healthcare Signups Amid Fraud Investigation
Medicare is implementing a temporary pause in hospice and home healthcare agency sign-ups to investigate potential fraud. This move is raising concerns about the administration's anti-fraud efforts, with Secretary of Hea...
US woman gets life sentence for allegedly murdering husband
A Utah mother will serve a life sentence without parole for allegedly lacing her husband's cocktail with fentanyl. The case centers around the death of Eric Richins, whose wife Kouri Richins published a book about grief ...
SAPS MPs probe cover-up at Phala Phala farm
South African MPs have demanded answers after struggling to get responses from SAPS leaders and Ipid members regarding the investigation into an alleged cover-up of stolen US dollars at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala ...
Minister Creecy Develops Plan for Road Accident Fund
Barbara Creecy, South Africa's Minister of Transport, has unveiled a new strategy to address the challenges faced by the Road Accident Fund (RAF). The plan aims to ensure the fund's financial sustainability and better se...
Stacey Abrams Criticizes Republican Redistricting Efforts
Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams has harshly condemned Republican-led efforts to redraw congressional districts in her state. Abrams, known for her activism against gerrymandering, argues that these changes ...
Louisiana suspends US House primary amid redistricting push, critics raise legal concerns
Louisiana governor paused the state's US House primary election on May 13 following a Supreme Court ruling. Critics argue that this move sows confusion and violates legal processes, while supporters contend it is necessa...