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Updated SA schools rugby First XV rankings: Top 20
Traditional SA rugby schools are making headway and placing huge pressure on the current surprise leaders with changes accross the top 20.
Reimagining higher education as an engine of economic growth
The proposal highlights that South Africa’s universities and technical and vocational education and training colleges can become productive economic nodes distributed across all provinces
Dravid named as Dublin franchise co-owner for ETPL
India cricket legend Rahul Dravid is announced as co-owner of the final European T20 Premier League franchise, based out of Dublin.
Somebody call Hasina
Amid the mostly depressing HIV headlines of recent times, concerned as they mainly are with the deadly impacts of donor defunding, South Africa’s imminent roll-out of a twice-yearly HIV prevention injection called lenacapavir (LEN) has been a spot of bright light. Staff in 360 healthcare facilities spread across the country stand trained and ready to […]
Ovo energy customers urged not to panic as takeover planned
All existing tariffs will be honoured in full under a planned deal that could create Britain’s largest energy supplier.
Newcastle’s Finneran in as Umeh out of Republic of Ireland squad
Newcastle United defender Rory Finneran receives his first call-up to the Republic of Ireland senior squad for their friendly against Grenada.
Kenya: Ruto Says CBE Reforms Preparing Kenyan Learners for AI-Driven Global Job Market
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Kenya is reforming the education system to ensure that learners keep pace with a fast-changing global labour market, especially in technology, President William Ruto has said.
West Africa: Liberia to Host First-Ever Student-Led Chemistry Symposium in Gbarnga
[Liberian Observer] Liberia is poised to make history on May 16, 2026, with the hosting of its first-ever Student-Led Chemistry Symposium, an initiative expected to bring together 750 students in a major push to strengthen practical science education.
Ofcom partially upholds police watchdog complaint about BBC’s Chris Kaba doc
The complaint concerned claims made on a Panorama episode on Kaba, who was killed in 2022.
News24 | Kagiso Nonyana | Diesel refunds set for overdue shake-up
It is extremely important for all diesel refund users to familiarise themselves with the requirements of the current and new diesel refund scheme legislation and system changes, explains Kagiso Nonyana.
Washington dinner shooting suspect pleads not guilty
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump.
Nigeria: Full List – Nigerian Universities and Cut-Off Marks for 2026 Admission
[Vanguard] The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has released the minimum Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) cut-off marks approved by universities across the country for the 2026 admission exercise, with Pan-Atlantic University setting the highest benchmark at 220.
VIDEO: Flooded Newlands cricket stadium turns into a pool
The fierce storm that has battered the Cape on Monday has left the Newlands cricket ground looking like a pool.
Watch: Mead marks 50th Arsenal goal with stunning double
Watch Beth Mead score her 50th and 51st WSL goals for Arsenal with the England forward set to depart the club at the end of the season.
News24 | Spain says it took ‘all measures’ to halt hantavirus as positive cases emerge among evacuees
Spain on Monday said it took “all measures” to prevent hantavirus spreading from evacuees on a cruise ship hit by the virus, after French and US nationals tested positive.
Parliament probes Stellenbosch University as cracks in system show
While management at Stellenbosch University projected stability and excellence, students, auditors and internal oversight bodies warned of chronic debt, unsafe housing, National Student Financial Aid Scheme failures and slow transformation
Shein accuses Temu of ‘industrial-scale’ copyright breaches in UK legal battle
Online fast-fashion platform Shein accused Temu of copyright infringement “on an industrial scale”, while Temu countered that Shein is using litigation to stifle competition, as a trial opened at London’s high court on Monday.
No end to deadlock as Iran, US reject talks terms
Iran calls for frozen assets release and port blockade end after Trump slams counteroffer as unacceptable.
Aleen Inc. Announces Its OTC Market Listing
Toronto, Ontario — May 11, 2026 — Aleen Inc., a digital wellness company, is pleased to announce that its shares officially commenced trading on the OTC market on May 4, 2026. The OTC listing represents an important milestone in Aleen Inc.’s continued international growth strategy and reflects the Company’s commitment to expanding access to global capital […]