HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SOUTH AFRICA TODAY | SATURDAY – 02 MAY 2026

Sat 02 May 2026: Here’s what’s happening in South Africa today: 👇🏼 ◼️ IEC reassures public that local elections won’t disrupt school exams: “Around that time, it would be the beginning of exams, and not a lot of our learners would be writing exams. We wanted to hold the elections before the exams are in […]

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WHAT A ‘POST‑ANTIBIOTIC ERA’ COULD MEAN FOR MODERN MEDICINE

Fri 01 May 2026: Antibiotics are one of the greatest breakthroughs in medical history. They turned once-deadly infections into treatable illnesses and made modern healthcare possible. But bacteria are changing, and some of the drugs we have depended on for decades are becoming less effective. Around the world, infections are becoming harder to treat. This […]

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CENTCOM TO BRIEF TRUMP ON FRESH MILITARY OPTIONS IN IRAN: REPORT

Fri 01 May 2026: US President Donald Trump is set to receive a briefing on new plans for potential military action in Iran on Thursday from CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper, Axios reported Thursday, citing sources. According to the report, the briefing signals that Trump is seriously weighing a return to large-scale combat operations, either […]

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FROM RAILWAYS TO ENERGY — FIVE STRATEGIC PROJECTS LINKING GULF STATES

Fri 01 May 2026: In the face of worsening geopolitical tensions, Gulf nations are resuming cooperative projects aimed to mitigate risks Gulf leaders gathered in Riyadh this week for their first in-person meeting since the outbreak of the US–Israel war with Iran. Alongside security concerns, they also discussed expediting longstanding joint projects. Under the umbrella of the Gulf Cooperation […]

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CHINA PUSHES CARBON DIOXIDE-TO-JET FUEL BREAKTHROUGH AS GLOBAL PRICES SOAR: REPORT

Fri 01 May 2026: Researchers from Shanghai Advanced Research Institute move their conversion process beyond laboratory aiming for large-scale production Chinese scientists are advancing a new technology that could transform greenhouse gases into aviation fuel, offering a potential lifeline to an airline industry strained by surging energy costs, the South China Morning Post reported Wednesday. […]

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MOHAMED SALAH ‘DESERVES BIG SEND-OFF’, SAYS LIVERPOOL BOSS SLOT

Fri 01 May 2026: Egypt international Mohamed Salah set to return for Liverpool before the season ends as Anfield exit looms. Liverpool manager Arne Slot said Mohamed Salah “deserves a big send-off” as he confirmed he expected the departing superstar to return from injury before the end of the season. The Egypt forward, who will leave […]

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NEARLY EIGHT MILLION PEOPLE IN SOUTH SUDAN AT RISK OF ACUTE HUNGER: NGOS

Thu 30 April 2026: Aid agencies warn that time is running out to avoid an ‘irreversible humanitarian catastrophe’. Nearly eight million people in South Sudan are at risk of acute hunger as conflict and displacement worsen an already dire humanitarian crisis, according to a United Nations-backed report. Published on Tuesday, the report warns that 7.8 […]

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UN SAYS 60% OF GAZA FAMILIES LACK DAILY ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER AMID ONGOING STRIKES

Fri 01 May 2026: ‘Strikes across the Gaza Strip continue to hit residential areas and disrupt basic services,’ says spokesman UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said Wednesday that a majority of families in the Gaza Strip are struggling to access clean water, as continued strikes and damage to infrastructure deepen an already severe humanitarian crisis. “Turning […]

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NO, US MILITARY DIDN’T SEARCH PAKISTANI OFFICIALS: VIRAL IRAN TALKS IMAGE IS AI FAKE

Fri 01 May 2026: An image circulating online that purports to show U.S. military personnel searching Pakistani government officials during Iran peace talks in April 2026 is not authentic. Analysis of the picture reveals multiple markers consistent with AI generation. No credible news outlets have reported such an incident occurring. The claim appeared in a post published […]

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