Daily Dispatch

US President Donald Trump on Saturday announced reforms intended to speed up access to medical research and treatment based on psychedelic drugs. ebx.sh/8ey80s

An explosive affidavit from a popular DJ who survived an attempted assassination has lifted the lid on a high-stakes world of drug-dealing centred on South Africa’s night-club scene. ebx.sh/KT5P8r

Madibeng municipality rocked by recording of secret meeting in which R200,000 payments promised in exchange for anti-ANC campaign ebx.sh/kYWIGb

Social development minister says vehicles could have been attached had they been registered with ANC Women’s League ebx.sh/DttRch

Robotaxi fleets are already navigating city streets, but full Level 5 autonomy remains an elusive and costly ambition. ebx.sh/Ull4ga

Eastern Cape police commissioner Lt-Gen Vuyisile Ncata said Operation Shanela II continues to prove that “there is no sanctuary for lawlessness in the Eastern Cape”. ebx.sh/pgYCZF

FC Ravens were crowned the Eastern Cape ABC Motsepe League champions after beating Old Grey 1-0 in the decider at the Sisa Dukashe Stadium in Mdantsane on Saturday afternoon. ebx.sh/Jhn1lb

Fifteen suspected stolen cattle recovered in Mjikweni as police arrest a 27-year-old man in ongoing investigation. ebx.sh/Gg7on2

President Cyril Ramaphosa is yet to receive a letter from EFF leader Julius Malema requesting an update on investigations into academic fraud at the University of Fort Hare allegedly involving senior ANC leaders. ebx.sh/R9a0sp

A convoy of eight tankers was transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday in the first major movement of ships since the US-Israeli war on Iran began seven weeks ago, even as Tehran moved to tighten control of the waterway ebx.sh/vqvIAe

Jake White and Selborne College have thrashed out their differences, and the former Springbok coach will continue working as the school’s rugby consultant. ebx.sh/vSEScy

The Norval Foundation in Tokai is one of those landmarks guaranteed to get a surprised gasp of acclaim from visitors to Cape Town. ebx.sh/5pVyW0

At least two merchant vessels reported they were hit by gunfire as they attempted to cross the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday ebx.sh/K9FwN6

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Collett, Cengani-Mbakaza and Ntlama-Makhanya praised for courtroom experience and legal insight ebx.sh/MKHWjp

Mamelodi Sundowns defender Kegan Johannes has admitted the stakes will be high when they take on Esperance in their anticipated Champions League semifinal second leg at a sold-out Loftus on Saturday (3pm) ebx.sh/THl5vs

A witness who previously appeared at the Madlanga commission of inquiry in relation to Ekurhuleni matters has been arrested ebx.sh/O0yFTr

Proteas take a 1-0 lead into the second match of the T20 series with India ebx.sh/IYtXLl

A witness who previously appeared at the Madlanga commission of inquiry in relation to Ekurhuleni matters has been arrested ebx.sh/IICqWs

US President Donald Trump says there has been “some pretty good news about Iran”, suggesting optimism about peace talks to end the war on Iran, but he added a ceasefire in the conflict may not be extended without a deal by Wednesday ebx.sh/tbShOA