WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026, 00:08
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Rwandan opposition leader Victoire Ingabire faces life imprisonment in a new trial, continuing her battle against President Kagame’s regime and the ongoing persecution of dissenters.
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Gauteng residents and civil society organisations filled a conference room in the women’s jail at Constitution Hill, setting the tone for the South African Human Rights Commission’s investigative inquiry into the ongoing water crisis in Gauteng.
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After tickets for the Proteas’ News Year’s Test against England in Cape Town were snapped up within minutes, causing a local uproar about ticket allocations, Cricket South Africa (CSA) has now paradoxically confirmed that tickets were sold out. But the governing body says ‘additional’ tickets are set to be released at a later stage.
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Sharp divisions over the Iran war challenge BRICS unity, yet Minister Ronald Lamola asserts that the group remains solid despite differing views among its members.
South Africa
On Tuesday police instructed the group to disperse, but the foreign nationals later protested
South Africa
SAQA has removed more than 1 100 outdated “legacy” qualifications.
South Africa
Shivaan Cumberledge died last week and neighbours allege was left alone with his younger sibling.
South Africa
An advocate described the approval for the tavern to be licensed as an act of financial gain.
World
The novel is the first work translated from Mandarin Chinese to win the award, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.
World
Among Bruel’s latest accusers is well-known TV and radio presenter Flavie Flament, who alleges he raped her in 1991.
World
Israeli authorities are issuing Palestinians demolition orders in East Jerusalem at an accelerated rate since Israel launched war with Iran, human rights groups and U.N. experts say.
World
Protesters have been calling for the president to resign after weeks-long unrest.
Africa
Ghana will face fellow West African heavyweights Ivory Coast in qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
Africa
The government and transport operators are in talks to resolve the dispute over the hike in fuel prices.
Africa
A bank that ceased operations more than two decades ago is seeking compensation from Malawi that could approach a 10th of the country’s annual budget, following a court ruling that regulators illegally revoked its licence
Africa
Key roads have remained largely empty and some schools have asked students to stay at home.
Business
The Transport Secretary has said the high-speed rail line will not be completed until 2039.
Business
Over 30,000 estates could not be accessed due to an error identifying all of a late customer’s NS&I products.
Business
Power utility Eskom has once again threatened to cut power to the City of Joburg over unpaid bills and money soon due, which has now reached R6.8 billion.
Business
These are the salaries needed to send your child to the most expensive and best-performing private schools in the country.
Politics
Political parties have until Friday to submit names to the National Assembly Speaker.
Politics
Reverend Chikane, says SA’s post-TRC process failed many victims of apartheid-era crimes.
Politics
The meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, was meant to be a briefing from the Higher Education Minister.
Politics
The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has axed Nhlamulo Ndhlela as its national spokesperson and MP with immediate effect, appointing the former editor of ‘The Star’, Sifiso Mahlangu, as his replacement
Sport
Tottenham miss the opportunity to secure Premier League safety after they’re beaten 2-1 by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, meaning their fight against relegation will go down to the final day, with the club sitting two points above the bottom three.
Sport
Arsenal are crowned champions of the Premier League for the first time in 22 years after Manchester City are held to a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium, a result which secures European football for the home side for the first time in their history.
Sport
Steve Clarke still hopes to sort out his Scotland contract before the World Cup and explains the omission of Hull City’s Oli McBurnie from his squad.
Sport
Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United interested in Jarrod Bowen, Barcelona to pursue move for Joao Pedro, Pep Guardiola endorses Enzo Maresca as his successor at Manchester City, plus more.
Education
Governors and attorneys general from the states and District of Columbia argue the Education Department’s decision not to label nursing as a professional degree will contribute to worker shortages.
Education
[FrontPageAfrica] Ganta — A medical doctor at Esther and Jereline Koung Medical Hospital in Ganta City, Nimba County has confirmed the death of Samuel S. Dolo, Principal of Ganta Model High School.
Education
[FrontPageAfrica] Gbarnga — History was made in Liberia as students, teachers, and education supporters gathered for the country’s first-ever Student-Led Chemistry Symposium, organized by Adam Jarto Kallon, a local teacher in the county.
Education
Poison ivy. The best ketchups. And Alex Cooper is pregnant.
Lifestyle
Cape Town influencer and former ‘Love Island South Africa’ contestant Camille ‘Millie’ Terblanche has gone viral on social media again.
Lifestyle
From supporting Trump to Tel Aviv: Here’s what we know about anti-Palestine Dis-Chem millionaire, Mark Saltzman…
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Entertainment
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Entertainment
Parliament grilling was postponed after Nsfas failed to submit a presentation on time.
Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories of Tuesday, 19 May 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.
Entertainment
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Science/Tech
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Inside Climate News: A proposed merger of the largest utility in the country by market value, NextEra Energy, with the sixth-largest, Dominion, would create a megacompany at a time when data centers and rapid increases in electricity demand are reshaping the industry. The proposal, announced Monday morning and contingent on state and federal regulatory...
Science/Tech
We talk to an expert about the risks from AI hackers.
Science/Tech
Meta told employees last month that it would carry out mass layoffs on May 20, as the Silicon Valley giant tries to transform into an A.I.-first company.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Health
Some people say they are “stranded” in hospital, but the NHS denies decisions around their care are driven by costs.
Health
Pre-eclampsia causes more than 70,000 maternal deaths every year worldwide
Health
The prehistoric hominins “apparently were very adept at what we would consider invasive medicine,” said the anthropologist John Olsen.
Health
The state is leading the country’s reckoning with PFAS. The outcome of its suit against the federal government will affect how courts treat more than 15,000 other claims nationwide.