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BREAKING | ‘Certificate of need’ that controls where doctors work ruled unconstitutional
Constitutional Court scraps health minister’s power to control where doctors work
MONDAY, 18 MAY 2026, 11:25

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Constitutional Court scraps health minister’s power to control where doctors work
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India may be the world’s most populous country, with 1.42 billion people and challenges like high youth unemployment, but powerful allies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi are championing larger families to counter a declining fertility rate.
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Three suspects were in custody on Sunday after a dozen shootings this weekend in Austin, Texas, that left four people injured, police said.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said plans to strengthen frontline units on the border with South Korea, as well as other major units, were key to “more thoroughly deterring war,” state media KCNA reported on Monday.

South Africa
Solidarity lodged a complaint with the International Labour Organisation, against the South Africa.

South Africa
Brown Mogotsi, faces charges of defeating the ends of justice

South Africa
The Enyobeni tavern case has been marred with delays due to technical challenges in the courtroom.

South Africa
The HSF argues that Malema’s conduct raises concerns about his suitability to serve on the JSC

World
As peace talks stall, Ukraine launches one of the biggest drone strikes against Russia since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion in an attempt to weaken Russia’s war machine.

World
Trump shifts from diplomacy to force on Iran’s nuclear ambitions, echoing past U.S. dilemmas with North Korea, where similar choices by presidents produced very different outcomes.

World
Events over the weekend highlight the risk of renewed war, as the United States and Israel signal they would be ready to fight Iran again.

World
The freight train collided with a bus in Bangkok, killing eight people and injuring dozens of others.

Africa
Francis Ngannou reaffirmed his claim as the best heavyweight in the world with a first-round knockout win over Philipe Lins at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.

Africa
No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks, which have devastated Mussa town in Borno state.

Africa
Former Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha is left out of Ivory Coast’s World Cup squad, but four current Premier League players are included.

Africa
Africa’s top health agency says around 246 cases have been reported.

Business
South Africa’s specialised crime unit, the Hawks, has arrested three suspects in Mpumalanga in connection with an alleged R27 million fraud in which funds were paid to 700 ghost workers.
Business
Business

Business
President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned that South Africa desperately needs to increase investment to drive the growth it needs to create jobs—and he wants the private sector to do it.

Politics
Mourners described Maape as a courageous leader who was principled and ethical.

Politics
ANC says it is working to regain control of municipalities it previously lost.

Politics
His life was a testament to a generation of cadres who sacrificed greatly freedom

Politics
The Free State municipality is facing severe fiscal distress, with liabilities exceeding R5.8bn and a R871.6 million deficit, says Auditor General Tsakani Maluleke

Sport
In a case of history repeating, Wales are condemned to the Six Nations Wooden Spoon after defeat by Italy in the final round.

Sport
With the 2025/26 Motsepe Foundation Championship now wrapped up, Cape Town City FC and Milford FC were the biggest winners this past weekend.

Sport
Former Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly head coach Pitso Mosimane has explained why he is connected to Kaizer Chiefs.

Sport
Orlando Pirates are reportedly closing in on AmaZulu FC’s exciting defensive midfielder Siyanda Hlangabeza.
Education
[Leadership] The Borno State Government on Sunday said it is working closely with security agencies to secure the release of 42 students and children abducted from Primary and Junior Government Day Secondary School, Mussa, in Askira-Uba Local Government Area on Friday.
Education
[Vanguard] Fear and grief enveloped residents of Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State on Friday after suspected terrorists abducted no fewer than 45 pupils and a teacher during coordinated attacks on three schools in the area.
Education
[Premium Times] He explained that radio remained the cheapest and most accessible medium for reaching marginalised and hard-to-reach populations.
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Private schools across the country have been put on alert following a nationwide transport sector strike today, with education stakeholders warning of possible disruptions to learner movement and school operations.

Lifestyle
A R100 million Lotto jackpot prizemoney remains unclaimed: What can you do if you’ve lost your winning ticket?
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
South African actress, Nirvana Nokwe-Mseleku, has accused Bonko Khoza of sexual violation during the set of Showmax’s ‘Red Ink’ in 2023.

Entertainment
“I think it’s very good news for the club, he must keep working,” said Ouaddou.
Entertainment

Entertainment
‘Let’s see what will happen with Aubrey, but probably we will lose him,’ said Cardoso at the post match press conference.

Entertainment
It is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore Africa’s continued absence when considering the sport’s global ambitions.

Science/Tech
Microsoft estimates 23.1% of working-age South Africans use generative AI – well ahead of the rest of the continent.

Science/Tech
The work of Peter Aaby and Christine Stabell Benn has long been controversial. Until Robert F. Kennedy Jr. became US health policy chief, most vaccine scientists tended to ignore it. Now they can’t.

Science/Tech
The global humanoid robot market across various sectors is forecast to reach $25 billion over the next decade.

Science/Tech
State-aligned Iranian media is floating a plan to charge the world’s tech giants rent on subsea cables in the Strait of Hormuz.
Motoring

Motoring
Latest variant of the “regular” Bolero is a step down in segment aimed at city usage.

Motoring
These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

Motoring
South Africa’s fuel refinery capacity has collapsed since the start of the decade, making the country more susceptible to global oil shocks.
Health
Doctors and patients complain that the controversial practice of prior authorization for treatment and procedures is still widespread.
Health
Straus Family Creamery asked customers to throw out some tubs sold in May across 17 states. No injuries have been reported, the company said.

Health
A patient praises a new test for womb cancer being trialled at hospitals in Suffolk and Norfolk.
Health
The hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius set off alarms for a world still traumatized by Covid. For those on board, the danger was much closer.