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Range-topper will bring increased performance, additional safety technology and sportier exterior styling

The Embassy of the Russian Federation has taken note of the opinion piece published in the Mail & Guardian on 19 May 2026, authored by Mr. Wellington Muzengeza, titled “Africa’s new information war: The leaked files that expose a manufactured solidarity.” We consider this publication a poorly disguised attempt to cast a shadow over the […]

Emi Martinez continued to re-write the history books by helping Aston Villa win the 2026 Europa League; their first silverware in 30 years.

Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has outlined the government’s plans to combat misinformation, disinformation and malinformation, including proposals for a public fact-checking platform, restrictions on fake news broadcasts, and mandatory disclosure of AI-generated content on digital platforms. Tabling the Government Communication and Information System’s (GCIS) Budget Vote...

African farmers are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence — from cow facial recognition to AI-generated soil analysis — to head off a looming food crisis as the continent’s annual spending on imported food edges closer to $100 billion. The continent is increasingly reliant on foreign markets for everyday staples such as sugar, rice and wheat, […]

Murder accused Matipandile Sotheni is expected to return to court on Thursday, 21 May 2026.

Fannie Nkosi faces charges of theft and defeating the ends of justice.

About 400 years ago, beavers were hunted to extinction across Britain. Now they’re being reintroduced as little climate warriors, as communities harness their dam-building skills to mitigate flooding.

The outbreak, caused by a rare Ebola species, is thought to have caused 139 deaths so far.

India’s newest political movement started with an insult – and led to people proudly dressing up as cockroaches.

The Ebola outbreak in eastern Africa was announced last week, then quickly declared an emergency by the WHO. It’s likely cuts in U.S. aid to the DRC contributed to a delay in identifying the outbreak.

Nine deportees arrive from the US as part of Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration.

West Ham defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Newcastle striker Yoane Wissa are named in DR Congo’s squad for the World Cup.

Ebola was first discovered in what is now the DR Congo in 1976 and the country is now facing its 17th outbreak.

In its latest update, the World Health Organization says there have now been 139 suspected deaths and 600 cases.

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has warned taxpayers about a new criminal tactic aimed at emptying bank accounts.

For decades, private banking has been synonymous with exclusivity. The traditional model centred on personalised service, privileged access and carefully curated financial products for wealthy clients.

The chip giant reported more stellar results but its shares fell after-hours as investors wonder if it can keep up its pace of growth amid greater competition.

The airline has seen no problems with fuel, but says people are booking later because of uncertainty caused by the Iran war.

This year’s Local Government Elections will be held on November 4.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will deliver a keynote address at the NEPAD @ 25 Business Breakfast

TRC Commission chaired by retired Constitutional Court Justice Sisi Khampempe continues today

Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero delivered the State of the City Address on Wednesday.

Ospreys chief executive Lance Bradley has confirmed the region is yet to sign Welsh rugby’s latest Professional Rugby Agreement.

Springbok legend Victor Matfield has backed towering Northampton Saints lock JJ van der Mescht to emerge as Rassie Erasmus’ “big surprise package” of 2026.

BBC Sport’s Ask Me Anything team looks into Uefa’s regulations of stadia and what it means for Bournemouth in Europe next season

The T20 Blast returns on Friday with wall-to-wall sunshine forecast. The Blaze’s Grace Ballinger takes a closer look at the competition.

Ban social media and reform education to tackle scandal of young people not in work or study, says Peter Hyman

Schools have become a “pipeline” to worklessness for a large cohort of young people in the UK, according to an influential former Labour adviser who has called for urgent action to help a “lost generation”.

Peter Hyman, a former adviser to Tony Blair and Keir Starmer, told the Guardian...

The Shed Surfers Corner, a popular beachfront restaurant in Muizenberg, has announced it will close its doors.

The Trump administration will fork out $100 million to significantly increase the intake of South African white Afrikaner refugees.

Supposed to have debuted in 2025, the bi-turbo Triton joins the Volkswagen Amarok as the only twin-turbodiesel bakkie now available in South Africa.

‘As the biggest food retailer in South Africa, Shoprite carries a social and moral responsibility towards the working class and the poor. Instead, the company continues to enrich shareholders and executives,” Fawu says.

Pandor emphasised the importance of principled diplomacy alongside the growing significance of the Global South as a force in world affairs.

‘Come Saturday we want to equal our best points tally in the last ten years,’ added the Chiefs wing-back.

The country’s tiny electric car market has one striking feature that sets it apart from almost everywhere else.

Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has outlined the government’s plans to combat misinformation, disinformation and malinformation, including proposals for a public fact-checking platform, restrictions on fake news broadcasts, and mandatory disclosure of AI-generated content on digital platforms. Tabling the Government Communication and Information System’s (GCIS) Budget Vote...

As nonconsensual explicit deepfakes continue to proliferate online, entire communities are now collaborating on this digital form of sexual abuse.

After a fourth case of meningitis B has been confirmed in Reading, BBC South’s health correspondent Alastair Fee shares what you need to know.