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The tiger escaped a facility owned by local trainer Carmen Zander, also known as Germany’s “Tiger Queen”, according to local media reports.

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Finnish cave divers are in Maldives recovering bodies of four Italian divers

Staff say they suffered from symptoms including fatigue, anxiety, headaches and “brain fog”.

Ekurhuleni City Manager, Kagiso Lerutla is set to resume his duties, on Monday

Healthcare staffing specialists say Nurses Month should focus on the wellbeing, protection of nurses

The National Assembly has set a deadline for Phala Phala impeachment committee nominees.

Marius van der Merwe murder-accused Matipandile Sotheni’s bail application is expected to be opposed

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

Authorities confirmed on Sunday the official results of the first round of the presidential elections in early April, with Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez advancing to the runoff on June 7.

A drone strike sparked a fire on the edge of the United Arab Emirates’ sole nuclear power plant on Sunday in what authorities called an “unprovoked terrorist attack.”

The crew members are in a stable condition after the jets crashed mid-air during a demonstration.

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.

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

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

South African used-car giant WeBuyCars is facing pressure from an influx of cheaper Asian vehicles into the country, shifting local buying habits and squeezing the used-car market.

One director, who has just bought 2,000 panels, hopes to safeguard the company’s future bills.

Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Monday, 18 May 2026.

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

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

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

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

England’s Lottie Woad clinches a second LPGA Tour title with a one-under 69 in the final round of the Queen City Championship.

The Cleveland Cavaliers beat top seeds the Detroit Pistols 125-94 in their series decider to secure a place in the NBA East Conference Finals.

With the 2025-26 season in the books, BBC Sport answers five pertinent questions from the Women’s Super League.

The Stormers will enjoy home ground advantage in another URC quarter-final when they kick off against Cardiff next weekend.

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

Will SASSA Children’s Grants for June 2026 be impacted by the firing of Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe? Here’s the latest …

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has set his sight on conquering this longtime South African rugby rival…

Illegal racing continues because, as with so much other illicit activity in this country, there is seldom any consequence.

KZN Hawks’ spokesperson Brigadier Thandi Mbambo said the matter is still under investigation.

Red Bull KTM man seventh after an emergency bike swap and two red flags.

In April alone, researchers identified 9 741 new domain registrations containing the keywords ‘Fifa’ or ‘World Cup’.

Anthropic will brief central bankers around the world on cyber vulnerabilities its new Mythos model has uncovered.

Starlink now operates in two dozen African countries, with Uganda becoming the latest to licence the satellite service.

Samsung Electronics and a trade union are holding last-ditch talks to avert a strike threatening global supply chains.

The slim arc of a two-day-old moon will pass Venus shining brightly

Keep an eye on the western sky after sunset this week to watch a beautiful sequence unfold over several evenings. A young crescent moon moves first past Venus and then Jupiter, creating a chance to track the moon’s movement through its orbit around the Earth.

The chart shows the view on 18 May looking west from London at 22.00....

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

South Africa’s fuel refinery capacity has collapsed since the start of the decade, making the country more susceptible to global oil shocks.

Jetour’s newest SUV is among the top 10 best-selling passenger cars in South Africa, less than a year after its launch.

Digital marketing holds unique power to grow your business and reach new customers.

A patient praises a new test for womb cancer being trialled at hospitals in Suffolk and Norfolk.

Women diagnosed with premenstrual dysphoric disorder discuss how it impacts their lives.