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Does England’s defence put winning streak at risk?
Does England’s leaky defence put their record winning streak at risk in Sunday’s Grand Slam decider against France in Bordeaux?
WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026, 23:26

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Does England’s leaky defence put their record winning streak at risk in Sunday’s Grand Slam decider against France in Bordeaux?

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Why have Renee Slegers’ side not been able to get their hands on any of the season’s biggest prizes?
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Despite 656,000 matric passes in 2025, the challenge of youth unemployment looms large — how businesses can support the Social Employment Fund to create opportunities.
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South African municipalities are sitting on gold mines of your personal data — ID numbers, addresses, billing details — and they are catastrophically unprepared to protect it. No skills, ancient tech and bureaucratic red tape have left our local governments wide open to ransomware gangs and phishing attacks. And the thieves? They’re already inside the house. Daily Maverick’s Lindsey...

South Africa
The Joburg Emergency Management Services says it is intensifying its public education programmes.

South Africa
Minister Pemmy Majodina says the department will review bulk water user licences.

South Africa
The Gauteng Health Department says the hospital is relying on backup water systems

South Africa
The case against Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni has been postponed.

World
As U.S. and Chinese leaders meet this week, the world is watching, and so are residents of Thitu Island in the disputed South China Sea, known in the Philippines as the West Philippine Sea.

World
Australia’s grain farmers, already strained by war-driven shortages, now face a severe mouse plague that could devastate crops in a key growing region.

World
The U.S. and Iran remain deadlocked in the Strait of Hormuz, with no clear way forward.

World
Israel’s participation in the Eurovision song contest once again stirs controversy — and a walkout by five countries.

Africa
Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe admits to errors following the chaotic Afcon final between Morocco and Senegal which dented Caf’s reputation.

Africa
A BBC investigation exposed how scammers posted social content of dogs in distress to dupe donors into giving money.

Africa
Seven deaths in southern Malawi expose legal gaps, weak prosecutions and a colonial law that authorities say is no longer fit to manage modern waves of panic-driven violence

Africa
The actor was recognised for his contributions to entertainment as well as his humanitarian efforts.

Business
Kevin Warsh was confirmed by the narrowest margin since the role required a Senate confirmation vote.

Business
City of Johannesburg’s worsening financial position is posing a major risk to property sentiment and values in the city, which is already seeing an outflow of millionaires due to governance concerns.

Business
South Africa’s Cabinet has approved a bill that would mean one of the biggest regulatory shake-ups in decades for South Africa’s retirement fund industry.

Business
Ex-England and Leicester Tigers hooker Tom Youngs says the new venture brings families to the farm.

Politics
The establishment is the result of a Constitutional Court judgment last Friday.

Politics
Fikile Mbalula says the National Executive Committee must provide guidance on the Phala Phala saga

Politics
Treasury wants the IEC to first submit audited financial statements before it can use the money

Politics
Judge Aubrey Ledwaba has occupied the seat of Gauteng Deputy President since 2013.

Sport
World number two Rory McIlroy says using a “bigger and wider shoe with more cushioning” is helping deal with a sore little toe on his right foot.
Sport
Orlando Pirates are reportedly edging closer to signing Polokwane City and Bafana Bafana right-back Thabang Matuludi ahead of next season.

Sport
England opener Tammy Beaumont hits an unbeaten 99 as The Blaze, Hampshire and Warwickshire claim victories in the Women’s One-Day Cup.

Sport
Motherwell insist they have received no approach for manager Jens Berthel Askou amid reports linking the Dane with French Ligue 1 side Toulouse.

Education
St John the Divine, Kennington has built one of UK’s largest youth choral programmes in area marked by deprivation
St Paul’s Cathedral school, one of the UK’s most prestigious private schools, has long been associated with the musical elite. So was seven-year-old N’raeah, from south London, nervous about auditioning for its internationally renowned choir?
“No,” she said, beaming....
Education
Jonathan Haidt, a professor, says that colleges shield students from challenging ideas. But student leaders said he does not represent their values.
Education
[Vanguard] Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen and a push in the right direction.”
Education
[Vanguard] In my second year at the University of Ife in 1979, two students from the Federal Government College, Kano joined the Faculty of Arts. Awam Ampah and Funso Alabi fitted in perfectly.

Lifestyle
Springbok centurion Willie Le Roux is grateful for his humble beginnings in receiving a sport scholarship at the Paul Roos Gymnasium…

Lifestyle
Shudufhadzo Musida celebrates finishing her Master’s degree at Columbia University in New York.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
South African DJ, publicist and fashion designer Maria McCloy has died at the age of 50 following heart failure.

Entertainment
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Entertainment
A total of R14.5 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 13 May 2026.

Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories of Wednesday, 13 May 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

Entertainment
A total of R550 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 13 May 2026.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from 404 Media: On Reddit, Hacker News and other places where people in software development talk to each other, more and more people are becoming disillusioned with the promise of code generated by large language models. Developers talk not just about how the AI output is often flawed, but that using AI to get the job done is often a more time consuming,...

Science/Tech
Instagram’s Instants app lets you send disappearing photos—and it’s probably where your horny friends will post spicy pics.
Science/Tech
Microsoft is adding a Windows Update feature called Cloud-Initiated Driver Recovery that can automatically roll back faulty drivers to a previously known-good version without waiting for hardware makers or users to fix the problem manually. PCWorld reports: The way faulty drivers work today is that the hardware partner is responsible for pushing an updated driver, or the end user is responsible...

Science/Tech
Researcher Sasha Luccioni argues we need better emissions data and a better sense of how people are using AI in the first place.

Motoring
Chery’s newest SUV can be converted to a double-cab bakkie, and it’s coming to South Africa.

Motoring
The Kia Carens is the newest 7-seater family SUV on sale in South Africa.

Motoring
The Toyota Starlet sold in South Africa received the lowest possible safety rating during crash testing.
Motoring
Health
As the leader of the C.D.C.’s influenza division, she battled to keep up with an ever-changing viral opponent, building a global network of researchers and forecasters.
Health
In a letter to President Trump, the spokesman, Rich Danker, said moves to allow the sale of flavored e-cigarettes would enhance their appeal to children.
Health
In a dispute over vapes, the president sided with tobacco companies that filled his groups’ coffers over his own F.D.A. commissioner, who resigned in protest.

Health
Wegovy and Mounjaro are available to certain patients on the NHS, and can also be bought privately.