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Man Utd reach agreement to appoint Carrick manager
Manchester United reach an agreement with Michael Carrick to become the club’s permanent head coach.
SATURDAY, 16 MAY 2026, 13:29

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Manchester United reach an agreement with Michael Carrick to become the club’s permanent head coach.

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The Brazilians will host AS FAR in the first leg in the sold-out Tshwane venue, and Lunga highlights what they have learnt from the defeat last year

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After joining the UDM, Eastern Cape-born politician Nolubabalo Mcinga has defended herself against criticism that she is a “serial party hopper”
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South Africa
The victim was found the following day after she didn’t return home.

South Africa
SAPS warns against illegal handling and misuse of firearms after viral video.

South Africa
EMS says fires have resulted in loss of life, destruction of property and left families stranded

South Africa
The NSRI says the current new moon spring tides make conditions along these beaches dangerous
World
President Trump’s troop withdrawal threat rattles residents of a small Bavarian town reliant on U.S. military personnel and their families for both income and friendships built over decades.

World
Trump announced the joint operation in Africa’s most populous country in a late-night social media post. He said Abu Bakr al-Mainuki was second in command of the Islamic State group globally.

World
The final of the Eurovision Contest arrives Saturday, with tight security and rainy weather failing to dent the enthusiasm of fans, or the opposition of critics who think Israel shouldn’t be invited.

World
An Israeli airstrike in Gaza on Friday targeted the leader of Hamas’ military wing, Israeli officials said, but it wasn’t immediately clear if Izz al-Din al-Haddad was killed or injured.

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

Africa
The Trump administration waives a $15,000 visa bond for fans from five countries who have World Cup tickets, but African fans still face challenges.

Africa
At the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Makhtar Diop calls for bold investment, private sector leadership and structural reforms

Africa
Rebel fighters and Rwandan troops are accused of committing atrocities after capturing the DR Congo city of Uvira in December.

Business
South Africans considering stockpiling petrol or diesel at home amid rising fuel prices have been warned to think carefully about the risks involved.
Business

Business
South Africa’s iconic steam train is closer to returning to the Garden Route tracks after 15 years, with confirmation that the first phase is progressing.

Business
A new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title was set at the Bloem Show by Petshop Science and Montego Pet Nutrition.

Politics
The IFP has announced that its national elective conference will take place no later than March 2027

Politics
Adams was arrested last week on two counts of defeating the ends of justice and three of fraud.

Politics
MKP says the judgment reinforces the need for urgent political and legal accountability processes

Politics
NCC leader Fidel Adams has been granted R10 000 bail.

Sport
Wales are under mounting pressure to end the worst losing run in their 39-year history against Italy in Cardiff on Sunday.

Sport
Colombian striker Brayan Leon could be a trump card for Mamelodi Sundowns on Sunday against FAR Rabat in the CAF Champions League final first leg.

Sport
The 2025/26 Betway Premiership season could be decided on Saturday afternoon as the penultimate round delivers seven high-stakes fixtures.

Sport
All Blacks Test prospect Caleb Tangitau appears set for a long stint on the sideline after suffering a serious injury during a Super Rugby match.
Education
Could we English majors have a future after all?
Education
It’s graduation season, a time of aspiration and anxiety. Today is about the aspiration — the wisdom to be gleaned from great commencement addresses.
Education
Inside a collaboration to bring artificial intelligence into the classroom.
Education
After the president bumped into students with his car, an investigation by the university’s trustees said that the students’ actions were “inconsistent with university policies.”

Lifestyle
Did South African content creator Mzwandile Ndlovu drop a hint that his wife Siza Ndlovu might be pregnant?

Lifestyle
Mkhulu ‘Baba’ Mahlalentabeni is breaking his silence on his breakup with Letoya Makhene.

Lifestyle
Beneficiaries want to know if June 2026 SASSA Old-Age Grants will go ahead as scheduled after the Social Development Minister’s firing …

Lifestyle
KB Motsilanyane brought the feels with another amazing rendition of the national anthem a month before the FIFA World Cup begins.

Entertainment
Chinese carmaker claims this all-electric SUV derivative can travel 450km on a single charge.

Entertainment
Two other South Africans made the halfway cut, namely Casey Jarvis and Christiaan Bezuidenhout.

Entertainment
Mogotsi has denied that he faked his assassination attempt.

Entertainment
The Lions have reached the URC playoffs for the first time, and could secure their place in next season’s Champions Cup with a win over Munster on Saturday.
Science/Tech
The Linux 7.1 kernel has added new documentation clarifying what qualifies as a security bug and how AI-assisted vulnerability reports should be handled. Phoronix reports: Stemming from the recent influx of security bugs to the Linux kernel as well as an uptick in bug and security reports from discoveries made in full or in part with AI, additional documentation was warranted. Longtime Linux...

Science/Tech
States across the US are looking to take major sources of pollution and use them to generate much-needed power.

Science/Tech
Go fully hands-free with these tips for Android and iOS.
Science/Tech
Plus: Instructure’s Canvas ransomware debacle comes to a close, an alleged dark net market kingpin gets arrested, OpenAI workers fall victim to a supply chain attack, and more.

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.

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

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

Health
Health correspondent James Gallagher absorbs more than the recommended daily limit in just one meal to find out how salt affects our bodies.

Health
Two people ill with meningitis in Reading have been confirmed as pupils at two schools
Health
The Trump administration has authorized a test program to see if the cannabis compound can ease some symptoms and reduce health care costs among older patients.

Health
What are the most pressing priorities for the new minister in charge of health?