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VW not in talks with Chinese manufacturers, says CEO Blume
Volkswagen has vowed to avoid factory closures in agreement with unions.
THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026, 15:20

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Volkswagen has vowed to avoid factory closures in agreement with unions.

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The case against Matipandile Sotheni
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Defender Aden McCarthy, arguably one of Kaizer Chiefs’ best players this season, says boxing, trials in Moldavia and a mental specialist have helped shape his life and career.
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Residents in Free State, North West and Limpopo are grappling with water shortages, as failing infrastructure and dry conditions leave them without reliable access to a clean supply. Households are forced to rely on irregular supply methods, raising concerns about health, sanitation and the slow pace of intervention by authorities.

South Africa
The deputy president is answering oral questions in the National Assembly.

South Africa
Ten people died after a minibus taxi crashed head-on with a bus in Standerton, Mpumalanga.

South Africa
The agreements follow a 2022 Special Tribunal ruling that set aside irregular procurement contracts
South Africa
Small-scale famers the ‘foundation of food security’ – DP Mashatile
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has detailed government’s ongoing interventions and programmes that are being implemented to ensure that small-scale farmers receive support.The Deputy President was responding to questions for oral reply in Parliament on Thursday.He explained that through the Comprehensive...

World
Republicans are racing to pass a $72 billion immigration enforcement package. And, the U.S. has indicted former Cuban President Raúl Castro for his alleged role in the 1996 downing of two planes.

World
Viral footage circulating online shows flames and thick black smoke enveloping the street in New York.

World
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.

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

Africa
Mali is a landlocked country and depends heavily on fuel transported from neighbouring countries.

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

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

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

Business
International companies are being warned to think twice before hiring South Africans for remote work, as tax authorities crack down on cross-border employment.

Business
Rob Flello, boss of Ceramics UK, says the support recognises the importance of the industry.
Business
Business

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

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

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

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

Sport
Al-Nassr forward Sadio Mane is included in Senegal’s 28-man squad for this summer’s World Cup.

Sport
Liverpool agree a deal to sign Cologne defender Sara Agrez on a free transfer on 1 July.

Sport
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer comes out of international retirement to be named in Germany’s squad for the 2026 World Cup, with manager Julian Nagelsmann saying the 40-year-old will be his team’s number one for the tournament.

Sport
Siwelele FC are looking to sign two contracted Kaizer Chiefs stars on loan deals – or permanently – for next season. Here is the latest …
Education
[Vanguard] The Sokoto Zonal Chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), comprising 10 universities across the North-West, has raised serious concerns over what it described as the slow, distorted and selective implementation of the 2025 Federal Government ASUU Agreement, warning that continued neglect of lecturers’ welfare and university governance issues could trigger avoidable...
Education
[Nyasa Times] Old Mutual Malawi has intensified its nationwide financial literacy campaign by engaging members of the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) and several civilian institutions in a series of financial education workshops aimed at equipping people with practical money management skills during the country’s difficult economic period.
Education
[Premium Times] JAMB advised candidates whose results were not yet released to check their status.
Education
[This Day] The recent kidnapping of students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State has once again exposed the frightening state of insecurity confronting Nigeria. Condemnations have continued to trail last Friday’s bandits’ attack on three schools in the area, where an unspecified number of students and teachers were abducted, while two persons were reportedly killed. The...

Lifestyle
If you are a former soldier who fought in the Second World War or the Korean War and are unable to support yourself, you can apply for a War Veterans Grant.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Thousands of SASSA disability grant applicants in Gauteng are losing money without realising it, and a simple change fixes everything.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
The former duke has been long embroiled in scandals over his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.

Entertainment
First-ever hybrid Land Cruiser will use a self-charging twin-turbo V6 powerplant.

Entertainment
Honor’s new 600 Pro arrives with bold ambitions.

Entertainment
If Pirates fail to beat ORBIT on Saturday, this could be a game that leaves psychological scars for some time to come.

Science/Tech
Partners to help unlock institutional capital for Bittensor by pairing institutional wallet infrastructure and multi‑sig tooling with a major DEX to create a clear path from custody to deployment. Toronto, Canada, May 21, 2026 — General Tensor and Talisman Wallet today announced a partnership to make Bittensor trading, subnet discovery, and investing seamless for both […]

Science/Tech
MTN and Vodacom together move over $1-trillion through mobile money – but their fintech playbooks are diverging.

Science/Tech
Need to schlep some stuff? These field-tested duffels can handle your baggage.

Science/Tech
Here are the best meal kits in 2026, including Martha Stewart’s delivery box, a GLP-1–supportive plan, and a budget-friendly option.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring

Health
Tyler West opens up about his experience of school on Sort Your Life Out Unpacked.
Health
People who got the injection, retatrutide, lost 28 percent of their body weight on average after 80 weeks, Eli Lilly said.
Health
Bones discovered at an archaeological site in Cyprus suggest the birds have been strutting around human settlements since at least 1400 B.C.
Health
Aid cuts by the Trump administration have shut down crucial disease surveillance networks and medical supply chains in East Africa.