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UK net migration needs to fall further, says Andy Burnham
Labour’s candidate for Makerfield also said government immigration reforms must “get the balance right”.
FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026, 15:35

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Labour’s candidate for Makerfield also said government immigration reforms must “get the balance right”.

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Chinese brand GAC appears to have had a tough time gaining traction in the local market. Its cars are a rare sight on roads.
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Frustrated students from the University of Western Cape have entered another day of protests over poor living conditions. On Friday, 22 May, MPs visited the protest site, expressing concern and demanding the university take immediate action to resolve the crisis affecting student welfare.

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Former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Sibusiso Kumalo is still involved in football, and he has now obtained a unique FIFA qualification.
South Africa
Treasury to deduct monies owed to municipalities directly
National Treasury will begin directly deducting funds from national and provincial departments that owe billions of Rands to struggling municipalities.
This according to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana who delivered the department’s Budget Vote speech in Parliament on Friday.
The Minister revealed that provincial...
South Africa
Call for stronger whistleblower protection
Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has called for stronger protections for whistleblowers and anti-corruption activists, warning that too many people who stand up against crime and corruption continue to be targeted for doing the right thing.
Speaking at the release of the fourth-quarter crime statistics on Thursday, Cachalia used the occasion...
South Africa
Cachalia: Gender-based violence persists behind closed doors
Nearly half of all rapes reported in South Africa during the fourth quarter of the 2025/26 financial year took place in the homes of either the victim or the perpetrator, highlighting the persistent threat of gender-based violence behind closed doors.
Releasing the latest crime statistics on Friday, Police Minister Firoz...
South Africa
Murder rate drops
South Africa recorded a 9.5% decrease in murders during the fourth quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, with 546 fewer people killed compared with the same period a year earlier, Police Minister Firoz Cachalia announced on Thursday.
Presenting crime statistics for the period January 1 to March 31, 2026, Cachalia said murders declined from 5 727 in the...

World
Analysts say a comparison of the readouts issued by the U.S. and China reveals “minor inconsistencies” on issues such as agriculture, tariffs and rare earths. But, experts argue, those differences are not significant.

World
The appeal court declared Özgür Özel’s party leadership victory void, further cementing the president’s grip on power.

World
Police are seeking an arrest warrant for a YouTuber who allegedly fabricated evidence to defame actor Kim Soo-hyun.

World
The monumental structure was created by Parisan artist JR – often dubbed the French Banksy

Africa
Iliman Ndiaye insists Senegal are African champions in “many people’s eyes” despite a legal wrangle over the ultimate destination of the 2025 Afcon title.

Africa
The sanctions come amid growing scrutiny of Tanzania’s human rights record in recent years.

Africa
Grieving relatives and friends of a suspected Ebola victim were prevented from taking his body for burial.

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

Business
The South African rand is heading down the wrong path if the conflict involving Iran drag on.

Business
Parklands College is shaping bright futures beyond the classroom, beyond the syllabus and beyond the traditional boundaries of schooling.

Business
A major energy company is heading to the High Court to seek a provisional liquidation order following issues with the JSE’s rules.

Business
Richfield has perfected the distance learning model, ensuring that students receive the same quality of education as they would on campus, but with the added perks of modern flexibility.

Politics
The DA has asked Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka to investigate eThekwini’s R280 million soup kitchen programme after alleging that suppliers charged more than R2 500 for a 10kg bag of samp that ordinarily retails for about R100

Politics
Roelf Meyer handed over his credentials to President Donald Trump at the White House.

Politics
The ANC has opened mayoral nominations to the public, allowing non-members to apply or be nominated as it reshapes its candidate selection process ahead of the local elections

Politics
The FF Plus says the ANC has failed South Africans through poor governance.

Sport
Orbit College assistant coach Kabelo Machete says “tears will flow” when his side face Orlando Pirates in Saturday’s Betway Premiership finale.

Sport
Gayton McKenzie has publicly backed Sipho Mbule after the Orlando Pirates midfielder was left out of the preliminary Bafana Bafana squad,

Sport
Can you remember every club that has come up to the Women’s Super League in the past 12 years?

Sport
England captain Meg Jones and Ireland’s talismanic back row Aoife Wafer are on the shortlist for the player of this year’s Women’s Six Nations.
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has called on universities, colleges, examination bodies, and professional regulators to tighten verification of academic qualifications in a bid to combat certificate forgery ahead of the 2027 General Elections.
Education
[Daily News] THE government has intensified efforts to review the Education Act in line with the newly launched Education Policy, with the process expected to shape the future direction of the country’s education sector up to 2028.
Education
A law requires the rollover money to have been in the 529 for at least 15 years. But it isn’t clear what happens if you change the account’s beneficiary.
Education
[Liberian Observer] Liberia’s education crisis is no longer simply about whether children are entering classrooms. Increasingly, it is about whether they are actually learning once they get there.

Lifestyle
The City of Cape Town’s Metal Theft Unit has clamped down on non-compliant scrap dealers, leading to 136 closures and 88 arrests.

Lifestyle
New data is showing that home buyers across SA are quietly shifting their attention toward homes that offer more than just convenience.

Lifestyle
After his wife’s cancer diagnosis, Scott Naso struggled to get her to seek treatment due to her parents’ influence on her.

Lifestyle
SASSA has dismissed 43 employees over the past year as part of efforts to clamp down on fraud and corruption within the social grants system.

Entertainment
Sonko says Senegal will not back down on enforcing harsher penalties for same-sex relations despite growing international criticism.

Entertainment
Foran’s gruelling journey was driven by a deeply personal mission to support youth mental health.

Entertainment
The line-up includes seven men who have run under 2:06:00 in their careers and eight women who have gone under 2:21:00.

Entertainment
‘I think since Chris has been at the Lions he’s made a great difference to our team. It’s sad for me that he was not in the alignment camp.’

Science/Tech
Across the sub-Saharan African technology landscape, a cognitive revolution is under way around AI.

Science/Tech
Bungie said the online shooter will get its final update on 9 June but will still be playable.

Science/Tech
The organisations renew their memorandum of understanding aimed at cross-sectoral skills development.

Science/Tech
The instant payments platform expands into merchant transactions, e-commerce and broader everyday digital commerce.
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Health
The rare species of Ebola involved – known as Bundibugyo – kills around a third of those infected and has no proven vaccine yet.
Health
The outbreak, with more than 8,000 confirmed cases and another 60,000 suspected infections, has prompted an emergency vaccination drive.
Health
Hunger and conflict are on the minds of the residents of Akobo, where an outbreak could have devastating consequences.

Health
Bereaved families are calling for a national cardiac screening programme for over-14s