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Three ways Cuba crisis could play out after US indictment of Raúl Castro
The Trump administration has been putting tremendous economic pressure on the island’s Communist government.
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The Trump administration has been putting tremendous economic pressure on the island’s Communist government.
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Tripling the Metro Police’s boots on the ground and placing a vehicle in every ward forms just one part of DA mayoral candidate Retief Odendaal’s plan to improve safety and security in Nelson Mandela Bay.
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Committee reports reveal a municipality caught between exhausted budgets, contractor pricing chaos and a growing streetlight backlog — with no fix in sight.

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Southampton’s spying on rival clubs was authorised by manager Tonda Eckert and was a “contrived and determined plan from the top down to gain a competitive advantage”, an independent disciplinary panel says.

South Africa
The deputy president is answering oral questions in the National Assembly.
South Africa
President Ramaphosa concludes SA-Botswana BNC
South Africa and Botswana have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening political, economic and social cooperation, following the successful conclusion of the sixth Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Gaborone, on Thursday.
The commission was held on the last day of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s two-day State Visit to the country’s...

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

World
The Palestinian delegation to the United Nations has dropped its bid to secure a top U.N. job after the U.S. threatens to revoke their visas.

World
The children were carrying backpacks with food and water but no identity documents when they were found by a driver.
World
Nearly 3,000 people have been killed and nearly 1 million have been displaced the war in southern Lebanon began in March. Nearly 400 have been killed since a ceasefire began in April.

World
The child fired a single shot at a teacher, who had to have surgery after the incident in 2023.

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
Rhun ap Iorwerth says “deeper” action on energy prices would be better than the chancellor’s moves.

Business
The retail giant said it expects customers to cut back in the coming months due to higher gas prices.
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Business
South Africans have had a difficult start to 2026, dealing with one of the world’s most volatile currencies, high petrol prices, and a rising cost of living.
Politics
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has dared anyone who has proof of his associates’ or children’s criminality to lay charges.

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

Sport
Lewis Hamilton says he has no thoughts about stopping racing in Formula 1 and insists he will “be here for quite some time”.

Sport
Hugo Broos has once again overlooked fan favourite Thembinkosi Lorch after naming Bafana Bafana’s 32-man preliminary squad for FIFA World Cup 2026.

Sport
The US PGA Championship winner Aaron Rai reveals what his wife said to him before he started the biggest round of his career.

Sport
Belfast’s Caoimhin Agyarko will challenge for Josh Kelly’s IBF light-middleweight title this summer.
Education
[Nile Post] Makerere University has intensified efforts to strengthen security across its campuses, with more than 80 security guards completing a specialized refresher training programme aimed at improving crime prevention, emergency response, and protection of university property.
Education
[Nile Post] The government of Egypt has reaffirmed its commitment to offering scholarship opportunities to Ugandan students as part of efforts to strengthen the long-standing bilateral cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the education sector.
Education
[Nile Post] A delegation from the National Defence College – Uganda (NDC-U) Intake 4/2025-2026 has undertaken an academic and strategic study visit to Algeria, highlighting growing defence diplomacy and military cooperation between the two African nations.
Education
The students held leadership positions in Republican groups. The racist rhetoric, documented in court papers, highlights a growing rift in the party.

Lifestyle
‘We don’t want your pity’: The Cape Independence Advocacy Group is calling on President Trump to help them establish a ‘homeland’ in SA.

Lifestyle
Reality TV star Jojo Robinson revealed that she no longer needs kidney stone surgery.
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Lifestyle

Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories of Thursday, 21 May 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

Entertainment
A total of R500 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 21 May 2026.

Entertainment
Bafana head coach Hugo Broos will name the final squad at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Wednesday.

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

Science/Tech
We love this brand’s stylish storage lockers, and there’s a big sale on eight colors through the end of the month.
Science/Tech
Spotify is launching “Reserved,” a new feature that will set aside concert tickets for Premium subscribers it identifies as an artist’s most dedicated fans based on streams, shares, and other activity. “Getting concert tickets today can feel like a race you’re set up to lose,” Spotify wrote in a post on Thursday. “You show up at the right time, refresh endlessly, and still miss out. Too often,...

Science/Tech
The hackathon, held to build user-auditing tools for Palantir customers, comes as the company struggles to address employee concerns over its relationship with ICE.

Science/Tech
New york ,USA – Online strategy gaming has long been split across a patchwork of separate sites. Players who want a quick casual match, a competitive ladder, a daily puzzle, structured training, and a community to talk shop with often end up juggling four or five different platforms each with its own account, its own […]
Motoring
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Motoring
Health
The Department of Homeland Security directed all flights carrying certain travelers to arrive at Dulles International Airport in Virginia.
Health
The Justice Department claims that clinics used fake diagnoses and kickbacks to parents to bring children into treatment.

Health
You might have heard the tip that eating local yoghurt as soon as your arrive on holiday can help your gut adjust to the new environment. But is it actually true?

Health
Tyler West opens up about his experience of school on Sort Your Life Out Unpacked.