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Chelsea appoint former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso as their manager on a four‑year contract.

Any attempt by President Cyril Ramaphosa to interdict the Phala Phala impeachment process in parliament, is likely to face stiff opposition from MPs.

Cutting corners while balancing construction pressure and tight deadlines can be fatal

Several areas have been completely cut off by widespread destruction caused by the heavy rains.

Workers say they have never been taken for medical check-ups and say they have contracted diseases.

The man is believed to be a key figure in a major rhino poaching syndicate.

This is according to a statement from the DA’s Khathutshelo Rasilingwane.

In Ukraine, local officials report eight injured in overnight Russian drone strikes and shelling.

Trump threw his full support behind Julia Letlow in Louisiana’s high-stakes contest, branding the incumbent “disloyal”.

Bulgarian singer Dara stormed to victory in the contest, while Ukraine broke the record for the longest note ever sung at Eurovision.

Bulgaria was not among the favorites to win. But performer Dara’s catchy, banging anthem bested 24 other nations at the 70th edition of the international singing extravaganza.

No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks, which have devastated Mussa town in Borno state.

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

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.

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

This is a breakdown of how much it costs to study the most popular degrees at top universities in South Africa.

The BBC Politics London show asks three bodies which policies could improve Londoners’ lives.

Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Sunday, 17 May 2026.

Criminals are targeting two items that are found at residential properties across South Africa, and they don’t need to enter your home to get to them.

The Free State municipality is facing severe fiscal distress, with liabilities exceeding R5.8bn and a R871.6 million deficit, says Auditor General Tsakani Maluleke

The DA has requested the President to authorise an SIU investigation immediately.

The IFP has introduced Mabaso as its mayoral candidate for the City of Johannesburg.

Velenkosini Hlabisa made the announcement at the Jabulani Technical School in Soweto

Rangers want to bring on-loan winger back for next season as Falkirk prepare to sell striker if price is right.

London Lions’s British power forward Deane Williams is enjoying his first campaign on home soil following a career overseas.

Chievo Verona are having to rise from the bottom once more, but have had some unlikely help from Mario Balotelli and ex-Brazil winger Douglas Costa.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s wait for a first major trophy with Al-Nassr continues after they are upset 1-0 at home by Gamba Osaka in the AFC Champions League Two final.

Businesses are advised against paying – but as the Canvas platform hack shows, many are prepared to deal to protect users’ privacy

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After a week of outages, hundreds of millions of students’ data stolen, delayed assignment due dates, and school login pages being defaced by hackers, US tech firm Instructure – which operates the...

Cannes film festival: Marine Atlan’s debut film follows a group of French high-school kids and their long-suffering teacher on a visit to Pompeii and Naples

Here is cinematographer turned director Marine Atlan’s beautiful debut film about young love, superbly acted and directed. It is a reminder of how fundamentally dishonest and pseudosophisticated it is to laugh dismissively at the...

Helen Zille has compared Orlando Pirates’s pursuit of a PSL title win to her bid to govern Johannesburg as the next mayor…

A group of refugees in the US have revealed what they miss about South Africa – can you guess the answers?

A ‘massive pay cut’ awaits Siya Kolisi at the Stormers after he bid the Sharks goodbye over the weekend…

Let the Guinness World Records show that South Africa has made and broken several extraordinary records. Let’s look at some of them…

‘A lot of people were celebrating before and getting the champagne out before the end,’ said the Pirates head coach.

A number of players are within reach of the surprise leader which will ensure a thrilling final round.

Kaizer Chiefs co-head Cedric Kaze admitted Glody Lilepo ‘should know better’ after the Amakhosi winger was sent off in his…

Three SA teams will feature in the last-eight matches, two of them at home.

These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

South Africa’s fuel refinery capacity has collapsed since the start of the decade, making the country more susceptible to global oil shocks.

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

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

A patient praises a new test for womb cancer being trialled at hospitals in Suffolk and Norfolk.

Women diagnosed with premenstrual dysphoric disorder discuss how it impacts their lives.

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

Two people ill with meningitis in Reading have been confirmed as pupils at two schools