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WATCH LIVE | Suspended police commissioner Masemola and ‘Cat’ Matlala in court
Suspended national police commissioner Gen Fannie Masemola and controversial businessman Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala are appearing in court on Wednesday.
WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026, 09:57

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Suspended national police commissioner Gen Fannie Masemola and controversial businessman Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala are appearing in court on Wednesday.

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KS International Traders generated revenue through trafficking in fentanyl

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How could MPs who want to see Sir Keir Starmer replaced force a leadership contest?

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South Africa has five prominent stars in the Major League Soccer (MLS), and here’s a breakdown of how much each player earns per year…

South Africa
Julius Mkhwanazi and Kagiso Lerutla face charges of fraud and corruption.

South Africa
The trio were arrested in Gauteng and Mpumalanga in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

South Africa
Mkhwanazi and Lerutla face charges of fraud, corruption and defeating the ends of justice.

South Africa
Fannie Masemola is facing charges of contravening the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).

World
A French woman infected in the deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship is critically ill and being treated with an artificial lung. The outbreak has now reached 11 total reported cases, 9 of which have been confirmed.

World
The man smashed into a car and stole luggage containing hard drives with the singer’s tracks.

World
As President Trump heads to China this week, a new NPR-Chicago Council-Ipsos poll finds most Americans think U.S. tariffs have hurt both economies, and that the Iran war is bad for America.

World
The government hopes reforms will help young people enter the market, while critics say it will stifle supply.

Africa
Ethiopian long-distance runner Yebrgual Melese dies at the age of 36 after falling ill during a routine training session.

Africa
The home affairs minister hails the ruling as a “victory” against the “abuse” of the refugee system.

Africa
In a first since these meetings started in the 1970s, this move reflects a change in France’s thinking.

Africa
Yassin Mohamud wants to help “build a city where everyone has the opportunity to thrive”.

Business
FirstRand has hired Bank of America and its own investment-banking arm, Rand Merchant Bank, as advisers to help it sell its UK-based Aldermore Group and exit the European market.

Business
The trends reshaping the market are happening from within. Here are six worth paying close attention to.

Business
The latest PayInc Economic Index showed a marked decline in April 2026, signalling the mounting pressure on South African households and the economy.
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Politics
Madlanga Commission is probing alleged political interference in the criminal justice system.

Politics
Marumo Magane has described a tense interaction with senior Crime Intelligence official Feroz Khan.

Politics
Adams is facing charges of fraud and defeating the ends of justice.

Politics
The President stated that he will not be resigning from office.

Sport
Rangers head coach Danny Rohl is again linked with German clubs as the Ibrox club and Celtic reportedly make enquiries about Huddersfield Town’s Cameron Ashia.

Sport
Michael Carrick will be watching on as Manchester United try to win the FA Youth Cup – and that will only inspire them, says Darren Fletcher.

Sport
BBC Sport looks at how and why Wrexham co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac are building more than just a successful men’s team.

Sport
Victor Wembanyama stars as the San Antonio Spurs move one win from the Western Conference final by taking a 3-2 lead against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Education
[Daily Maverick] When the issues around the Department of Basic Education’s new Foundational Phase textbook catalogue were unpacked in Parliament on Tuesday, it became clear how cutthroat the industry competition really is.
Education
Education
Catherine will visit Reggio Emilia, an Italian city celebrated for its approach to early childhood education.

Education
Anil Kochhar hopes textile graduates of North Carolina State can leave with ‘greater freedom to pursue goals’
Anil Kochhar, a North Carolina State University donor, gave graduates of the school’s Wilson College of Textiles a lot more than just words of wisdom when he delivered their keynote commencement address recently.
The Indian American entrepreneur also announced that he would pay off any...

Lifestyle
Staunch fans of reality TV personalities Tracy and Felix Hlophe pitched fantastic ideas to save her beauty business in Durban.

Lifestyle
Food, fun and fabulous entertainment await you at the Portuguese Festival in Johannesburg later this month.

Lifestyle
The grand finale of the 2026 Mr Gay World South-Africa pageant is all set for Saturday. Here’s everything you need to know!

Lifestyle
Department of Health confirms that there has been 97 potential contacts of hantavirus-infected people in South Africa.

Entertainment
“The dream is close,” the 41-year-old wrote on X to his 107.5 million followers, his side having been seconds from glory.

Entertainment
The last time a South Africa won a Major title was in 2012 when Ernie Els triumphed at The Open.

Entertainment
Away from the glamour, though, she said, life is currently less about red carpets and more about motherhood, family time and finding joy in ordinary moments.

Entertainment
“We lost the two finals of the FA Cup because the referees didn’t do their jobs they should do, even the VAR,” said Guardiola.

Science/Tech
Naked Insurance has launched a native app in ChatGPT that it says can produce a final, binding car insurance quote.

Science/Tech
IT professionals are invited to share insights on network modernisation challenges and opportunities.

Science/Tech
South African insurance platform, Naked, has become the first company in the world to successfully develop and deploy a native app in ChatGPT that can provide a final, binding car insurance quote. The launch also appears to make Naked the first South African company to release a native app in ChatGPT, representing an early step […]
Science/Tech
The start-up, which makes A.I.-backed weapons, was valued at $61 billion in the financing round, double what it was a year ago.

Motoring
Lexus has informed the National Consumer Commission of a recall affecting one of its sports cars in South Africa.

Motoring
European carmaker Stellantis will be leaning more on its Chinese partnerships in the future.

Motoring
Book a test drive of the Honda Elevate and get hands-on with the do-it-all compact SUV.

Motoring
April was another strong month for Chinese car sales in South Africa.

Health
Authorities urged patients to get tested due to “poor infection control practices” at the Australian clinic.
Health
The agency’s top food official will step in as acting commissioner, after Dr. Makary’s tumultuous run as the nation’s top food, drug, tobacco and medical device regulator.

Health
Swindon’s new mental health support facility for women will be an “alternative” to hospitalisation.
Health
The new strategy also holds promise for lung and colon tumors. Here’s how scientists discovered it.