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World’s first international football stadium given protected status
The first Hampden Park is designated a scheduled monument in recognition of its place in football history.
WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026, 11:02

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The first Hampden Park is designated a scheduled monument in recognition of its place in football history.

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The golf tournament, which drew crowds exceeding 100,000, was forecast to inject more than R500m into the economy

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The destruction of transport infrastructure is not only irresponsible; it is a criminal offence, writes Dorothy Mabuza.

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Living on opposite sides of a so-called peaceline, they have had to overcome a psychological as well as a physical barrier.

South Africa
The NSRI says bodies were found during rescue of 23 farm workers trapped since Monday in Boland.

South Africa
Some of the fatalities were caused by trees that fell on vehicles due to gale-force winds.
South Africa
Deputy President urges traditional leadership to drive development and social change
While honouring the heritage of traditional leadership in the fight against colonialism, Deputy President Paul Mashatile has underscored that traditional leadership should not be confined to preserving heritage alone, but must also play an active role in addressing pressing challenges such as...
South Africa
Minister Lamola arrives in India for BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Ronald Lamola, has arrived in New Delhi, India, for the Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs/International Relations.Lamola expressed confidence that the high-level deliberations will strengthen cooperation among BRICS member states, BRICS partner...

World
China has a tight grip on rare-earth elements that are key to electronics, electric vehicles and fighter jets. A mine in Wyoming raises hopes for a domestic supply.

World
The foreign minister says the “distressed” Ghanaians registered with the embassy in Pretoria to be evacuated.

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.

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

Business
Bata SA will ensure all donations and pledges reach children in need.

Business
There are two provinces in South Africa where more people are unemployed than working—with a third on the edge.

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.

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

Politics
It’s believed that the police vehicle transporting Fadiel Adams to court got stuck in traffic.

Politics
The Khampepe Inquiry is probing the political suppression in apartheid-era criminal cases.

Politics
Madlanga Commission is probing alleged political interference in the criminal justice system.

Sport
Hugo Broos is expected to announce his final 23-man World Cup squad soon but will these Pirates duo miss out due to injury?

Sport
Rassie Erasmus named 10 uncapped players in a “purpose and goal-driven” 40-man squad for the Springboks’ second alignment camp in Cape Town next week.

Sport
Two players have been invited to their first Springbok alignment camp as Rassie Erasmus unveiled a 40-man squad.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs could be set for major changes despite finishing third in the Betway Premiership, with top coaches linked to the hot seat.
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
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
The first group of South African refugees – dubbed the ‘Amerikaners’ – have given an update on the first anniversary in the US…
Lifestyle
Entertainment

Entertainment
The Boks are now just over 30 days away from getting their season going, with a match against the Barbarians in Gqeberha.

Entertainment
“I don’t like it,” Flick told reporters at a press conference on Tuesday.

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.

Science/Tech
Government must lean more on the private sector in a fiscally constrained environment, communications minister Solly Malatsi has said.

Science/Tech
The South African Reserve Bank’s Prudential Authority (PA) has confirmed its intention to derecognise Moody’s Investors Service South Africa as an eligible external credit assessment institution (ECAI), with a 24‑month transition period running to April 2028. While the regulatory mechanics are now well understood, the more important question is how this development is playing out […]
Science/Tech
This is the first time NASA has encountered a situation like this, and it took nearly a week to resolve.

Science/Tech
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has rejected Elon Musk’s claim that he betrayed the ChatGPT maker’s founding mission.
Motoring

Motoring
The Isuzu D-Max, one of South Africa’s favourite bakkies, is getting a major update.

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.

Health
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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.