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How Doku became key player for treble-chasing Man City
Jeremy Doku is likely to be a key player as Man City face Chelsea in Saturday’s FA Cup final. BBC Sport looks at the winger’s rise.
SATURDAY, 16 MAY 2026, 08:20

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Jeremy Doku is likely to be a key player as Man City face Chelsea in Saturday’s FA Cup final. BBC Sport looks at the winger’s rise.

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Chelsea have endured a difficult campaign after the departure of two managers and protests among the fanbase – so what would an FA Cup win do for their season?
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Ted Turner was truly one of a kind. Restless, brash, virtually unstoppable, he created a new path for how the world learnt about itself that can be compared to the impact of the printing press and electronic communication itself. Turner passed away last week, on 6 May, at the age of 87.

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How to keep South African tradition alive abroad through food, language, music and community rituals that connect families across borders.

South Africa
Traffic authorities suspect unsafe overtaking as a possible cause of the collision.

South Africa
Minister Blade Nzimande has tabled a budget of more than R10 billion.

South Africa
Hill-Lewis says it’s one of the most intense storms the city has experienced in recent years

South Africa
The lawyer says Mogotsi was arrested shortly after he had finished testifying at the commission

World
The final of the Eurovision Contest arrives Saturday, with tight security and rainy weather failing to dent the enthusiasm of fans, or the opposition of critics who think Israel shouldn’t be invited.

World
An Israeli airstrike in Gaza on Friday targeted the leader of Hamas’ military wing, Israeli officials said, but it wasn’t immediately clear if Izz al-Din al-Haddad was killed or injured.

World
Iran’s government has been confiscating property from people it deems traitors or critics of the regime.

World
The US president says Tehran has to show “real” commitment to removing nuclear fuel and stopping uranium enrichment.

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

Africa
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.

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

Africa
Rebel fighters and Rwandan troops are accused of committing atrocities after capturing the DR Congo city of Uvira in December.

Business
Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Saturday, 16 May 2026.

Business
South Africans living in estates and gated communities could soon see changes in how their personal information is collected and stored when entering these properties.

Business
John Hammond is one of 30 parents who told BBC Your Voice they’d experienced problems with the CMS.
Business

Politics
Adams was arrested last week on two counts of defeating the ends of justice and three of fraud.

Politics
MKP says the judgment reinforces the need for urgent political and legal accountability processes

Politics
NCC leader Fidel Adams has been granted R10 000 bail.

Politics
Tolashe was hauled before the party’s integrity Commission last month.

Sport
The premier SA Rugby franchises are apparently set to leave a major overseas competition due to player welfare concerns.

Sport
Gina Carano dances in front of an unmoved Ronda Rousey as the pair face off for the final time before their featherweight bout in Los Angeles on Saturday.

Sport
Liverpool manager Arne Slot acknowledges his side’s 4-2 defeat at Aston Villa is frustrating for himself, the players and the fans as they now need to win against Brentford on the final day of the season to guarantee Champions League qualification.

Sport
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery says his side can now play the Europa League final without the added pressure of needing to secure Champions League qualification after a 4-2 win over Liverpool ensures they will finish in the top five of the Premier League.
Education
After the president bumped into students with his car, an investigation by the university’s trustees said that the students’ actions were “inconsistent with university policies.”
Education
[Ghanaian Times] The Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund), led by its Administrator, Mr Paul Adjei, has paid a working visit to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to brief him on the award of a GH¢ 400 million contract for the procurement of state-of-the-art medical equipment for the new teaching hospital at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
Education
[Ghanaian Times] The Ho Teaching Hospital (HTH) has launched an environmental sustainability and beautification initiative aimed at transforming the facility into a serene, patient-friendly and globally competitive healthcare centre.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] The announcement that government has secured a US$300 million World Bank facility to upgrade 50 senior high schools (SHSs) under the Transformative Secondary Education for Access, Results and Relevance for Jobs (STARR-J) project is, without doubt, a significant moment for Ghana’s education sector.

Lifestyle
KB Motsilanyane brought the feels with another amazing rendition of the national anthem a month before the FIFA World Cup begins.
Lifestyle
American or Amerikaner? The first South African refugee baby was born in the US this month. Here’s what we know…

Lifestyle
Three years after his R700k funded trip to France, superfan Botha Msila will attend the FIFA World Cup, thanks to Minister Gayton McKenzie.

Lifestyle
Zimbabwean influencer Ndoyisile Sibindi has broken his silence on reports he was ‘arrested’ by immigration officials…

Entertainment
Aspirant political parties may seek to exploit anti-immigrant sentiment for their own ends.

Entertainment
Former Prasa CEO Lucky Montana and board members sought to challenge the state capture findings.

Entertainment
Bulls coach Johan Ackermann said Willie le Roux (400th first class game) and Stedman Gans (100th Bulls cap) deserved their accolades.

Entertainment
Mopani district municipality’s Mayor Pule Frelimo Shayi said the vehicles cost the province R20 million

Science/Tech
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Science/Tech
Whether you’re looking to upgrade your internet or get the latest phone, we’ve got you covered with our selection of AT&T coupons and deals.

Science/Tech
Enjoy top deals on cameras, computers, and tech essentials at B&H Photo.

Science/Tech
Score big savings on Altra Running shoes with up to 50% off sale styles, 20% off select models, 10% off your first order when you sign up, plus free standard delivery on every purchase.

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

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

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

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

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

Health
Two people ill with meningitis in Reading have been confirmed as pupils at two schools
Health
The Trump administration has authorized a test program to see if the cannabis compound can ease some symptoms and reduce health care costs among older patients.

Health
What are the most pressing priorities for the new minister in charge of health?