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WEATHER: Very cold, wet and windy conditions expected on WEDNESDAY
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Wednesday, 13 May 2026.

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Draper brings Murray into coaching team
Britain’s Jack Draper brings Andy Murray into his coaching team for the grass-court season after parting company with Jamie Delgado.

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Audi previews interior of new Q9 flagship SUV
If you found the Audi Q7 a bit of a squeeze, you’ll be pleased to know that the Ingolstadt giant will soon launch its larger Q9 — a family-friendly behemoth with an even greater appetite for people and luggage.

South Africa
Two killed in collision allegedly involving Motsoaledi convoy vehicle
The convoy of Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi, allegedly hit and killed two pedestrians.

South Africa
Massive fire breaks out at Clairwood factory in KZN
The eThekwini Fire Department is at the scene of the incident.

South Africa
Gauteng Health reaffirms support for healthcare workforce
Gauteng Department of Health reaffirms its commitment to strengthening healthcare workforce.

South Africa
Twins die after a fire breaks out at informal settlement in Jhb
The fire is believed to have spread rapidly through the informal settlement.

World
eBay rejects $55.5bn offer from GameStop
The online auction giant said it doubted how the video game retailer would finance its offer.

World
US inflation jumps to 3.8% as energy costs surge from Iran war
The key measure of US inflation rose in April to its highest level since May 2023 as consumers feel the impact of the Iran war.

World
Uganda’s president sworn in for record seventh term
Yoweri Museveni, 81, won disputed elections in January to extend his 40-year rule.

World
Trump heads to China for state visit. And, how the war in Iran has affected inflation
Trump leaves for Beijing today for a state visit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. And, a new inflation report is expected to show the war in Iran’s impact on the U.S.

Africa
France seeks to move beyond colonial ties by meeting African leaders in Kenya
In a first since these meetings started in the 1970s, this move reflects a change in France’s thinking.

Africa
Warning that increase in shipping around South Africa to avoid Middle East could harm whales
Ships have rerouted around the Cape of Good Hope since 2023 to avoid conflicts in the Middle East.

Africa
Body of US soldier who went missing in Morocco has been found and identified
A search is still ongoing for the second US soldier who went missing during a multinational military training exercise in Morocco.

Africa
Former Botswana President Festus Mogae dies aged 86
Announcing his death, President Duma Boko said Mogae was “a distinguished statesman and patriot”.

Business
Bad news for domestic workers in South Africa
Domestic worker jobs in the country have once again declined, with unions flagging ongoing issues with pay, protections and ill treatment by employers.
Business
Business

Business
South Africa in major trade deal with China
South Africa is busy finalising the legal framework needed for a new major trade scheme with the People’s Republic of China that kicked off this month.

Politics
‘Convicted politicians’ cannot tell Ramaphosa to resign, Malatji says
ANC Youth League president Collen Malatji defends Cyril Ramaphosa, attacking Julius Malema and Jacob Zuma over calls for his resignation after the Phala Phala ruling

Politics
ANCYL backs Ramaphosa’s court challenge over Phala Phala report
ANCYL has backed Ramaphosa’s decision to take Parliament’s Independent Panel report on review.

Politics
Ramaphosa’s review bid cannot halt impeachment process: Analyst
President Cyril Ramaphosa wants a review of the independent panel report on Phala Phala.

Politics
Ramaphosa to take Parliament’s Independent Panel report on review
President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised that he will not resign over the Phala Phala matter.

Sport
How impending retirement is fuelling Cirstea’s success
Romania’s Sorana Cirstea is playing some of the finest tennis in her 20-year career – will she be tempted to reverse her decision to retire at the end of 2026?

Sport
Ndlovu got away with murder against Downs, says ex-PSL referee
Former PSL referee Victor Hlungwani believes Siphesihle Ndlovu was lucky to avoid a red card after his reckless challenge on Keanu Cupido.

Sport
Scotland to play Israel behind closed doors in Hungary
Scotland’s Women’s World Cup qualifying double-header against Israel next month will be played behind closed doors at a neutral stadium in Hungary.

Sport
Six players from World Cup rugby team hit with doping sanction
Following the most extensive anti-doping investigation ever undertaken in rugby, a major violation from Georgia has been uncovered.
Education
Nigeria: EMT Foundation – Expanding Community Impact With Life-Saving Skills
[This Day] As economic hardship prevents many Nigerians from acquiring university education and vocation training, the Esther Matthew Tonlogha Foundation recently lifted some people out poverty through its skills acquisition programme, writes Yusuf Ebiti
Education
South Africa: Stalled Projects and Unsafe Student Housing Push KZN University to Brink of Bankruptcy
[Parliament of South Africa] The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education held a follow-up engagement with the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) on matters raised during the committee’s 2025 oversight visit.
Education
Uganda: Wakiso – Body of Missing Milk Vendor Found in Unfinished School Building
[Nile Post] Police in Matugga are investigating circumstances surrounding the death of a 17-year-old male milk vendor.
Education
Liberia: Linsu Revives National Quizzing Championship to Spark Academic Excellence
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — The Liberia National Students Union (LINSU) has relaunched its flagship academic program, the Liberia National Quizzing Championship, following a two-year halt driven by financial and logistical constraints.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
‘3 men came looking for me’: Ngizwe Mchunu speaks out after home burnt down [WATCH]
The rural homestead of the outspoken Ngizwe Mchunu, in Umbumbulu, was burnt down after three men came home looking for him.
Entertainment

Entertainment
Spain coach counting on Yamal and Williams fitness for World Cup
‘I think that all the players who have been mentioned will be fit and available for the start of the World Cup,’ said De la Fuente.
Entertainment

Entertainment
Peet Viljoen turns on Trump, compares ICE centre to ‘Hitler’s Auschwitz on steroids’
Reality TV couple Mel and Peet Viljoen dramatically slammed Donald Trump while awaiting possible deportation proceedings.

Science/Tech
The 31st Annual LDC Gas Forum Northeast takes place in Boston, MA, June 8 – 10, 2026
Houston, Texas – Over five hundred energy industry professionals gather in June to gain insight and examine up-to-the-minute issues facing the U.S. Northeast natural gas and LNG market region. The 31st Annual LDC Gas Forum Energy Northeasttakes place June 8 – 10, 2026 in Boston, MA. This is the industry’s premier gathering for natural gas […]
Science/Tech
First Real-Time Brain-Controlled Hearing Device
Researchers at Columbia demonstrated the first real-time brain-controlled hearing system that can identify which speaker a listener is focusing on in a noisy environment and automatically amplify that voice while suppressing others. “This breakthrough addresses the ‘cocktail party effect,’ a major limitation of conventional hearing aids, which often struggle to distinguish between overlapping...

Science/Tech
Hantavirus Conspiracy Theories Are Already Spreading Online
From claims of an Israeli false flag to efforts to sell ivermectin, influencers and grifters are using lessons learned from Covid-19 to push their baseless conspiracy theories.

Science/Tech
Africa Has The World’s Greatest Genetic Diversity, Yet It’s Missing From Research: We’re Filling The Gap
Throughout history, most of the world’s genomic research has relied on DNA data from people of European ancestry. A genome is the full DNA code of about three billion (a thousand million) bases, including all the chromosomes. Each person has two genomes: one from their mother and the other from their father. Well resourced environments […]
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
New Ford Ranger Super Duty coming to South Africa
Ford has officially confirmed that it is bringing the new Ranger Super Duty bakkie to South Africa.
Motoring

Health
Women-only mental health crisis house to open in town
Swindon’s new mental health support facility for women will be an “alternative” to hospitalisation.
Health
How an ‘Impossible’ Idea Led to a Pancreatic Cancer Breakthrough
The new strategy also holds promise for lung and colon tumors. Here’s how scientists discovered it.
Health
‘Trimester Zero’: What to Expect When You’re Expecting to Expect
Influencers and health gurus are offering pregnancy solutions during “trimester zero,” when women are trying to conceive.
Health
Why So Many Guys Are Obsessed With Testosterone
From the Trump administration to online influencers, the hormone is increasingly seen as the key to achieving a new male ideal.