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The government of national unity has exposed a level of political disorder and public frustration that appears to have been building for years, writes Itshokeng Kekana

Fitness, selection and form are some of the questions England must answer with six games to go before the T20 World Cup begins.

Lindsay and Craig Foreman, from East Sussex, have each spent several days refusing food, their family says.

In a recording obtained by the BBC, the worker was threatened with jail for allegedly hacking emails at lifestyle app vVoosh.

The owner wants to stop COJ from demolishing illegally erected structures inside the buildings.

On Tuesday police instructed the group to disperse, but the foreign nationals later protested

SAQA has removed more than 1 100 outdated “legacy” qualifications.

Shivaan Cumberledge died last week and neighbours allege was left alone with his younger sibling.

Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz faces a deepening crisis as widespread protests and blockades leave the political capital under siege less than six months after he took office.

The World Health Organization top official has expressed concern over the rapid spread of a rare type of Ebola in Congo. Authorities have reported at least 134 suspected deaths and over 500 cases.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing on Wednesday in a meeting meant to reaffirm ties and that takes place only days after a visit by President Donald Trump.

The novel is the first work translated from Mandarin Chinese to win the award, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.

Ghana will face fellow West African heavyweights Ivory Coast in qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

The government and transport operators are in talks to resolve the dispute over the hike in fuel prices.

A bank that ceased operations more than two decades ago is seeking compensation from Malawi that could approach a 10th of the country’s annual budget, following a court ruling that regulators illegally revoked its licence

Key roads have remained largely empty and some schools have asked students to stay at home.

Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Wednesday, 20 May 2026.

The two sides will also work towards an extension to the tariffs truce they agreed in October, China’s Commerce Ministry said.

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The finance watchdog warns bogus brokers are selling fake car insurance through social media.

The ANC and DA in Joburg have differing expectations ahead of the State of the City Address

Nhlamulo Ndhlela was removed as uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) spokesperson on Tuesday.

Political parties have until Friday to submit names to the National Assembly Speaker.

Reverend Chikane, says SA’s post-TRC process failed many victims of apartheid-era crimes.

The Premier Soccer League (PSL) moves fast, and 24 hours can bring plenty of developments. Here is a look at the latest updates for Wednesday, 20 May 2026.

Aston Villa are aiming to end a 30-year trophy drought in Istanbul on Wednesday.

With the Test rugby season soon set to kick off in earnest, here is a reminder of how the top 10 teams stand in the rankings.

Speaking on Match of the Day, Danny Murphy and Joe Hart praise Arsenal for giving Mikel Arteta time after he guided the club to their first Premier League title in 22 years, following Manchester City’s 1-1 draw with Bournemouth.

Agency assures beneficiaries that June 2026 SASSA grants will proceed as normal, despite numerous challenges on the horizon …

Cape Town influencer and former ‘Love Island South Africa’ contestant Camille ‘Millie’ Terblanche has gone viral on social media again.

From supporting Trump to Tel Aviv: Here’s what we know about anti-Palestine Dis-Chem millionaire, Mark Saltzman…

In response to the pressure, the Gauteng Department of Health pointed to the performance of its Treatment Time Guarantee system.

Disabled People South Africa has demanded urgent action following the discovery of a disabled teenager’s body in a shallow grave in Limpopo.

Bundibugyo strain kills 130 in DRC and reaches Uganda. No vaccine exists while WHO warns outbreak could last months longer.

Pro-AI commencement speakers are getting booed as Gen Z turns against the technology and its layoffs.

While the housing market continues its recovery trajectory, an increasingly cautious approach to lending amid growing inflationary pressure linked to fuel price shocks and global uncertainty, could see the prime lending rate increase when the Monetary Policy Committee meets on 28 May. “Although not ideal, enough has been done in recent months to instill investor […]

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One in 10 women live with adenomyosis yet sufferers say their pain is often dismissed.

Some people say they are “stranded” in hospital, but the NHS denies decisions around their care are driven by costs.

Pre-eclampsia causes more than 70,000 maternal deaths every year worldwide