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Standards watchdog launches probe into £5m Farage gift
Parliamentary Standards Commissioner has decided to begin an inquiry into Reform leader Nigel Farage, the BBC understands.
WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026, 13:53

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Parliamentary Standards Commissioner has decided to begin an inquiry into Reform leader Nigel Farage, the BBC understands.
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Renewable energy systems not only have to be clean, they have to be shared through a private/public partnership that ensures that inequalities in our society are not deepened.

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Prices for buses and trains to World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey have been cut following a backlash from fans.
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South Africa
Police say a number of those arrested are suspected to be Mexican nationals.
South Africa
‘Days are numbered’ for prison smugglers – DCS Minister Groenewald
Officials of the Department of Correctional Services conducted 1 406 raids at facilities across the country, leading to the confiscation of some 37 500 cellphones and contraband.
This was revealed by Correctional Services Minister, Dr Pieter Groenewald, during the tabling of the department’s Budget Vote in...

South Africa
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping global energy demand, with implications that extend well beyond traditional power planning. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the growing energy footprint of data centers. Facilities that once required tens of megawatts are now being developed at 100–200 MW scale, with hyperscale campuses increasingly aggregating […]
South Africa
Correctional Services to continue with self sufficiency model
The Department of Correctional Services will continue pursuing its self-sufficiency model in the face of R683.4 million budget reductions over the current Medium-Term Expenditure Framework.
This according to Correctional Services Minister, Dr Pieter Groenewald, who tabled the department’s Budget Vote in Parliament on...

World
The voluntary recall follows an incident on 20 April where an empty Waymo car entered a flooded road in San Antonio, Texas.

World
Pentagon officials told Congress they estimate the war in Iran has cost $29 billion so far. And, a new Education Scorecard shows U.S. students are improving in math.

World
President Trump arrives in China Wednesday for a summit with his Chinese counterpart, where the war in Iran, trade policies and Taiwan are expected to be major points of discussion.

World
NPR’s Steve Inskeep asks Chinese economist Dan Wang offers about the competing economic interests of China and the U.S.

Africa
The actor was recognised for his contributions to entertainment as well as his humanitarian efforts.

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.

Business
South Africa’s Driving Licence Card Account (DLCA) plans to change the waiting time for people renewing their licences.

Business
The war in Iran has pushed UK Inflation further above the Bank of England’s 2% target.

Business
SAPVIA has warned against a blanket tax approach on solar imports in South Africa.
Business
Politics
Parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating underworld infiltration in the criminal justice system has been granted a sixth deadline, now extended to 12 June.

Politics
ANC officials will brief the NEC following the Constitutional Court judgment on the Phala Phala.

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.

Sport
This Orlando Pirates midfielder is the latest Bucs star to garner interest from PSL rivals. Here is the latest.

Sport
Scotland head coach Steve Clarke will announce his squad for this summer’s World Cup on Tuesday, by which time he should know whether Tommy Conway is fit to travel if picked.

Sport
Two of the 10 uncapped players in the latest Springbok alignment squad are first-time invitees. But who are they? Find out here.

Sport
Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso says ‘the red carpet was opened in front of Orlando Pirates’ in recent weeks.
Education
[African Union] The African Union Commission, through its Pan-African Institute of Education for Development (AU-IPED), has opened a three-day workshop in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), from 12-14 May 2026, to support the country in assessing and strengthening its Education Management Information System (EMIS).
Education
[Vanguard] On a quiet line in a five-page civic document, buried among dozens of names, Peter Adeleke is named as one of the Education nominees for the 2026 Calgary Awards. One of eight nominees in the Education category for the 2026 Calgary Awards, his name sits alongside teachers, administrators, and community educators whose work has shaped learning across the city.
Education
[Premium Times] Under the new policy, students seeking admission into secondary and tertiary institutions will be required to undergo drug tests.
Education
The home-sharing company has largely been shut out in the city, but it is fighting back and trying to get Black homeowners on its side.

Lifestyle
Mandisa Makhasi is optimistic about the future after landing a job.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Rachel shares a new cooking video catching fan’s attention when she scratched off ‘Mrs Kolisi’ with a marker. Take a look…

Lifestyle
58-year-old Jamie Foxx is already father to two grown daughters from previous relationships.

Entertainment
The union says the proposed changes include a R2 000 reduction in wages per employee.

Entertainment
The department has emphasised that the investigation will be handled in line with established processes to ensure that all parties are treated fairly.
Entertainment

Entertainment
Meanwhile, Phepsi Buthelezi scopped three awards and André Esterhuizen and Nick Hatton were other big winners.

Science/Tech
The regulator said the forum had not done enough to protect UK users – but critics accuse Ofcom of acting too slowly.

Science/Tech
A University of Nebraska lab has developed a test that can detect the virus before symptoms become severe. Now, it’s ready to start testing those returning to the US after a cruise outbreak.

Science/Tech
Protect your home against dust, pets, allergies, and more with the best air purifiers, tested firsthand.
Science/Tech
Ancient Slashdot reader ewhac writes: CERN, a longtime Open Source pioneer, has made several contributions over the years to KiCad (“KEE-kad”), an Open Source EDA (Electronic Design Automation) package widely used in the hobbyist and professional electronics communities. It’s gotten so widely used that users can now submit their KiCad design files directly to several electronics fabricators...
Motoring

Motoring
Motorists are paying over R26 per litre for petrol in South Africa, two years after the government said that fuel shouldn’t cost more than R14 per litre.
Motoring

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

Health
Action on Salt & Sugar said people should not be exposed to a “hidden health risk every time they buy lunch”.

Health
A report by a cross-party group of MPs has found the majority of skin cancer cases are preventable.

Health
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Health
Authorities urged patients to get tested due to “poor infection control practices” at the Australian clinic.