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Wintle confirms ‘out of my control’ Cardiff departure
Out-of-contract midfielder Ryan Wintle says he is leaving Cardiff City due to circumstances “completely out of my control”.
Ebola deaths in eastern Congo rise to 131, WHO voices deep concern
BUNIA, Democratic Republic of Congo, May 19 (Reuters) – Twenty-six more suspected Ebola deaths were recorded in 24 hours in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, authorities said on Tuesday, and the head of the World Health Organization expressed deep concern about the outbreak’s spread.

THREE Orlando Pirates stars who will miss FIFA World Cup 2026
These three Orlando Pirates stars will play no part in the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026. There may of course be more …

Estonia says Nato jet shot down drone over its territory
Estonia suspects the drone was a Ukrainian projectile knocked off course by Russian electronic jamming.

Meta Employees Are Scrambling to Use Up Benefits Ahead of Layoffs
On the eve of about 8,000 jobs being cut, employees are cashing in on headphone stipends and other perks while they still can.
StanChart To Cut Over 7,000 Jobs, Boost AI To Replace ‘Lower-Value Human Capital’
The London-headquartered lender Standard Chartered announced plans to cut more than 7,000 jobs by 2030, with CEO Bill Winters saying the bank will replace some “lower-value human capital” through automation and AI while offering retraining to affected workers. “It’s not cost-cutting. It’s replacing in some cases lower-value human capital with the financial capital and the investment capital...
REAM MACHINE: Municipality’s paper-based admin processes expose gaps in sustainability and efficiency
Inconsistent delivery of printed council agendas exposes Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s struggles with modernisation and highlights broader issues of environmental responsibility in public administration.

SAQA removes over 1 100 outdated qualifications
SAQA has removed more than 1 100 outdated “legacy” qualifications.
GREEN SHOOTS: SA citrus sector delivers juicy economic boost, overtaking Spain as world’s leading exporter
South Africa’s citrus sector, boosted by new technology and favourable conditions, has overtaken Spain as the top global exporter, promising growth despite rising agricultural costs.

Alleged suicide of 12-year-old in Verulam sparks child neglect claims
Shivaan Cumberledge died last week and neighbours allege was left alone with his younger sibling.

‘E Cape Liquor Board must be held liable for Enyobeni tragedy’
An advocate described the approval for the tavern to be licensed as an act of financial gain.

Eskom threatens to plunge Johannesburg into darkness over R5.2 billion debt
South Africa’s economic hub is on the verge of a major crisis as Eskom plans to cut bulk electricity supply over a massive unpaid debt.

Doubts, trophies & Tonga – Vunipola’s fresh start
Ahead of the Challenge Cup final against Ulster, Montpellier back row Billy Vunipola talks doubts, trophies and turning down the change to play for Tonga.

Eliud Kipchoge arrives in Mother City for Cape Town Marathon
Kenyan running superstar Eliud Kipchoge has arrived in the Mother City for the 2026 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon.

Faisal Islam: Why a full HS2 line could still be built despite the latest fiasco
The Transport Secretary has said the high-speed rail line will not be completed until 2039.

Mbalula: ‘I don’t care about your support. I won’t be blackmailed for 2027’
Speaking at the West Rand regional conference, the ANC secretary-general defended his leadership, rejected factional pressure and called for an end to corruption, factionalism and ‘tender politics’ in the party

The £100Bn HS2 Debacle
HS2 could now cost over £100bn, but government vows to deliver project “to completion”.

PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results: Tuesday, 19 May 2026
R184 million in jackpots are up for grabs! Here are your PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results for 19 May 2026.

Sooryavanshi, 15, hits 93 as Royals boost play-off chances
India wonderkid Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hits 93 off 38 balls as Rajasthan Royals beat Lucknow Super Giants to boost their chances of reaching the IPL play-offs.

SAUS slams Nsfas as ‘gap investigations’ freeze allowances before exams
Parliament grilling was postponed after Nsfas failed to submit a presentation on time.