SUNDAY, 17 MAY 2026, 21:38
In healthier politics, an entire agenda would not depend on one person. And while the nuances might shift as leaders changed, a party would not divert dramatically from its chosen path.
Neymar was involved in a furious row with officials after Santos claimed the forward had been wrongly substituted in their 3-0 defeat by Coritiba – a day before Brazil announce their World Cup squad.
US and SA government officials and mining CEOs met twice to discuss vital economic ties on technological collaboration.
Donald Trump’s lavish welcome in Beijing showcased China’s pageantry, but revealed the imbalance in US-China relations and the challenges ahead for American diplomacy.
“We may have accidentally detected dark matter back in 2019,” writes ScienceAlert. “What if instead of trying to see dark matter, scientists attempted to hear it instead?” asks Space.com:New research suggests dark matter could leave a tiny but discernible imprint in the cacophony of ripples in spacetime called “gravitational waves” that ring through the cosmos when two black holes slam together...
Fulham’s fading hopes of European qualification suffered a terminal blow as they drew against Wolves in the Premier League.
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Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s 96th-minute goal gives Leeds United a 1-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion at Elland Road, as Fabian Hurzeler’s side stay in 7th heading into the final week of the Premier League season.
Dango Outtara scores twice to earn Brentford a 2-2 draw at home to Crystal Palace in the Premier League, as Keith Andrews’ side stay in the hunt for European football.
Bruno Fernandes earns his 20th Premier League assist of the season, equalling the record set by Kevin De Bruyne and Thierry Henry, as Manchester United defeat Nottingham Forest 3-2 in their final home game of the campaign at Old Trafford.
William Osula scores twice as Newcastle soundly defeat West Ham United 3-1, to leave Nuno Espirito Santo’s side on the brink of relegation from the Premier League.
Sunderland come from behind to defeat Everton 3-1 at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, moving up to ninth in the Premier League.
As pressure mounts over the real source of all those dollars, President Cyril Ramaphosa’s business and political supporters want him to stay in office, fearing what could happen if he’s forced out.
A suburb once known as a refuge for Randlords is becoming increasingly vulnerable as absentee ownership, lack of service delivery and weak municipal enforcement take their toll.
Ramaphosa says Ebola does not respect borders and urgent co-ordinated action is required.
Fulham boss Marco Silva, who is out of contract this summer, says he has not yet decided whether he will sign a new contract with the club.
The Red Roses produce a superb battling display to beat France in Bordeaux in their Six Nations Grand Slam-decider.
The Russian state atomic energy corporation, Rosatom, is pushing hard to extract uranium from the arid Kalahari region by pumping sulphuric acid into a transboundary aquifer shared by Namibia, South Africa and Botswana.
SAA’s new acting CEO is facing strong headwinds to turn the business around from the cliff face it was about to crash into – but he is confident that he can do it, without a bailout.
Saskia and RG Snyman are expecting a little arrival – will their little ‘viking’ be born in this Paarl palace?
Maria McCloy’s memorial service takes place in Johannesburg on 20 May 2026, honouring her life, legacy, and creative influence.