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Head of Meningitis Now wants to see a wider rollout after Oxfordshire sixth-form pupil’s death.

The Metropolitan Police has called the operation to police rival marches, one organised by Tommy Robinson and a separate pro-Palestinian protest, as one of the most significant in recent years.

US health officials are monitoring reports of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda and providing technical assistance to their governments

SAPS warns against illegal handling and misuse of firearms after viral video.

EMS says fires have resulted in loss of life, destruction of property and left families stranded

The NSRI says the current new moon spring tides make conditions along these beaches dangerous

Traffic authorities suspect unsafe overtaking as a possible cause of the collision.

Trump announced the joint operation in Africa’s most populous country in a late-night social media post. He said Abu Bakr al-Mainuki was second in command of the Islamic State group globally.

The final of the Eurovision Contest arrives Saturday, with tight security and rainy weather failing to dent the enthusiasm of fans, or the opposition of critics who think Israel shouldn’t be invited.

An Israeli airstrike in Gaza on Friday targeted the leader of Hamas’ military wing, Israeli officials said, but it wasn’t immediately clear if Izz al-Din al-Haddad was killed or injured.

Reble has emerged as one of hip-hop’s most distinctive new voices, channelling defiance into a sound rooted in India’s northeast.

Africa’s top health agency says around 246 cases have been reported.

The Trump administration waives a $15,000 visa bond for fans from five countries who have World Cup tickets, but African fans still face challenges.

At the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Makhtar Diop calls for bold investment, private sector leadership and structural reforms

Rebel fighters and Rwandan troops are accused of committing atrocities after capturing the DR Congo city of Uvira in December.

South Africa’s iconic steam train is closer to returning to the Garden Route tracks after 15 years, with confirmation that the first phase is progressing.

A new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title was set at the Bloem Show by Petshop Science and Montego Pet Nutrition.

Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Saturday, 16 May 2026.

South Africans living in estates and gated communities could soon see changes in how their personal information is collected and stored when entering these properties.

Adams was arrested last week on two counts of defeating the ends of justice and three of fraud.

MKP says the judgment reinforces the need for urgent political and legal accountability processes

NCC leader Fidel Adams has been granted R10 000 bail.

Tolashe was hauled before the party’s integrity Commission last month.

The 2025/26 Betway Premiership season could be decided on Saturday afternoon as the penultimate round delivers seven high-stakes fixtures.

All Blacks Test prospect Caleb Tangitau appears set for a long stint on the sideline after suffering a serious injury during a Super Rugby match.

Monaghan legend and BBC pundit Conor McManus outlines what Monaghan must do to upset free-scoring Armagh in Sunday’s Ulster SFC final at Clones.

Former Tottenham Hotspur striker Son Heung-min will captain South Korea at his fourth World Cup this summer.

Did South African content creator Mzwandile Ndlovu drop a hint that his wife Siza Ndlovu might be pregnant?

Mkhulu ‘Baba’ Mahlalentabeni is breaking his silence on his breakup with Letoya Makhene.

Beneficiaries want to know if June 2026 SASSA Old-Age Grants will go ahead as scheduled after the Social Development Minister’s firing …

KB Motsilanyane brought the feels with another amazing rendition of the national anthem a month before the FIFA World Cup begins.

Two other South Africans made the halfway cut, namely Casey Jarvis and Christiaan Bezuidenhout.

Mogotsi has denied that he faked his assassination attempt.

The Lions have reached the URC playoffs for the first time, and could secure their place in next season’s Champions Cup with a win over Munster on Saturday.

At first glance, the series feels completely chaotic.

“I’ve got one hand on the keyboard, one hand down below,” an artist who role-plays with their chatbot tells WIRED. But some asexual advocates aren’t thrilled about the association.

On May 18, an asteroid about the size of Chicago’s Cloud Gate will fly four times closer to Earth than the moon.

These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

South Africa’s fuel refinery capacity has collapsed since the start of the decade, making the country more susceptible to global oil shocks.

Jetour’s newest SUV is among the top 10 best-selling passenger cars in South Africa, less than a year after its launch.

Digital marketing holds unique power to grow your business and reach new customers.

Health correspondent James Gallagher absorbs more than the recommended daily limit in just one meal to find out how salt affects our bodies.

Two people ill with meningitis in Reading have been confirmed as pupils at two schools

What are the most pressing priorities for the new minister in charge of health?