MONDAY, 18 MAY 2026, 21:41
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With a career spanning 46 years investigating some of apartheid’s worst atrocities – including the 1992 Boipatong massacre – as well as prosecuting apartheid’s ‘Doctor Death’, the head of the army’s chemical warfare unit Dr Wouter Basson, and Vlakplaas leader Eugene de Kock, Torie Pretorius has played a key role in the South African justice system.
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Prosecutors say alleged underworld figure and murder accused Nafiz Modack’s repeated delays are derailing his court case and that the judge should order an end to his defence, which includes repeated postponements for witnesses who never materialise.
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As the WHO declares a global emergency due to an Ebola outbreak in east Africa, South African officials assure a low risk of local transmission and emphasise the need for vigilance.
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Sir David Beckham co-designed a garden with the King and Alan Titchmarsh for this year’s show, which also welcomes back garden gnomes.
South Africa
Karim says Ebola is a public threat on the entire African continent.
South Africa
Murder accused, Matipandile Sotheni, faces 16 counts linked to the killing of Witness D.
South Africa
Provincial police spokesperson Brigadier Nobuntu Gantana says two female suspects are in custody
South Africa
About 150 roads remain affected by the storms that lashed the province.
World
Some shoppers have been trying to resell a new line of watches priced at £335 each for up to £16,000.
World
It marks a grim milestone in the conflict between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah since March, despite a nominal ceasefire.
World
An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare strain and is in an area affected by conflict.
World
Sen. Bill Cassidy, who voted to convict Trump, lost the Republican primary in Louisiana. And, the WHO has declared a global health emergency over a new Ebola outbreak.
Africa
Key roads have remained largely empty and some schools have asked students to stay at home.
Africa
New research links rural solar adoption to mobile money use, while raising concerns about inequality
Africa
Francis Ngannou reaffirmed his claim as the best heavyweight in the world with a first-round knockout win over Philipe Lins at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.
Africa
No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks, which have devastated Mussa town in Borno state.
Business
Musk’s loss against OpenAI is the latest in a string of courtroom defeats.
Business
The videogame firm says the increase is due to “ongoing market conditions”
Business
Business
A small seaside town in the Eastern Cape have been voted as one of the best small towns to live in.
Politics
The party says Sipho ‘ES’ Mbatha is alleged to have extorted money from individuals.
Politics
Lwazi Magaqa was reacting after the Pietermaritzburg High Court allowed a postponement
Politics
Pretorius told the commission he did not personally witness political interference in TRC matters.
Politics
DA says their main concern is that several road projects remain below 50% and incomplete.
Sport
How many players from Grand Slam winners England make the statisticians’ Women’s Six Nations team of the tournament?
Sport
Outspoken soccer analyst Junior Khanye says Sipho Mbule was too relaxed and became complacent at Orlando Pirates.
Sport
Ulster head coach Richie Murphy says his side would “love to be part of history” as they prepare to take on Montpellier in the Challenge Cup final.
Sport
Mamelodi Sundowns defender Keanu Cupido believes Masandawana still have plenty of work ahead despite taking a first-leg lead against AS FAR.
Education
[Namibian] Choosing what to study is one of the first major decisions many young people make, and in developing countries, it is often tied directly to survival, stability, and future opportunity.
Education
The previous president resigned after months of conflict over how the university handled protests. The new president, Mung Chiang, currently leads Purdue.
Education
[Daily Maverick] Following court battles and power cuts, the Gauteng Department of Education is reviewing its decentralised funding model, arguing that school governing bodies lack the financial expertise to manage soaring municipal bills.
Education
James Antaki’s efforts to develop a baby’s heart were close to success when his federal funding was cut off. The grants were eventually restored; rebuilding what was lost wasn’t so easy.
Lifestyle
A Soweto entrepreneur is combining fashion, safety and social impact through an unusual innovation – luxury bulletproof handbags.
Lifestyle
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Lifestyle
Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories this Monday, 18 May 2026, in our simple daily news update.
Entertainment
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Entertainment
The bail hearing is expected to resume on 21 May.
Entertainment
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.
Science/Tech
A jury in Oakland, Calif., reached a decision after a three-week long trial seen as pivotal for the future of OpenAI and the artificial intelligence race.
Science/Tech
After three weeks of testimony, which was covered extensively here on Slashdot, a U.S. jury on Monday ruled against Elon Musk in his lawsuit against OpenAI, finding that he waited too long to bring his claims that the company betrayed its nonprofit mission. Reuters reports: The trial had widely been seen as a critical moment for the future of OpenAI and artificial intelligence generally, both...
Science/Tech
Elon Musk has lost his lawsuit against OpenAI, with the jury deliberating for under two hours.
Science/Tech
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
GTI’s switch towards electrification yields more power than the 147 kW produced by the South African-market, current combustion engine Polo GTI.
Health
Early surveillance and testing failed to identify Bundibugyo, a rare species of Ebola responsible for the current outbreak.
Health
Louisiana wants the Food and Drug Administration to curtail access to the medication. Doing so could cost Republicans at the polls.
Health
Doctor’s visits for children’s anxiety rose by more than 250 percent over 10 years, according to a study of nearly two million children.
Health
Doctors and patients complain that the controversial practice of prior authorization for treatment and procedures is still widespread.