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Guardiola insists he has ‘one more year’ on Man City deal
Manager Pep Guardiola insists he has “one more year” remaining on his contract at Manchester City as speculation continues over his future at the club.
FRIDAY, 15 MAY 2026, 23:45

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Manager Pep Guardiola insists he has “one more year” remaining on his contract at Manchester City as speculation continues over his future at the club.

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Northampton score 14 tries to humiliate Bristol at Franklin’s Gardens and confirm their place in the Prem semi-finals.

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A remarkable Scottish Premiership campaign concludes with Hearts and Celtic going head-to-head for the title on Saturday.

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Aeralis was hoping the UK government would award it a contract to replace the Hawk jets currently flown by the RAF.

South Africa
Minister Blade Nzimande has tabled a budget of more than R10 billion.

South Africa
Hill-Lewis says it’s one of the most intense storms the city has experienced in recent years

South Africa
The lawyer says Mogotsi was arrested shortly after he had finished testifying at the commission

South Africa
The suspect is expected to appear before the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday.

World
The US president says Tehran has to show “real” commitment to removing nuclear fuel and stopping uranium enrichment.

World
CIA Director John Ratcliffe makes a surprise visit to Cuba as the spy agency calls on the nation to make “fundamental changes.” Cuba says it has run out of fuel and is suffering massive blackouts.

World
Izz ad-Din al-Haddad, described as “one of the architects of the October 7 massacre”, was killed in Gaza City, Israel says.

World
FIFA’s official 2026 World Cup song is “Dai Dai” from Shakira and Burna Boy. There are a number of factors that shape which songs define a tournament — and endure beyond it.

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

Africa
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.

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

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

Business
It’s the jury’s turn to deliberate in the showdown over OpenAI that has pitted two of the biggest names in tech against each other.

Business
South Africans are buying homes worth up to R15 million in a small West Coast town in the Western Cape.

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

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

Politics
NCC leader Fidel Adams has been granted R10 000 bail.

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

Sport
Watch the goals as Partick Thistle beat Dunfermline Athletic to reach the Scottish Premiership play-off final, where they will face St Mirren.

Sport
Ulster‘s progress in the United Rugby Championship this season now depends on Saturday’s game between Munster and the Bulls after a dramatic 26-22 defeat by Glasgow Warriors in their final regular season game.

Sport
Connacht seal a place in the United Rugby Championship play-offs with a bonus-point victory away to Edinburgh.

Sport
Cardiff book their United Rugby Championship (URC) play-off spot with a bonus-point victory against Stormers at the Arms Park.
Education
After the president bumped into students with his car, an investigation by the university’s trustees said that the students’ actions were “inconsistent with university policies.”
Education
[Ghanaian Times] The Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund), led by its Administrator, Mr Paul Adjei, has paid a working visit to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to brief him on the award of a GH¢ 400 million contract for the procurement of state-of-the-art medical equipment for the new teaching hospital at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
Education
[Ghanaian Times] The Ho Teaching Hospital (HTH) has launched an environmental sustainability and beautification initiative aimed at transforming the facility into a serene, patient-friendly and globally competitive healthcare centre.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] The announcement that government has secured a US$300 million World Bank facility to upgrade 50 senior high schools (SHSs) under the Transformative Secondary Education for Access, Results and Relevance for Jobs (STARR-J) project is, without doubt, a significant moment for Ghana’s education sector.
Lifestyle
American or Amerikaner? The first South African refugee baby was born in the US this month. Here’s what we know…

Lifestyle
Three years after his R700k funded trip to France, superfan Botha Msila will attend the FIFA World Cup, thanks to Minister Gayton McKenzie.

Lifestyle
Zimbabwean influencer Ndoyisile Sibindi has broken his silence on reports he was ‘arrested’ by immigration officials…

Lifestyle
Residents and beachgoers in Jeffreys Bay have been urged to remain alert after several dead venomous snakes were discovered along the coastline.

Entertainment
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Entertainment
Police say they arrested a suspect who faked a 2025 shooting and that the firearm used has been linked to murders cases.

Entertainment
R175 million in jackpots are up for grabs! Here are your PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results for 15 May 2026.

Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories of Friday, 15 May 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.
Science/Tech
Bitwarden appears to be undergoing a quiet shift in leadership and messaging. Its longtime CEO and CFO have stepped down, while the company has removed “Always free” from a prominent password-manager page and replaced “Inclusion” and “Transparency” in its GRIT values with “Innovation” and “Trust.” Fast Company reports: In February, longtime CEO Michael Crandell moved to an advisory role,...

Science/Tech
It’s the best time of year to pick up all the outdoor gadgets, tents, sleeping bags, and other gear you’ll need for summer fun.
Science/Tech
Google has confirmed it is testing a 5GB storage limit for some new Gmail accounts, with users able to unlock the standard 15GB by adding a phone number. Android Authority reports: While the company didn’t mention which regions are impacted, user reports from yesterday were mostly from African countries. That said, if Google’s tests prove successful, this could possibly become the norm for new...

Science/Tech
Remote operators (slowly) drove the automaker’s autonomous vehicles into a metal fence and a construction barricade, Tesla says.

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

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

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

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

Health
Two people ill with meningitis in Reading have been confirmed as pupils at two schools
Health
The Trump administration has authorized a test program to see if the cannabis compound can ease some symptoms and reduce health care costs among older patients.

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

Health
A college student has died and two people are being treated after cases of meningitis in Reading, Berkshire.