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US-bound plane diverts to Canada after person from Ebola-hit region boards ‘in error’
Officials did not specify if the passenger, who was coming from the Democratic Republic of Congo, was showing symptoms of the virus.

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Iran steps up claim to control Strait of Hormuz
Iran publishes a map claiming “armed forces oversight” across more than 22,000 sq km of the waterway.

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BSA salutes veteran boxing trainer Norman Hlabane
‘Hitachi’ Hlabane received the prestigious Order of Ikhamanga in Silver

South Africa
Over R5 billion spent on health facilities open 24 hours: Mashatile
The deputy president is answering oral questions in the National Assembly.
South Africa
President Ramaphosa concludes SA-Botswana BNC
President Ramaphosa concludes SA-Botswana BNC
South Africa and Botswana have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening political, economic and social cooperation, following the successful conclusion of the sixth Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Gaborone, on Thursday.
The commission was held on the last day of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s two-day State Visit to the country’s...

South Africa
MP Transport MEC conveys condolences after crash claimed 10 lives
Ten people died after a minibus taxi crashed head-on with a bus in Standerton, Mpumalanga.

South Africa
SIU secures R25m settlement over irregular Gauteng school contracts
The agreements follow a 2022 Special Tribunal ruling that set aside irregular procurement contracts

World
Gaza flotilla activists set for deportation from Israel as backlash grows
Activists have begun to leave Israel after international outrage over their treatment as detainees.

World
GOP races to fund immigration enforcement. And, U.S. indicts former Cuban president
Republicans are racing to pass a $72 billion immigration enforcement package. And, the U.S. has indicted former Cuban President Raúl Castro for his alleged role in the 1996 downing of two planes.

World
Watch: ‘Everybody back up!’ Moment car explodes in NYC
Viral footage circulating online shows flames and thick black smoke enveloping the street in New York.

World
As floods get worse, Britain tries a new solution: beavers
About 400 years ago, beavers were hunted to extinction across Britain. Now they’re being reintroduced as little climate warriors, as communities harness their dam-building skills to mitigate flooding.

Africa
Dozens of vehicles burnt as Mali jihadists enforce blockade
Mali is a landlocked country and depends heavily on fuel transported from neighbouring countries.

Africa
Sierra Leone becomes latest African country to receive deportees from US
Nine deportees arrive from the US as part of Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration.

Africa
Wan-Bissaka and Wissa in DR Congo World Cup squad
West Ham defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Newcastle striker Yoane Wissa are named in DR Congo’s squad for the World Cup.

Africa
Why does Ebola keep on occurring in DR Congo?
Ebola was first discovered in what is now the DR Congo in 1976 and the country is now facing its 17th outbreak.

Business
Singularity Summit returns to inspire Africa’s future this October
Global thought leaders will return to Johannesburg in 2026 to explore AI, quantum computing, digital identity, and the next era of human potential.

Business
New shopping mall with its own flea market opening in South Africa in three months
A major new shopping centre with its own long-running flea market is set to open east of Johannesburg in just three months.

Business
International companies must think twice before hiring South Africans for remote work
International companies are being warned to think twice before hiring South Africans for remote work, as tax authorities crack down on cross-border employment.

Business
Government pledges £120m to support ceramics firms
Rob Flello, boss of Ceramics UK, says the support recognises the importance of the industry.

Politics
ANC opens public nominations for LGE mayoral candidates
This year’s Local Government Elections will be held on November 4.

Politics
LIVE | Mashatile delivers keynote address at NEPAD@25 Breakfast
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will deliver a keynote address at the NEPAD @ 25 Business Breakfast

Politics
LIVE | TRC Cases | Khampepe Commission of Inquiry: 21 May 2026
TRC Commission chaired by retired Constitutional Court Justice Sisi Khampempe continues today

Politics
Morero’s SOCA failed to reflect lived reality of residents: DA
Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero delivered the State of the City Address on Wednesday.

Sport
Mane named in Senegal’s World Cup squad
Al-Nassr forward Sadio Mane is included in Senegal’s 28-man squad for this summer’s World Cup.

Sport
Liverpool agree deal with Slovenia defender Agrez
Liverpool agree a deal to sign Cologne defender Sara Agrez on a free transfer on 1 July.

Sport
Neuer, 40, reverses retirement to be Germany’s first-choice World Cup keeper
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer comes out of international retirement to be named in Germany’s squad for the 2026 World Cup, with manager Julian Nagelsmann saying the 40-year-old will be his team’s number one for the tournament.

Sport
PSL rivals want to sign Kaizer Chiefs duo for 2026/27 season
Siwelele FC are looking to sign two contracted Kaizer Chiefs stars on loan deals – or permanently – for next season. Here is the latest …
Education
Nigeria: Fresh Crisis Looms in Varsities As ASUU Issues Warning
[Vanguard] The Sokoto Zonal Chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), comprising 10 universities across the North-West, has raised serious concerns over what it described as the slow, distorted and selective implementation of the 2025 Federal Government ASUU Agreement, warning that continued neglect of lecturers’ welfare and university governance issues could trigger avoidable...
Education
Malawi: Old Mutual Expands Financial Literacy Drive to MDF and Other Institutions Amid Growing Economic Pressure
[Nyasa Times] Old Mutual Malawi has intensified its nationwide financial literacy campaign by engaging members of the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) and several civilian institutions in a series of financial education workshops aimed at equipping people with practical money management skills during the country’s difficult economic period.
Education
Nigeria: JAMB Releases 279 Withheld UTME Results
[Premium Times] JAMB advised candidates whose results were not yet released to check their status.
Education
Nigeria: Oyo School Abductions – Time for Concrete Action Against Terrorism
[This Day] The recent kidnapping of students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State has once again exposed the frightening state of insecurity confronting Nigeria. Condemnations have continued to trail last Friday’s bandits’ attack on three schools in the area, where an unspecified number of students and teachers were abducted, while two persons were reportedly killed. The...

Lifestyle
SASSA: How to check if you qualify for a War Veterans Grant
If you are a former soldier who fought in the Second World War or the Korean War and are unable to support yourself, you can apply for a War Veterans Grant.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
New warning for SASSA disability grant applicants in Gauteng
Thousands of SASSA disability grant applicants in Gauteng are losing money without realising it, and a simple change fixes everything.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Accused says he was drunk and not at the scene during assault of 19 churchgoers
Okehle Beya and Yamkela Jobo are accused of robbing and sexually assaulting members of the congregation in Khayelitsha

Entertainment
‘Stop bleeding us dry’: Giwusa calls for taxi price control amid fuel price spike
Sebei said that self-regulation by corporations has failed and that no worker should be forced to choose between a loaf of bread and a taxi ride.

Entertainment
RHOD’s Jojo Robinson celebrates health victory after avoiding another painful surgery
The reality TV star opened up about the health challenges she has battled for years

Entertainment
Deadly DRC Ebola outbreak spreads to M23-held South Kivu
The latest Ebola outbreak comes at a time when humanitarian organisations have seen their budgets slashed, particularly as a result of US aid spending cuts.

Science/Tech
A Breakthrough in the Financial Sector in 2026: XRP Power, in Collaboration with AI, Launches a Free Smart App, Enabling More Users to Benefit
In 2026, the global financial industry is accelerating its transition to the AI-driven era. Faced with increasing pressure on traditional income models and a continuously changing market environment, more and more ordinary workers are seeking more flexible, efficient, and intelligent digital development methods. The integration of artificial intelligence and digital finance is gradually...

Science/Tech
NYC and LA Are Teaming Up to Fight for EVs
After the Trump administration turned away from electrification, two of the nation’s biggest governments will advocate for more electric vans, police cars, and eventually, snowplows.

Science/Tech
General Tensor and Talisman Wallet Partner to Make Bittensor Effortless for Humans and the Agent Economy
Partners to help unlock institutional capital for Bittensor by pairing institutional wallet infrastructure and multi‑sig tooling with a major DEX to create a clear path from custody to deployment. Toronto, Canada, May 21, 2026 — General Tensor and Talisman Wallet today announced a partnership to make Bittensor trading, subnet discovery, and investing seamless for both […]

Science/Tech
Two telcos, $1-trillion and two very different fintech bets
MTN and Vodacom together move over $1-trillion through mobile money – but their fintech playbooks are diverging.
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Health
Should you eat local yoghurt on holiday to prevent an upset stomach?
You might have heard the tip that eating local yoghurt as soon as your arrive on holiday can help your gut adjust to the new environment. But is it actually true?

Health
‘I used to be the shy kid’
Tyler West opens up about his experience of school on Sort Your Life Out Unpacked.
Health
Experimental Drug Yields Dramatic Weight Loss
People who got the injection, retatrutide, lost 28 percent of their body weight on average after 80 weeks, Eli Lilly said.
Health
Pigeons and People Have Been Frenemies for Longer Than You Think
Bones discovered at an archaeological site in Cyprus suggest the birds have been strutting around human settlements since at least 1400 B.C.