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Sam Fender, Rosalía and Jacob Alon win Ivor Novello Awards
Lola Young helped to honour Elton John at Thursday’s event, which celebrates the craft of songwriting.
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Lola Young helped to honour Elton John at Thursday’s event, which celebrates the craft of songwriting.
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The most pressing issue for South Africa is improving trade relations between Pretoria and Washington, says new SA ambassador to the US, Roelf Meyer.

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Kruger National Park’s 100-year milestone reflects both South Africa’s conservation history and SANParks’ efforts to shift from exclusionary “fortress conservation” to community partnerships and local economic development

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Stephen Bunting signs off his Premier League campaign in style as he overcomes Luke Humphries 6-3 in Sheffield to claim his second nightly win of the year.

South Africa
Proceedings in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial are expected to resume on Friday.

South Africa
The DA has questioned whether Didiza should recuse herself from the impeachment process.

South Africa
Deputy President Paul Mashatile was answering oral questions in the National Assembly on Thursday.

South Africa
The mayor says all documented foreign nationals need protection.

World
Cuba’s foreign minister accused Rubio of trying to “instigate a military aggression”.

World
The disgraced tycoon is serving a life sentence for embezzling from a major Vietnamese bank.

World
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is accused by former security officers of appointing loyalists to lead Israel’s two main intelligences agencies, the Shin Bet and the Mossad.

World
The indictment of Raul Castro is the latest move by the Trump administration to ratchet up pressure on the Cuban government.

Africa
Grieving relatives and friends of a suspected Ebola victim were prevented from taking his body for burial.

Africa
Mali is a landlocked country and depends heavily on fuel transported from neighbouring countries.

Africa
Nine deportees arrive from the US as part of Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration.

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

Business
The trial had been set as a test case for 1200 other school districts making similar claims.

Business
Rhun ap Iorwerth says “deeper” action on energy prices would be better than the chancellor’s moves.

Business
The retail giant said it expects customers to cut back in the coming months due to higher gas prices.
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Politics
The ANC has opened mayoral nominations to the public, allowing non-members to apply or be nominated as it reshapes its candidate selection process ahead of the local elections

Politics
The FF Plus says the ANC has failed South Africans through poor governance.
Politics
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has dared anyone who has proof of his associates’ or children’s criminality to lay charges.

Politics
This year’s Local Government Elections will be held on November 4.

Sport
Great Britain suffer 4-1 loss to tournament hosts and favourites Switzerland at the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championship.

Sport
Former Wales international Rhys Thomas recently had a heart transplant in his hometown of Cape Town.

Sport
Chelsea join Arsenal in the race for Eli Junior Kroupi, Fulham and Everton eye Harry Wilson, Manchester United want Sandro Tonali and Ederson, plus more.

Sport
Cristiano Ronaldo wins his first league title with Al-Nassr after three years in Saudi Arabia.
Education
How can Cubans move forward if they aren’t ready to reckon with their past?
Education
[Nile Post] Makerere University has intensified efforts to strengthen security across its campuses, with more than 80 security guards completing a specialized refresher training programme aimed at improving crime prevention, emergency response, and protection of university property.
Education
[Nile Post] The government of Egypt has reaffirmed its commitment to offering scholarship opportunities to Ugandan students as part of efforts to strengthen the long-standing bilateral cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the education sector.
Education
[Nile Post] A delegation from the National Defence College – Uganda (NDC-U) Intake 4/2025-2026 has undertaken an academic and strategic study visit to Algeria, highlighting growing defence diplomacy and military cooperation between the two African nations.

Lifestyle
Another Springbok WAG – Handre Pollard’s wife, Marise – has shared their infertility struggles in a candid social media post..

Lifestyle
Meet Maphe Dlamini, the ‘most beautiful’ brother and manager of ‘Africa’s diamond’ Minenhle Minnie Dlamini.

Lifestyle
‘We don’t want your pity’: The Cape Independence Advocacy Group is calling on President Trump to help them establish a ‘homeland’ in SA.

Lifestyle
Reality TV star Jojo Robinson revealed that she no longer needs kidney stone surgery.

Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories of Thursday, 21 May 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

Entertainment
A total of R500 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 21 May 2026.

Entertainment
Bafana head coach Hugo Broos will name the final squad at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Wednesday.

Entertainment
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.
Science/Tech
Vivaldi 8.0 is being pitched as the browser’s “most significant design overhaul” yet, featuring a new unified, edge-to-edge interface, six preset layouts, and deeper customization across tabs, toolbars, panels, and themes. The company is also taking a swipe at rivals chasing questionable AI features. Neowin reports: After updating to version 8.0, Vivaldi will present you with the ability to...

Science/Tech
A tech industry guide to where to stay, eat, work, and play while visiting LA.

Science/Tech
Three firms will pay nearly $1 million for selling “Active Listening” technology that they claimed tapped people’s phones for advertising. The FTC alleges the “tech” was just pricey email lists.
Science/Tech
Trump called off a planned AI executive order just hours before a signing ceremony because he said he was worried the framework could slow America’s lead over China. “We’re leading China, we’re leading everybody, and I don’t want to do anything that’s going to get in the way of that lead,” Trump told reporters. The Associated Press reports: The order would have established a framework for the...
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Health
The Department of Homeland Security directed all flights carrying certain travelers to arrive at Dulles International Airport in Virginia.
Health
The Justice Department claims that clinics used fake diagnoses and kickbacks to parents to bring children into treatment.

Health
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
Tyler West opens up about his experience of school on Sort Your Life Out Unpacked.