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Guardiola to leave Man City after 10 years as boss
Manchester City confirm that Pep Guardiola will leave at the end of the season after a decade of unparalleled success.
FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026, 12:40

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Manchester City confirm that Pep Guardiola will leave at the end of the season after a decade of unparalleled success.
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Petrini’s movement rejected fast food to promote sustainable production and traditional cooking.
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Although military attacks may have ceased, at least temporarily, the war of words between Iran and the US continues.
South Africa
SA works to strengthen local government
Local government, which is at the coalface of service delivery, has for many years faced challenges that many would deem insurmountable, writes Neo Semono.Understandably, for many citizens, it feels as if government is taking too long to address pressing issues such as water and sanitation, overcrowding in public schools, and refuse...
South Africa
Parliament marks 30 years of the Constitution
National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza has hailed South Africa’s Constitution as the foundation of the country’s democratic success, while urging citizens and leaders to confront ongoing challenges and help shape a prosperous future for Africa.
Delivering an address at a colloquium marking 30 years of South Africa’s Constitution in...
South Africa
SA, Botswana adopt joint action plan to tackle FMD
The Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has welcomed the endorsement of a comprehensive 2026-2028 Action Plan between South Africa and Botswana, aimed at strengthening regional cooperation in the fight against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD).
The agreement formed part of discussions during the Sixth Session of the South Africa...
South Africa
Gauteng and Shoprite partner to connect young people to opportunities
Hundreds of young people are set to gain access to income-generating opportunities following a new partnership between the Gauteng Department of Economic Development (GDED) and the Shoprite Group.
The two have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will see Shoprite’s Pingo Delivery platform onboard...

World
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni wants an apology from Israel over the treatment of Italian citizens on a flotilla bound for Gaza.

World
The India-Africa summit was set to be held next week in Delhi after more than a decade.

World
US acting navy chief Hung Cao told a Senate hearing they were “doing a pause” on the sale to make sure they had munitions for the Iran war.

World
The United Nations expressed “grave concern” on Thursday about a new law issued by Afghanistan’s Taliban government on separation in marriage which includes provisions on child marriage.

Africa
The sanctions come amid growing scrutiny of Tanzania’s human rights record in recent years.

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.

Business
The government says shoppers across the UK could save as much as £150 million a year on food – but how much is that per household?

Business
Business Talk with Michael Avery is South Africa’s largest and most popular business podcast and the best place for thought leaders to share their insights.

Business
The rural farming town in northern KwaZulu-Natal has become an important source of some of Woolworths’ top quality products.

Business
South African motorists are approaching a significant divide in fuel price adjustments for June. Diesel drivers are expected to experience relief, while petrol users may see record prices.

Politics
Roelf Meyer handed over his credentials to President Donald Trump at the White House.

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.

Sport
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) moves fast, and 24 hours can bring plenty of developments. Here is a look at the latest updates for Friday, 22 May 2026.

Sport
This season the Springboks will undoubtedly begin to refine their squad for the 2027 World Cup, with some veterans fighting for their places.

Sport
Attention quickly turned to ‘who missed out’ and which players – both based locally and abroad – could feel most hard done by.

Sport
Jessie Stapleton and Hayley Nolan return to the Republic of Ireland squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Netherlands and France.
Education
A law requires the rollover money to have been in the 529 for at least 15 years. But it isn’t clear what happens if you change the account’s beneficiary.
Education
[Liberian Observer] Liberia’s education crisis is no longer simply about whether children are entering classrooms. Increasingly, it is about whether they are actually learning once they get there.
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has completed several settlement agreements with service providers and individuals linked to the R431 million in decontamination, disinfection, and sanitisation of school contracts awarded by the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Education
[ANGOP] Sumbe — A figure of 61,243 students from 37 primary schools in the municipality of Sumbe, province of Cuanza-Sul, began to benefit from the National School Feeding Program (PNAE) on Wednesday.

Lifestyle
After his wife’s cancer diagnosis, Scott Naso struggled to get her to seek treatment due to her parents’ influence on her.

Lifestyle
SASSA has dismissed 43 employees over the past year as part of efforts to clamp down on fraud and corruption within the social grants system.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Entertainment
The new presenters will take over presenting duties following the departure of long-time hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.

Entertainment
Severe weather conditions at the beginning of May led to evacuations, floods, gale-force winds, and many other disasters.

Entertainment
Opting for the RAV4 means a bigger engine, in this case, 2.5-litres versus the Corolla Cross’ 2.0-litres.

Entertainment
The SAHRC is concerned about how data centres affect human rights and the environment

Science/Tech
What was once marketed as a short-term convenience is now a lifeline for hard-pressed consumers and a lucrative revenue stream for telcos.

Science/Tech
Small, iterative improvements bring serious performance gains to Razer’s Viper V4 Pro.

Science/Tech
Tune into live broadcasts from your Windows desktop with Trdo, a free and open-source application.

Science/Tech
Travel eSim is Truecaller’s first move beyond spam protection in 15 years of operation, but it’s entering a crowded market.
Motoring
Motoring
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Health
The outbreak, with more than 8,000 confirmed cases and another 60,000 suspected infections, has prompted an emergency vaccination drive.
Health
Hunger and conflict are on the minds of the residents of Akobo, where an outbreak could have devastating consequences.

Health
Bereaved families are calling for a national cardiac screening programme for over-14s
Health
Public health experts say the administration’s quarantine orders go beyond what is needed to prevent the U.S. spread of Ebola and hantavirus.