
Pop star Shakira is acquitted in a Spanish tax fraud case
The decision follows years of tax troubles in Spain for the Colombian superstar. Spanish tax authorities did not prove that the singer was a resident of Spain, the court said in its decision.
TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026, 06:37

The decision follows years of tax troubles in Spain for the Colombian superstar. Spanish tax authorities did not prove that the singer was a resident of Spain, the court said in its decision.
[Leadership] The University of Jos (UniJos) has emerged as the overall prize winner at the 6th edition of the National Tertiary Admissions Performance-Merit (NATAP-M) organised by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB)

The Pretoria-born billionaire’s Starlink expansion continues in East Africa, despite recent regulatory rejections in South Africa.

Teams focused on township retail, food systems and payments infrastructure.
The latest member announced for the impeachment committee that will hold President Cyril Ramaphosa accountable over the Phala Phala saga is BOSA leader Mmusi Maimane.
Gauteng health expedites vacancy filling at Tembisa Hospital
The Gauteng Department of Health has assured the public that it is fast-tracking the recruitment process for various positions at the Tembisa Hospital to ensure that service delivery is not affected.
The department is looking to fill medical, nursing, clinical support and therapeutic services, and administration positions...

Africa Bitcoin Corporation, formerly Altvest Capital, is moving its JSE listing from AltX to the main board.

For Orlando Pirates, this coming weekend will present one of the most defining moments in the club’s history.

Darren Prosser says he is lost for words after the golf star makes history and wins the US PGA.

Two popular Springbok WAGS have publicly shown Rachel Kolisi their support of her keeping her ex, Siya Kolisi’s surname, after their divorce.

Northampton’s 94-33 demolition of Bristol was not what most neutral fans wanted, writes rugby union correspondent Chris Jones.

Scopa plans to take action over fruitless and wasteful spending, particularly on court cases with no chance of success.
South Africa participates in global education forum in London
Higher Education and Training (DHET) Deputy Minister Nomusa Dube-Ncube has undertaken an official working visit to London, United Kingdom, to represent South Africa at the Education World Forum (EWF).
Taking place from 17 – 20 May 2026, this year’s forum will bring together education and training ministers from over 130...

There is concern in the camp about the fitness and well-being of key players Francke Horn and Henco van Wyk.
DR Congo, Uganda commended for Ebola response
President Cyril Ramaphosa has, in his capacity as African Union Champion on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response, commended the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Ugandan governments for their response to an outbreak of Ebola.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) declared an outbreak of the disease a public health emergency of...

One of the six Americans believed to have been exposed is experiencing symptoms, according to media reports.

A 23-year-old woman was hit by a car allegedly driven by a JMPD officer, who then fled the scene.

Hosts Nepal defeat Scotland by six wickets in their second Cricket World Cup League 2 meeting of a tri-series that also involves the United States.

Breytenbach brings 12 years of experience in parliament and, before that, decades as a senior state prosecutor to this position.

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso believes his side showed they belong among Africa’s elite after edging past AS FAR, but feels the scoreline should have been bigger.

Apparently anyone can vibe code anything these days. So Claude and I tried to make a database for tracking the petty grievances of the masses.