11 lives lost as Western Cape reels from climate-fueled weather
Hill-Lewis says it’s one of the most intense storms the city has experienced in recent years
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Mogotsi arrested moments after testifying at Commission: Lawyer
The lawyer says Mogotsi was arrested shortly after he had finished testifying at the commission
Shakira returns to official World Cup song duty, this time with Burna Boy
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.
Isidor and Bellegarde in Haiti World Cup squad
Scotland’s World Cup Group C opponents Haiti name their 26-man squad.
Bill To Block Publishers From Killing Online Games Advances In California
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: A bill focused on maintaining long-term playable access to online games has passed out of the California Assembly’s appropriations committee, setting up a floor vote by the full legislative body. The advancement is a major win for Stop Killing Games’ grassroots game preservation movement and comes over the objections of industry lobbyists...
Ukrainian man denies role in Starmer arson plot, court hears
Petro Pochynok is on trial along with two others for allegedly plotting to set fire to a car and two houses linked to the prime minister.
Brown Mogotsi arrested for allegedly staging assassination attempt – reports
Police say they arrested a suspect who faked a 2025 shooting and that the firearm used has been linked to murders cases.
Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire, US state department says
President Trump announced the truce last month, but Israel and Hezbollah have continued to exchange fire since then.
What we know about the Reading Meningitis B cases
Two people ill with meningitis in Reading have been confirmed as pupils at two schools
Zim influencer Ndoyisile Sibindi breaks silence on immigration ‘arrest’
Zimbabwean influencer Ndoyisile Sibindi has broken his silence on reports he was ‘arrested’ by immigration officials…
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BREAKING | Brown Mogotsi arrested for ‘defeating the ends of justice’
Brown Mogotsi arrested for allegedly defeating the ends of justice.
News24 | Ceasefire holds: Israel and Lebanon buy more time with 45-day extension
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 45-day extension of a ceasefire that US President Donald Trump declared on 16 April, the US State Department said on Friday.
Burnham cleared to run for selection in pivotal by-election
If the mayor goes on to win the by-election he would be able to a launch a leadership challenge against the PM.
Suspect in killing of Israeli embassy staff members to face death penalty
The US government alleges that Elias Rodriguez shot and killed a young Jewish couple at an event in Washington last May.
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OpenAI Now Wants ChatGPT To Access Your Bank Accounts
OpenAI is previewing a feature that lets ChatGPT Pro users connect bank and investment accounts through Plaid, allowing the chatbot to analyze spending, subscriptions, balances, portfolios, debt, and major financial decisions. “More than 200 million people are already going to ChatGPT every month with finance questions — from budgeting to tips on how to cut back on spending,” OpenAI said in its...
In case you missed it: Brown Mogotsi back in Madlanga hot seat | Eskom launches staff discipline | ‘Don’t delay flu jab’
Catch up on the biggest stories of Friday, 15 May 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.
Cornell Blames Students for Confrontation With the School’s President
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.”
CIA chief visits Cuba as energy crisis worsens
The reported visit to Havana came after the US renewed an offer of aid to ease the effects of its oil blockade.
THE WEEKEND WRAP: Farewell Tolashe, Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala gamble and five hearty winter warmers for colder days
In this edition of the Weekend Wrap, we unpack the political fallout facing President Cyril Ramaphosa as the Phala Phala saga refuses to fade, why axed social development minister Sisisi Tolashe leaves behind a trail of controversy and the widening web of arrests linked to the Madlanga corruption probe. From missing cocaine consignments and Parliament’s textbook exposé to winter comfort...