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Petrol hits highest price since start of Iran war
The average price of unleaded has risen to 158.52p a litre, according to the RAC, who warn that it could rise further in the coming weeks.
TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026, 13:56

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The average price of unleaded has risen to 158.52p a litre, according to the RAC, who warn that it could rise further in the coming weeks.

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WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia says he will face Britain’s Conor Benn in Las Vegas in September.

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The DRC superfan will be among those expected to set the 2026 FIFA World Cup on fire from the stands throughout the tournament.

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Gabby Logan says she read a heartfelt email from a fan to her dad the day he died.

South Africa
Residents of KwaMbonambi call for urgent intervention at Sokhulu Clinic, alleging negligence…

South Africa
COJ continues by-law enforcement operations targeting unpaid municipal services in the inner city.

South Africa
The farmers say their livestock is infected by stray buffaloes that roam the area.
South Africa
National Orders recipients honoured for shaping democratic South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed the recipients of the 2026 National Orders as men and women whose contributions have helped shape a democratic South Africa founded on equality, justice and dignity for all.
Jubilation, applause and a celebratory atmosphere marked the occasion at the Sefako Makgatho...

World
Protesters have been calling for the president to resign after weeks-long unrest.

World
San Diego authorities are investigating a deadly shooting at a mosque as a hate crime. And, Trump dropped his lawsuit against the IRS, paving the way for an “anti-weaponization fund.”

World
The two were among four divers located in the furthest chamber in the cave and their bodies were recovered by specialist divers.

World
In tennis, clay has a reputation for being one of the harder surfaces to play on. But a few pros shared some of their tips for staying sharp.

Africa
The government and transport operators are in talks to resolve the dispute over the hike in fuel prices.

Africa
A bank that ceased operations more than two decades ago is seeking compensation from Malawi that could approach a 10th of the country’s annual budget, following a court ruling that regulators illegally revoked its licence

Africa
Key roads have remained largely empty and some schools have asked students to stay at home.

Africa
New research links rural solar adoption to mobile money use, while raising concerns about inequality

Business
South Africa’s government is preparing to crack down on households with boreholes.

Business
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) play a critical role in South Africa’s economy, driving job creation, innovation, and growth across industries. But in today’s environment, running a business is not just about growth – it’s about navigating pressure.

Business
The National Department of Health says the latest ruling by the Constitutional Court, axing the state’s “Certificate of Need”, has nothing to do with the NHI.

Business
The SNP leader says the proposed price cap on basic foodstuffs is not intended to force a fight with the UK government.

Politics
The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has axed Nhlamulo Ndhlela as its national spokesperson and MP with immediate effect, appointing the former editor of ‘The Star’, Sifiso Mahlangu, as his replacement

Politics
National Orders are the highest civilian honours that South Africa bestows on its citizens.

Politics
The announcement was made during a media briefing in Durban on Monday evening.

Politics
The party says Sipho ‘ES’ Mbatha is alleged to have extorted money from individuals.

Sport
Emma Raducanu suffers a narrow first-round defeat in Strasbourg as she returns to action after more than two months away from the WTA Tour.

Sport
The URC has made an early release of the fixture list for the 2026/27 season, with two SA teams at home, and the others travelling away.

Sport
The United Rugby Championship fixtures for the 2026-27 season are released more than a month before the current season finishes.

Sport
Emily Handyside will step down as head coach after this summer’s Commonwealth Games with Welsh Feathers targeting a new full-time role.
Education
[This Day] Excitement is building ahead of the 2026 edition of the Ikoyi Club/Zenith Bank Inter-School Swimming Gala, scheduled to hold on Saturday, May 23, at the Swimming Section of Ikoyi Club 1938.

Education
Holding a flashcard for chemistry or further maths fills me with a unique kind of horror. Does anyone really understand this?
There’s a chart doing the rounds on social media, ranking philosophers by how punk they are. Hobbes and Heidegger, it says, are “basically a cop”; while for Dionysus the Renegade, Marx and Parmenide, it declares: “They’re not punk, punk is them.” I have no...
Education
Using facial-recognition technology, scholars have concluded that a 500-year-old drawing labeled “Anna Bollein Queen” more likely showed her mother, Elizabeth Howard.
Education
Historically Black colleges and universities hold steady against the churn of political retreat and cultural amnesia.

Lifestyle
A Gauteng man says he is too old for employment but too young for the old age SASSA pension, leaving him struggling on R370 a month.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
The SRD grant is a monthly payment administered by SASSA to assist unemployed and financially vulnerable people in South Africa.
Entertainment

Entertainment
Although a sub-brand in China, the Friday will most likely be marketed as the Dongfeng Forthing Friday instead of simply Forthing Friday.

Entertainment
Though good progress has been made, Winde said there is still much work ahead in terms of relief efforts.

Entertainment
GDE rejected claims that it had imposed a 64% cut to Quintile 5 school funding, calling the allegations ‘false, misleading and reckless’.

Science/Tech
Cogent’s arrival at Digital Parks Africa’s Samrand data centre gives customers direct tier-1 global connectivity.

Science/Tech
Recreation.gov was supposed to make access to public lands more equitable and streamlined. Instead, it’s rife with bots and inequality, while a government contractor benefits.
Science/Tech
Amazon is adding AI-generated “podcasts” to Alexa+, letting users request custom audio explainers on any topic featuring two synthetic co-hosts. Variety reports: Seemingly to dispel the notion that these “podcasts” will be AI audio slop, Amazon emphasized that it has deals with major news organizations to ensure “accurate, real-time news and information.” Those include the Associated Press,...

Science/Tech
The Coyl uses a coil design for the power cable, keeping it neat and taut between the desk and the wall. And instead of relying on boring levers to adjust the height, it has a nifty rotary dial.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Health
President Trump announced the addition of 600 medicines to his online drugstore as he appeals to Americans concerned about high drug prices and affordability.
Health
Early surveillance and testing failed to identify Bundibugyo, a rare species of Ebola responsible for the current outbreak.
Health
Louisiana wants the Food and Drug Administration to curtail access to the medication. Doing so could cost Republicans at the polls.
Health
Doctor’s visits for children’s anxiety rose by more than 250 percent over 10 years, according to a study of nearly two million children.