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The Embassy of the Russian Federation has taken note of the opinion piece published in the Mail & Guardian on 19 May 2026, authored by Mr. Wellington Muzengeza, titled “Africa’s new information war: The leaked files that expose a manufactured solidarity.” We consider this publication a poorly disguised attempt to cast a shadow over the […]

Emi Martinez continued to re-write the history books by helping Aston Villa win the 2026 Europa League; their first silverware in 30 years.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile is on Thursday delivering the keynote address at the Nepad@25 business breakfast in Cape Town.

The five suspects accused of murdering soccer star Senzo Meyiwa are back in the dock at the Pretoria high court on Thursday.

Murder accused Matipandile Sotheni is expected to return to court on Thursday, 21 May 2026.

Fannie Nkosi faces charges of theft and defeating the ends of justice.

One person sustained serious injuries, while two more occupants escaped with slight injuries

Gauteng Health Department encourages use of community health centres for disability grants forms…

About 400 years ago, beavers were hunted to extinction across Britain. Now they’re being reintroduced as little climate warriors, as communities harness their dam-building skills to mitigate flooding.

The outbreak, caused by a rare Ebola species, is thought to have caused 139 deaths so far.

India’s newest political movement started with an insult – and led to people proudly dressing up as cockroaches.

The Ebola outbreak in eastern Africa was announced last week, then quickly declared an emergency by the WHO. It’s likely cuts in U.S. aid to the DRC contributed to a delay in identifying the outbreak.

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

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

Ebola was first discovered in what is now the DR Congo in 1976 and the country is now facing its 17th outbreak.

In its latest update, the World Health Organization says there have now been 139 suspected deaths and 600 cases.

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has warned taxpayers about a new criminal tactic aimed at emptying bank accounts.

For decades, private banking has been synonymous with exclusivity. The traditional model centred on personalised service, privileged access and carefully curated financial products for wealthy clients.

The chip giant reported more stellar results but its shares fell after-hours as investors wonder if it can keep up its pace of growth amid greater competition.

The airline has seen no problems with fuel, but says people are booking later because of uncertainty caused by the Iran war.

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

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will deliver a keynote address at the NEPAD @ 25 Business Breakfast

TRC Commission chaired by retired Constitutional Court Justice Sisi Khampempe continues today

Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero delivered the State of the City Address on Wednesday.

Ospreys chief executive Lance Bradley has confirmed the region is yet to sign Welsh rugby’s latest Professional Rugby Agreement.

Springbok legend Victor Matfield has backed towering Northampton Saints lock JJ van der Mescht to emerge as Rassie Erasmus’ “big surprise package” of 2026.

The T20 Blast returns on Friday with wall-to-wall sunshine forecast. The Blaze’s Grace Ballinger takes a closer look at the competition.

The Pumas and Griquas go into battle for the SA Cup this Saturday night, and here is the kick off time to note.

Ban social media and reform education to tackle scandal of young people not in work or study, says Peter Hyman

Schools have become a “pipeline” to worklessness for a large cohort of young people in the UK, according to an influential former Labour adviser who has called for urgent action to help a “lost generation”.

Peter Hyman, a former adviser to Tony Blair and Keir Starmer, told the Guardian...

The Shed Surfers Corner, a popular beachfront restaurant in Muizenberg, has announced it will close its doors.

The Trump administration will fork out $100 million to significantly increase the intake of South African white Afrikaner refugees.

Supposed to have debuted in 2025, the bi-turbo Triton joins the Volkswagen Amarok as the only twin-turbodiesel bakkie now available in South Africa.

‘As the biggest food retailer in South Africa, Shoprite carries a social and moral responsibility towards the working class and the poor. Instead, the company continues to enrich shareholders and executives,” Fawu says.

Pandor emphasised the importance of principled diplomacy alongside the growing significance of the Global South as a force in world affairs.

‘Come Saturday we want to equal our best points tally in the last ten years,’ added the Chiefs wing-back.

Searching for the best yoga mat to help deepen your flow, master tree pose, and discover the meaning of life? For two of the three, we’ve got you covered.

Kenneth Wolfe organized the Department of Labor’s controversial prayer services before he was quietly appointed to lead a major agency office.

Scientists developing vaccines and anti-tick treatments amid growing concern over spread of disease

Cases of Lyme disease have risen more than 20% in England in the past year, public health experts have revealed, as pharmaceutical companies work to create new vaccines and drugs to tackle the tick-borne illness.

According to data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), published as part of...

After a fourth case of meningitis B has been confirmed in Reading, BBC South’s health correspondent Alastair Fee shares what you need to know.