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The rural economy can be resuscitated and sustained with a simple strategy: counter the dominance of foreign-owned spaza shops by strengthening locally owned ones, writes Sizwe Kupelo, government spokesperson

With the Women’s Champions League final between Barcelona and Lyon on Saturday, BBC Sport takes a look at the extraordinary rise of football’s next global superstar, Vicky Lopez.

Dutchman Rico Verhoeven discusses his kickboxing career, friendship with A-list celebrities and how he landed a shot at Oleksandr Usyk.

Lois Roberts and Aron Llwyd, the new wardens of Bardsey Island, said they were craving a “different challenge”.

Proceedings in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial are expected to resume on Friday.

The DA has questioned whether Didiza should recuse herself from the impeachment process.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile was answering oral questions in the National Assembly on Thursday.

The mayor says all documented foreign nationals need protection.

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.

President Trump’s announcement stirred confusion in Europe following weeks of changing statements from his administration about reducing the American military footprint in Europe.

President Donald Trump and America’s top diplomat on Thursday again raised the specter of U.S. military intervention in Cuba, a day after the administration announced criminal charges against the island’s former leader, Raúl Castro.

The body of Matthew Cameron Paton, 53, was found on Thursday, about 300m (984ft) down an abyss.

Grieving relatives and friends of a suspected Ebola victim were prevented from taking his body for burial.

Mali is a landlocked country and depends heavily on fuel transported from neighbouring countries.

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.

Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Friday, 22 May 2026.

It comes just a day after the firm revealed plans for a record-breaking stock market debut.

John Boumphrey says the education system “isn’t necessarily producing young people who are ready for work”.

The trial had been set as a test case for 1200 other school districts making similar claims.

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

The FF Plus says the ANC has failed South Africans through poor governance.

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

Kaizer Chiefs youngster Pheko Phago has been spotted training with the first team ahead of Saturday’s clash against Chippa United.

The Springboks’ 2026 season gets underway in a month, and here is when Rassie Erasmus will name a consolidated squad.

Will former kickboxing world champion Rico Verhoeven “write history” against unified boxing world champion Oleksandr Usyk?

News wrap for South Africa’s Big Two.

The NCA and NPCC say children should be blocked from accessing sites which do not stop them seeing nudes or being contacted by strangers.

Raising funds and setting a world record, all in one shared costume, are the goals of two runners participating in the Cape Town Marathon.

The South African Human Rights Commission is investigating Dis-Chem shareholder Mark Saltzman over hate speech.

SRD has been a lifeline to millions but soon the SASSA Livelihood Grant will take over the reins permanently. Here’s how it’ll work …

Another Springbok WAG – Handre Pollard’s wife, Marise – has shared their infertility struggles in a candid social media post..

Cape Independence Advocacy Group Phil Craig this week wrote an open letter to US President Donald Trump asking for assistance.

The sidelining of Ngcukayitobi has intensified speculation about internal succession battles ahead of 2027.

The victims were found seated on the floor, half-naked and visibly distressed.

Bottled water brand Thirsti says its partnership with Woolworths has been built on trust and mutual growth.

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The number of melanoma skin cancer cases has risen above 20,000 a year for the first time in the UK.