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Casemiro plays his last game for Manchester United at Old Trafford against Nottingham Forest, and will return a hero no matter what the future holds after turning his career around at the club.

The hidden hunting habits of leopards in the wild: Discover their survival tactics and ecosystem roles in Southern Africa’s wilderness.

Ronda Rousey rolls back the years as she submits Gina Carano with a trademark armbar inside 15 seconds of their much-anticipated comeback fight.

Joe Sibanyoni, known as “Joe Ferrari,” rose from a taxi driver in 1985 to lead a multimillion-rand business empire. He is now accused of demanding R2.2m in protection fees from a prominent businessman involved in the Moloto Road construction project.

Workers say they have never been taken for medical check-ups and say they have contracted diseases.

The man is believed to be a key figure in a major rhino poaching syndicate.

This is according to a statement from the DA’s Khathutshelo Rasilingwane.

In the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro more than 3 000 people were displaced by the rain.

Bulgarian singer Dara stormed to victory in the contest, while Ukraine broke the record for the longest note ever sung at Eurovision.

Bulgaria was not among the favorites to win. But performer Dara’s catchy, banging anthem bested 24 other nations at the 70th edition of the international singing extravaganza.

An Iranian man who was buried under rubble in US Israel bombing campaign says he wants the war to go on, and destroy the regime.

Indonesia has more than 120 active volcanoes. On the island of Java, thousands live alongside Mount Merapi, constantly balancing risks — and most say they won’t leave.

No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks, which have devastated Mussa town in Borno state.

Africa’s top health agency says around 246 cases have been reported.

The Trump administration waives a $15,000 visa bond for fans from five countries who have World Cup tickets, but African fans still face challenges.

At the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Makhtar Diop calls for bold investment, private sector leadership and structural reforms

Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Sunday, 17 May 2026.

Criminals are targeting two items that are found at residential properties across South Africa, and they don’t need to enter your home to get to them.

A development in Africa’s most peaceful country secured more than R101 million in sales within just 30 minutes, with all the buyers being South African. 

Hlumelo Nyaluza, founder of HN Luxury, designs handbags built to withstand a bullet, making them discreet weapons against violence.

The DA has requested the President to authorise an SIU investigation immediately.

The IFP has introduced Mabaso as its mayoral candidate for the City of Johannesburg.

Velenkosini Hlabisa made the announcement at the Jabulani Technical School in Soweto

The IFP has announced that its national elective conference will take place no later than March 2027

Cristiano Ronaldo’s wait for a first major trophy with Al-Nassr continues after they are upset 1-0 at home by Gamba Osaka in the AFC Champions League Two final.

Here are the kick off times to note for the URC quarter-finals, which will feature the Stormers, Bulls and Lions.

In a shocking allegation from a URC game in Ireland, a Munster player insisted that a Lions player had spat in his face.

Jose Mourinho completes an unbeaten league season with Benfica but has to settle for third place in the Portuguese top-flight.

Businesses are advised against paying – but as the Canvas platform hack shows, many are prepared to deal to protect users’ privacy

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After a week of outages, hundreds of millions of students’ data stolen, delayed assignment due dates, and school login pages being defaced by hackers, US tech firm Instructure – which operates the...

Cannes film festival: Marine Atlan’s debut film follows a group of French high-school kids and their long-suffering teacher on a visit to Pompeii and Naples

Here is cinematographer turned director Marine Atlan’s beautiful debut film about young love, superbly acted and directed. It is a reminder of how fundamentally dishonest and pseudosophisticated it is to laugh dismissively at the...

Helen Zille has compared Orlando Pirates’s pursuit of a PSL title win to her bid to govern Johannesburg as the next mayor…

A group of refugees in the US have revealed what they miss about South Africa – can you guess the answers?

A ‘massive pay cut’ awaits Siya Kolisi at the Stormers after he bid the Sharks goodbye over the weekend…

Let the Guinness World Records show that South Africa has made and broken several extraordinary records. Let’s look at some of them…

The Stormers have an immediate chance to respond as they now host Cardiff in the URC quarterfinals in Cape Town.

Reverend Modise Molefe accuses the state of ‘ridiculing’ him and giving empty promises

Mampineng Moshidi was suspended for allegedly interfering in an appointment process to see her close family member hired

If Ramaphosa has anything to offer the country, he may have more of a chance outside the ANC

These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

South Africa’s fuel refinery capacity has collapsed since the start of the decade, making the country more susceptible to global oil shocks.

Jetour’s newest SUV is among the top 10 best-selling passenger cars in South Africa, less than a year after its launch.

Digital marketing holds unique power to grow your business and reach new customers.

A patient praises a new test for womb cancer being trialled at hospitals in Suffolk and Norfolk.

Women diagnosed with premenstrual dysphoric disorder discuss how it impacts their lives.

Health correspondent James Gallagher absorbs more than the recommended daily limit in just one meal to find out how salt affects our bodies.

Two people ill with meningitis in Reading have been confirmed as pupils at two schools