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LESEGO MAHLANGU | Local government oversight under scrutiny as trust erodes
Criminal syndicates exploit weak local governance, eroding public trust in democracy, writes Lesego Mahlangu.
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MAY BY-ELECTIONS: Northern Cape rout: PA pulls off a stunner in Upington, ANC romps home in Prieska
It was a very strong night for both the Patriotic Alliance and the ANC as both parties picked up Northern Cape wards, and showed good growth in a North West ward.

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Deaths of three women in sea ‘tragic and horrendous’
Brighton & Hove City Council leader Bella Sankey says the women are yet to be identified.

South Africa
N1 highway reopened between Worcester and Paarl in the Boland
Motorists face delays as stop-go traffic control is in place at Rawsonville weighbridge operations.

South Africa
LIVE | Judgement in ‘Stop Stalingrad’ bid in Zuma corruption trial
The state is asking the court to order that the arms deal corruption trial proceeds.

South Africa
Commission to hear more details about Aeroton drug bust
The Aeroton drug bust has come under intense scrutiny at the Madlanga Commission this week.

South Africa
Ramaphosa to answer oral questions following ConCourt ruling
Questions about last Friday’s Constitutional Court ruling are not on the list.

World
UAE denies Netanyahu secretly visited the country during the Iran war
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu quietly visited the United Arab Emirates during the Israeli-U.S. war with Iran, his office said Wednesday. The UAE later denied any secret visit had occurred.

World
Russia hits Kyiv with drones and ballistic missiles, killing 1 and injuring 31
Russia has launched a mass drone and missile attack on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, killing one person and injuring at least 31. Local authorities report damage across six districts.

World
Remains of 2nd U.S. soldier who went missing in Morocco have been recovered
Spc. Mariyah Symone Collington, 19, of Taveres, Florida, is the second U.S. soldier who fell off a cliff during a recreational hike in Morocco. The remains of 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr. were recovered last week.

World
What’s at stake for the people of Thitu Island as U.S. and Chinese leaders meet
As U.S. and Chinese leaders meet this week, the world is watching, and so are residents of Thitu Island in the disputed South China Sea, known in the Philippines as the West Philippine Sea.

Africa
‘They shot my neighbour in the head’ – the lakeside city traumatised by war
Rebel fighters and Rwandan troops are accused of committing atrocities after capturing the DR Congo city of Uvira in December.

Africa
Afcon final ‘deficiencies’ dealt with – Motsepe
Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe admits to errors following the chaotic Afcon final between Morocco and Senegal which dented Caf’s reputation.

Africa
Dozens of dogs rescued and suspect arrested in Uganda after BBC investigation
A BBC investigation exposed how scammers posted social content of dogs in distress to dupe donors into giving money.

Africa
Malawi’s century-old witchcraft law leaves door open to mob killings
Seven deaths in southern Malawi expose legal gaps, weak prosecutions and a colonial law that authorities say is no longer fit to manage modern waves of panic-driven violence

Business
The best-run province in South Africa – and it isn’t even close
South Africa’s best-run province has three times less unauthorised, irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure than its closest competitor.

Business
Pick n Pay under fire
Pick n Pay has come under fire from one of its biggest unions after the retailer announced adjustments to its store labour model.

Business
Top PPC Company in South Africa according to verified reviews
Woww stands out as one of South Africa’s best paid marketing agencies across major review platforms.

Business
UK economy grew 0.6% between January and March
The Office for National Statistics says growth picked up in the first three months of the year.

Politics
LIVE | ANC briefs media following special NEC Meeting
The report found that the President may have a case to answer in the theft of dollars at his farm.

Politics
Impeachment Committee to be made up of 31 members
The establishment is the result of a Constitutional Court judgment last Friday.

Politics
ANC NEC meets over Phala Phala matter
Fikile Mbalula says the National Executive Committee must provide guidance on the Phala Phala saga

Politics
IEC receives additional R1.1bn ahead of 2026 local elections
Treasury wants the IEC to first submit audited financial statements before it can use the money

Sport
Will fourth time be a charm for Armagh in Ulster?
Armagh are bidding to put three Ulster SFC final defeats in a row behind them when they take on Monaghan in Clones on Sunday.

Sport
Will F1 go back to the future with its engines?
F1 is in the midst of two parallel sets of engine discussions. Andrew Benson looks at whether one of them will lead to the return of V8s.

Sport
Captain Gyokeres for a Burnley bonanza – FPL team of the week
Arsenal’s home game against Burnley is the perfect opportunity to capture a late-season FPL haul – but which attacking asset should you pick?

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs join Orlando Pirates in race for PSL midfielder
Transfer deal developments are in full swing. New reports say Kaizer Chiefs have also turned attention to Golden Arrows midfielder Ayabulela Maxwele.
Education
Sudan: Sudan Calls On ISESCO to Expand Support in Education, Culture, and Heritage Protection
[SNA] Kazan, May 13, 2026 (SUNA) – Sudan has called on the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) to expand its support programmes in education, culture, and heritage protection, amid the ongoing war in the country since April 2023.
Education
Nigeria: 24,000 Nigerians’ll Benefit From $65m World Bank Funding – Govt
[This Day] Abuja — The National Universities Commission (NUC) has said no fewer than 24,000 Nigerians will benefit from a new $65 million funding phase of the World Bank-supported Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement (SPESSE) project.
Education
Africa: 100 Million African Children Are Not in School. What’s Driving the Trend and How to Reverse It
[The Conversation Africa] Many countries across Africa have embraced universal basic education policies in recent decades. But recent data has revealed that more than 100 million children and adolescents remain out of school, out of a total potential population of 469 million. The latest statistics suggest that after some years of progress, the situation is deteriorating. Education and youth...
Education
As Trump and Xi Meet in China, Why Typical Displays of Cultural Exchange Won’t Be on Show
Past meetings between the presidents of the U.S. and China have involved friendly displays of cultural exchange. Those gestures have largely dried up.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Cape Town’s historic Clock Memorial to get a modern makeover
The Cape Town Central City Improvement District is giving the iconic Clock Memorial tower a facelift. Here’s how YOU can help!
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
TEARS issues plea for help after Cape Town storms
TEARS, a Cape Town-based animal rescue and rehabilitation organisation, is asking for assistance after being impacted by the recent storms.

Entertainment
Joburg nets R100 million as billboard crackdown plugs ‘revenue leakage’
The City of Johannesburg has recovered nearly R100 million in just five months after launching a massive crackdown on the illegal outdoor advertising industry.

Entertainment
Alaves end champions Barcelona’s bid for 100-point record
“It was not an easy game, they (battled) in a hard way, but it’s OK because they are fighting to stay in La Liga and this is normal,” Flick told reporters.

Entertainment
Starlink setback as ICASA blocks Malatsi’s B-BBEE policy direction
ICASA set a clear limit on what it can do under the current law.

Entertainment
Rachel Kolisi in new Jetour T2 as road show comes to an end
As a brand representative for Jetour, Rachel initially drove the seven-seater X70 Plus

Science/Tech
7 key digital platforms to market your business online
Domains.co.za on the seven digital channels every SME needs to win customers in South Africa today.

Science/Tech
Salesforce Calls On South African Organisations To Act Now On AI Fluency And Workforce Transformation
Salesforce hosted an intimate media roundtable at WeWork Oxford Road in Rosebank for a candid, unvarnished conversation about AI’s mounting impact on the South African workforce. Bringing together senior Salesforce leaders and an enterprise change practitioner from Standard Bank Group, the session produced a collective message that left little room for equivocation: AI is already […]

Science/Tech
Degree mismatch strains SA’s labour market
A severe structural mismatch leaves specialised roles vacant while qualified graduates flood low-skilled job markets.

Science/Tech
Lulapay Brings Cash Flow Flexibility To Cloud On Demand’s Reseller Network
Lulapay has partnered with leading cloud distributer Cloud on Demand to introduce integrated cash flow flexibility for ICT resellers and managed service providers across South Africa. Lulapay is a buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) offering powered by Lula. Through the partnership, qualifying Cloud on Demand partners will now have access to structured 30-day payment flexibility, helping them better […]
Motoring

Motoring
Toyota sends cease-and-desist letter to AA over Starlet zero-star safety rating
Toyota has sent a cease-and-desist letter to the AA, disputing the claim that the Starlet hatchback has a zero-star safety rating.

Motoring
South African company launches world-first ChatGPT insurance app
The South African company Naked Insurance has launched a new AI app that can provide binding car insurance quotes.

Motoring
End of an era for South Africa’s biggest transport company
Transnet has granted 11 private companies access to South Africa’s rail network.
Health
Trump Administration Will Withhold $1.3 Billion in Medicaid Payments to California
Vice President JD Vance said the state had not done enough to fight fraud in the public health insurance program.
Health
Nancy Cox, Who Worked to Conquer the Wily Flu, Dies at 77
As the leader of the C.D.C.’s influenza division, she battled to keep up with an ever-changing viral opponent, building a global network of researchers and forecasters.
Health
Top Kennedy Spokesman Resigns in Protest Over New Vaping Policy
In a letter to President Trump, the spokesman, Rich Danker, said moves to allow the sale of flavored e-cigarettes would enhance their appeal to children.
Health
With a Friend in Trump, the Tobacco Industry Secures a Lucrative Win
In a dispute over vapes, the president sided with tobacco companies that filled his groups’ coffers over his own F.D.A. commissioner, who resigned in protest.