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Israel’s prime minister says he has ordered legal action over an article which alleged Israeli security officials raped Palestinian detainees.

Responding to the criticism the government said it would “publish as much material as we can as soon as possible”.

Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Saturday, 16 May 2026.

The municipality says the water complies with quality and safety standards.

The case of musician Lehlohonolo “Shebe Maburna” Chauke has been postponed to 28 May 2026.

Mahlangu says there is an error in the occurrence book entry relating to a cell inspection.

An Ethiopian self-taught software developer has won a major international Amazon technology competition with an artificial intelligence platform designed to operate entirely offline — addressing one of Africa’s most persistent infrastructure challenges. Natnael Getenew Zeleke, 24, emerged as the global winner of the AWS AIdeas competition after competing against more than 10,000...

Deisy Rivera Ortega was taken into custody at an immigration appointment in Texas last month.

President Trump has concluded a two-day visit to Beijing at a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

Prosecutors in Nantes say the shooting was drug-related, but the victim’s aunt says he was not involved.

The Supreme Court kept access to the abortion pill mifepristone available via telehealth. And, Trump says he made multiple trade deals during his state visit to China.

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

Rebel fighters and Rwandan troops are accused of committing atrocities after capturing the DR Congo city of Uvira in December.

It’s the jury’s turn to deliberate in the showdown over OpenAI that has pitted two of the biggest names in tech against each other.

South Africans are buying homes worth up to R15 million in a small West Coast town in the Western Cape.

Adams was arrested last week on two counts of defeating the ends of justice and three of fraud.

MKP says the judgment reinforces the need for urgent political and legal accountability processes

NCC leader Fidel Adams has been granted R10 000 bail.

Tolashe was hauled before the party’s integrity Commission last month.

MMA legend Ronda Rousey speaks to BBC Sport on her future as a promoter, opinions on the UFC and her upcoming fight against Gina Carano.

In a league dominated by Celtic and Rangers, referees are always accused of favouring one or the other. And that means intense pressure for officials in Scotland.

Sasha de Sousa, the wife of Springboks and Sharks winger Makazole Mapimpi, showed off her Mother’s Day gift via Instagram Stories.

The SFA say referee John Beaton and his family were put “under police surveillance” in the wake of recent penalty controversy.

Residents and beachgoers in Jeffreys Bay have been urged to remain alert after several dead venomous snakes were discovered along the coastline.

Psalm West is the youngest of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s four children.

The show airs on Thursday at 7pm on S3.

Forensic report cites non-adherence in procurement and contract management. Board chair vows recovery of every rand and accountability for all.

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for Saturday, 16 May 2026.

Latest variant of the “regular” Bolero is a step down in segment aimed at city usage.

In the ancient city of Dali, I saw firsthand how RedNote has evolved from a lifestyle platform into the tool that powers the country’s tourism industry.

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.

What are the most pressing priorities for the new minister in charge of health?

A college student has died and two people are being treated after cases of meningitis in Reading, Berkshire.