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Zack Polanski did not vote in local elections, Green Party says
The Green Party leader previously told Hackney mayoral candidate Zoë Garbett “you have my vote”.
THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026, 23:21

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The Green Party leader previously told Hackney mayoral candidate Zoë Garbett “you have my vote”.
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Nelson Mandela Bay metro finds itself in a Catch-22 situation as the company it irregularly leased a municipal asset to, raising public backlash, has now failed to pay its electricity bill.
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Large parts of Nelson Mandela Bay have been without water for up to 20 days, while teams scramble to restore electricity outages that have lasted for more than two weeks.

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Reigan Heskey smashes home a late winner as Manchester City claim bragging rights over Manchester United by winning the FA Youth Cup for the fifth time.

South Africa
The former lawyer offered to secure a public prosecutor job in exchange for R10 000.

South Africa
Residents complained to the Premier about a host of issues relating to service delivery and crime

South Africa
Judge Chili ruled that the arms deal corruption case should commence regardless of pending appeals

South Africa
Two Grade-R learners who were burnt beyond recognition in a scholar transport crash.

World
Cuba’s aging power grid has eroded in recent years as it faces a prolonged economic crisis, made worse by a U.S. energy blockade of the island.

World
A moped had been used in the deadly stray-bullet shooting of a 7-month-old in Brooklyn last month, officials said.

World
The 11 survivors spent roughly five hours on a life raft, before being rescued by the US Air Force off Florida coast.

World
Former national security official Rush Doshi says President Trump’s sky-high tariffs on Chinese goods sparked a clash in which China prevailed. We look at the current state of U.S.-China relations.

Africa
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.

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

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

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

Business
There was plenty of choreographed ceremonies, but there was no sweeping trade breakthrough as Trump met Xi in Beijing.
Business
Business

Business
A small town that depends on a paper mill is at risk as the company faces a challenging operating environment, partly due to cheap imports.

Politics
The TRC Cases Inquiry was first established in May 2025.

Politics
Party spokesperson Zama Ntshona says this an important constitutional step towards accountability.

Politics
Lerutla, who has been on special leave since April, is set to resume his duties on Monday

Politics
The question about Mchunu’s possible dismissal was a follow up question from Democratic Alliance MP

Sport
Kylian Mbappe and Ballon d’Or holder Ousmane Dembele will lead a star-studded France attack after Didier Deschamps announced his 26-man squad for this summer’s World Cup.

Sport
Manchester City striker Khadija Shaw on an eight-strong shortlist for player of the season at the 2025-26 Women’s Super League Football Awards.
Sport
Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe will leave Arsenal when her contract expires at the end of the season.

Sport
Carlo Ancelotti extends his contract as Brazil manager until the 2030 World Cup.
Education
The finding was the second time in eight days that the Trump administration had targeted a major medical school over admissions policies.

Education
The Princess of Wales shone in front of large crowds in Reggio Emilia on the final day of her tour.
Education
Readers largely disagree with a guest essay that argued that Democrats should not focus on it. Also: Violence against Latinos; school closings.
Education
It becomes one of just a couple of major universities offering free tuition to families at that income level.

Lifestyle
Boity Thulo’s R4 million home was given the Top Billing treatment despite reports she has defaulted on a home loan…

Lifestyle
Asenathi Ntlabakanye is the latest Springbok to be given a lengthy doping ban after testing positive for an illegal substance…

Lifestyle
Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo has praised SA mining mogul MySol amid social media comparisons over wealth and lavish lifestyles.

Lifestyle
Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus will be given his flowers, whilst he is still alive, by President Cyril Ramaphosa…

Entertainment
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Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories this Thursday, 14 May 2026, in our simple daily news update.

Entertainment
The Free State education department says psychosocial support has been arranged for a Grade 3 pupil following an alleged assault by a teacher.

Entertainment
The most recent crime figures from the last quarter of 2025 show an 8.1% drop in reported carjackings compared with the same period in 2024.

Science/Tech
The government said its in-house IT system was “more flexible” while meeting “high standards” of security.
Science/Tech
A growing number of writers are leaving Substack for alternatives most people haven’t heard of like Ghost, Beehiiv, Patreon, and Passport. The reason, writes The Verge’s Emma Roth, is the “platform’s increased focus on social features as well as a pricing model that puts a chokehold on their business.” From the report: Sean Highkin, the creator of the NBA-focused publication The Rose Garden...

Science/Tech
There are no confirmed cases in the US, but 41 people who were potentially exposed to the Andes virus are in quarantine or being monitored for symptoms.

Science/Tech
Meta employees in the US and UK are organizing against corporate software that tracks workers’ keystrokes and mouse activity.

Motoring
The new Chery Q is set to become one of South Africa’s most affordable electric cars when it launches later this year.

Motoring
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy and her department are considering more widespread tolling on South Africa’s roads.
Motoring
Motoring
Health
They were passengers on a plane to Johannesburg with an infected Dutch woman who later died.
Health
The virus is clearly far less contagious than the coronavirus, scientists agree, but they have found cases where it spread among people without direct contact.

Health
Just how bad for you is eating sugar? And why is fruit still a good option – even though it has lots of sugar?
Health
It’s a nightmare faced by families all around Los Angeles: After wildfire smoke blanketed homes, schools and offices with toxic chemicals, when is it OK to go back?