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Magesi stun Sundowns, as Pirates set to be crowned new Premiership champions
Eight-time successive PSL-winning Brazilians’ left dumbfounded in Mbombela as Bucs set for historic treble
TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026, 22:10

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Eight-time successive PSL-winning Brazilians’ left dumbfounded in Mbombela as Bucs set for historic treble
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As anti-immigration protests surge in South Africa, incidents of violence and a lack of police intervention bring critical scrutiny to state accountability in protecting vulnerable communities.
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The Madlanga Commission has exposed the deep rot within SAPS, with the fallout reaching the highest ranks of law enforcement as senior officers have been arrested and hauled before court to answer to corruption allegations.

South Africa
Thoka revealed that he was not aware of any official complaint relating to the cellphone.

South Africa
A 42-year-old man who attempted to rescue the children was injured and taken to hospital.

South Africa
Food hampers are still being distributed to flood cut off communities.

South Africa
The convoy of Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi, allegedly hit and killed two pedestrians.

World
An ultra-Orthodox Jewish party in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition has called for parliament to be dissolved, threatening to bring down the government.

World
Andriy Yermak was named by Ukraine’s two anti-corruption agencies as a suspect in a money-laundering scheme.

World
Six construction workers were killed and several vehicles plunged into the river after the cargo ship crashed into the bridge.

World
The online auction giant said it doubted how the video game retailer would finance its offer.

Africa
Ethiopian long-distance runner Yebrgual Melese dies at the age of 36 after falling ill during a routine training session.

Africa
The home affairs minister hails the ruling as a “victory” against the “abuse” of the refugee system.

Africa
In a first since these meetings started in the 1970s, this move reflects a change in France’s thinking.

Africa
Yassin Mohamud wants to help “build a city where everyone has the opportunity to thrive”.

Business
Domestic worker jobs in the country have once again declined, with unions flagging ongoing issues with pay, protections and ill treatment by employers.
Business
Business

Business
South Africa is busy finalising the legal framework needed for a new major trade scheme with the People’s Republic of China that kicked off this month.

Politics
The President stated that he will not be resigning from office.

Politics
A dozen of NCC members have been protesting outside Parliament.

Politics
It says IPID’s investigation identified and ventilated serious issues.

Politics
ANC Youth League president Collen Malatji defends Cyril Ramaphosa, attacking Julius Malema and Jacob Zuma over calls for his resignation after the Phala Phala ruling

Sport
Rory McIlroy will tee of at the US PGA Championship at 13:40 BST on Thursday, 14 May when the 108th edition of the major gets under way.

Sport
TS Galaxy have stunned Mamelodi Sundowns with a 3-2 defeat in the Betway Premiership at the Mbombela Stadium.

Sport
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dies at the age of 29, the NBA team confirms.

Sport
Two-time major winner Jon Rahm says his job is to play golf, not try to fix businesses as he shifts his focus from LIV Golf to this week’s US PGA Championship.

Education
Anil Kochhar hopes textile graduates of North Carolina State can leave with ‘greater freedom to pursue goals’
Anil Kochhar, a North Carolina State University donor, gave graduates of the school’s Wilson College of Textiles a lot more than just words of wisdom when he delivered their keynote commencement address recently.
The Indian American entrepreneur also announced that he would pay off any...

Education
Institution says it could run out of money by 2031 and wants to cut more than 600 academic and support posts
Thousands of staff at the University of Nottingham have been told to prepare for redundancy as part of swingeing financial cuts that academics say will harm the institution’s future.
The university’s administration sent letters to 2,700 staff on Tuesday, notifying them their role was...
Education
[This Day] As economic hardship prevents many Nigerians from acquiring university education and vocation training, the Esther Matthew Tonlogha Foundation recently lifted some people out poverty through its skills acquisition programme, writes Yusuf Ebiti
Education
[Parliament of South Africa] The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education held a follow-up engagement with the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) on matters raised during the committee’s 2025 oversight visit.

Lifestyle
Dua Lipa has filed a $15 million lawsuit against Samsung over claims the company used her image without permission.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Pirates still have two games left to play and a hugely superior goal difference to Sundowns.

Entertainment
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Entertainment
Earlier testimony indicated that some of the confiscated cocaine could not be accounted for.

Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories this Monday, 12 May 2026, in our simple daily news update.
Science/Tech
Iran’s traditional naval fleet has been almost completely destroyed by US-Israeli raids. But Iran’s military has put a fleet of small vessels on the water that is crippling every passageway.
Science/Tech
Science/Tech
Microsoft and G42’s planned $1 billion AI data center in Kenya has stalled amid disagreements over power commitments, with President William Ruto saying the country would need to “switch off half the country” to support the project at full scale. Tom’s Hardware reports: The project, announced in May 2024 during Ruto’s visit to Washington, was supposed to bring a geothermal-powered data center...
Science/Tech
The EU plans to target “addictive design” features on TikTok, Instagram, and other platforms, including endless scrolling, autoplay, push notifications, and recommendation loops that can steer children toward harmful content. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said new regulation could arrive later this year, alongside an EU age-verification app meant to make child-safety rules...
Motoring

Motoring
It’s a very expensive time to be a bakkie owner in South Africa.
Motoring

Motoring
The rugged Ford Everest Tremor will arrive in South Africa later this year.
Health
The agency’s top food official will step in as acting commissioner, after Dr. Makary’s tumultuous run as the nation’s top food, drug, tobacco and medical device regulator.

Health
Swindon’s new mental health support facility for women will be an “alternative” to hospitalisation.
Health
The new strategy also holds promise for lung and colon tumors. Here’s how scientists discovered it.
Health
Influencers and health gurus are offering pregnancy solutions during “trimester zero,” when women are trying to conceive.