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Barcelona in talks with Newcastle to sign Gordon
Barcelona join Bayern Munich in the race to sign Newcastle United forward Anthony Gordon.
WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2026, 14:09

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Barcelona join Bayern Munich in the race to sign Newcastle United forward Anthony Gordon.

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Nation waits on tenterhooks for announcement of final squad on Wednesday evening

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Thabo Moloisane, who spent three seasons with Stellies is now expected to join Kaizer Chiefs ahead of next season.
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Hungary’s parliament on Wednesday approved legislation to maintain the country’s membership in the International Criminal Court, reversing a 2025 decision made by the government of Viktor Orban.
South Africa
DFFE advances inclusivity within the forestry sector
In the 2025/26 financial year, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment transferred the management of eight plantations to local communities to foster land ownership and create economic opportunities in the forestry sector.
According to Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Bernice Swarts, who...
South Africa
NYDA to launch ‘Phanda Thursday’ youth outreach in Mpumalanga
The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) will officially launch its national youth outreach initiative, bringing services, opportunities and support closer to communities in Mpumalanga.
The initiative — Phanda Thursday — will be launched on Thursday, 28 May, at the Sasol Club in eMbalenhle, Secunda. It will be led by...

South Africa
Trump’s decision to increase the number of refugee admissions brings the total ceiling to 17,500.

South Africa
A two-week scholar transport strike in the Ngqushwa Local Municipality has disrupted classes.

World
Dong Guangping, a police officer turned activist, reached Korean waters after 30 hours at sea.

World
Klette was finally caught in a flat in Berlin in 2024 after more than 30 years on the run and put on trial last year.

World
Singh is facing industry backlash over his decision to exit from the upcoming Bollywood film Don 3.

World
President Trump will meet with his Cabinet on Wednesday at a precarious moment for talks aimed at ending the war with Iran. The emerging deal has already exposed the president to fierce criticism.

Africa
Eswatini has signed a $300 million agreement with Taiwan to build a massive strategic oil reserve but the project is raising difficult questions in a country battling deepening poverty, soaring unemployment and allegations of elite enrichment

Africa
Cyril Ramaphosa argues that the authors of the report “misconceived” their mandate.

Africa
The United Arab Emirates has denied any involvement in the civil war and says it investigates alleged links.

Africa
DR Congo fans hoping to watch their side’s return to the World Cup face a major hurdle as the US imposes travel restrictions following the latest Ebola outbreak.

Business
The boss of Next has warned there has been a “dramatic fall” in the number of entry-level job opportunities in the UK.

Business
Typical annual household bills will rise by 13% when the new energy cap takes effect on 1 July.

Business
In April 2026, South African salary earners saw salaries fall to R20,244, the lowest level in two years.
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Politics
The decisions follows the working committee’s meeting on monday where it resolved that Tolashe should resign as an MP and the president of the ANC’s woman league

Politics
The Electoral Commission launched its formal communication campaign for the elections on Wednesday.

Politics
President Cyril Ramaphosa has filed court papers to review the Section 89 Independent Panel Report.

Politics
Secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has warned senior ANC veterans, including Thabo Mbeki, against publicly criticising the party, while defending the ANC’s record during Jacob Zuma’s presidency and asserting his authority at Luthuli House

Sport
A giant statue of Argentina legend Lionel Messi is set to be taken down in India over safety concerns after it is spotted “swaying in the wind”.

Sport
Minister of Sport Gayton McKenzie has congratulated Mamelodi Sundowns on winning this season’s CAF Champions League title.

Sport
Britain’s Dakota Ditcheva returns from a 12-month absence with injury to face Dutch flyweight Denise Kielholtz in New York on 31 July.

Sport
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is expected to make a few surprise selections when he names his final squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
Education
[This Day] Abuja — The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Education Board has begun a partnership with Values And Opportunities (VANDO) Global Limited Purpose to Career (P2C) Programme to equip young secondary school leavers with the right career tools.
Education
[Africa Check] No, Kenya’s teachers commission hasn’t released mandatory list of approved teaching subject combinations; viral document fake
Education
[GroundUp] The state is using the public works programme to avoid paying them the national minimum wage
Education
[Daily Maverick] The Government of National Unity defends a R149-billion higher education budget while facing sharp criticism from opposition parties over NSFAS failures and pressing student issues.
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Entertainment
The composer, who has been married four times before, said his marriage to ‘Mrs Mo’ would be his last.

Entertainment
In a statement, Stellies thanked the Bafana Bafana defender for his leadership and service over the past three seasons.
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Entertainment
Several issues facing the taxi industry were highlighed at the South African National Taxi Council’s (Santaco) Elective Conference held this week.

Science/Tech
Microsoft to keynote two-day Sandton event exploring AI, sustainability and Africa’s data centre future.

Science/Tech
Regulatory uncertainty and lack of government funding are major obstacles to scaling SA’s electric vehicle charging network.

Science/Tech
Altron Digital Business and Microsoft unpack the cloud security challenges facing South African enterprises today.

Science/Tech
I’m a chronic overpacker, but this backpack is my perfect match, with its huge capacity, numerous pockets, and impressive durability.
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Health
The BBC’s Ellie Colton shares her experience of living with endometriosis – and meets a scientist hoping to cut the length of time it takes to be diagnosed with a simple new test.
Health
In past outbreaks, Americans exposed to the virus were sent home to be treated in state-of-the-art facilities. The Trump administration has already flown some U.S. citizens to Europe for treatment.

Health
Mental health patients say nobody listened to their concerns about a north-east England trust.
Health
The drugmaker said it would spend up to $4 billion to acquire small companies exploring vaccines for shingles, Epstein-Barr virus and other pathogens.