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US Muslim groups say Republicans weaponise Congress against Islam
Muslim American groups say anti-sharia hearings are engaged in ‘politics of fear’
FRIDAY, 15 MAY 2026, 08:44
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Muslim American groups say anti-sharia hearings are engaged in ‘politics of fear’

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Police criticise viral video of two women mishandling guns, warning of legal consequences

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Fannie Nkosi is expected to appear in the Thohoyandou magistrate’s court on Friday

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Durban City’s Thabo Nodada vows team will give their all against Orlando Pirates

South Africa
NCOP week-long programme on Constitution and participatory democracy ends today.

South Africa
Colonel Silas Thoka has finished giving his main testimony in court

South Africa
The trio faces extortion and money laundering charges after appearing in court Wednesday.

South Africa
Police say the victims succumbed to gunshot wounds on the scene.

World
CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with Cuban officials including Raúl Castro’s grandson during a high-level visit to the island Thursday, Cuban and U.S. officials said.

World
Pope Leo XIV denounced how investments in artificial intelligence and high-tech weaponry were leading the world into a “spiral of annihilation,” as he called for peace in the Middle East and Ukraine.

World
Tensions are escalating again near the Strait of Hormuz after a ship anchored off the United Arab Emirates was seized and taken toward Iran and another was attacked and sank near the coast of Oman.

World
After a victory for the far right in municipal elections, Britain’s center-left ruling party is in turmoil over whether to replace the unpopular prime minister, Keir Starmer — and with whom.

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
Debt agents working for British Gas had broken into the homes of vulnerable customers to fit pre-payment energy meters.

Business
The 2026 Monocle/GIBS Beyond Banking Conference is designed for banking leaders and professionals who want to understand the forces shaping the future of the industry, and engage with the people helping to define it.

Business
Ed Cullen says his mum had an unattended cremation which saved money but was “devastating” for him.

Business
Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Friday, 15 May 2026.

Politics
After Parliament established an impeachment committee linked to the Phala Phala scandal, Ramaphosa has refused to resign, insisting the Constitutional Court ruling does not compel him to step down while opposition parties continue to press for accountability through the impeachment process

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

Sport
Ronda Rousey says she could be the face of MVP MMA and the biggest figure in the sport since the organisation’s president Dana White.

Sport
Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma is left out of Japan’s 26-man squad for the World Cup after suffering a hamstring injury last weekend.

Sport
A long-standing marquee target.

Sport
Springbok and Stormers veteran Deon Fourie will be sidelined for some time after picking up another unfortunate injury on Friday night.

Education
News will come as a shock to staff, especially at Cranfield, but the institutions’ bosses say intention is growth
The announcement that King’s College London is to absorb Cranfield University came as a surprise but not a shock to England’s higher education leaders, who have been braced for sudden announcements about job cuts and course closures.
But for staff and students at both institutions...
Education
The graduates from New York University witnessed protests and the Trump administration’s crackdown on higher education.
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.

Lifestyle
Cape Town has landed a top spot on the ‘World’s Best Cities for Culture’ list for 2026. Discover where the Mother City ranked…

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.

Entertainment
South African artists banked over R504 million on Spotify in 2025, but the real story isn’t in the headline numbers. It’s in the music genres nobody saw coming.

Entertainment
It’s all to play for in Cardiff for the Cape-based team.

Entertainment
South African consumers are facing soaring food costs, with some everyday essentials now costing nearly twice as much as they did five years ago.

Entertainment
It’s a story packed with relevant life truths.
Science/Tech
The standoff comes as Chinese firms increasingly turn to domestic chipmakers like Huawei, in a drive to reduce China’s dependence on Western technologies.

Science/Tech
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Science/Tech
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Science/Tech
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Motoring
The cheapest hybrid in South Africa costs R70,000 less than the cheapest plug-in option, while offering remarkably similar performance.

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
Health
A federal appeals court ruling against the Food and Drug Administration would have restricted access by mail to mifepristone.
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?