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The Rachel Reeves “Fun” Tax Cuts
Cheaper amusement parks, theatre tickets and kid’s meals.
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JUMBO PROBLEM: Bureaucratic delays could lead to ‘last-resort’ culling of SA elephants, Parliament is warned
As South Africa wrestles with elephant management, delays and a lack of accountability could push culling from a last resort to an all-too-possible outcome.

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Thousands welcome home triumphant Villa as heroes
A sea of claret and blue floods Birmingham as fans celebrate the team’s Europa League win.

South Africa
Judge to consult Chief Justice over Meyiwa trial interpreter concerns
Proceedings in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial are expected to resume on Friday.

South Africa
DA probes alleged meetings between Didiza, Ramaphosa’s legal team
The DA has questioned whether Didiza should recuse herself from the impeachment process.

South Africa
Mashatile warns against violence in immigration protests
Deputy President Paul Mashatile was answering oral questions in the National Assembly on Thursday.

South Africa
Most foreign nationals at Diakonia centre documented: eThekwini mayor
The mayor says all documented foreign nationals need protection.

World
Jailed Vietnamese tycoon’s Birkin bags sells for more than $550K
The disgraced tycoon is serving a life sentence for embezzling from a major Vietnamese bank.

World
Netanyahu is accused of appointing loyalists to lead Israeli intelligences agencies
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is accused by former security officers of appointing loyalists to lead Israel’s two main intelligences agencies, the Shin Bet and the Mossad.

World
Trump’s Raúl Castro indictment sends a signal to Cuba
The indictment of Raul Castro is the latest move by the Trump administration to ratchet up pressure on the Cuban government.

World
Palestinians drop bid for a senior U.N. role after U.S. pressure
The Palestinian delegation to the United Nations has dropped its bid to secure a top U.N. job after the U.S. threatens to revoke their visas.

Africa
Angry crowd sets Ebola hospital tents on fire in DR Congo
Grieving relatives and friends of a suspected Ebola victim were prevented from taking his body for burial.

Africa
Dozens of vehicles burnt as Mali jihadists enforce blockade
Mali is a landlocked country and depends heavily on fuel transported from neighbouring countries.

Africa
Sierra Leone becomes latest African country to receive deportees from US
Nine deportees arrive from the US as part of Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration.

Africa
Wan-Bissaka and Wissa in DR Congo World Cup squad
West Ham defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Newcastle striker Yoane Wissa are named in DR Congo’s squad for the World Cup.

Business
Meta settles social media addiction case with US school district
The trial had been set as a test case for 1200 other school districts making similar claims.

Business
Cost of living measures ‘missed opportunity’, says Welsh first minister
Rhun ap Iorwerth says “deeper” action on energy prices would be better than the chancellor’s moves.

Business
Walmart warns US shoppers are cutting spending as higher gas prices bite
The retail giant said it expects customers to cut back in the coming months due to higher gas prices.
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Politics
FF Plus says it’s time for it to govern South Africa
The FF Plus says the ANC has failed South Africans through poor governance.
Politics
News24 | p2 ‘I’ll never walk away from my friends,’ says Mashatile over links to the lottery
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has dared anyone who has proof of his associates’ or children’s criminality to lay charges.

Politics
ANC opens public nominations for LGE mayoral candidates
This year’s Local Government Elections will be held on November 4.

Politics
LIVE | Mashatile delivers keynote address at NEPAD@25 Breakfast
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will deliver a keynote address at the NEPAD @ 25 Business Breakfast

Sport
Chelsea to rival Arsenal for Kroupi – Friday’s gossip
Chelsea join Arsenal in the race for Eli Junior Kroupi, Fulham and Everton eye Harry Wilson, Manchester United want Sandro Tonali and Ederson, plus more.

Sport
Ultimate image for Saudi Arabia’s football poster boy: Ronaldo wins title
Cristiano Ronaldo wins his first league title with Al-Nassr after three years in Saudi Arabia.

Sport
Weakened Wigan thrashed by Hull KR in final tune-up
A Wigan Warriors side including 10 debutants is thrashed by champions Hull KR before their Challenge Cup final meeting on 30 May.

Sport
Odegaard named captain as King of Norway announces squad
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is named captain of Norway’s 26-man squad for this summer’s World Cup.
Education
Uganda: Makerere Retrains Over 80 Guards to Boost Security in Campus
[Nile Post] Makerere University has intensified efforts to strengthen security across its campuses, with more than 80 security guards completing a specialized refresher training programme aimed at improving crime prevention, emergency response, and protection of university property.
Education
Uganda: Egypt Reaffirms Scholarship Support for Ugandan Students
[Nile Post] The government of Egypt has reaffirmed its commitment to offering scholarship opportunities to Ugandan students as part of efforts to strengthen the long-standing bilateral cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the education sector.
Education
East Africa: Uganda’s National Defence College Undertakes Strategic Study Tour in Algeria
[Nile Post] A delegation from the National Defence College – Uganda (NDC-U) Intake 4/2025-2026 has undertaken an academic and strategic study visit to Algeria, highlighting growing defence diplomacy and military cooperation between the two African nations.
Education
2 Florida College Students Suspended Over Racist Group Chat
The students held leadership positions in Republican groups. The racist rhetoric, documented in court papers, highlights a growing rift in the party.

Lifestyle
Handre Pollard’s wife shares infertility struggle:
Another Springbok WAG – Handre Pollard’s wife, Marise – has shared their infertility struggles in a candid social media post..

Lifestyle
Meet Minnie Dlamini’s ‘most beautiful’ brother, Maphe!
Meet Maphe Dlamini, the ‘most beautiful’ brother and manager of ‘Africa’s diamond’ Minenhle Minnie Dlamini.

Lifestyle
Cape Independence declines Trump’s refugee bid: ‘Africa is our home’
‘We don’t want your pity’: The Cape Independence Advocacy Group is calling on President Trump to help them establish a ‘homeland’ in SA.

Lifestyle
Jojo Robinson dodges kidney stone surgery after health scare
Reality TV star Jojo Robinson revealed that she no longer needs kidney stone surgery.

Entertainment
In case you missed it: Mashatile on rich friends | 10 killed in bus and taxi crash | SportyTV’s R10 World Cup subscription
Catch up on the biggest stories of Thursday, 21 May 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

Entertainment
Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results: Thursday, 21 May 2026
A total of R500 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 21 May 2026.

Entertainment
Four Chiefs players make Bafana preliminary World Cup squad
Bafana head coach Hugo Broos will name the final squad at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Wednesday.

Entertainment
24 hours in pictures, 21 May 2026
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Science/Tech
‘Creepy’ Listening Tool for Targeted Ads Didn’t Actually Work, FTC Says
Three firms will pay nearly $1 million for selling “Active Listening” technology that they claimed tapped people’s phones for advertising. The FTC alleges the “tech” was just pricey email lists.
Science/Tech
Trump Calls Off AI Executive Order Over Concern It Could Weaken US Tech Edge
Trump called off a planned AI executive order just hours before a signing ceremony because he said he was worried the framework could slow America’s lead over China. “We’re leading China, we’re leading everybody, and I don’t want to do anything that’s going to get in the way of that lead,” Trump told reporters. The Associated Press reports: The order would have established a framework for the...

Science/Tech
Meta Is in Crisis, Google Search’s Makeover, and AI Gets Booed by Graduates
In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we unpack the mass layoffs at Meta, big announcements at Google I/O, and the latest backlash against AI.
Science/Tech
‘Peanuts’ Music Owner Sues Interior Department and 3 Companies for Copyright Infringement
The owner of the “Peanuts” catalog would really like it if companies and the U.S. government stopped using its music without permission.
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Health
U.S. Imposes Entry Restrictions for Some Citizens Amid Ebola Outbreak
The Department of Homeland Security directed all flights carrying certain travelers to arrive at Dulles International Airport in Virginia.
Health
2 Minnesota Autism Therapy Providers to Be Charged in $46 Million Medicaid Fraud Case
The Justice Department claims that clinics used fake diagnoses and kickbacks to parents to bring children into treatment.

Health
Should you eat local yoghurt on holiday to prevent an upset stomach?
You might have heard the tip that eating local yoghurt as soon as your arrive on holiday can help your gut adjust to the new environment. But is it actually true?

Health
‘I used to be the shy kid’
Tyler West opens up about his experience of school on Sort Your Life Out Unpacked.