
Potential leadership challengers jostle for positions as PM’s allies warn of ‘chaos’
Sir Keir Starmer and his backers argue a leadership contest would paralyse the government for months.
THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026, 11:01

Sir Keir Starmer and his backers argue a leadership contest would paralyse the government for months.

Madonna, Shakira and K-pop boy band BTS will headline the Super Bowl-style half-time show at this summer’s World Cup final.

BBC chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman explains what this could mean for a potential Labour leadership contest.
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Violent storm in Uttar Pradesh killed nearly 90 and injured many, damaging homes and livestock

Ranga Chivaviro’s 15-goal contribution has helped Saudi Arabian outfit Al Adalah avoid relegation in what was his debut season abroad.

Rescuers are searching for survivors in the rubble of a residential building hit overnight in Kyiv.

China welcomed US President Donald Trump with cheering children and a troop parade on Thursday, before a nearly two-hour long meeting with Xi-Jinping.

The prosecution of criminals in SA, of both citizens and non-citizens, often makes crime attractive instead of being a deterrent.

After the ANC government destroyed everything that worked in public service, including healthcare, they still have the energy for further destruction – this time in the private sector.

Sowetan’s choice of the top three reads you should not miss today

Flooding in several parts of the province has left communities isolated, while damaged infrastructure has complicated rescue efforts.

South Africans watched in shock this week as severe weather moved across parts of the country, causing major damage, destruction and disruption in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape.
China has renewed export licences for US beef processing plants, customs data shows

Markets have always been complex. What’s changed is how quickly that complexity reaches everyday traders – and how convincingly it can be disguised. In the past year alone, South African regulators have warned repeatedly about fake trading platforms, impersonation scams and AI-driven investment fraud. The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) continues to highlight how convincing […]

Parks Tau says about 30% of ICT firms are at lowest level of BBBEE compliance

Questionable, inconsistent selection proves Ben Youssef, Kaze are not good enough for Amakhosi

92% of clothing manufacturers in Newcastle do not comply with Bargaining Council rules, says the council’s lawyer.

Aubrey Ledwaba, Gauteng’s new top judge, has been a prosecutor and in private practice

Rayner stood down as deputy prime minister in September 2025 after admitting underpaying stamp duty.

The life-threatening reaction to infection caused Marshall Wylie to lose his legs.