
Arundhati Roy’s most personal story yet
Arundhati Roy’s ‘Mother Mary Comes to Me’ is a deeply personal memoir that lays bare the contradictions that shaped both her writing and her life
THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026, 04:32

Arundhati Roy’s ‘Mother Mary Comes to Me’ is a deeply personal memoir that lays bare the contradictions that shaped both her writing and her life

The family of slain ANC Youth League leader Sindiso Magaqa says the arrest of National Coloured Congress leader Fadiel Adams is a distraction from the real masterminds behind the 2017 assassination

AI is transforming music production, but growing concerns over transparency, artistry, and human creativity are reshaping the future of the industry

In a triumphant moment amid grief and loss, Thameenah Abrahams graduated from the University of KwaZulu-Natal with a Master of Commerce in Accounting, achieving this incredible achievement just a month after losing her mother to dementia.

A Kyiv court detained a powerful former aide of President Volodymyr Zelensky – Andriy Yermak – on allegations of corruption in a high-profile graft probe that has roiled Ukraine.

Orlando Pirates striker Andre de Jong has been excluded by New Zealand for the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals in North America.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, kicked off her visit to Italy on Wednesday, for her first official international trip since her 2024 cancer diagnosis.

Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Friday, 15 May 2026.

Kaizer Chiefs legend Dr Doctor Khumalo will rub shoulders with a number of Chelsea legends at the Salomon Kalou Impact Weekend in Abidjan.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has warned his United States counterpart, Donald Trump, that missteps on Taiwan could push their two countries into “conflict”, a stark opening salvo as the two leaders meet in Beijing for a summit.

China agreed to buy 200 planes from Boeing, US President Donald Trump said, in a multibillion-dollar deal that would mark the nation’s first purchase of US-made commercial jets in nearly a decade.

Morning fog is forecast for most parts, with the day expected to be cool and warm, while there is a chance of light rain in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal, according to the South African Weather Service.