Dissolved NSFAS board challenges ‘takeover’ in court
It’s not only Buti Manamela in the firing line, the court is being asked to interdict Hlengani Mathebula from taking over the administration of NSFAS
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Trump says he is losing patience with Iran after talks with China’s Xi
US President Donald Trump said his patience with Iran was running out after he discussed the costly and unpopular war with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday and a ship was reportedly seized by Iranian personnel off the United Arab Emirates.
State pushes back at Nandipha Magudumana’s ConCourt appeal
Celebrity doctor’s case that she was abducted from Tanzania ‘was not established’
‘Don’t swim’ at 12 of 14 river bathing sites, as more locations announced
Too much bacteria linked to faeces found at almost all England’s designated river bathing sites
News24 | Ulster skipper cops ban for ‘croc roll’ on Stormers’ Deon Fourie
Ulster captain Iain Henderson has received a three-game ban after an incident that saw him injure Stormers flanker Deon Fourie during last Friday’s URC clash in Belfast.
News24 | Trump claims ‘fantastic trade deals’ with ‘friend’ Xi Jinping in China, quiet on Taiwan
US President Donald Trump said he made “fantastic trade deals” with Xi Jinping, as the pair met at the final meetings of a superpower summit that, according to the US leader, has also reaped a Chinese offer to help open the Strait of Hormuz.
News24 | SEE | Franschhoek Literary Festival opens with Town Hall ceremony
The Franschhoek Literary Festival takes place from 15 to 17 May 2026.
Nikita on new role and shedding ‘pretty girl’ typecast
Breakout star Nikita Mashishi‘s acting journey has demanded patiences – from working behind-the-scene to shining in front of the camera.
Ramaphosa axes Tolashe despite ‘explaining herself’
ANC Women’s League says it has forgiven ex-minister
Carano bout to ‘smash’ women’s fight pay record – Rousey
Ronda Rousey says she is “smashing the record” alongside Gina Carano for the “most women have been paid in combat sports” and she could become the most powerful figure in MMA since UFC president Dana White.
Lekgwathi credits scouts as Bucs stand to claim league title
Ex-skipper says meticulous recruitment, goal scoring made difference
Usuthu’s Mthethwa explains why Chiefs game is still vital
AmaZulu defender Sandile Mthethwa has narrated why their penultimate league fixture against Kaizer Chiefs is still important, despite that they now can’t finish higher than their current fourth position.
SIBONGAKONKE SHOBA | Only the best MPs should constitute impeachment committee
South African television screens are about to get even more riveting. The parliamentary impeachment committee set to investigate the Phala Phala saga promises to be more entertaining than the Madlanga commission
Downs count on home advantage in crunch CAF final first leg
Sundowns are aiming to end their ten year wait by winning the Champions after they last won the trophy in 2016. After coming close to clinching the title last year before losing Pyramids in the final, Adams reveals what lessons they took.
SOWETAN | PSL clubs gave us an exciting, competitive season
The most exciting PSL season in years reaches the penultimate round tomorrow, with all matches kicking off at the same time because, unlike in previous years, there’s a lot still to be decided.
Musk accused of ‘selective amnesia,’ Altman of lying as OpenAI trial nears end
OAKLAND, California, May 14 (Reuters) – A lawyer for Elon Musk hammered at the credibility of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Thursday, near the end of a trial over whether to hold the ChatGPT maker and its leaders responsible for allegedly transforming the nonprofit into a vehicle to enrich themselves.
Bolivian miners clash with police in La Paz, demand president’s resignation
LA PAZ, May 14 (Reuters) – Explosions were heard during violent clashes in La Paz on Thursday, as mining groups took to the streets, calling for the resignation of centrist President Rodrigo Paz.
Trump and Xi set for second day of talks after Taiwan warning
BEIJING, May 15 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump and China’s Xi Jinping are set to meet on Friday to wrap up a two-day state visit that has featured pomp and business deals but also a warning from Xi that mishandling the Taiwan issue could send relations spiralling.
US plans to indict Cuba’s Raul Castro, US DOJ official says
May 14 (Reuters) – The United States plans to indict Cuba’s Raul Castro, a U.S. Department of Justice official said late on Thursday.
News24 | FRIDAY BRIEFING | Phala Phala: Is this the beginning of the end of the ANC?
The Constitutional Court has handed Ramaphosa his most serious Phala Phala moment yet – but with local elections looming, the ANC isn’t about to let go of its most valuable asset, even if that asset comes with a scandal they still can’t explain.
The Papers: ‘Starmer’s battle begins’ and ‘Rivals’
The papers are dominated by Sir Keir Starmer’s fight to stay on as prime minister.