MONDAY, 18 MAY 2026, 14:59
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda a “public health emergency of international concern” after more than 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths were reported.
The Emfuleni local municipality has spent anout R68m in the past five years on waste removal and R31m on overtime.
Following court battles and power cuts, the Gauteng Department of Education is reviewing its decentralised funding model, arguing that school governing bodies lack the financial expertise to manage soaring municipal bills.
England combine nerve and accuracy to overcome France and a raucous record crowd and clinch their eight successive Women’s Six Nations title in Bordeaux.
Jess Breach finishes off a sweeping move to score a decisive try as England beat France 43-28 to win the Women’s Six Nations.
Nelson Mandela Bay officials ignored two warnings about an expiring fuel contract, resulting in a crisis as the city faced severe flooding and emergency response delays.
The US president says there “won’t be anything left” of Iran if it does not “move quickly”.
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Monday, 18 May 2026.
With its upcoming Conference of the Left, the South African Communist Party must confront its history and embrace a more radical, anti-capitalist stance to effectively challenge the status quo.
Jobless youngsters build online businesses as personal shoppers
England’s Ellie Kildunne races through for a try after Meg Jones capitalises on a misplaced France pass in their Women’s Six Nations title decider.
Mamelodi Sundowns have one hand on the CAF Champions League title following their hard-fought 1-0 win over AS FAR in the first leg here on Sunday.
Mystery of missing household goods: single mother of four stuck in limbo after court allows her back to her home only to find an empty house
One of Scotland’s best and most loved rugby union players, Scott Hastings, has died at 61.
Darren Cann, former assistant referee and BBC Sport’s laws analyst, gives his thoughts on Manchester United’s second goal against Nottingham Forest.
Growing crisis linked to water and electricity provision at schools, says MEC Maile
The country is investigating the source of the strike, which it says came from its western border.
Acting CEO Matshela Seshibe has his work cut out as he talks up good governance against a backdrop of shambles.
Riders Alex Marquez and Johann Zarco are taken to hospital after high-speed crashes at the Catalonia MotoGP in a race won by Fabio di Giannantonio.
The decision to allow Matheus Cunha’s goal to stand, following an “accidental” handball by Bryan Mbeumo in the build-up, has baffled pundits, players and fans.