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Finance minister says the Land Bank needs to queue for its R20bn bailout request

Arsenal and England defender Ben White is set to miss the rest of the season with a knee injury.

Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Wednesday, 13 May 2026.

The convoy of Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi, allegedly hit and killed two pedestrians.

The eThekwini Fire Department is at the scene of the incident.

Gauteng Department of Health reaffirms its commitment to strengthening healthcare workforce.

The fire is believed to have spread rapidly through the informal settlement.

The online auction giant said it doubted how the video game retailer would finance its offer.

The key measure of US inflation rose in April to its highest level since May 2023 as consumers feel the impact of the Iran war.

Yoweri Museveni, 81, won disputed elections in January to extend his 40-year rule.

Trump leaves for Beijing today for a state visit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. And, a new inflation report is expected to show the war in Iran’s impact on the U.S.

In a first since these meetings started in the 1970s, this move reflects a change in France’s thinking.

Ships have rerouted around the Cape of Good Hope since 2023 to avoid conflicts in the Middle East.

A search is still ongoing for the second US soldier who went missing during a multinational military training exercise in Morocco.

Announcing his death, President Duma Boko said Mogae was “a distinguished statesman and patriot”.

Domestic worker jobs in the country have once again declined, with unions flagging ongoing issues with pay, protections and ill treatment by employers.

South Africa is busy finalising the legal framework needed for a new major trade scheme with the People’s Republic of China that kicked off this month.

ANC Youth League president Collen Malatji defends Cyril Ramaphosa, attacking Julius Malema and Jacob Zuma over calls for his resignation after the Phala Phala ruling

ANCYL has backed Ramaphosa’s decision to take Parliament’s Independent Panel report on review.

President Cyril Ramaphosa wants a review of the independent panel report on Phala Phala.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised that he will not resign over the Phala Phala matter.

Romania’s Sorana Cirstea is playing some of the finest tennis in her 20-year career – will she be tempted to reverse her decision to retire at the end of 2026?

Former PSL referee Victor Hlungwani believes Siphesihle Ndlovu was lucky to avoid a red card after his reckless challenge on Keanu Cupido.

Scotland’s Women’s World Cup qualifying double-header against Israel next month will be played behind closed doors at a neutral stadium in Hungary.

Following the most extensive anti-doping investigation ever undertaken in rugby, a major violation from Georgia has been uncovered.

The rural homestead of the outspoken Ngizwe Mchunu, in Umbumbulu, was burnt down after three men came home looking for him.

‘I think that all the players who have been mentioned will be fit and available for the start of the World Cup,’ said De la Fuente.

Reality TV couple Mel and Peet Viljoen dramatically slammed Donald Trump while awaiting possible deportation proceedings.

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