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Stellantis and JLR eye joint vehicle development in US
Stellantis and Jaguar Land Rover will jointly develop vehicles in the US to cut costs.
THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026, 10:33

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Stellantis and Jaguar Land Rover will jointly develop vehicles in the US to cut costs.

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England manager Thomas Tuchel names his World Cup squad on Friday – although some of those not included already know their fate. What are the big decisions he has faced in selecting a final 26?
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For most US households, the cost of money is part of the cost of living. If borrowing costs rise again to choke off inflation, the political fallout could rival the cost-of-living backlash that dogged Democrats in the 2024 election.

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South Africa
The TMPD operation, which was conducted in Pretoria West, included business inspections

South Africa
NGO says the government should increase the child support grant as rising inflation continues…

South Africa
March and March is marching against undocumented foreign nationals in the country.

South Africa
The state has argued that Matipandile Sotheni, who faces 16 charges, should remain behind bars.

World
Israel’s national security minister triggered a backlash after releasing videos taunting detained flotilla activists who tried to breach the blockade of Gaza, telling them they should be imprisoned.

World
Healthcare workers in eastern Congo said Wednesday they are underprotected and undertrained in a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak of a rare type of the virus in one of the world’s most vulnerable places.

World
Ten U.S. mayors from cities such as Chicago and Cincinnati have joined a pact with European mayors to defend democracy and progressive values and fight right-wing populists and authoritarianism.

World
The BBC’s Frank Gardner explained how the incident highlighted tense relations between Russia and Nato.

Africa
Nine deportees arrive from the US as part of Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration.

Africa
Ebola was first discovered in what is now the DR Congo in 1976 and the country is now facing its 17th outbreak.

Africa
In its latest update, the World Health Organization says there have now been 139 suspected deaths and 600 cases.

Africa
Ghana will face fellow West African heavyweights Ivory Coast in qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

Business
The airline has seen no problems with fuel, but says people are booking later because of uncertainty caused by the Iran war.

Business
The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture has received over 38,000 objections to changing the names of historic towns and metros in the country, including Graaff-Reinet and East London.

Business
Investec is changing its Private Client strategy as the group looks to grow its market share and drive returns.

Business
South Africans are being warned to exercise caution when dealing with an investment firm accused of soliciting funds without the required authorisation.

Politics
Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero delivered the State of the City Address on Wednesday.

Politics
MK Party is calling for Deputy Minister Steve Letsike to resign, citing concerns over governance.

Politics
Bushy Maape died last weekend after a short illness at the age of 68 in Johannesburg.

Politics
Didiza earlier rejected Zungula’s request for a motion of no confidence against Ramaphosa.

Sport
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) moves fast, and 24 hours can bring plenty of developments. Here is a look at the latest updates for Thursday, 21 May 2026.

Sport
With the likes of Evidence Makgopa and Yanela Mbuthuma firing blanks, Orlando Pirates might look to Mamelodi Sundowns strikers.

Sport
Mamelodi Sundowns have finally secured a landing permit in Morocco, clearing the way for their travel ahead of Sunday’s second-leg in the CAF Champions League final.

Sport
Today’s news wrap.

Education
Ban social media and reform education to tackle scandal of young people not in work or study, says Peter Hyman
Schools have become a “pipeline” to worklessness for a large cohort of young people in the UK, according to an influential former Labour adviser who has called for urgent action to help a “lost generation”.
Peter Hyman, a former adviser to Tony Blair and Keir Starmer, told the Guardian...
Education
They encountered demonstrations and ultimatums from the Trump administration. At Wednesday’s commencement, it was all about the sweltering weather.
Education
A.I. is replicating the pattern followed by every ed-tech quick fix.

Education
The education secretary defends videos starring The Only Way Is Essex star promoting post-16 education.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
The Trump administration will fork out $100 million to significantly increase the intake of South African white Afrikaner refugees.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Matlou said the dismissed officials were also facing investigations by law enforcement agencies, while some had already appeared in court.

Entertainment
The cause of the accident is being investigated.

Entertainment
There would need to be some big upsets, but the Bulls could host the Lions in the URC final if they win their knockout games.

Entertainment
Top KZN police and Home Affairs officials have stepped in to defuse tensions after foreign nationals camped outside Durban Central police station

Science/Tech
Enterprise networks have outgrown human management, so Check Point is shifting from rules to intent.

Science/Tech
For most of the past decade, African fintech was a land grab. Valuations rewarded user numbers, interfaces got flashier, and “disruption” was the pitch that attracted capital investment. From the outside, it was clear the model was running hotter than it could sustain. That era is over. In every boardroom conversation, from Johannesburg to Lagos, […]

Science/Tech
Senior executives agreed at a recent Specops roundtable: helpdesks have become a primary attack surface.
Science/Tech
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman says he expects China to fly taikonauts around the moon in 2027, “ratcheting up perceptions of a space race between China and the United States,” reports SpaceNews. He is using that prospect to argue for a revamped Artemis strategy and an accelerated path toward a U.S. lunar return. From the report: “The next time the world tunes in to watch astronauts fly...
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Health
Bones discovered at an archaeological site in Cyprus suggest the birds have been strutting around human settlements since at least 1400 B.C.
Health
Aid cuts by the Trump administration have shut down crucial disease surveillance networks and medical supply chains in East Africa.

Health
After a fourth case of meningitis B has been confirmed in Reading, BBC South’s health correspondent Alastair Fee shares what you need to know.
Health
To some Africans, the claim that the continent’s largest health agency had already bungled its response scratched a familiar wound.