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Stewart & Curtis in Scotland World Cup squad
Ross Stewart and Findlay Curtis are named in Scotland’s World Cup squad but there is no place for Lennon Miller.
TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026, 12:15

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Ross Stewart and Findlay Curtis are named in Scotland’s World Cup squad but there is no place for Lennon Miller.

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The HC25 is part of Ferrari’s One-Off series

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The Abstract Expressionist’s Number 7A, 1948 painting is now his most expensive artwork ever sold at auction.
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South Africa
Foreign nationals gathered outside Durban Central police station, saying they fear for their safety.

South Africa
Rand Water says planned maintenance at key infrastructure sites will result in water supply issues.

South Africa
Five men are on trial for the murder of Senzo Meyiwa in Vosloorus in 2014.
South Africa
Government mourns the passing of former North West Premier
The South African government has expressed its condolences following the passing of former North West Premier Bushy Maape, describing him as a dedicated public servant and respected leader who made a lasting contribution to the province.
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World
The two were among four divers located in the furthest chamber in the cave and their bodies were recovered by specialist divers.

World
In tennis, clay has a reputation for being one of the harder surfaces to play on. But a few pros shared some of their tips for staying sharp.

World
A 90-year-old Palestinian man in Gaza says his life has never felt safe as he recalls displacements and wars

World
Police say a 25-year-old man is suspected of killing his parents and injuring four others in southern Spain.

Africa
Key roads have remained largely empty and some schools have asked students to stay at home.

Africa
New research links rural solar adoption to mobile money use, while raising concerns about inequality

Africa
Francis Ngannou reaffirmed his claim as the best heavyweight in the world with a first-round knockout win over Philipe Lins at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.

Africa
No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks, which have devastated Mussa town in Borno state.

Business
The National Department of Health says the latest ruling by the Constitutional Court, axing the state’s “Certificate of Need”, has nothing to do with the NHI.

Business
The SNP leader says the proposed price cap on basic foodstuffs is not intended to force a fight with the UK government.

Business
A country has issued an evacuation notice for its people in South Africa amid escalating safety concerns.
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Politics
National Orders are the highest civilian honours that South Africa bestows on its citizens.

Politics
The announcement was made during a media briefing in Durban on Monday evening.

Politics
The party says Sipho ‘ES’ Mbatha is alleged to have extorted money from individuals.

Politics
Lwazi Magaqa was reacting after the Pietermaritzburg High Court allowed a postponement

Sport
It’s not a simple as it sounds.

Sport
Everything you need to know about Oleksandr Usyk’s world title defence against Rico Verhoeven in Egypt on Saturday.

Sport
Glamorgan director of cricket Mark Wallace praises the contribution of Welsh-born players after an encouraging start to the season.

Sport
Betway Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns are 90 minutes away from lifting the 2026 CAF Champions League. They have to get the job done against AS FAR in Rabat on Sunday 24 May.
Education
Using facial-recognition technology, scholars have concluded that a 500-year-old drawing labeled “Anna Bollein Queen” more likely showed her mother, Elizabeth Howard.
Education
Historically Black colleges and universities hold steady against the churn of political retreat and cultural amnesia.
Education
As some college Republicans invite white nationalists into their organizations, other young conservatives have recoiled. The divide could affect upcoming elections.
Education
[New Times] African higher learning institutions are under increasing pressure to rethink how they teach, assess and prepare students for a job market being rapidly reshaped by artificial intelligence.

Lifestyle
The SRD grant is a monthly payment administered by SASSA to assist unemployed and financially vulnerable people in South Africa.

Lifestyle
Katleho Moahloli has nothing to show after the R18m inheritance his grandfather left for him and his mother was squandered on gambling and wasteful spending.

Lifestyle
Dis-Chem has responded to anti-Palestine and misogynistic comments made by Mark Saltzman, the son of the founders of the company.
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Entertainment
Cheswill Jooste scored a great individual try while Nico Steyn, Handré Pollard and Wandisile Simelane finished incredible team moves to score.

Entertainment
Cloudy and rainy weather is expected across the country on Tuesday, with conditions likely to remain unfavourable in several areas.

Entertainment
The crackdown started at Marble Towers, one of the tallest buildings in the city, where they found several bylaw violations.

Entertainment
Multiple Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Units were found without adult or children rape kits.
Science/Tech
Follow our live coverage of Google’s annual developer keynote, where the company will announce updates to its Gemini suite of AI tools and more details about Android XR smart glasses.

Science/Tech
Starting May 19, tech platforms in the US will have to start complying with the Take It Down Act. Here’s how more than a dozen of the largest platforms are handling takedown demands for your nudes.

Science/Tech
Rising IT hardware costs and supply constraints now carry real operational and financial risks, says Marcelle Steyn, strategic sales lead at InnoVent.

Science/Tech
AI now touches every function across the retail value chain, turning customer engagement, operations and supply chains from reactive to predictive, says eBlocks Software.
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Health
President Trump announced the addition of 600 medicines to his online drugstore as he appeals to Americans concerned about high drug prices and affordability.
Health
Early surveillance and testing failed to identify Bundibugyo, a rare species of Ebola responsible for the current outbreak.
Health
Louisiana wants the Food and Drug Administration to curtail access to the medication. Doing so could cost Republicans at the polls.
Health
Doctor’s visits for children’s anxiety rose by more than 250 percent over 10 years, according to a study of nearly two million children.