THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026, 21:26
Top Stories
In keeping with the law of unintended consequences, the US military aggression against Iran has sent the helium market spiralling — but one century-old company was ready for this exact moment.
Top Stories
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition has steered SA’s economic transformation agenda into a legislative storm that the minister must navigate.
Top Stories
Retrenchment can be daunting at any age, but especially at 50. Understand your financial priorities and retrenchment package essentials to secure your future.
Top Stories
Two school investment competitions, run by Coronation and the JSE, are using simulated markets to teach learners and students about risk, patience, diversification and the noisy business of separating headlines from long-term value.
South Africa
The former lawyer offered to secure a public prosecutor job in exchange for R10 000.
South Africa
Residents complained to the Premier about a host of issues relating to service delivery and crime
South Africa
Judge Chili ruled that the arms deal corruption case should commence regardless of pending appeals
South Africa
Two Grade-R learners who were burnt beyond recognition in a scholar transport crash.
World
Former national security official Rush Doshi says President Trump’s sky-high tariffs on Chinese goods sparked a clash in which China prevailed. We look at the current state of U.S.-China relations.
World
A UN judge admits the 84-year-old is “in the final stages of his life”, but says prison conditions in The Hague ensure his maximum comfort.
World
The nagatitan is the largest dinosaur found in South-East Asia and weighs as much as nine elephants.
World
Warning of record global temperatures as chance of very strong El Niño grows
Africa
The Trump administration waives a $15,000 visa bond for fans from five countries who have World Cup tickets, but African fans still face challenges.
Africa
At the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Makhtar Diop calls for bold investment, private sector leadership and structural reforms
Africa
Rebel fighters and Rwandan troops are accused of committing atrocities after capturing the DR Congo city of Uvira in December.
Africa
Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe admits to errors following the chaotic Afcon final between Morocco and Senegal which dented Caf’s reputation.
Business
Business
Business
A small town that depends on a paper mill is at risk as the company faces a challenging operating environment, partly due to cheap imports.
Business
South Africa’s most populated province has spent more than R124 million on 960 CCTV surveillance cameras across its cities.
Politics
Party spokesperson Zama Ntshona says this an important constitutional step towards accountability.
Politics
Lerutla, who has been on special leave since April, is set to resume his duties on Monday
Politics
The question about Mchunu’s possible dismissal was a follow up question from Democratic Alliance MP
Politics
Abrahams says that he had a proper relationship with then Justice Minister Michael Masutha.
Sport
Carlo Ancelotti extends his contract as Brazil manager until the 2030 World Cup.
Sport
Italy’s Davide Ballerini wins stage six of the Giro d’Italia after the favourites crash on the final cobbled sector in Naples.
Sport
Departing Rangers captain James Tavernier says he “felt deeply hurt and let down” and that “the situation could and should have been handled much better” after missing out on a farewell appearance at Ibrox.
Sport
Gwen Crabb will miss Wales’ final game of the Women’s Six Nations against Italy with a knee injury.
Education
The Princess of Wales shone in front of large crowds in Reggio Emilia on the final day of her tour.
Education
Readers largely disagree with a guest essay that argued that Democrats should not focus on it. Also: Violence against Latinos; school closings.
Education
It becomes one of just a couple of major universities offering free tuition to families at that income level.
Education
The flag appeared on a university building during a graduation week event, and resembled the purple N.Y.U. banners flying on campus buildings.
Lifestyle
Asenathi Ntlabakanye is the latest Springbok to be given a lengthy doping ban after testing positive for an illegal substance…
Lifestyle
Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo has praised SA mining mogul MySol amid social media comparisons over wealth and lavish lifestyles.
Lifestyle
Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus will be given his flowers, whilst he is still alive, by President Cyril Ramaphosa…
Lifestyle
Entertainment
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Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories this Thursday, 14 May 2026, in our simple daily news update.
Entertainment
The Free State education department says psychosocial support has been arranged for a Grade 3 pupil following an alleged assault by a teacher.
Entertainment
The most recent crime figures from the last quarter of 2025 show an 8.1% drop in reported carjackings compared with the same period in 2024.
Science/Tech
Today on Uncanny Valley, we discuss how Donald Trump’s visit to China could influence conversations between world leaders at a moment when the economic and foreign policy stakes couldn’t be higher.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Independent: Princeton University will soon require exams to be supervised for the first time in 100 years — all thanks to students using artificial intelligence to cheat. For 133 years, the Ivy League school’s honor code allowed students to take exams without a professor present, but on Monday, faculty voted to require proctoring for all in-person...
Science/Tech
Lots of our most-recommended headphones, power banks, and other gadgets are on sale for Memorial Day.
Science/Tech
Longtime Slashdot reader schwit1 shares a report from CNBC: The U.S. has cleared around 10 Chinese firms to buy Nvidia’s second-most powerful AI chip, the H200, but not a single delivery has been made so far, three people familiar with the matter said, leaving a major technology deal in limbo as CEO Jensen Huang seeks a breakthrough in China this week. […] Before U.S. export curbs tightened,...
Motoring
The new Chery Q is set to become one of South Africa’s most affordable electric cars when it launches later this year.
Motoring
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy and her department are considering more widespread tolling on South Africa’s roads.
Motoring
Motoring
Health
The virus is clearly far less contagious than the coronavirus, scientists agree, but they have found cases where it spread among people without direct contact.
Health
Just how bad for you is eating sugar? And why is fruit still a good option – even though it has lots of sugar?
Health
It’s a nightmare faced by families all around Los Angeles: After wildfire smoke blanketed homes, schools and offices with toxic chemicals, when is it OK to go back?
Health
Vice President JD Vance said the state had not done enough to fight fraud in the public health insurance program.