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In 1987, Kaizer Chiefs needed a point to win the league but lost to Durban Bush Bucks while they needed a win in 2020 but drew with Baroka.

The biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns.

Some farmers fear the reintroduction of the UK’s biggest bird of prey will threaten their livestock.

Col Silas Thoko testified that no complaint was received about Ntanzi allegedly having a cellphone.

Over 83 000 people have been left destitute by the bad weather in Cape Town.

Thoka revealed that he was not aware of any official complaint relating to the cellphone.

A 42-year-old man who attempted to rescue the children was injured and taken to hospital.

The man smashed into a car and stole luggage containing hard drives with the singer’s tracks.

As President Trump heads to China this week, a new NPR-Chicago Council-Ipsos poll finds most Americans think U.S. tariffs have hurt both economies, and that the Iran war is bad for America.

The government hopes reforms will help young people enter the market, while critics say it will stifle supply.

An ultra-Orthodox Jewish party in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition has called for parliament to be dissolved, threatening to bring down the government.

Ethiopian long-distance runner Yebrgual Melese dies at the age of 36 after falling ill during a routine training session.

The home affairs minister hails the ruling as a “victory” against the “abuse” of the refugee system.

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

Yassin Mohamud wants to help “build a city where everyone has the opportunity to thrive”.

Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Wednesday, 13 May 2026.

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Marumo Magane has described a tense interaction with senior Crime Intelligence official Feroz Khan.

Adams is facing charges of fraud and defeating the ends of justice.

The President stated that he will not be resigning from office.

A dozen of NCC members have been protesting outside Parliament.

Liverpool owners FSG face a dilemma as they consider whether to react to growing fan dissent against Arne Slot, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Orlando Pirates are on the brink of becoming the 2025/26 Betway Premiership champions, thanks to TS Galaxy’s win over Mamelodi Sundowns.

At 11 years old, Alex thought he was going on holiday. Instead, he vanished for six years.

For Heart of Midlothian, the tantalising, scarcely-believable, bottom line is this: after 66 years they may be crowned champions of Scotland on Wednesday.

Anil Kochhar hopes textile graduates of North Carolina State can leave with ‘greater freedom to pursue goals’

Anil Kochhar, a North Carolina State University donor, gave graduates of the school’s Wilson College of Textiles a lot more than just words of wisdom when he delivered their keynote commencement address recently.

The Indian American entrepreneur also announced that he would pay off any...

Institution says it could run out of money by 2031 and wants to cut more than 600 academic and support posts

Thousands of staff at the University of Nottingham have been told to prepare for redundancy as part of swingeing financial cuts that academics say will harm the institution’s future.

The university’s administration sent letters to 2,700 staff on Tuesday, notifying them their role was...

Department of Health confirms that there has been 97 potential contacts of hantavirus-infected people in South Africa.

The good news just keeps on coming for June 2026 SASSA Grants, with the agency rolling out updates at key offices nationwide …

Storms batter the Western Cape: A Checkers Sixty60 driver was blown off his motorbike during strong winds this week…

Years after construction was abandoned, the vandalised mayoral property has become a symbol of municipal waste and poor oversight.

Mchunu has been called upon to show cause on 19 May 2026 why the order should not be made final.

Opinion backs ruling that rejected asylum seekers cannot stay to reapply, calling it necessary to curb system abuse and delays.

Farmers warn that continued delays in tackling foot-and-mouth disease could lead to livestock losses and rising food prices.

As an astronomer, I had witnessed many celestial phenomena. But nothing prepared me for those few minutes in 2017 when the world fell silent

I have never driven with more determination than when rushing away from Shelby Park in Nashville. We had reached Davidson Street when my husband shouted: “There! There’s sunlight!” I skidded into a car park of a printing company with barely any time...

LAKE FOREST, IL  – National Police Week (May 10-16, 2026) honors the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers across the country. PepperBall, whose mission is to save lives by de-escalating conflict and resolving situations with the least amount of force, says the week is also an opportunity to advance modern policing practices that help […]

Irvine, CA  – Continuing his high-profile name recognition campaign, California Congressional Eric Troutman’s campaign took over the cover of the Orange County Business Journal today.  The popular Journal is read by thousands of businesses throughout Orange County and is regarded as one of the largest business journals in the United States, serving as a primary […]

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It’s a very expensive time to be a bakkie owner in South Africa.

Swindon’s new mental health support facility for women will be an “alternative” to hospitalisation.