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G20 summit: UK backs South Africa amid Trump administration snub
British High Commissioner Anthony Phillipson says the UK will work closely with South Africa at the G20, despite the US exclusion.
WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026, 12:09

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British High Commissioner Anthony Phillipson says the UK will work closely with South Africa at the G20, despite the US exclusion.
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As KwaZulu-Natal education officials prepare to manage more than 25,000 candidates for the 2026 mid-year exams, the focus is on more than just security. Mental health advocates are encouraging families to prioritise ‘progress over perfection’ and open up honest conversations about the pressure behind the desk.
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Sports minister Gayton McKenzie reiterated the department’s plan to temporarily take over the Soweto Marathon. He will meet with the race organisers and Athletics South Africa next week to help restore governance structures.

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Emma Raducanu will make her return to action in Strasbourg after being granted a wildcard, as she seeks crucial match practice before the French Open.

South Africa
Maria McCloy dies at 50 after heart failure, leaving legacy in African fashion and arts.
South Africa
Digital access alone not enough to unlock SA’s connectivity potential: Minister Malatsi
While South Africa has made significant progress in connecting citizens to the internet, Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi says more must be done to unlock the full potential of connectivity.
According to the recently released Digital Infrastructure Investment Study...

South Africa
The NSRI says bodies were found during rescue of 23 farm workers trapped since Monday in Boland.

South Africa
Some of the fatalities were caused by trees that fell on vehicles due to gale-force winds.

World
What form of government do we have in America now? Some scholars say it is no longer liberal democracy, but “competitive authoritarianism.” NPR’s Frank Langfitt explains the term and its origin.

World
China has a tight grip on rare-earth elements that are key to electronics, electric vehicles and fighter jets. A mine in Wyoming raises hopes for a domestic supply.

World
The foreign minister says the “distressed” Ghanaians registered with the embassy in Pretoria to be evacuated.

World
A French woman infected in the deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship is critically ill and being treated with an artificial lung. The outbreak has now reached 11 total reported cases, 9 of which have been confirmed.

Africa
The actor was recognised for his contributions to entertainment as well as his humanitarian efforts.

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

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

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

Business
SAPVIA has warned against a blanket tax approach on solar imports in South Africa.

Business
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has warned South African consumers to steer clear of 110 untraceable companies in the country, saying that they risk losing money.
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Business
Bata SA will ensure all donations and pledges reach children in need.

Politics
ANC officials will brief the NEC following the Constitutional Court judgment on the Phala Phala.

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

Politics
It’s believed that the police vehicle transporting Fadiel Adams to court got stuck in traffic.

Politics
The Khampepe Inquiry is probing the political suppression in apartheid-era criminal cases.

Sport
Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso says ‘the red carpet was opened in front of Orlando Pirates’ in recent weeks.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs will strengthen midfield ahead of the 2026/27 season to close the gap on Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates in the Betway Premiership.

Sport
Hugo Broos is expected to announce his final 23-man World Cup squad soon but will these Pirates duo miss out due to injury?

Sport
Rassie Erasmus named 10 uncapped players in a “purpose and goal-driven” 40-man squad for the Springboks’ second alignment camp in Cape Town next week.
Education
[Premium Times] Under the new policy, students seeking admission into secondary and tertiary institutions will be required to undergo drug tests.
Education
The home-sharing company has largely been shut out in the city, but it is fighting back and trying to get Black homeowners on its side.
Education
The drops in U.S. scores go beyond the pandemic and cut across income, geographic and racial divides, new data shows.
Education
[Daily Maverick] When the issues around the Department of Basic Education’s new Foundational Phase textbook catalogue were unpacked in Parliament on Tuesday, it became clear how cutthroat the industry competition really is.

Lifestyle
DJ Khaled has always had an infectious zest for life, so the recent weight loss suits him that much more.
Lifestyle
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Lifestyle
The first group of South African refugees – dubbed the ‘Amerikaners’ – have given an update on the first anniversary in the US…

Entertainment
F700 double cab set to be a plug-in hybrid that will arrive in South Africa in 2027.

Entertainment
Nine dead and more than 80 000 affected by severe rain in the Western Cape.

Entertainment
According to the MLS Player’s Association, Mbokazi is on a guaranteed annual salary of US$ 655 620 (about R10.8 million).

Entertainment
Pirates should guard against complacency by thinking the league title is already in the bag.

Science/Tech
New York Stock Exchange-listed Energy Vault Holdings, a global leader in sustainable, grid-scale energy storage and AI compute infrastructure solutions, today announced a Strategic Development Agreement with Eskom, South Africa’s state-owned electricity utility, to deploy a long-duration gravity energy storage system (GESS). The first GESS plant will be built at Eskom’s Hendrina Power...

Science/Tech
Icasa has told minister Solly Malatsi that full alignment with the ICT sector code requires changes to legislation.

Science/Tech
The Swedish shoemaker’s LightSpray Cloudmonster 3 Hyper is a laceless, lightweight, super shoe.

Science/Tech
Dr Stanley Mpofu becomes a member of the ICT Committee of Council at the Council on Higher Education for three years.
Motoring

Motoring
The Isuzu D-Max, one of South Africa’s favourite bakkies, is getting a major update.

Motoring
Lexus has informed the National Consumer Commission of a recall affecting one of its sports cars in South Africa.

Motoring
European carmaker Stellantis will be leaning more on its Chinese partnerships in the future.

Health
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Health
Authorities urged patients to get tested due to “poor infection control practices” at the Australian clinic.
Health
The agency’s top food official will step in as acting commissioner, after Dr. Makary’s tumultuous run as the nation’s top food, drug, tobacco and medical device regulator.

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