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WHO declares international emergency as Ebola outbreak kills more than 80 in DR Congo
4+ hour, 34+ min ago (720+ words) Updated May 18, 2026, 10: 33 a. m. | By AFP The World Health Organization declared an international health emergency on Sunday over an outbreak of an Ebola strain in the Democratic Republic of Congo that has killed more than 80 and for which there is no vaccine....
Scotland rugby great Scott Hastings dead at 61
4+ hour, 40+ min ago (534+ words) Updated May 18, 2026, 10: 27 a. m. | By AFP Scotland great Scott Hastings has died at the age of 61 after suffering from cancer, the Scottish Rugby Union announced Sunday. The centre won 65 caps for Scotland, in an 11-year Test career that started in 1986 playing 51 internationals…...
Rai wins first major at PGA with back-nine birdie blitz
3+ hour, 59+ min ago (708+ words) Updated May 18, 2026, 10: 07 a. m. | By AFP Aaron Rai won his first major title on Sunday by capturing the PGA Championship, making birdies on four of the last eight holes to become the first Englishman to win the event in 107 years. Rai sealed…...
IDAC dismisses arrest warrant claims against Mkhwanazi
6+ hour, 57+ min ago (317+ words) Updated May 18, 2026, 8: 12 a. m. | By Simphiwe Gumede The Independent Directorate Against Corruption says reports claiming there is a warrant of arrest for KZN police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi are false. The Independent Directorate Against Corruption has dismissed claims that a warrant has been…...
Ramaphosa warns of regional Ebola spread risk
7+ hour, 14+ min ago (342+ words) Updated May 18, 2026, 7: 53 a. m. | By Newswatch President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda poses a significant regional threat and requires urgent coordinated action. President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned that the risk of…...
Spacecraft to probe how Earth fends off raging solar winds
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (671+ words) Updated May 17, 2026, 10: 45 a. m. | By AFP A joint European and Chinese space mission is set to launch on Tuesday to study the effects of solar winds and massive plasma eruptions from the Sun on Earth's magnetic field. Scientists hope the mission will…...
FOCCISA calls for stronger LGBTQI protection in South Africa
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (251+ words) Updated May 17, 2026, 10: 34 a. m. | By Simphiwe Gumede As the world marks the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, the Forum of Christian Councils in Southern Africa Health and Gender Justice Network says LGBTQI individuals continue to face discrimination and violence due…...
Eskom marks a year long milestone without loadshedding
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (650+ words) Updated May 16, 2026, 9: 51 a. m. | By Mmangaliso Khumalo Eskom says it has achieved a major milestone by delivering a full year without loadshedding as of Saturday. The utility says it is the first time since September 2018 that South Africa has gone 12 consecutive months…...
Employee killed in Phoenix business robbery
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (338+ words) Updated May 16, 2026, 10: 04 a. m. | By Newswatch An employee was killed during an armed robbery at a business in Phoenix, north of Durban. Emergency services say around four suspects stormed premises on Northcroft Drive on Friday night before fleeing with an undisclosed amount…...
Brown Mogotsi due in court over alleged staged assassination plot
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (297+ words) Updated May 16, 2026, 8: 44 a. m. | By Bulletin National police say a suspect, arrested in connection with an alleged staged assassination attempt, is due to line up in court on Monday. Spokesperson, Athlenda Mathe says the suspect was intercepted yesterday while travelling to Johannesburg…...