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Catch up on the biggest stories of Tuesday, 19 May 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

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SAUS slams Nsfas as 'gap investigations' freeze allowances before exams

Parliament grilling was postponed after Nsfas failed to submit a presentation on time.

Convicted sex offender mayor blasted in viral WhatsApp anthem

Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from French Open and Wimbledon

Carlos Alcaraz, the two-time Wimbledon champion, will miss this year's tournament as he continues his recovery from a right wrist injury.

Bafana Bafana drawn with Benni McCarthy's Kenya in AFCON 2027 qualifiers

South Africa learned their opponents for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers following Tuesday draw in Cairo, Egypt.

Chikane laments lack of action on apartheid-era cases

Reverend Chikane, says SA's post-TRC process failed many victims of apartheid-era crimes.

Reports: Moroccans stop Sundowns' plane

Drama has hit the Mamelodi Sundowns camp. Reports say CAF Champions League final nemesis AS FAR have denied Masandawana landing rights in Casablanca.

Eskom threatens to cut power to Joburg over R6.8 billion owed

Power utility Eskom has once again threatened to cut power to the City of Joburg over unpaid bills and money soon due, which has now reached R6.8 billion.

Prosecutor suspended over absence in Joe 'Ferrari' Sibanyoni case

The prosecutor had allegedly cited safety issues as the reason behind his absence in court

WHO warns of â scale and speedâ of deadly Ebola outbreak in DR Congo

The World Health Organization is sounding the alarm over the â scale and speedâ of a deadly Ebola outbreak sweeping eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

Mobutu-Era Abacost suit makes stylish comeback in DR Congo

Popularized in the 1970s by former president Mobutu Sese Seko, the collarless jacket was introduced as a symbol of African identity and a rejection of Western-style suits. Nearly three decades after Mobutuâ s fall, the garment is once again in high demand

US Embassy in Kampala suspends visa services amid Ebola outbreak

Uganda is stepping up efforts to contain a fast-moving Ebola outbreak that has crossed from DRC.

SAPS names four suspects in viral firearm video case

SAPS identifies four suspects arrested for reckless handling of unlicensed firearms in a viral social media video.

Tshwane to shut down water supply for eight hours in these areas

Tshwane residents will face eight hours without water on 2 June as workers carry out emergency repairs at a Soshanguve reservoir.

Is the new GDE squashing incidents in school?

The GDE remains one of the most scrutinised departments in South Africa because education affects millions of people daily.

EFF, MKP slam cancellation of Higher Education Committee meeting

The meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, was meant to be a briefing from the Higher Education Minister.

Eskom to cut power for nine hours during maintenance in Gauteng

Eskom will cut power across three Soweto townships for nine hours tomorrow as emergency maintenance hits Gauteng's distribution network.

24 hours in pictures, 19 May 2026

Through the lens: The Citizen's Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Western Cape farmers face devastating losses due to flooding and cold fronts