DRC faces a severe Ebola outbreak caused by a highly lethal variant [Africanews Today]

In Africanews Today, the DRC is hit hard by an Ebola outbreak caused by a highly lethal variant that has no cure or vaccine.

Roelf Meyer arrives in Washington amid strained US-SA ties

South Africa's Ambassador designate to the United States (US) Roelf Meyer replaces Ebrahim Rasool.

MKP removes Nhlamulo Ndhlela as national spokesperson

The announcement was made during a media briefing in Durban on Monday evening.

SA humanitarian ambassador Faizel Moosa detained while delivering aid to Gaza

Mnangagwa speaks on constitution amendment that seeks to extend his term

Mnangagwa says citizens expressed their constitutional right.

Chilli Boyz new coach has first test against Kaizer Chiefs

Truter was introduced to the players as their new coach on Monday morning

The Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for Monday, 18 May 2026

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'Mbule is too lazy to work': Ex-Chiefs star slams Pirates midfielder

Outspoken soccer analyst Junior Khanye says Sipho Mbule was too relaxed and became complacent at Orlando Pirates.

Prof. Karim says SA must be ready for swift Ebola outbreak response

Karim says Ebola is a public threat on the entire African continent.

Sundowns star sends key message to teammates

Mamelodi Sundowns defender Keanu Cupido believes Masandawana still have plenty of work ahead despite taking a first-leg lead against AS FAR.

In case you missed it: Sibanyoni case collapses | ConCourt rules on NHI certificate | Viljoens decry US prison conditions

Catch up on the biggest stories this Monday, 18 May 2026, in our simple daily news update.

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WEATHER: Rain with strong winds to batter FOUR provinces

Take a look at what the weather has in store for South Africa's nine provinces this Tuesday, 19 May 2026.

Elderly Eastern Cape woman killed by mob over witchcraft allegations

Provincial police spokesperson Brigadier Nobuntu Gantana says two female suspects are in custody

Man accused of killing Madlanga Commission witness denies charges

Murder accused, Matipandile Sotheni, faces 16 counts linked to the killing of Witness D.

Kenya transport protests turn deadly as four killed in fuel price unrest

Last week, the Kenyan government announced price hikes in response to rising global oil prices, including a 23.5-percent increase for diesel -- triggering a call for the strike by transport workers.

Prosecution wants defence case closed in Nafiz Modack trial

The state and the defense on Monday presented heads of argument in the Western Cape High Court

Western Cape floods claim 11 lives, leaves 150 000 affected

About 150 roads remain affected by the storms that lashed the province.

Conflicting accounts emerge as ex-cop Matipandile Sotheni seeks bail in Witness D murder

The bail hearing is expected to resume on 21 May.

Child neglect case against Limpopo toddler's grandparents postponed

The paternal grandparents of a missing two-year-old Limpopo baby girl have appeared in court.