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The viral resurgence on TikTok of iFani’s 2013 hit, Shake, has offered him a lifeline, resulting in his musical comeback after 10 years on the streets.

Conflict, drought and shrinking aid will keep global hunger at critical levels in 2026, with food insecurity expected to worsen in some of the world’s most fragile countries, according to the 2026 Global Report on Food Crises.

Witnesses report explosions and sustained gunfire near a military base outside the capital, Bamako.

Residents of Diepkloof hostel in Soweto blocked roads on Saturday with burning tyres and debris over ongoing electricity challenges

Some Diepkloof residents say power outages in their area have affected them severely.

Severe thunderstorms and cool conditions will accompany the rain. 

Over a thousand Xhosa warriors died during the war in Makhanda.

The city of Dnipro was hardest hit, with officials saying four died in a strike on a residential building.

Iran’s Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad on Friday, as the White House confirmed Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel there Saturday to try to “move the ball forward towards a deal.”

Many died due to conditions at a Florida warehouse where they’d been shipped, while others arrived from South America dead, authorities say.

The boss of the controversial tech company with UK government contracts published a 22-point plan on the future of the West.

Piracy, once notorious in this stretch of the Indian Ocean, has made a comeback in recent years.

Michael Eneramo, who won 10 caps for the Super Eagles, dies aged 40 after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest during a friendly game.

What court papers and sources close to the investigation have told the BBC about the scope of the plan.

A Ghanaian national was confronted by South Africans in a viral clip and questioned about his immigration status.

Gerrie Fourie retired as the CEO of Capitec after more than ten years in the position, leaving the role with R155 million in remuneration for the 2026 financial year.

Just Property CEO Paul Stevens described the current residential property market as “the great downsizing,” in which homeowners are choosing smaller, more efficient homes amid cost pressures.

Discovery Bank CEO Hylton Kallner says that data on consumer spending gives cautious optimism for the year ahead.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Saturday, 26 April 2026.

Premier Thami Ntuli has highlighted the importance of safety in communities. 

The IEC leadership has been on a week-long engagement with stakeholders in KZN

The application is seeking orders declaring Malema’s allegations false and defamatory.

The Public Global Inequality Dialogue aims to address the global inequality crisis.

Orlando Pirates host Kaizer Chiefs at the FNB Stadium on Sunday at 15:00. Here are the expected starting line ups for this Soweto derby.

LeBron James makes a three-pointer to force overtime before the Los Angeles Lakers move to the brink of series victory in the NBA play-offs.

English brothers Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick move to one shot off the lead at the PGA Tour’s Zurich Classic of New Orelans pairs event.

Answer our seven simple questions and get a prediction from the BBC Sport supercomputer for Saturday’s FA Cup semi-final between Manchester City and Southampton.

Ever wonder if your favourite Hollywood star is known by their real name?

Bokomo ProNutro has pledged to tweak its new recipe amid massive backlash, but consumers are saying; ‘Don’t bother!’…

The revised isiXhosa Bible has gone to print – a significant development for one of South Africa’s most widely read African-language works.

Meet Leleti Nkosi, the gorgeous 26-year-old wife of businessman Siyabonga, who is facing corruption allegations.

Another man was arrested in Musina after being found with an unlicensed gun that is thought to be linked to various robberies

KZN premier’s call comes after seven members of one family were abducted from their home and killed

“I know it’s been tough recently, but we’ve had some good games this year, good performances against top sides in recent history,” he said.

Only Canan Moodie and Sergeal Petersen have yet to return to the field, but are expected back in two weeks.

Plus: Spy firms tap into a global telecom weakness to track targets, 500,000 UK health records go up for sale on Alibaba, Apple patches a revealing notification bug, and more.

The new game from the creators of Returnal goes all-in on the PlayStation’s haptics and 3D audio. Maybe it will catch on with other game developers.

Fans want to reclaim the music and myth of Michael Jackson in the new biopic while critics call for accountability. Who’s right?

Ace can read the trajectory of a ball, adjust the racket angle, and respond with strokes that keep the exchange alive with real players.

There are a few double-cab bakkies available in South Africa for less than R400,000.

Nissan plans to ramp up production in Egypt after leaving South Africa.

The price difference between South Africa’s two cheapest electric cars is only R2,000.

These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

Hattie Underwood is a recovered alcoholic and she told 5 Live’s Naga Munchetty how she used delivery apps to “anonymise” her alcohol consumption.

There are currently 687,958 people waiting for any type of NHS treatment in Wales.