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Dame Shirley Bassey reveals she can no longer reply to fan mail
The singer, 89, said she was ‘truly humbled’ by the letters she had received during her 70-year career.
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The singer, 89, said she was ‘truly humbled’ by the letters she had received during her 70-year career.

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The World Snooker Championship will remain at the Crucible in Sheffield until 2045, with the venue set to be refurbished to add up to 500 additional seats.

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Maternity services contribute ‘significantly’ to outstanding balances at hospitals

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Thousands of displaced Lebanese residents will not be allowed to return home until northern Israel is safe, he says.

South Africa
This marks the highest reading since the fourth quarter of 2024.
South Africa
Call to strengthen partnerships to protect the planet
With South Africa and the rest of the world at risk of not meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), government has emphasised that strengthening collaboration between public and private institutions is necessary for addressing environmental sustainability.
“Strong institutions, both public and private, are critical for...
South Africa
Land returned, dignity restored!
By Thulani Mdakane Many decades later, the colonial and apartheid impact of land dispossession lingers on and continues to define the current skewed patterns of land ownership and access. Legislative measures, such as the Natives Land Act of 1913 and the Group Areas Act of 1950, facilitated the removal of many Black individuals from their ancestral...
South Africa
Just under 3 500 police officers and traffic law enforcement officials have been deployed across KwaZulu-Natal as authorities intensify operations aimed at reducing road fatalities during the Easter and Passover long weekend.

World
Frederiksen enjoyed a surge in popularity for standing up to the US over Greenland but her support is down on 2022.

World
The Senate has confirmed Markwayne Mullin as the next Department of Homeland Security secretary. And, Iran has denied that it’s in talks with the U.S. to end the war, which is now in its fourth week.

World
Officials said the attacks were among the worst in ten days, with damage reported in eleven regions across the country.

World
Israeli health officials said Iranian missiles struck four sites across Israel Tuesday, including central Tel Aviv, injuring at least six people. Iranian authorities also said a gas supply line in southwest Iran was struck overnight.

Africa
Namibia’s regulator noted that Starlink’s subsidiary is not locally owned.

Africa
Moses Itauma, one of heavyweight boxing’s brightest prospects, says he found the answers to questions about his identity on a trip to his father’s village in Nigeria.

Africa
A court in Cape Town found Iain Wares guilty of indecently assaulting a former student who accused him of sexual abuse in the 1980s.

Africa
The videos sparked widespread anger, leading to the hashtag #StopRapingWomen to trend on social media.

Business
ICASA is launching a process to renew the South African Post Office’s exclusive service licence for another 25 years.
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Business
Eskom has presented a financial update for the third quarter of its financial year, pointing to higher profits, despite selling less electricity.

Politics
TMPD Deputy Commissioner Revo Spies is testifying at the Madlanga Commission.

Politics
The inquest is looking into the deaths of the Cradock Four.

Politics
The commission is probing allegations of corruption, political interference in the justice system.

Politics
ActionSA files complaint against senior DA representatives over alleged additional payments…

Sport
Stellenbosch FC have confirmed the departure of Head of Recuitment and Analysis Brendon Fourie, to join Orlando Pirates.

Sport
The Football Supporters’ Association files a formal complaint against Fifa over “excessive ticket prices” and “unfair purchasing conditions” for the World Cup.

Sport
The Monday Night Club’s Chris Sutton and Rory Smith discuss Thomas Tuchel’s decision to exclude Trent Alexander-Arnold from the latest England squad.

Sport
The Monday Night Club’s Rory Smith and Chris Sutton debate whether Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta made the correct decision in starting Kepa Arrizabalaga over David Raya in the Carabao Cup final.
Education
[Nile Post] Five visually impaired learners were among 90 youth who graduated on Monday from the Ggaba Community Project Vocational Training Centre in Makindye Division.
Education
[GroundUp] At 28 schools across the Cape Flats, women are being trained to help grade 2 and 3 pupils improve their mathematics through the creative use of games and activities.
Education
Citing gridlock in Washington, President Trump’s top immigration adviser encouraged Texas lawmakers to lead on conservative priorities.
Education
The investigation into the crash that killed two pilots will include an examination of the black boxes.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Ama Qamata, Thapelo Mokoena and Bohang Moeko join global cast in ‘Boyz Trip’, now filming in Cape Town.

Lifestyle
Namibia is among several African countries that have rejected Starlink – an internet satellite service – owned by Elon Musk.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
On paper there is nothing from Toyota’s Hilux, Ford’s Ranger or VW’s Amarok that will be able to catch this new offering.

Entertainment
Dr. Nkhensani Mukoki is driving an e-hailing programme where nurses can be transported to medically assist patients.

Entertainment
The department said it had also received reports suggesting that such incidents have been happening for some time.

Entertainment
The commission has heard there is a possibility of tender-rigging to ensure that only a handful of security companies remain on the payroll of the TMPD.

Science/Tech
Liberty warned in a statement on Tuesday that it had detected unauthorised third-party access to some of its systems.
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Science/Tech
Clear Drop’s Soft Plastic Compactor is a unique household recycling solution that’s fun to use, but who is it for?

Science/Tech
Optasia sees formal banking as a massive growth opportunity as microfinancing overtakes its airtime advance business.
Science/Tech
BrianFagioli writes: Canonical has joined the Rust Foundation as a Gold Member, signaling a deeper investment in the Rust programming language and its role in modern infrastructure. The company already maintains an up-to-date Rust toolchain for Ubuntu and has begun integrating Rust into parts of its stack, citing memory safety and reliability as key drivers. By joining at a higher tier,...

Motoring
South Africa has lost two tyre factories in recent years, and a third is now reportedly facing a bleak outlook.

Motoring
Gauteng has failed to appoint a new contractor to operate the Gautrain service before the concession’s expiry date, despite having 19 years to prepare.
Motoring

Motoring
Law enforcement is cracking down on unroadworthy vehicles and reckless drivers this Easter.

Health
James Gallagher is joined by experts to answer key questions on the meningitis outbreak.
Health
Once a week, patients in an Argentine hospital with Parkinson’s disease use the movements of tango to help address issues of balance, stiffness and coordination.

Health
The UK has failed to keep pace with the rest of the world. Can it regain its status, and how?
Health
The country’s experiment with psychedelic medicine has led to positive outcomes, psychiatrists say, but also highlights the limitations of the nascent field.