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UK and France to lead defensive mission in Strait of Hormuz
Sir Keir Starmer has said further details of the plan will come after a meeting in London next week.

Top Stories
Kanye West concert in Poland cancelled over antisemitic comments
The UK government blocked the rapper from entering the country over his history of making pro-Nazi and racist statements.

South Africa
Three Limpopo learners arrested for alleged bullying
Police say the bullying victim attempted suicide at his home and was rescued by his parents.

South Africa
New forensic lab expected to help clear backlog in KZN
The forensic laboratory is expected to help deal with backlog of cases.

South Africa
Bail hearing in Limpopo insurance killings postponed to 12 May
The bail application of eight accused in the insurance-related killings case has been adjourned.

South Africa
Wits Hosts AI and African Music Showcase, Spotlighting Tools Built for Cultural Preservation and Creativity
The University of the Witwatersrand hosted an artificial intelligence and music showcase at its Johannesburg campus April 16, bringing together five teams of musicians and technologists from across the continent to demonstrate AI tools developed specifically for African musical traditions. The event, organized by the Wits Innovation Centre and the Machine Intelligence and Neural Discovery […]

World
Gasoline could drop below $4 in coming days
Gasoline costs should start to fall soon, although a full recovery to pre-war prices is expected to take months. That’s assuming that peace holds and traffic flows resume through the Strait of Hormuz.

World
Widow, 86, back in France after being held by ICE
Marie-Thérèse had moved to the US after reuniting with her long-lost love, an American man who died in January.

World
What next for South African opposition firebrand Malema after his five-year prison sentence?
The sentence raises huge questions marks over the political future of one of South Africa’s most controversial politicians.

World
Palestinians hand over suspect in 1982 attack on Jewish restaurant in Paris
Hicham Harb is suspected of directing the attack in the Rue des Rosiers and acting as one of the gunmen who shot at diners.

Africa
Mugabe’s son pleads guilty to pointing a gun in South Africa
Bellarmine Mugabe was arrested in February following the shooting of a 23-year-old man at his home in Johannesburg.

Africa
Blunt-speaking Pope tells Cameroon to root out corruption to find peace
The pontiff was unusually forthright in his address at the presidential palace.

Africa
South African opposition figure Malema sentenced to five years in prison
Malema is appealing against the decision to prevent him from being taken to prison on Thursday.

Africa
Nigeria drops terrorism financing charges against ex-justice minister
Abubakar Malami was seen as one of the most influential ministers under former President Muhammadu Buhari.

Business
AI minister Kendall says she doesn’t use AI at work
The Science, Innovation and Technology Secretary this week unveiled a £500m fund to boost British AI firms.

Business
How to know if you’re on an energy price cap tariff
Martin was shocked to learn how many people didn’t know if they were on an energy price cap.
Business

Business
Small town up for sale in South Africa
A small town in the Karoo is going under the hammer next month, offering the change to own an historic authentic Karoo villages

Politics
Mnisi denies influencing tender bidding processes for Tshwane
Mnisi has been accused of tender rigging in the City of Tshwane.

Politics
NPA slams threats against prosecutor in Malema firearm case
Spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago says threats against prosecutors must be taken seriously.

Politics
EFF requests update into Fort Hare academic fraud probe
The EFF says it is deeply concerned with the prolonged delay in concluding investigation.
Politics
News24 | Rodgers bows out of DA KZN race to focus on business and governance
KwaZulu-Natal DA leader Francois Rodgers wants to dedicate more time to his role as MEC of Finance, and – once his term in the provincial government of unity (PGU) ends – he will return to running his businesses in Kokstad.

Sport
Lancs confused by ‘bizarre’ injury replacement call
The County Championship’s player substitution rules are questioned again after Lancashire are denied their request for Tom Bailey to replace Ajeet Singh Dale.

Sport
Norrie knocked out of Barcelona Open by Jodar
Britain’s Cameron Norrie is knocked out of the Barcelona Open with a straight-sets quarter-final defeat by Rafael Jodar.

Sport
Scotland carry no burden in chase for World Cup spot
Scotland head coach Melissa Andreatta insists the squad do not feel burdened by missing out on previous major finals and have created a “perfect storm” in their quest to reach next year’s World Cup in Brazil.

Sport
Allen out to ‘put right’ poor run of form at Worlds
Northern Ireland’s Mark Allen says he wants to atone for what he perceives to be one of his worst seasons in terms of performances at the World Championship at Sheffield.
Education
Rumeysa Ozturk, Tufts Student Held in Immigration Detention, Returns to Turkey
Rumeysa Ozturk, who was detained for weeks by the Trump administration after co-writing a pro-Palestinian opinion essay, has graduated and returned home.
Education
Nigeria: No Ban On Hijab During Utme, JAMB Insists
[Leadership] The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reiterated that no candidate is prohibited from wearing the hijab during the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Education
South Africa: Basic Education Leads Inter-Departmental Career Choices Expo Day in Mpumalanga
[SAnews.gov.za] Basic Education Deputy Minister Dr Reginah Mhaule is today leading a government and stakeholder-wide Career Expo Day to commemorate Freedom Month and Schools Democracy Month.
Education
Nigeria: Utme 2026 – JAMB Reacts to Ibadan Hijab Incident, Blames ‘Overzealous’ Ad-Hoc Staff
[Premium Times] JAMB said the incident did not reflect its official policy or approved procedures, insisting it was the action of an individual staff member.

Lifestyle
Tristan Tate on South Africa comments: ‘I’ve received death threats’
Tristan Tate – the brother of Andrew Tate – claims he has been targeted over his controversial comments about South Africa…

Lifestyle
Singer D4vd arrested on suspicion of the murder of a teenage girl
D4vd’s arrest sees the 21-year-old’s record label pulling his page off their website.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Top Billing returns to SABC 3 after a long break
Top Billing returns to SABC 3 this April with a fresh season celebrating modern South African lifestyle, creativity, and inspiring stories.

Entertainment
Proteas women beat India in first of five T20s
Ayabonga Khaka was excellent with the ball for the home side while Laura Wolvaardt also scored runs.

Entertainment
24 hours in pictures, 17 April 2026
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Entertainment
Sister sentenced to life for raping younger brother
The abuse occurred from 2022 to 2024 in Osizweni Newcastle. The court added five years for exposing a minor to pornographic material.

Entertainment
Jake White, Selborne College resolve differences
Former Springbok coach Jake White has resolved his differences with Selborne College and will continue to work with their rugby teams.
Science/Tech
Amazon’s New Fire TV Sticks No Longer Support Sideloading
Amazon’s newest Fire TV Sticks are dropping support for normal sideloading, blocking apps from outside the Amazon Appstore unless the device is registered with developers. Cord Cutters News reports: This week, Amazon announced the upcoming launch of a new Fire TV Stick HD. The new model will run on Amazon’s Vega OS, rather than Android, so most streaming apps will be supported, but users won’t...

Science/Tech
BlockDAG Final Presale Closes Soon: 195x Upside Potential Beats TRON and Bittensor Returns
The current market shows a divided landscape for major digital assets, with some leading coins showing steady gains while others face a temporary pullback. The Tron crypto price remains resilient around $0.3186 with a reliable upward trend, but the Bittensor TAO price has slipped toward $269 as sell orders increase and support levels are tested. […]
Science/Tech
OpenAI Starts Offering a Biology-Tuned LLM
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: On Thursday, OpenAI announced it had developed a large language model specifically trained on common biology workflows. Called GPT-Rosalind after Rosalind Franklin, the model appears to differ from most science-focused models from major tech companies, which have generally taken a more generic approach that works for various fields. In a...

Science/Tech
Crash games powering South African online casino growth
It’s been almost a decade since crash games first appeared on betting sites, with industry pioneer Spribe releasing Aviator back in 2018. These games have since become an online casino staple, appearing on leading online betting sites around the world, and market leaders such as Jackpot City in South Africa. Crash games have always been […]

Motoring
Better news about petrol prices, a new international airport for South Africa, and a warning for motorists paying speeding fines online
These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.
Motoring

Motoring
Lifeline for motorists struggling with high petrol prices in South Africa
South Africa has enough fiscal space to extend a fuel-tax cut by two months to cushion consumers from the Iran war oil shock.

Motoring
The South African car owners not worried about petrol prices
Not all South Africans are too concerned about rising fuel prices.

Health
Why is walking in the rain good for your mental health?
Why is walking in the rain good for your mental health?

Health
Three young people contract meningitis in Weymouth
Young people are to be offered the MenB vaccine after three cases of meningitis were confirmed.

Health
World Cup winner Kildunne reveals body dysmorphia struggle
England rugby star Ellie Kildunne says she slipped into disordered eating and unhealthy weight loss during Covid.

Health
‘Men should discuss their feelings more’
Men should discuss their feelings more