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West Indies have firepower to unsettle serene Proteas
Either side can take giant step towards semifinals with a win today
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Either side can take giant step towards semifinals with a win today
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Stadium Management SA’s digital ticketing system has faced significant issues, causing delays and frustration among fans. Jessica Motaung, Amakhosi’s marketing director, urges fans to arrive early for the upcoming Soweto derby to alleviate these problems.

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The 2026 Budget delivered some of the best news for South Africa’s taxpayers in years, with the Treasury withdrawing planned tax hikes, providing inflationary relief and raising key thresholds to support individuals and businesses.

South Africa
According to Minister Godongwana, discussions are underway through intergovernmental channels.
South Africa
KZN Finance MEC welcomes fiscal discipline in National Budget
KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Finance Francois Rodgers has described the 2026 National Budget as a critical step towards restoring South Africa’s financial credibility.
Presenting the 2026 Budget Speech in Parliament on Wednesday, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced that public debt is projected to stabilise at 78.9% of...

South Africa
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.

South Africa
Kriel urges equal justice, citing unamnestied African National Congress 37 before TRC hearing.

World
A court on Thursday used Hong Kong’s national security law to jail Kwok Yin-sang for eight months, in the first case against a family member of an activist living abroad, and wanted by authorities.
World
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle arrived on Wednesday in Jordan, where they met with Syrian refugees at the Zaatari camp and Palestinian children evacuated from the Gaza Strip.
World
Iran and the US hold the latest round of talks in Geneva on Thursday aimed at resolving their longstanding nuclear dispute and averting new US strikes on Iran following a large-scale military buildup.

World
Iran and the United States prepared to meet Thursday in Geneva for nuclear negotiations, as America has gathered a fleet of aircraft and warships to the Middle East to pressure Tehran into a deal.

Africa
Many people are again leaving the region of Tigray just over three years after the civil war there ended.

Africa
This is the first time that a pope will visit Algeria, whose population is mostly Muslim.

Africa
The RSF’s capture of the city in October was one of the most brutal chapters of Sudan’s nearly three-year civil war.

Africa
The Africa Cup of Nations proved to be “a big stumbling block” when Manchester United discussed signing Victor Osimhen, according to former coach Benni McCarthy.

Business
The Spur Group is expanding its footprint across South Africa and its international markets, with the group’s current footprint at over 750 locations.
Business

Business
It comes after hundreds of people contacted BBC Your Voice to express frustration over late deliveries.

Business
The 2026 Budget has allocated over R9 billion in direct and indirect funding for the NHI, with the presidency insisting a hold on the promulgation of the Act won’t slow down the implementation of the scheme.

Politics
The Madlanga Commission continues hearing witness testimony.

Politics
The motion has been tabled by political party Al Jama-ah and other parties in the Joburg council.

Politics
A crime intelligence officer sought a postponement from the Madlanga Inquiry due to ill health.

Politics
The committee is probing allegations of criminal infiltration, corruption in the justice system.

Sport
SA Rugby has suggested that a new tournament is a complete game-changer as momentum builds towards a global calendar.

Sport
New Zealand’s leading try-scorer Portia Woodman-Wickliffe announces her retirement from international rugby for a second time.

Sport
It is a good week for Fantasy Premier League managers to load up on Liverpool and Manchester United players, write Thomas Woods.

Sport
Stellenbosch FC head coach Gavin Hunt admitted his side could have been 3-0 down against Kaizer Chiefs before half time.
Education
[Vanguard] Aliko Dangote Foundation, in collaboration with Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Dangote Fertiliser Limited, has distributed school uniforms, bags, sandals and writing materials to primary school pupils in their host communities in Ibeju Lekki, Lagos State, as part of its education support programme.
Education
Inspectors found several instances in which child care staff members were working in classrooms even though they had not completed all of the required background checks.
Education
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba — Around 1,020 teachers in three zones of the Amhara Region resigned during the 2025/26 academic year, with officials and educators attributing much of the exodus to migration to Arab states in search of better pay and living conditions, according to a report by Deutsche Welle (DW).

Education
It doesn’t fit neatly on a Treasury spreadsheet, but there is huge value in disabled and non-disabled pupils learning together
When I was 11, a woman at the hospital asked me what school I was starting in September. I still remember her surprise when I told her I would be going to the local girls grammar, as the hoist pulled my wet limbs out of the physio pool. I was a child but already...

Lifestyle
The ever-popular Mayor’s Craft Market is set to open in the Mother City this Friday. Here’s everything you need to know…
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Controversial star of reality show ‘Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ is mourning the death of her son.

Lifestyle
Has Julius Malema’s wife Mantwa filed for divorce? Here is what we know about the viral speculations about the EFF leader’s marriage…

Entertainment
Entries will close on 30 April 2026.

Entertainment
With dams at just 55% capacity, about 19% lower than last year, Cape Town is racing against the clock to fix a leaking network.

Entertainment
One political party has stepped up to ask parliament to debate amendments to the PIE Act due to possible abuse.

Entertainment
The Lions and Stormers packs are set to go head to head in an exciting set piece battle at Ellis Park this weekend.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader shares a report: A Cloudflare engineer says he has implemented 94% of the Next.js API by directing Anthropic’s Claude, spending about $1,100 on tokens. The purpose of the experimental project was not to show off AI coding, but to address an issue with Next.js, the popular React-based framework sponsored by Vercel. According to Cloudflare engineering director Steve Faulkner,...

Science/Tech
The province is tapping into the power of artificial intelligence to boost its healthcare delivery services.

Science/Tech
The company layers AI onto its data lakes to drive sales, improve customer experience and generate insurance leads.

Science/Tech
iqbusiness highlights the talent, culture and operating shifts required for enterprise AI success.

Motoring
Volvo has slashed the starting price of its cheapest SUV by R92,000.

Motoring
Toyota has unveiled the pricing for the new Corolla Cross GR-Sport in South Africa.

Motoring
South Africa does not conduct its own safety tests for new vehicles, leaving consumers at the mercy of manufacturer marketing claims.
Motoring

Health
Kicking your smoking habit to the curb is easier said than done. By following these six steps, you can unlock a smoke-free future.
Health
Thirty seals, primarily weaned pups, have died since late last week, scientists said.

Health
Understanding the seasonal patterns of sperm could improve fertility treatments, by optimising the timing of treatment, the reasearchers say.
Health
In an era of overt sexism in the sciences, she made two major discoveries, including identifying a neuropeptide later linked to chronic pain syndromes and migraines.