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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyers to urge court to overturn conviction
He was found guilty in July on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution
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He was found guilty in July on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution

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Two Limpopo police officers will spend time in jail for taking a bribe to release a suspect.
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On the back of a disastrous 2025 edition of the Two Oceans Marathon where race organisers oversold entries, the new leadership of the event wants to show that lessons were learnt.

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Having moved to the summit of the Motsepe Foundation Championship table on Wednesday following their 2-1 victory over Lerumo Lions, Kruger United will be eager to maintain their lead when they visit Highbury at Nelson Mandela University Stadium on Sunday.

South Africa
Police spokesperson, Wesley Twigg, says the perpetrators fled the scene and are yet to be arrested.

South Africa
One person has died following a collision between ambulance and light vehicle on N8 in Free State

South Africa
DignitySA approaches High Court seeking to decriminalise medical assistance in dying…
South Africa
Government moves to reduce red tape for investors
The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, will on Monday officiate the launch of Invest South Africa’s One Stop Shop (OSS) in the Northern Cape.
The OSS initiative is aimed at providing investors with services that fast-track projects and reduce government red tape when establishing businesses.
“The InvestSA One...

World
The new bill will make it easier for provincial governments to allow mining projects in glacier regions.

World
President Trump met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte Wednesday to discuss the future partnership after Trump disparaged the alliance.

World
President Trump said that any peace deal would not allow nuclear enrichment in Iran, and would need to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, as conflicting messages surface over the terms of the ceasefire.

World
Trump and NATO chief meet to discuss the partnership, attacks continue across the Gulf region despite U.S.-Iran ceasefire, Iran says ceasefire includes Lebanon, but Israel and Trump say it’s not.

Africa
The state department has also asked US citizens to “reconsider” travel plans to the West African country.

Africa
Very few people are ever prosecuted following terror attacks with suspects often held without trial.

Africa
The government usually refrains from commenting on the participation of its citizens in the conflict.

Africa
The presidency says it is taking action as it fears fuel shortages could lead to public disorder.
Business

Business
Trade union Solidarity has urged fuel companies to immediately halt what it calls “excessive overhead charges” on petrol and diesel in South Africa.

Business
Citroën has officially launched the Basalt SUV Coupé in South Africa, making a strategic entry into the country’s high-volume SUV market.
Business

Politics
Nkabinde Enquiry Chairperson, has criticised Adv. Riley for unnecessarily delaying the proceedings

Politics
Julius Malema was found guilty of unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition.

Politics
ANC to open interviews for metro mayoral candidates, the final list will be made public end of May
Politics
The Zimbabwean government has directed local authorities to buy paperback copies of President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s biography for distribution in communities and schools countrywide.

Sport
Proteas star David Miller was inconsolable after an error of judgement led to an agonising defeat for his team in the IPL.

Sport
Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson teed off on Thursday as the three honorary starters at this year’s Masters.

Sport
Tyson Fury says he was ‘sick of boxing’ and ‘needed time away’ to realise he could come out of retirement.

Sport
St Helens appoint interim RFL chief executive Abi Ekoku as their new CEO following the departure of Mike Rush in February.
Education
[Vanguard] University of Ibadan, Prof. Olufemi Bamiro, has called for urgent collaboration between government, universities and the private sector to advance postgraduate education in Nigeria, describing such partnership as critical to national development.
Education
[Nile Post] Makerere University’s decision to enforce virtual guild campaigns may appear prudent on the surface, but it risks becoming a convenient substitute for confronting a deeper institutional failure. Instead of treating the root causes of election violence, the university is, quite literally, plugging the anus while the diarrhoea persists.
Education
[Premium Times] According to a notice issued by the chapter Chairperson, Jurbe Molwus, a professor, the strike takes effect on Wednesday, 8 April and will continue until the salaries are paid.
Education
A new study from Gallup found that young adults have grown less hopeful and more angry about artificial intelligence.

Lifestyle
AKA’s mother, Lynn Forbes, spoke openly about preserving his son’s legacy, among other things, in an interview with L-Tido.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Singer K. Michelle says she loved former singer, songwriter, producer R. Kelly, despite the fact that he didn’t want her.

Lifestyle
International Hotel School has cracked the QS World University Rankings, and is recognised as one of the best hospitality schools in the world.

Entertainment
South African social media erupted when Londie London body-shamed Dineo Moloisane on Podcast and Chill, issued a tearful apology that was swiftly rejected, and now faces explosive claims of sending threatening WhatsApp messages.

Entertainment
Sassa said the judgment underscores the importance of constitutional compliance in public service delivery.

Entertainment
‘There is a risk that someone could use it to try to impersonate you or contact you fraudulently.’

Entertainment
The trial was expected to commence on Thursday following several delays. However, more delays are expected.

Science/Tech
The internal platform will automate procurement, introduce real-time performance monitoring and support a shift to cloud-based infrastructure.
Science/Tech
A federal appeals court denied Anthropic’s bid to temporarily block the Pentagon’s blacklisting, meaning the company remains shut out of Defense Department contracts while the case continues, even though a separate court has allowed other federal agencies to keep using Claude for now. CNBC reports: “In our view, the equitable balance here cuts in favor of the government,” the appeals court said...

Science/Tech
This tracker attaches to your pet’s collar to monitor location and activity, charting trends over time to better understand your pet’s health.

Science/Tech
In Seattle, activists inside tech giants are leaning into grassroots fundraising and peer support as petitions and protests draw little response from executives.
Motoring

Motoring
The highly anticipated Kia Tasman bakkie has officially landed in South Africa.

Motoring
VW has achieved a significant milestone at its Polo factory in South Africa as it prepares to add a new SUV to the production line.

Motoring
BYD has set its sights firmly on the premium and luxury car segment.
Health
New research is upending what we thought about the consciousness of patients, leaving families with agonizing choices.

Health
Aimee Oliver never imagined that giving birth would ultimately cause her to need surgery for incontinence.

Health
Will Adolphy helps men and boys escape the influence of the online manosphere.
Health
While chatbots like Claude and ChatGPT can help narrow the information divide between patients and providers, they can also dispense flawed advice.