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MP stops face-to-face meetings due to ‘incidents’
Sarah Owen says two men have been arrested and one of her constituency surgeries halted.
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GAME CHANGERS: IPL and other T20 leagues are ‘pushing cricket towards soccer’s club-centric format’
Highly popular tournaments such as the Indian Premier League are remoulding the sport’s landscape, including influencing the future shape of international cricket.
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How do they sleep at night? Lack of collective guilt over systemic wrongs leads to moral, structural fallout
To create a sense of order, based on a glimmer of some constructive feelings of guilt, requires the formation of large-scale collective action organisations ‘for good’.

South Africa
BMA rolls out advanced security tech for Easter operations
BMA partners with multiple departments and deploys advanced technology to manage Easter travel…

South Africa
Over 300 illegal gambling machines destroyed in North West
The North West Gambling Board says it is intensifying efforts to remove illegal gambling machines…
South Africa
Temporary water supply disruption at Cape Town Airport
Temporary water supply disruption at Cape Town Airport
The Cape Town International Airport is experiencing a temporary water supply disruption due to ongoing municipal repair work outside the airport precinct.
“While airport operations continue, contingency measures are in place to support passengers and stakeholders. Passengers are encouraged to follow airport announcements for...
South Africa
Severe thunderstorms expected for parts of SA
Severe thunderstorms expected for parts of SA
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Yellow Level 4 Warning for severe thunderstorms that are expected in Mpumalanga, Limpopo, and KwaZulu-Natal on Sunday.“Severe thunderstorms with heavy downpours leading to localised flooding of low-lying areas, susceptible roads and bridges, as well as localised damage to...

World
Pakistan hosts diplomatic discussions on ending war
Foreign ministers from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt will meet in Islamabad today in an attempt to come up with a plan to de-escalate the Iran war, after another group got involved in the expanding conflict: Yemen’s Houthi rebels.

World
Trump is waging war based on instinct and it isn’t working
One month into the conflict in Iran, Trump’s gut-instinct approach is not proving effective.

World
Prison phone call recordings raise questions over ex-Abercrombie boss’ fitness for trial
Mike Jeffries’ lawyers argue that he is suffering with dementia and late onset of Alzheimer’s disease.

World
How deepfake porn scandal surrounding TV star rocked Germany
Collien Fernandes has accused her ex-husband of spreading images of her online, but he has categorically denied it.

Africa
One ant for $220: the new frontier of wildlife trafficking
The craze for collecting ants takes Kenya by surprise as smugglers zone in to make a profit.

Africa
Morocco ready to host Wafcon ‘any time’ as questions remain over postponement
A senior member of the Moroccan government says the country was “ready to host” the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations this month despite the decision to delay it until July.

Africa
South Africa’s exclusion from G7 summit no surprise, says Ramaphosa
Reports say the US pressured France to rescind Ramaphosa’s invitation after Trump threatened to boycott the summit.

Africa
Women secretly filmed, then ridiculed and abused online
Women in Kenya and Ghana tell the BBC about being approached by a Russian man who later posts videos of them without their consent.

Business
Three shopping malls in South Africa being sold for over R300 million
Accelerate Property Fund is selling three malls in South Africa, as it looks to reduce debt.

Business
One important sector falling behind in South Africa
As of March 2026, South Africa’s maize exports are around 1.7 million tonnes, below the 2.4 million tonnes forecast for the 2025-2026 period.
Business
Business

Politics
LIVE: Funeral service for UMkhonto weSizwe Party MP Nkosentsha Shezi
Funeral service for UMkhonto weSizwe Party MP Nkosentsha Shezi.

Politics
Mtimka says ANC’s credibility problem runs deeper than court cases
Some party members in Limpopo and the E Cape took ANC to court accusing it of flawed processes

Politics
Ramaphosa to wrap ANC Limpopo conference as Ramathuba takes charge
The provincial conference has elected all the top five leaders unopposed with Dr Ramathuba as chair

Politics
ANC President pins SA unemployment hopes on KZN
Ramaphosa was speaking at Durban’s ICC at an ANC fundraising Gala Dinner.

Sport
Ulster ‘have to look after the ball better’ – Murphy
Ulster head coach Richie Murphy says his side “were a bit wasteful at times” during their 28-12 victory over Zebre in Parma.

Sport
Unbeaten Itauma knocks out Franklin
Unbeaten British heavyweight Moses Itauma beats American Jermaine Franklin with a destructive fifth-round stoppage in Manchester.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs news: Maboe, Mayo, Ntwari, new coach
Lebogang Maboe has transformed Kaizer Chiefs in the middle of the park in the last two matches but will he sustain his form?

Sport
Scotland bounce back to beat Canada and USA
Scotland respond to opening defeats by Sweden and Japan with victories over Canada and hosts United States at the World Men’s Curling Championship in Utah.
Education
Chromebook Remorse: Tech Backlash at Schools Extends Beyond Phones
No more YouTube or video games on school laptops. Textbooks and pencils are back. Some seventh graders say they prefer learning offline.

Education
‘A fire that’s burning again’: Welsh language resurges thanks to adult learners
The number of people on Dysgu Cymraeg courses has risen by 61% since 2017, as people in Wales rediscover the ‘poetry’ of the language
Elinor Staniforth from Cardiff hated Welsh lessons at her English-medium school – after her GCSEs, she said, she “forgot all about it”. Winning a place at Oxford University, however, made Staniforth reassess her identity and relationship with the language.
“I...

Education
Lack of specialist staff hinders support for Send children, teacher survey finds
National Education Union poll finds 89% feel class sizes in England are too big to be ‘properly inclusive’
Oversized classes and inadequate staffing levels are hindering teachers’ capacity to support children with special educational needs and disabilities (Send), according to a large survey of state school teachers in England.
Nine out of 10 (89%) of the 10,000 teachers who took part in the...

Education
Reform UK’s ‘pro-family’ policies are an exclusionary sham, minister says
Olivia Bailey says she wants Sure Start-style hubs that will be rolled out in England on Monday to be inclusive for all
Reform UK’s “pro-family” policies are a sham and exclude non-traditional families, the government’s early years minister has said before the rollout of hundreds of new Sure Start-style family centres across England on Monday.
Olivia Bailey said she wanted the hubs to be...

Lifestyle
From ‘Big Brother’ to big bucks: Liema’s plans for her millions!
‘Big Brother Mzansi’ winner Liema Pantsi raked in the big bucks and has divulged how she plans on spending her millions.

Lifestyle
‘Rigged from inside’: Thandeka on Liema’s ‘Big Brother Mzansi’ win
Thandeka Tshabalala claims ‘Big Brother Mzansi: Bazozwa’ was rigged, following Lieyma Pantsi’s win. Take a look…

Lifestyle
Royal beauty: Nomcebo LaZuma shows off lethal face card!
eSwatini’s incoming Queen, Nomcebo LaZuma, has a lethal face card that never declines, as she recently treated her fans with close-up shots.

Lifestyle
UPROAR over late SASSA Children’s Grants in April 2026
While some beneficiaries receive money on schedule, SASSA Children’s Grants in April 2026 have to wait till after the Easter long weekend …

Entertainment
BMA announces Easter border changes: What travellers need to know
On Sunday, Masiapato unveiled the operational plan for the Easter period, outlining measures to ensure efficient and secure movement facilitation

Entertainment
Tayla Kavanagh stuns Glenrose Xaba to win Grand Prix race
Kavanagh set a personal best 31:33, with Xaba finishing just five seconds off the pace.

Entertainment
Khaka, Reyneke star for Proteas women in thrilling ODI win against New Zealand
An excellent batting display by Reyneke and bowling performance from Khaka got the Proteas over the line.

Entertainment
Roos says Stormers clicking well after Edinburgh win
The Stormers eighthman also praised his team’s playmakers for creating opportunities as they chase wins in the business end of the season.

Science/Tech
Best Noise-Canceling Earbuds: Bose, Sony, Apple, and More
Everyone needs a good pair of ANC earbuds. These are the best of the bunch.

Science/Tech
Your Photos Are Probably Giving Away Your Location. Here’s How to Stop That
All your snaps come with metadata containing more information than you might realize.

Science/Tech
The Deceptively Tricky Art of Designing a Steering Wheel
Veteran designers in the auto industry—and Jony Ive—tell us how hard it is to make a functional yet beautiful steering wheel.

Science/Tech
Best Heart Rate Monitors (2026): Polar, Coros, Garmin
These chest straps and watches will help you keep your finger on your pulse—and many other heart-related metrics.
Motoring

Motoring
4 ways to avoid becoming part of the carjacking statistic in South Africa
Roughly 50 hijackings take place in South Africa every day.

Motoring
The salary you need to afford South Africa’s newest 7-seater SUV
Mitsubishi recently launched a new seven-seater SUV in South Africa.

Motoring
Hyundai knocks it out of the park in South Africa
Hyundai has achieved an important sales milestone in South Africa.
Health
Dr. Judith L. Rapoport, Pioneer in Understanding O.C.D., Dies at 92
Her best-selling 1989 book, “The Boy Who Couldn’t Stop Washing,” based on her groundbreaking research, brought public awareness to obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Health
Pupil art sessions ‘bring joy’ to hospice
The Hospice in the Weald in Pembury runs the sessions for people with life-limiting conditions.
Health
Drinking Raw Milk Is Risky. Should People Be Able to Buy It Anyway?
Several states are considering bills that would expand access to unpasteurized milk. MAHA supporters say consumers should have the right to choose.

Health
Ultrasound delays putting pregnant women and cancer patients at risk, sonographers say
Demand for ultrasound has increased but too few people are being trained for the job, sonographers warn.