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Trump says US won ‘total victory’ after ceasefire deal with Iran
President Donald Trump told AFP on Tuesday the US had won a “total and complete victory” after agreeing to a two-week ceasefire deal with Iran.
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President Donald Trump told AFP on Tuesday the US had won a “total and complete victory” after agreeing to a two-week ceasefire deal with Iran.

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This comes a year after the school lost 11 classrooms to a fire.

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Tinkler admits Sekhukhune’s top-three hopes faded after AmaZulu draw and injury setbacks.

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Across the globe, and especially in SA, women carry the invisible burden that sustains societies.

South Africa
A SAPS captain accused of fraud and theft granted bail and will return to court later this year.

South Africa
Two key witnesses are set to take centre stage, after the enquiry’s Easter recess.

South Africa
Other security companies include Gubis 85 Solution and Izingwenya 210 Investments.

South Africa
SABC reports that several buildings at the school, including a library, have been completely gutted

World
Pakistan has a historic relationship with Iran, but an agreement was far from certain, writes the BBC’s Caroline Davies

World
The provisional truce comes more than a month after the US and Israel launched coordinated attacks on Iran.

World
The path to the two-week ceasefire with Iran may have fundamentally altered the way the rest of the world views the US.

World
He will serve out the rest of Marjorie Taylor Greene’s term, which ends in January 2027.

Africa
Yetbarek Dawit is alleged to have operated a multi-million-dollar operation, using torture to raise money.

Africa
Mourning the deaths, the president says it was a “race against the clock” to find others affected.

Africa
Several footballers have absconded in the past leaving behind what rights groups call a repressive government.

Africa
There are fears South Sudan may be plunged back into a civil war less than a decade after it ended.

Business
Both South Africans and the national fiscus face financial risk if the government follows through on its floating idea to allow limited access to the locked position of the retirement pot.

Business
The price of oil plunged after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire.

Business
Trump announced the deal not long before a deadline for a Tuesday evening ultimatum for Iran was reached.

Business
Chevron is now importing 250,000 barrels of crude per day from Venezuela.

Politics
The political parties are calling for judges to undergo lifestyle audits, citing accountability concerns, judicial overreach and the delayed Phala Phala judgment

Politics
Faro says she learned with shock about what has been happening at the TMPD.
Politics
Amid a bitter succession battle in the Eastern Cape, Small Business Development Minister Stella Ndabeni has begged ANC leaders to unite, cautioning that their divisions are making the party a “laughing stock”.

Politics
Madlanga Commission of Inquiry is probing political Interference in the criminal justice system.

Sport
A rising SA rugby star, who recently represented the Sharks at the U18 Craven Week, is now committing his future to Ireland.

Sport
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says his side “had a point to prove” following back-to-back defeats and praises his side’s reaction, as Kai Havertz’s stoppage-time winner secures a first-leg advantage in their Champions League quarter-final against Sporting.

Sport
Gary Woodland says he has “no idea” when he may suffer a PTSD episode but knowing security is close at hand at the Masters helps keep him calm.

Sport
Tottenham choose Guglielmo Vicario replacement, Liverpool monitor Italy defender, Manchester United set to miss out on England midfielder.
Education
Jay O. Rothman’s departure brought an end to a four-year stint as leader of the university system following a public struggle for power.
Education
President Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s eagerness to recount details of the rescue of a downed airman followed weeks of silence on the deadly Tomahawk missile strike on an Iranian school.

Education
Watchdog finds complaints against City of Sanctuary UK were ‘misleading and false’ after online attacks over its migrant welcome project
A refugee charity subjected to vicious social media attacks over a migrant welcome project in schools has been cleared after watchdogs found allegations it encouraged pupils to send Valentine’s Day cards to asylum seekers were misleading and false.
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Education
The Education Authority says as of Tuesday morning about 80% of post-primary schools are back online.

Lifestyle
From speeding to sparring: Watch these Checkers Sixty60 drivers come to blows with each other on the pavement of a busy road…
Lifestyle
Nandi Madida joins the Gates Foundation as a Global Creative Councillor, continuing her advocacy for mothers and children across Africa.

Lifestyle
Kanye West, who now goes by YE, is in hot water over his controversial comments in the past.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Both sides are claiming victory, but who really wins?

Entertainment
A former student has approached the courts, alleging serious governance failures and irregularities at the university.

Entertainment
Maquassi Hills mayor warns irregular CFO and director appointments risk legal fallout as speaker ignores objections and sidelines council majority completely.

Entertainment
A report claimed Santaco rejected the appointment Nkululeko Dunga as the MEC for Finance.

Science/Tech
The days of passive sports consumption are effectively over. In 2026, the modern spectator is a highly interactive participant, driven by predictive analytics, fantasy leagues, and real-time digital engagement. As the global sports ecosystem continues to evolve, audiences are increasingly blending their love for traditional athletics with high-stakes digital strategy. This transformation...

Science/Tech
Tempe, AZ — Genius Monkey, a leading programmatic advertising platform and meta-DSP, announced today a new integration and strategic partnership with CTM (formerly CallTrackingMetrics), delivering the industry’s first seamless connection between impression-level programmatic data and advanced call tracking attribution. CTM is a premier call tracking and conversation analytics platform...
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: A group of Russian government hackers have hijacked thousands of home and small business routers around the world as part of an ongoing campaign aimed at redirecting victim’s internet traffic to steal their passwords and access tokens, security researchers and government authorities warned on Tuesday. […] The hacking group targeted unpatched...
Science/Tech
Apple may have a supply problem on its hands with the MacBook Neo… The laptop reportedly relies on “binned” A18 Pro chips with one GPU core disabled, and demand is so strong that the supply of those cheaper leftover chips could run out before the next model is ready. That leaves Apple choosing between lower margins, shifting production plans, or changing the lineup to keep its $599 hit product...

Motoring
Chery has added a new model to the Tiggo 7 SUV family in South Africa.

Motoring
There has been renewed interest in work-from-home policies to help motorists save money amid the ongoing fuel crisis.

Motoring
The Competition Commission has issued a new warning to petrol stations that are withholding fuel and price-gouging customers in South Africa.
Motoring
Health
An analysis of hundreds of images from several studies shows how hallucinogenic drugs drive activity in various regions of the brain.

Health
What’s the latest on Collagen?

Health
A 3D model of a baby’s heart will help doctors prepare for open heart surgery.

Health
Northern Ireland has become the first part of the UK where a woman and her partner are entitled to two weeks of paid leave if they experience a miscarriage at any stage of pregnancy.