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The South African city where the average property price doubled from R1 million to over R2 million in 10 years
While national property sales volumes have declined, prices have surged, especially in one major city, where a R1 million home in 2014 now exceeds R2 million.

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WATCH LIVE | Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla’s 2021 unrest case continues
The trial of former MK Party MP and alleged instigator of the July 2021 unrest, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, continues in the Durban high court on Tuesday.

Top Stories
Rea Vaya operations stopped, commuters frustrated
Rea Vaya services halted for Soweto, Parktown and Braamfontein routes

South Africa
Four killed in a collision between taxi and a truck in LP
Ten others have been injured in the head-on collision outside Louis Trichardt.

South Africa
LIVE: Senzo Meyiwa Murder Trial | 14 April 2026
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.
South Africa
Beyond Access: How Mobile and AI Are Reshaping Africa’s Creative Future
In our previous article, we explored how smartphone filmmaking is unlocking creativity across Africa, giving more people the tools to tell their stories and participate in the global creative economy. But access was only the starting point. Today, we are witnessing a deeper shift, one where the combination of mobile technology, accessible media platforms, and […]

South Africa
Emfuleni Municipality confident of arrest in Rantsofu murder case
Martha Rantsofu was shot execution style while at a tyre shop in Vanderbijlpark last month.

World
Israel and Lebanon to hold first direct talks in decades
Diplomats from Israel and Lebanon will meet in Washington for rare direct talks.

World
‘People had hope’: Iranian Americans watch the Iran war from afar
Americans with ties to Iran open up about the challenges and tensions around the fragile ceasefire.

World
Ukraine hopes for more cooperation after Hungary elects new prime minister
The incoming prime minister of Hungary is no fan of Ukraine, but he says he wants to work with the European Union, raising hopes he’ll lift a Hungarian veto on a $100 billion EU loan to Kyiv.

World
‘Hanging by a thread’: Fertilizer shortage in India deepens due to ongoing Iran war
With shipments through the Strait of Hormuz stalled after the Iran war began, fertilizer shortages are deepening across India.

Africa
Benin’s Wadagni wins presidency by landslide
Electoral commission says Romuald Wadagni has won with over 94% of the vote with most ballots counted.

Africa
Can this man broaden the appeal of a South African party seen by some as ‘too white’?
The Democratic Alliance’s new leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis, admits the party’s support is too narrow.

Africa
Ghanaian footballer killed in armed attack on his team, Berekum Chelsea
The team was returning from a fixture when they were attacked, officials say.

Africa
The prophet and the mysterious death of Charmain Speirs
A BBC Disclosure investigation has uncovered significant questions about what happened at the hotel where Charmain died.

Business
Important businesses in South Africa heading for disaster
Important industries are are ringing the alarm bells over the rocketing price of diesel in South Africa.

Business
Cabinet reshuffle on the cards for South Africa
The DA will assess the performance of its current MPs in cabinet to determine whether they should retain their posts.

Business
10-day warning to taxpayers in South Africa
SARS has been upping the ante in its debt collection efforts, demanding that taxpayers from all categories bring their tax affairs up to date within days.

Business
Why international companies are choosing this leading South African mobile app development company
Cirrus Bridge is the preferred partner for many international companies thanks to its reputation for delivering reliable, cost-effective apps.

Politics
LIVE: Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla’s trial | 14 April 2026
Zuma-Sambudla faces charges under the Terrorism Act and inciting violence during 2021 July unrest.

Politics
LIVE: TRC Cases | Khampepe Commission of Inquiry: 14 April 2026
The TRC Cases Inquiry is taking place in Newtown, Johannesburg.

Politics
LIVE: Madlanga Commission of Inquiry Day 89
Julius Mkhwanazi’s testimony was postponed last month due to his mother’s death.

Politics
Julius Mkhwanazi returns to the Madlanga Commission
Julius Mkhwanazi is implicated in corruption in the EMPD blue light saga involving Cat Matlala.

Sport
Springbok stalwart continues to defy the odds
A Springbok World Cup winner, who was recently considering retirement ‘signs’, has instead come back stronger than ever.

Sport
Quiz: What do you remember from last week’s Champions League matches?
There were stunning strikes and plenty of headlines – how well do you remember last week’s Champions League quarter-final first-leg matches?

Sport
‘I wasn’t mature enough for Scotland, now I can make my gran proud’
Miri Taylor “wasn’t in the right headspace” to play for Scotland until she moved to Aston Villa. Now, she’s striving for next summer’s World Cup.

Sport
How Champions League could decide £100m Alvarez’s future
With Julian Alvarez’s Atletico Madrid future uncertain, European football expert Guillem Balague looks at how pivotal their Champions League run could prove.

Education
Surrounded by windfarms but out of work: the reality of the green jobs boom on England’s east coast
The government hails the ‘green revolution’ as a solution to economic decline, but some young jobseekers say the rhetoric does not match their experience
On paper, Jake Snell, 19, sounds like the perfect candidate for a role in the UK’s burgeoning green energy sector. He has high grades in maths and physics A-level, a distinction in BTec engineering and another distinction in an extended...
Education
Rwanda: Students Outline Key Priorities for 2026/27 Budget
[New Times] A group of 30 students drawn from 13 districts has presented a list of priorities to Parliament, urging lawmakers to reflect their needs in the 2026/27 national budget, particularly in education, child protection, and social welfare.
Education
Harvard Says Trump Lawsuit Rehashes a Battle the School Already Won
The government has accused Harvard of harboring antisemitism. Harvard says it prevailed in a similar case last year, and wants the lawsuit moved to the judge who ruled in its favor.
Education
Uganda: Uganda’s IPSO-TC Deepens Military Training Cooperation With US Army War College
[Nile Post] The International Peace Support Operations Training Centre (IPSO-TC) International Peace Support Operations Training Centre on Saturday received a distinguished delegation from the United States Army War College US Army War College as part of an official study tour aimed at enhancing professional exchange and deepening collaboration in peace support operations.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Stolen lion cubs rescued, alleged traffickers arrested
The Hawks were tipped off to the attempted sale of four stolen lion cubs, leading to the arrest of the alleged perpetrators.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
‘Like it’s the 90s’: Are these Handre and Marise Pollard’s animals?
Handre Pollard’s wife Marise shared a look inside how they’re raising their two babies ‘like it’s the 90s’. Take a look…

Entertainment
Stormers boss John Dobson again hits out at critics of Sacha, Moerat
The Stormers boss said people were blaming Sacha for not trying a drop-goal against Toulon, though a kick would have been a 50/50.

Entertainment
Tuks win record sixth Varsity Cup title
The men from Pretoria proved too good for the visitors from Potchefstroom.

Entertainment
Fatigue no excuse as Arteta urges spluttering Arsenal to respond
Arteta’s players looked exhausted against Bournemouth.

Entertainment
Carrick labels Martinez red card as ‘worst decision’ ever
United were trailing to Noah Okafor’s first-half double when Martinez was dismissed.

Science/Tech
South Africa’s identity and payments shift that most businesses missed
South Africa is rebuilding its identity and payments rails, writes Contactable CEO Shaun Strydom. Here’s why it matters.

Science/Tech
Simplify Microsoft Teams calling with Telviva
Ditch the separate PBX: Telviva’s Call2Teams adds native voice to Microsoft Teams at up to 25% less.

Science/Tech
Bremont Is Sending a Watch to the Moon’s Surface
Bremont’s Supernova Chronograph will be attached to the chassis of Astrolab’s FLIP rover, which will land on the moon later this year.

Science/Tech
Akamai bolsters API security offering
Akamai’s David Moss speaks to ITWeb ahead of the Security Summit 2026 about the growing need to protect APIs from attack.

Motoring
R4-billion upgrade for South Africa’s longest road tunnel
The South African National Roads Agency is working on a R4-billion upgrade for a road tunnel in the Western Cape.

Motoring
Nissan to cut 20% of car models
Nissan plans to cut 20% of its model lineup as part of its turnaround strategy.

Motoring
Private sector needed to bail out South Africa’s biggest transport company
South Africa’s largest transport company requires billions of rands in private-sector investment to complete several critical projects.

Motoring
Stellantis makes it official: Fiat staying put in South Africa
Brand has promised “exciting developments”, of which no details are currently known.

Health
Should we be using cotton buds to clean our ears?
Greg Foot asks whether we should be using cotton buds to clean our ears.

Health
Are spider bites on the rise in England?
NHS figures for England suggest a small increase in admissions and experts say noble false widow spiders could be to blame.

Health
Nurse wins settlement in trans pronouns dispute
Melle was racially abused by a transgender woman at a hospital after she addressed them as “Mr”.

Health
Streeting denies changing pay deal for resident doctors
The Health Secretary says his “door is open” for more talks to resolve the long-running dispute.