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US-Kuwaiti journalist detained in Kuwait after social media posts, watchdog says
Ahmed Shihab-Eldin is understood to be facing charges including spreading false information, the Committee to Protect Journalists says.
TUESDAY, 14 APRIL 2026, 23:00

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Ahmed Shihab-Eldin is understood to be facing charges including spreading false information, the Committee to Protect Journalists says.

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Former Nato chief warns UK’s national security ‘in peril’.
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OSLO, April 14 (Reuters) – Norway and Ukraine will strengthen their bilateral defence cooperation, including by producing Ukrainian drones in the Nordic country, the Norwegian government said on Tuesday.
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JOHANNESBURG, April 14 (Reuters) – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has chosen Roelf Meyer, a chief negotiator during the talks to end white minority rule in the 1990s, to be his country’s next ambassador to the United States.

South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Roelf Meyer as SA ambassador to the United States

South Africa
Accused number two in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, Bongani Ntanzi, was on the stand on Tuesday.
South Africa
Indaba places effective disaster management under the spotlight
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa emphasised on Tuesday that adopting prevention-oriented, proactive strategies is essential for disaster management.“By prioritising risk assessment, mitigation efforts, and community preparedness, we can significantly reduce the potential...

South Africa
A report identified irregularities in how the programme was managed in the 2021/22 financial year.

World
Israel and Lebanon are holding historic talks in Washington, D.C.
World
Israeli fire killed at least six Palestinians, including two children, in separate incidents across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, local health officials said, in the latest violence to undermine a US-brokered ceasefire agreement.

World
The war entered a new phase when President Trump began a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Aaron David Miller of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace explains what this means.

World
He denies claims of sexual assault but admits ” mistakes” and says he will resign.

Africa
The separatists say their decison reflects responsibility, restraint and respect for human dignity.

Africa
Electoral commission says Romuald Wadagni has won with over 94% of the vote with most ballots counted.

Africa
The Democratic Alliance’s new leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis, admits the party’s support is too narrow.

Africa
The team was returning from a fixture when they were attacked, officials say.

Business
Amazon wants to get thousands more satellites into orbit to offer internet and mobile services.

Business
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is poised to tap veteran political negotiator Roelf Meyer as the country’s next envoy to the US, as Pretoria seeks to steady relations with Washington after a turbulent year.

Business
Farmers say they are being hit on several fronts, with the price of fuel and fertiliser all facing a hike.

Business
Legal war is brewing in one of South Africa’s oldest millionaire towns, as residents refuse to accept collapsing service delivery and leadership instability.

Politics
The Patriotic Alliance (PA) has thrown its weight behind the President

Politics
Malema’s charges stem from a 2018 EFF birthday rally at Mdantsane in the Eastern Cape.

Politics
The state is asking for a sentence of 15-year direct imprisonment which Malema says he will contest.

Politics
Gauteng CoGTA MEC Jacob Mamabolo has hit back at ActionSA.

Sport
Manchester United watch Premier League pair, Bayern Munich want Harry Kane’s England team-mate, plus who is next for the Bournemouth job.

Sport
Former world snooker champion Stuart Bingham fails to secure his place at the 2026 World Snooker Championship as he loses 10-7 against two-time runner-up Matthew Stevens in the final round of qualifying.

Sport
Orlando Pirates host AmaZulu this weekend hoping to return to winning ways following their 2-2 draw against Richards Bay.

Sport
Our Ask Me Anything team look at who has made the most appearances for the England Women’s football team after Keira Walsh reached a century against Spain.
Education
[Daily Maverick] University of Fort Hare Vice-Chancellor Professor Sakhela Buhlungu has been suspended as the SIU investigates serious corruption and maladministration claims at the university spanning two decades.
Education
[Nile Post] At the sidelines of the ongoing National Resistance Movement (NRM) Leaders’ Retreat in Kyankwanzi, President Museveni has commissioned the construction of the Rtd Gen Caleb Akandwanaho School of Research and the Walter Rodney Block.
Education
[Nile Post] Karamoja Peace and Technology University (KAPATU) has rejected allegations by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE), setting up a dispute over compliance, governance, and the status of its licensing process.
Education
[Nile Post] Ibanda University in Ibanda District is set to introduce full-fledged science degree programmes as part of a strategic expansion aimed at strengthening its academic portfolio and responding to rising demand for science-based education in Uganda.

Lifestyle
‘Gogo effect’: Helen traded potholes for pedalling in dirty drainwater, which was quickly cleaned by city officials…

Lifestyle
Sorry, NOT sorry: Notorious celebrity blogger Musa Khawula has responded to a court ruling to apologise to EFF leader, Julius Malema.

Lifestyle
The DA MP who was ‘snubbed’ by new leader Geordin HIll-Lewis has set the record straight amid social media commentary…

Lifestyle
Rachel Kolisi has subtly fired back at those who chose to ‘gossip’ instead of ‘reach out’ to her during the ‘worst experience of her life’.

Entertainment
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Entertainment
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Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories of Tuesday, 14 April 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

Entertainment
A total of R600 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 14 April 2026.
Science/Tech
alternative_right shares a report from 404 Media: An independent privacy audit of Microsoft, Meta, and Google web traffic in California found that the companies may be violating state regulations and racking up billions in fines. According to the audit from privacy search engine webXray, 55 percent of the sites it checked set ad cookies in a user’s browser even if they opted out of tracking....

Science/Tech
OpenAI says its safeguards “sufficiently reduce cyber risk” for now, while GPT-5.4-Cyber is a new cybersecurity-focused model.
Science/Tech
Google is rolling out a Chrome feature called “Skills” that lets users save Gemini prompts as reusable one-click workflows they can run across multiple tabs. The feature also includes preset Skills from Google. It’s launching first for Chrome desktop users set to US English. The Verge reports: Once you have access to the feature, it can be managed by typing a forward slash ( / ) in Gemini and...

Science/Tech
The UK designated Xinbi Guarantee as an enabler of crypto scammers and human trafficking weeks ago. Telegram is still hosting it in plain sight.

Motoring
Geely has officially launched the new E2, the cheapest electric car you can buy in South Africa.

Motoring
South Africa’s largest service station group is allegedly replacing its 93 Petrol with 95 Petrol as a result of fuel shortages.

Motoring
Dunlop has responded to industry claims that its tyre factory in South Africa is at risk of closing down.
Motoring
Health
If you are on the fence, or have already made a decision, we want to hear about it.

Health
The third report from the inquiry into the government’s handling of the pandemic says the NHS was close to collapse.
Health
Live animal markets and the illegal sale of wildlife pose particular dangers, but any sale of wild animals or animal products poses spillover risks, a new study suggests.

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