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Galaxy target second Nedbank Cup title after reaching a final
The Rockets won this competition in 2019 after beating Kaizer Chiefs in the final.
MONDAY, 06 APRIL 2026, 11:04

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The Rockets won this competition in 2019 after beating Kaizer Chiefs in the final.
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This iconic school has just marked its centenary and can be proud of all it has achieved.

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The government has announced eight young futures hubs in areas with high anti-social behaviour.
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In 2026, cricket players around the world face a number of challenges, including an ever-increasing workload.

South Africa
This after the death of seven between a car and truck in Gqeberha on Sunday.
South Africa
Government to engage residents on Vaal Special Economic Zone
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic), the Gauteng Provincial Government and the Local Municipalities of Lesedi and Midvaal, will host public consultations on the planned designation of the Vaal Special Economic Zone (SEZ).
This follows the publication, on 3 March 2026, of the Minister of Trade,...

South Africa
N3TC’S Thania Dhoogra explains the plans they’ve put in place to ensure the free flow of traffic.

South Africa
This as traffic increases on the R71 linking Moria and Polokwane as well as the N1.

World
The rapper Ye was announced as the headliner for the Wireless Festival in London. He’s gained notoriety over the years for his antisemitic comments and activities glorifying Nazis.

World
NPR’s Rob Schmitz speaks with Zsuzsanna Vegh, program officer at the German Marshall Fund of the United States, about what’s at stake in the upcoming election in Hungary.

World
NPR’s Tom Bowman reports on the race to rescue a U.S. airman after his fighter jet was shot down.

World
The rescue could impact how Trump views a ground operation to take Kharg Island or to seize enriched uranium sites.

Africa
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, 93, won his eighth successive term last year in a disputed election.

Africa
The fuel cost is nearly double what the government budgeted for putting pressure on stretched finances.

Africa
Capt Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power in 2023, says democratic rule would not work for his country.

Africa
More than 250 Kenyans have gone to fight for Russia in Ukraine, mostly willingly, Kenya’s foreign minister says.

Business
According to market research firm Euromonitor International, South Africa’s beauty market grew 7% year on year to reach to $3.9 billion in 2024, which is over R65 billion at current conversion rates, outpacing the 0.6% GDP growth at the time.

Business
Sasris has relaunched Wrap Cover, five years after it was withdrawn following the July 2021 unrest.

Business
The Felix Project is among the organisations feeling the effects of increased costs due to the conflict in Iran.

Business
Bosses say a good start to the year has been put at risk, but opportunities have also emerged.

Politics
Ndou adds that the inclusion of parties like the EFF would be a sign of unity for parties

Politics
The DA congress will take place in Johannesburg next weekend.

Politics
DA FC spokesperson says many young people have put up their hands up to serve in top positions

Politics
Mashatile spoke to the media after a Good Friday service hosted by Amandla Ngawethu Universal Church

Sport
Teenage rookie Cooper Flagg continues his superb run of form by scoring 45 points as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Los Angeles Lakers 134-128.

Sport
How will Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs line up in this Betway Premiership against Orbit College at the Nelson Mandela Stadium?

Sport
American Sha-Carri Richardson overcomes a disadvantage of up to 10 metres to become only the third woman to win the Stawell Gift from the back of the field.

Sport
Orlando Pirates will play Golden Arrows in a Betway Premiership clash midweek. The Buccaneers are two points behind Sundowns.
Education
[ENA] Addis Ababa — Leaders of Ethiopia’s major civil society organizations (CSOs) have reaffirmed their commitment to supporting a peaceful, fair, and democratic process in the country’s upcoming 7th general election, scheduled for June 1, 2026.
Education
Zhang Xuefeng helped people navigate the country’s unforgiving higher education system. The public outpouring after his death was a quiet rebuke to the punishing process.
Education
The White House’s attacks on academia and budget cuts for research have provided an opening for other countries to poach leading scientists.
Education
The Trump administration had said it would collect data from colleges to ensure compliance with a Supreme Court ruling ending affirmative action in admissions.

Lifestyle
Shauwn ‘MamMkhize’ Mkhize is turning 51 today, and what better way to celebrate than with the help of AI.

Lifestyle
In a captivating Netflix documentary, former basketball player Lamar Odom shared what attracted him to reality TV star Khloé Kardashian.

Lifestyle
First SA woman to be crowned Miss Universe, Margaret Gardiner showed Natasha Joubert support on her postpartum journey.

Lifestyle
Gayton McKenzie has been reminded over his failed weight loss challenge after indulging in Easter egg treats in a TikTok video…

Entertainment
South African teams now shift focus to climbing the URC table: Stormers second, Lions fifth, Bulls eighth and Sharks 10th.

Entertainment
‘When you win trophies, you always hear your name,’ said Galaxy head coach Adnan Beganovic.

Entertainment
Pets have become far more than just family additions or selfie accompaniments.

Entertainment
Several factors contribute to the continued deterioration of rural roads.
Science/Tech
Russia’s “great crackdown” on VPNs — and a clampdown on Telegram’s messaging platform — had an unintended side effect, reports Bloomberg. It “triggered the widespread banking outage seen across the country this week, Telegram’s billionaire founder Pavel Durov said.””Telegram was banned in Russia, yet 65 million Russians still use it daily via VPNs,” Durov said Saturday in a post on...

Science/Tech
The draft AI policy builds on a 2024 framework and aims to balance innovation with responsible regulation and oversight.

Science/Tech
In today’s newsletter: Far from Earth and out of contact, the four‑person crew of Artemis II continues a journey designed to test endurance and the limits of deep‑space exploration
Good morning. For a short period today, the four-person crew of the Artemis II mission will be alone in space, unable to contact anyone on Earth. Facing the far side of the moon, the astronauts will be further...

Science/Tech
Icasa research shows pay-TV broadcasters are spending more on content and earning less from it as viewers seek alternatives.

Motoring
A multi-car pile-up is no different from any other accident as far as insurers are concerned.

Motoring
Petrol exporting countries have committed to higher outputs from next month.

Motoring
There are a few simple steps motorists can take to ensure their car is running smoothly and using less fuel.
Motoring
Health
The strike comes at the end of the bank holiday weekend and NHS managers fear demand could be “challenging”.

Health
Northern Ireland becomes first part of UK to bring in legal entitlement for parents affected by miscarriage at any stage of a pregnancy to have paid leave.
Health
A long stay in intensive care can bring physical, cognitive and mental health challenges that can take months or longer to resolve.

Health
The images are used in consultations to show what happens to the womb, ovaries and fallopian tubes.