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Iran’s new supreme leader is supposed to have the final say, but in practice the picture is far murkier.

The British Israeli man says he was detained after someone took offence at his kippah embroidered with Israeli and Palestinian flags.

West Bromwich Albion are given a two-point penalty by the English Football League for breaching profit and sustainability rules.

Cloudy and cold conditions are expected across Gauteng.

The Department of Transport says the cause of the collision is still unknown.

Seven Newark family members were kidnapped during a break-in on Tuesday night and murdered.

Officials say the restrictions are for public safety, but businesses and the public are feeling the impact.

Hezbollah and Israel traded fire just hours after the ceasefire extension was announced, underscoring its fragility.

After the carcasses of 10 wolves were found last week, another eight have been found in recent days.

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire for three weeks, President Trump says. And, the Trump administration is easing rules on medical marijuana.

Michael Eneramo, who won 10 caps for the Super Eagles, dies aged 40 after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest during a friendly game.

What court papers and sources close to the investigation have told the BBC about the scope of the plan.

A Ghanaian national was confronted by South Africans in a viral clip and questioned about his immigration status.

William Ruto says Kenyans speak “some of the best English in the world” while it is hard to understand Nigerians.

Statistics Jersey says there have been “sharp increases” in some energy prices.

South Africa’s equity market started 2026 on strong footing, but the war in Iran erased many of the early gains in the South African equity market.

Alarm bells are ringing over the uncertainty of jet fuel availability beyond May 2026. Industry leaders are warning of serious consequences for airlines, passengers, and regional economies if fuel supplies fall.

The application is seeking orders declaring Malema’s allegations false and defamatory.

The Public Global Inequality Dialogue aims to address the global inequality crisis.

Julius Mkhwanazi faces charges of fraud, corruption and defeating the ends of justice.

Suspended TMPD Deputy Chief Umashi Dhlamini is implicated in tender rigging.

Saturday’s Six Nations action pits a team that has forgotten how to lose against a team that cannot remember how to win.

Kaizer Chiefs earned R6.6 million from their CAF Confederation Cup run but missed out on a massive R66 million prize. What’s next?

Chelsea’s interim head coach Calum McFarlane admits this year has been a “whirlwind”, going from obscurity to an FA Cup semi‑final at Wembley.

Junior Khanye warns Kaizer Chiefs could adopt a defensive approach against an in-form Orlando Pirates in Sunday’s Soweto Derby.

Popular South African retailer Woolworths will continue to stock the beloved Chuckles chocolate brand, for at least the foreseeable future.

Kalk Bay eatery Olympia Café and Bakery has announced a change to its pet policy, indicating that dogs are no longer be allowed.

Mzansi Magic announced that indeed ‘cameras will keep rolling’ as season 9 of ‘Uthando Nes’thembu’ gets extended by four episodes.

The Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in China showed some of the latest automotive innovations from a range of manufacturers.

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for Friday, 25 April 2026.

“We approach this derby with a lot of humility, not thinking too much about the result of the previous derby,” said Ouaddou,

‘We need to show something to our fans,’ he said.

A US surveillance program that lets the FBI view Americans’ communications without a warrant is up for renewal. A new bill aims to address mounting lawmaker concerns—with smoke and mirrors.

Tim Cook was a great CEO, but he didn’t crack AI.  It’s job number 1 for John Ternus.

A sound policy reform has become politically radioactive – because Elon Musk is the one who most obviously benefits.

These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

Recent investigations by Bidvest Protea Coin have identified more than 100 suspected illicit fuel depots in South Africa.

A used Toyota Fortuner will set you back almost half a million rand.

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Hattie Underwood is a recovered alcoholic and she told 5 Live’s Naga Munchetty how she used delivery apps to “anonymise” her alcohol consumption.

There are currently 687,958 people waiting for any type of NHS treatment in Wales.