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The Papers: ‘PM isolated’ and ‘Job concerns deepen’
The Lord Mandelson vetting row is featured on many of Thursday’s front pages.
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The Lord Mandelson vetting row is featured on many of Thursday’s front pages.

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With Wolves and Burnley now relegated, BBC Sport looks at which side is most likely to join them in the Championship next season.

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School uniforms and non-stick pans are some of the everyday products that should stop using chemicals called PFAS, MPs say.

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He is the latest high-ranking military leader to leave the administration in recent months.

South Africa
SAWSSA has launched a nationwide drive to promote waterless sanitation systems.

South Africa
Top cop Mbangwa Nkhwashu has been accused of interfering in the investigation into Swart’s murder.

South Africa
The execution process kicked off by the Zambian government spells the return of Lungu’s remains

South Africa
Retired Judge President Achmat Naeem Jappie died on Wednesday.

World
More than 70 years after the Korean War, South Korea is still confronting the legacy of a secret conflict waged in the shadows.

World
The Pope gives a frank and passionate speech, the likes of which have characterised his tour of Africa.

World
Iran has cut off its access to the global internet. To find an internet connection, some Iranians are traveling across the border with Turkey — even just to make video calls and then go back home.

World
The park, near the venue where inconclusive Iran-U.S. peace talks took place this month, provides respite to those who visit it.

Africa
Zambia authorities and Edgar Lungu’s family are in a dispute over where former leader’s remains should be buried.

Africa
Allegations of a coup plot first surfaced in October 2025 when an Independence Day parade was cancelled.

Africa
The kidnappers raided his palace on Saturday and are believed to be holding him in a forest.

Africa
Fannie Masemola is accused of failing in his duties to provide proper oversight in his role.

Business
Jenny Lennick’s colourful hair clips are sold across the US and around the world.

Business
A request made by the municipality of Johannesburg for additional financing from the Agence Française de Développement has been turned down.

Business
The Serious Fraud Office raided homes and businesses over alleged conspiracy to defraud public money.

Business
Prices went up by 3.3% in March, but what does that mean for you asks the BBC’s Colletta Smith.

Politics
President Cyril Ramaphosa officiates the launch of the Senqu Bridge in Mokhotlong, Lesotho

Politics
He was a member of the Raymond Mhlaba Branch in the Dr WB Rubusana Region.

Politics
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Cases Inquiry is chaired by Justice Sisi Khampepe.

Politics
Fannie Masemola appeared in court on charges of contravening the Public Finance Management Act.

Sport
Two-time Major winner Bryson DeChambeau commits to staying with LIV Golf despite speculation about the tour’s finances.

Sport
Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola is frustrated with the decision to not rule out Sean Longstaff’s 97th-minute equaliser for Leeds as a player was “offside in front of his goalkeeper”.

Sport
Today’s news wrap.

Sport
The 2024 World Championship runner-up was left struggling for breath in his first round match at The Crucible due to his asthma.

Education
Measure will also limit device use during passing periods, lunch and recess and block YouTube on district devices
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Education
Two school districts had similar policies that required students to use facilities that were gender neutral or aligned with their sex assigned at birth.

Education
Thirty three children discussed possible limits the government are considering on social media.

Lifestyle
Longtime Buccaneers fan, Helen Zille, was gifted an priceless, signed Orlando Pirates jersey. Take a look…
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Lifestyle
Liesl Laurie celebrates Musa Mthobeni with a heartfelt birthday message.

Lifestyle
In another Proudly South Africa moment, the Garden Route has been ranked the number one road trip in the world.

Entertainment
The Proteas skipper hit the fourth fastest century in women’s T20 International cricket, and the quickest by a South African.

Entertainment
The Brazilians remain second in the standings, a point behind leaders Orlando Pirates.

Entertainment
A total of R87 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 22 April 2026.

Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories of Wednesday, 22 April 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.
Science/Tech
Ancient Slashdot reader Alain Williams shares a report from the BBC: The Trump family’s World Liberty crypto venture is being sued by one of its billionaire backers over allegations of extortion. Justin Sun has accused World Liberty of an “illegal scheme” to seize his WLFI tokens, a cryptocurrency issued by the company. Sun alleges the firm, co-founded by U.S. President Donald Trump and his son...

Science/Tech
The former prime minister said graduates’ concerns about getting entry-level jobs are justified.

Science/Tech
“To be clear, we were never approached … nor were we in any discussions regarding a partnership or tour access,” a spokesperson for the artist tells WIRED.
Science/Tech
Sony AI’s autonomous table-tennis robot Ace has become the first robot to compete against top-level human players. Reuters reports: Ace, created by the Japanese company Sony’s AI research division, is the first robot to attain expert-level performance in a competitive physical sport, one that requires rapid decisions and precision execution, the project’s leader said. Ace did so by employing...

Motoring
BMW will introduce the all-new 7 Series in South Africa later this year.

Motoring
South African air fares are some of the cheapest in the world.
Motoring

Motoring
South Africans may soon face a price hike at the pumps as the R3 cut to GFL comes to an end.

Health
Amy-Jane Davies is one of 713,048 people in Wales waiting for any type of NHS treatment.
Health
Testifying on Capitol Hill, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continued to back away from his criticism of the measles shot. But he spoke on behalf of his department, not himself.
Health
Suicides among young adults dropped most sharply in states that actively embraced the 988 crisis line, new research has found.
Health
Promoters of free birthing reject any type of medical intervention during pregnancy or delivery. The movement has been trending on social media, but critics warn it poses serious risks.