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WATCH |Police launch formal probe into constable allegedly assaulting civilian
Video suggests that attack took place inside Volksrust police station

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Geordin Hill-Lewis elected new leader of the DA
Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has been elected as the leader of the DA, replacing the minister of agriculture. John Steenhuisen
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South Africa
Gauteng education system under pressure despite gains – MEC Maile
Gauteng education system under pressure despite gains – MEC Maile
Gauteng MEC for Education, Lebogang Maile, has outlined persistent challenges facing the province’s education system, including overcrowding, infrastructure backlogs, weak learning outcomes and teacher shortages.
Speaking in a media briefing on Sunday, the Gauteng Department of Education said while significant...
South Africa
Deputy Minister Letsike arrives in New York for ECOSOC Youth Forum
Deputy Minister Letsike arrives in New York for ECOSOC Youth Forum
Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, has arrived in New York to participate in the 2026 United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum.
In a statement on Sunday, the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities said the...

South Africa
BMA intercepts over 4 000 travellers over Easter period
BMA says 3 1170 were people without proper documents to be in the country.
South Africa
Illegal border crossings drop as enforcement intensifies
Illegal border crossings drop as enforcement intensifies
Enhanced border enforcement measures during the 2026 Easter period have led to a 24% decline in illegal crossings, according to the Border Management Authority (BMA).
Presenting the operational report during a media briefing on Sunday in Pretoria, Commissioner Michael Masiapato said 4 763 travellers were intercepted while...

World
U.S. and Iran fail to reach agreement during high-level talks in Islamabad
The U.S and Iran did not reach an agreement to end the war in Iran at a high-level meeting on Saturday.

World
Justin Bieber headlines Coachella with nostalgia-fuelled set
The star spent much of the gig singing along to YouTube videos of early hits like Baby and Never say Never.

World
A Hezbollah commander describes battling Israel in Lebanon
In a rare interview, a wounded Hezbollah commander tells NPR about his secretive Shia Muslim militia’s new command structure and how it has managed to keep firing rockets into northern Israel.

World
No Deal: U.S.-Iran peace talks in Islamabad collapse
The United States and Iran failed to reach an agreement after a day of highly anticipated face-to-face peace talks, Washington’s lead negotiator Vice President J.D. Vance announced on Sunday.

Africa
Nearly 400 sentenced in Nigeria for links to militant Islamists
Judges handed down sentences ranging from five years to life imprisonment following mass trials.

Africa
Chimpanzees in Uganda locked in vicious ‘civil war’, say researchers
The once close-knit community of Ngogo chimpanzees have been at loggerheads for the last eight years.

Africa
Popular Tanzanian musician Matonya charged with rape in Kenya
The 43-year-old denies the charge and has been released on bail and had to surrender his passport.

Africa
Caf president would welcome corruption investigation
Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe has “zero tolerance” for corruption, which he says is “worse than cancer”.

Business
How much you need to earn to be considered rich in South Africa
Defining who is wealthy in South Africa is widely debated, but data from various sources gives us a good idea of how much it takes to be considered rich.

Business
South Africans not offered salaries they deserve
Many South Africans may not be earning the salaries they deserve, particularly in smaller companies that often lack access to reliable market benchmarks.

Business
Two brothers in South Africa who went from making R4 million a year to earning it in one day
A South African clothing startup is taking on the global athleisure market, led by brothers Daneel and Stef Steinmann.

Business
Criminals targeting bank accounts taking South Africa by storm
The South African Banking Risk Information Centre (Sabric) reported that digital bank fraud has more than doubled in recent years.

Politics
DA elects Geordin Hill-Lewis as new leader
He beat contender Sibusiso Dyonase, caucus leader of the Sedibeng Municipality, to the top post.

Politics
Combating gang-violence needs a holistic approach: Allen
Western Cape Deputy Speaker, Reagen Allen, is attending the DA Federal Congress.

Politics
Geordin Hill-Lewis and Sibusiso Dyonase compete for DA’s top position
DA leadership results are expected to be announced at 1 pm.

Politics
DA to elect new leadership, finalise policy amid GNU talks
Over 2,000 delegates will elect a federal leader, chairperson and three deputy chairpersons.

Sport
Australian teenager Gout faster than Bolt at 18
Australian 18-year-old sprinter Gout Gout goes quicker than Usain Bolt did at the same age to win at his national championships.

Sport
Tottenham will go down – Sutton
Football Focus pundits Chris Sutton and Steph Houghton discuss whether Roberto de Zerbi can improve Spurs and keep them in the Premier League.

Sport
What is going on with Garnacho?
Alejandro Garnacho is struggling to stand out at Chelsea – so can the £40m signing from Manchester United still realise his potential at Stamford Bridge?

Sport
How much did Steyn, Jantjies earn from Two Oceans wins?
Gerda Steyn and Arthur Jantjies claimed victories in the Two Oceans Ultra Marathon, and walked away with healthy winners’ cheques.

Education
‘I feel helpless’: college graduates can’t find entry-level roles in shrinking market amid rise of AI
Young American graduates expressed frustration over fewer job openings and longer searches
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American college graduates are facing the worst entry-level job market since the pandemic, with the underemployment rate reaching 42.5% – its highest level since 2020.
Several young graduates told the Guardian about their...
Education
Parents, Consider Underachieving
I am just so tired, and so bad at crafts.
Education
Judges Fired After Blocking Deportations of Pro-Palestinian Students
The immigration judges’ abrupt dismissals marked the latest efforts by the Trump administration to reshape the country’s immigration courts.
Education
The Truth About Mary Todd Lincoln
Retelling the story of a woman today requires a motivation to correct the historical record.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Khuli Chana and Lamiez Holworthy’s wedding marks new chapter!
Music royalty, Khuli Chana and Lamiez Holworthy-Morule, mark a new chapter with their glamorous weddings in the North West.

Lifestyle
Comic Con Cape Town returns this April
Come one, come all to Comic Con Cape Town! Here’s all you need to know about the Mother City’s largest pop culture and gaming festival…
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Confirmed: Faf de Klerk signs deal with the Cheetahs
The veteran No 9 has won two World Cups with the Springboks.

Entertainment
BREAKING: Geordin Hill-Lewis succeeds Steenhuisen as new DA federal leader
Hill-Lewis is now tasked with growing the party.

Entertainment
‘The blue machine works’: Zille says she will not come back again
Zille has been at the helm of the DA in various positions for more than a decade.

Entertainment
‘Earth’s Fragility,’ Artemis II Crew reflects on historic Moon flyby [VIDEO]
The crew completed their first slingshot around the moon in over 50 years by any human.

Science/Tech
Best 2-in-1 Laptops (2026): Microsoft, Lenovo, and the iPad
Whether you want a detachable tablet or a laptop screen that spins, these 2-in-1 devices manage to balance being both a tablet and a laptop.

Science/Tech
Icasa moves to mandate national infrastructure database
Network operators face mandatory bi-annual GIS submissions and R1-million fines under draft rapid deployment rules.

Science/Tech
There’s a Secret Ingredient to Making Luxury Ice at Home
Nice ice is big business, but you can get perfectly clear cubes at home without freezing your assets.
Science/Tech
Crypto Billionaire Pardoned In Prison By Trump Just Wrote a Memoir
Forbes estimates he’s worth roughly $110 billion, “placing him ahead of Bill Gates.” And now Changpeng Zhao, the 49-year-old billionaire founder of Binance, “has written a memoir…”It arrives with the unmistakable timing of a man determined to tell the world his version of his meteoric crypto rise and fall, and foreshadow his comeback. The book, Freedom of Money: A Memoir of Protecting Users,...

Motoring
Most fuel-efficient double-cab bakkie in South Africa
This bakkie costs just R1.9 per kilometre to drive, even after April’s massive diesel price hike.

Motoring
The R600 fuel price difference motorists are paying in South Africa
Some South African motorists are paying up to R600 more to fill their car this month.

Motoring
How much fuel you’ll use with a petrol, diesel, and hybrid SUV
Hybrid cars are touted as a great way to save fuel, but it’s important to check how your chosen model stacks up against its petrol and diesel rivals.

Motoring
5 cheapest 4×4 SUVs you can buy in South Africa
South Africa is home to a good number of off-road SUVs, but not too many budget options.

Health
Women’s network for mid-life wellbeing launches
The support group was set up by a woman who challenged herself to try 50 new things before turning 50.

Health
‘Doctors strikes’ and ‘paw prints in space’
A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.

Health
Why weight-loss jabs work better for some people than others
People who carry variations in two genes linked to appetite and digestion can lose more weight when taking drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro to treat obesity, research suggests.

Health
ChatGPT ‘uncovered woman’s rare condition’ after years of misdiagnosis
Phoebe was told she’d be treated as a mental health patient if she kept returning to A&E.