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McDermott to lead England into World Cup
Brian McDermott will lead England’s men into this autumn’s Rugby League World Cup as their new head coach.
THURSDAY, 23 APRIL 2026, 09:25

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Brian McDermott will lead England’s men into this autumn’s Rugby League World Cup as their new head coach.
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City Power says suspension aims to protect integrity of investigation into officials

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Sowetan’s choice of the top three reads you should not miss today

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Julius Mkhwanazi and Kagiso Lerutla to apply for bail at Boksburg magistrate’s court

South Africa
N1 between Witvlag junction and the Hendrik Verwoerd Tunnel will be closed for several hours.

South Africa
Chikunga says women judges have a critical role in ensuring court decisions protect women.

South Africa
Advocate Cyril Mlotshwa has been testifying at the Nkabinde Enquiry.

South Africa
The Premier says the test results will help determine the cause of the alleged food contamination.

World
President Trump’s Department of Justice sent a plane this week to Cuba to return a 10-year-old from Utah who is at the center of a custody fight involving the child’s gender identity.

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.

Africa
At 17, Rasheed Wasiu was detained as security forces cracked down on protests against police brutality.

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.

Business
An increase in spending is more than more than offset by increased tax receipts, official figures show.

Business
Capitec increased its banking app clients by 19% year-on-year – from 12.9 million to 15.3 million.

Business
Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Thursday, 23 April.

Business
If you’re in the market for car insurance or simply curious about whether you could be paying less, getting a car insurance quote from OUTsurance is a smart place to start.

Politics
Tolashe allegedly registered luxury vehicles donated by the Chinese embassy in her children’s names.

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.

Sport
Mamelodi Sundowns dropped points for the first time in 2026 after being held to a draw by Stellenbosch FC at Loftus Versfeld on Wednesday.

Sport
How much attention have you paid to what’s happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?

Sport
BBC Sport speaks to Miles Chamley-Watson, the man behind the World Fencing League, which launches on Saturday in Los Angeles.

Sport
The URC has decided that there will be disciplinary action against the Welsh winger who inured Sharks star Ethan Hooker.

Education
More than 70% have cut down in past year on teaching assistants, who play key role in helping children with Send
Two-fifths of school leaders in England have been forced to cut back on support for children with special educational needs due to a financial crisis “more than a decade in the making”, according to a poll.
Seven out of 10 (71%) leaders say they have cut down on teaching assistants...
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Lawmakers are now pushing for a formal policy change to declare education subsidised rather than fully free, after the government admitted it has been unable to fully finance the free education programme.

Education
Government advisers call for review of rules that cause loss of household income when a child takes up job training
Young people from disadvantaged backgrounds are abandoning valuable job training opportunities because of a little-known welfare “apprenticeship penalty” that can leave their families out of pocket by as much as £340 a week.
The problem is caused by benefit rules that classify a...

Education
Measure will also limit device use during passing periods, lunch and recess and block YouTube on district devices
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The Los Angeles unified school district’s board passed a resolution on Tuesday to curb students’ classroom screen time for the upcoming school year, in the latest effort nationwide to address adverse...
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
TV personality and polygamist Musa Mseleku broke the internet after revealing that his 3rd wife, Thobile MaKhumalo, has an ancestral gift.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Longtime Buccaneers fan, Helen Zille, was gifted an priceless, signed Orlando Pirates jersey. Take a look…

Entertainment
City go ahead of the Gunners only on goals scored, with five games left for both the title contenders.

Entertainment
Source says taxpayer funding may arrive by May. CEO resigned after CFO quit amid disclaimed audit and board exits.

Entertainment
The suspects were arrested with two cellphones in their possession belonging to the victims.

Entertainment
AfriForum recorded 184 farm attacks and 29 murders in 2025. Gauteng saw highest incidents with 50 attacks seven murders.

Science/Tech
Capitec CEO Graham Lee has revealed the bank is seeking early access to Anthropic’s Mythos as cyber risks escalate for banks.
Science/Tech
alternative_right writes: A new technology has been proposed that could fundamentally solve the issue of smartphones overheating during high-spec gaming or extended video streaming. Researchers at KAIST have discovered the principle of processing signals using the minute vibrations of magnets (spin waves) instead of electrons. This method significantly reduces heat generation and power...

Science/Tech
Demand for financial licenses in Anjouan has surged significantly, driven by the rapid global expansion of the foreign exchange (FX) and cryptocurrency markets. The jurisdiction is increasingly emerging as a preferred destination for brokers and digital asset firms seeking fast, reliable, and cost-effective licensing solutions. FX and crypto licenses are at the forefront of this […]

Science/Tech
Endless Domains Integrates Freename, Expanding the World’s Most Comprehensive Multi-Chain Identity Aggregator. Every Major Blockchain. Multiple Identities. One Platform. There are years the industry talks about. And then there are years the industry looks back on. 2026 is the second kind. Endless Domains today announces the integration of Freename as its newest major provider, joining […]

Motoring
Global fuel prices may never return to normal.

Motoring
Buying a brand new car is not always an option for South Africa’s motorists.

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.

Health
Rachel Moore is raising awareness for adenomyosis a womb disease which she said has ruined her life.

Health
A&E manager Sam Carter was under investigation by the Portsmouth trust when she took her own life.
Health
In four days of congressional testimony, the health secretary sought to please the White House and his MAHA base at the same time.

Health
Amy-Jane Davies is one of 713,048 people in Wales waiting for any type of NHS treatment.