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The statue honours the late African giant pouched rat who sniffed out more than 100 landmines during his lifetime.

The ongoing US-Israeli war against Iran and a Kanye West gig are top stories in the papers this Sunday.

Residents say they support the administration’s immigration agenda – but not its plans to build a detention centre in their backyard.

On the tech giant’s 50th year, we ask analysts to give their top three Apple successes and misses

Twenty adults were detained and the children were taken to a place of safety.

System chairperson Sipho Towa says the road is unsafe and a number of crashes have already occurred

The Premier says the Strategy will ensure the creation of conditions to attract investment.

JMPD spokesperson Fihla says they will intensify their law enforcement operations throughout Easter

Chapal Bhaduri was Bengal’s biggest stage queen – until women arrived and the spotlight moved on.

Easter in the Democratic Republic of the Congo—where congregants celebrate with the Zairean Rite, the only Vatican-approved liturgy shaped by local culture, alive with song, dance, and striking ritual.

When a 9,000 year-old grave of a shaman was discovered in Nazi Germany, the discovery was quickly politicized to support Nazi propaganda. But new analysis shows that initial narrative was all wrong.

Former NASA chief of staff Bale Dalton talks about the work that went into the Artemis mission plan and what to watch for on the journey.

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

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

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

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

A growing number of skilled South Africans are returning home after building careers overseas in countries such as Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom (UK).

Accountancy firm Brand Finance recently published a report listing South Africa’s top 100 brands in 2026, with Africa’s largest mobile network operator MTN maintaining its position as South Africa’s most valuable brand.

First National Bank (FNB) Personal Segment CEO Lytania Johnson will assume the role of CEO for FNB in April 2026, succeeding current CEO Harry Kellan.

JSE-listed financial services group Alexforbes recently announced that it has processed and paid more than one million savings pot withdrawal claims since 2024 when the two-pot retirement system was introduced in South Africa.

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

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

Mashatile says government is looking at increasing its capacity to refine crude oil

The ANCYL says Panyaza Lesufi’s pick of Nkululeko Dunga sidelines youth and ignores party rules

Lauren Price retains her unified world champion status after beating Puerto Rican Stephanie Pineiro by a unanimous decision in Cardiff.

Claressa Shields challenges Lauren Price to a match after White retains her unified world champion status after beating Puerto Rican Stephanie Pineiro by a unanimous decision at Cardiff’s Utilita Arena.

Chelsea seek defender from partner club, Inter target Spurs goalkeeper and Liverpool look to add to defensive ranks, plus more.

Deontay Wilder “vehemently denies” allegations he physically assaulted the son of his ex-partner, says his lawyer.

Reports on English policies seen in Wales as relating to whole of UK contribute to widespread confusion, researchers say

UK media is failing to report properly on devolved issues in Wales, leaving voters ill-informed about May’s Senedd elections, a report has found.

A Cardiff University study of more than 3,000 news items found repeated patterns in coverage across different broadcasters and...

Mel and Peet Viljoen swapped their luxury golf estate homes for ICE detention centres in the Arizona desert and an alligator-infested swamp.

Joburg MMC for Transport Kenny Kunene – once dubbed ‘Sushi King’ – accused Helen Zille of being ‘unhygienic’ after she swam in a pothole.

Controversial author Jackie Phamotse says she is ready to “live boldly” again after completing her two-year house arrest.

South African media personality Olwethu Leshabane proudly announced her new career path as a doula at a maternity clinic in Johannesburg.

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There was not much separating the teams in a clash played in heavy rain.

Catch up on the biggest stories of Saturday, 04 April 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

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South Africa is home to some top-notch hot hatches.

Tesla was set to launch in South Africa this year, but ongoing tensions have put these plans on hold.

Car exports from Asian carmakers have been disrupted by the Middle East conflict.

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

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