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Kaizer Chiefs legend Doctor Khumalo to be honoured by TUT
Doctor Khumalo played 397 competitive matches for Kaizer Chiefs between 1987 and 2004, and he scored 75 goals.
WEDNESDAY, 29 APRIL 2026, 15:39

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Doctor Khumalo played 397 competitive matches for Kaizer Chiefs between 1987 and 2004, and he scored 75 goals.

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The prime minister and Conservative leader argue over welfare and defence spending ahead of May elections.
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Union federations also blast Gems for behaving like a commercial scheme

South Africa
Acting Police Minister Professor Firoz Cachalia is briefing Parliament’s Portfolio Committee.

South Africa
This week, the National Treasury announced an extension of the general fuel levy relief in May.
South Africa
Call for soccer fans to enter competition to watch 2026 FIFA World Cup live
South African soccer fans have been handed a golden opportunity to turn their passion into a passport, with a new competition offering a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Through this competition, 20 passionate South African supporters will be selected to travel to either the United States...

South Africa
Cosatu is finalising preparations for its 140th anniversary of International Workers’ Day rally.

World
The King and the US president exchanged several jokes during their speeches at a state banquet.

World
An appeals court sentenced ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol to 7 years in prison for resisting arrest and bypassing a Cabinet meeting before his brief imposition of martial law in December 2024.

World
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quitting oil cartel Opec after nearly 60 years of membership.

World
Against the backdrop of an energy crisis and a warming planet, more than 50 countries have come to Santa Marta, Colombia, to discuss concrete ways to phase out oil, gas, and coal.

Africa
The 28-year-old was arrested in February after a man had been shot at his home in Johannesburg.

Africa
Last weekend’s attacks came as the Africa Corps withdrew from a key base in northern Mali.

Africa
The UK has issued similar advice, telling citizens who stay, that they do so at their own risk.

Africa
The mountain bongo is a rare antelope endemic to Kenyan highland forests, with less than 100 in the wild.

Business
Old Mutual has warned that the Iran War may lead to cost pressures that South Africans are unprepared for.
Business

Business
Newcastle City Council hopes the move will offer Byker Wall homeowners “stability and certainty”.
Business

Politics
The Boksburg Magistrate’s Court granted Kagiso Lerutla and Julius Mkhwanazi bail of R30 000 each.

Politics
The first draft report has been shared with committee members.

Politics
The Commission will resume on Thursday with a new witness.

Politics
Chair Mbuyiseli Madlanga says Brown Mogotsi resumes testimony at the Madlanga Inquiry

Sport
Mark Allen’s bid to become the oldest first-time world champion in the modern era gathers momentum as he reaches the semi-finals with a 13-12 victory over Barry Hawkins.

Sport
Justin Rose will use his new McLaren Golf clubs in competition for the first time this week. What are the risks of his partnership with the Formula 1 team?

Sport
With Hearts out in front, Hibs could do the the Scottish Premiership leaders a favour against Celtic, while the defending champions will hope Rangers can do some damage at Tynecastle.

Sport
Ireland kicking coach Gareth Steenson says closing out the Women’s Six Nations with two home wins will be “huge” for the squad after last weekend’s deflating defeat by France.
Education
[Nile Post] Rubanda West MP-elect Bruce Balaba Kabaasa has called on communities to reject early marriages and prioritize girl child education, describing it as critical to sustainable development and social transformation.
Education
[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA — The Ministry of Education (MOE), in collaboration with the Government of Japan and United Nations partners, has launched the 2025 Japan Supplementary Budget Projects, marking a major step toward strengthening Liberia’s education system through a coordinated, multi-sector approach that links learning with health, protection and community wellbeing.
Education
[African Union] The African Union Commission, Department of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation and State Department for Basic Education, Government of Kenya, with participants from AU Member States, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), UN Agencies, Continental Education Strategy for Africa (CESA) Cluster Leads and Members, and Development Partners, today officially opened the...
Education
[Liberian Observer] Keep Liberia in partnership with the Ministry of Education Liberia, on Thursday, April 16, launched the long-awaited National Student Handbook (NSH) during the National Student Symposium 2026 held at the Ministerial Complex in Congo Town.
Lifestyle
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Lifestyle
Former model Christina Storm has rubbished sensational reports of her ex, Springbok James Small’s death in 2019…

Lifestyle
Residents in parts of Gauteng reported ground shaking on Tuesday evening after a possible seismic event near Soweto.

Entertainment
Iran’s blockaded of the Strait of Hormuz has sent shockwaves through the global economy, with its own economy also suffering.

Entertainment
Sahpra says it is the responsibility of the Department of Agriculture to ensure the public is aware of the vaccination programme and its processes.

Entertainment
Sekgodiso set a 1,500m personal best of 4:08.93 to beat in-form athlete Karabo More at the Simbine Classic.

Entertainment
The MK party held an event this week to honour ANC struggle hero Solomon Mahlangu

Science/Tech
The ZSL has given us the word ‘zoo’, inspired artists and birthed a quarter of all Sumatran tigers. It has fascinated me since childhood – and the world since 1826
In the spring of 1826, two extraordinary things occurred in central London. The first was the death of Chunee the elephant. On 1 March at Cross’s Menagerie, upstairs in the Exeter ’Change on the Strand, Chunee was killed by a...

Science/Tech
Former Nedbank group chief information officer Ray Naicker has been appointed as group CIO of Bank South Pacific.

Science/Tech
We consulted preparedness experts and WIRED’s team of testers for the essential gear to keep on hand in case of wildfires, earthquakes, and lord knows what else.

Science/Tech
Drugmaker had stalled large-scale projects in England but has now pledged investment at two sites, announced by Keir Starmer
Britain’s biggest drugmaker AstraZeneca has said it will invest £300m in the UK in a surprise U-turn after pausing large-scale projects last year.
The drugmaker had pulled back projects in Britain after becoming disillusioned with the business environment, including the...
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
South Africa’s petrol prices are expected to increase after the coming long weekend.
Motoring

Health
What are the main symptoms and causes of bowel cancer, and how can you reduce your risk of getting it?

Health
Researchers stress that simple lifestyle changes can still significantly reduce the risk of cancer.
Health
A headset recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration uses a weak electric current to shock the brain. Some researchers hope it could challenge the current pill-centric paradigm.
Health
Prosecutors accused Dr. David Morens, a former adviser to Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, of hiding records related to the onset of the pandemic.