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McIlroy holds nerve to win second successive Masters
Rory McIlroy holds his nerve to shoot a one-under par final round to win the 2026 Masters at Augusta, one shot ahead of Scottie Scheffler.
MONDAY, 13 APRIL 2026, 01:37

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Rory McIlroy holds his nerve to shoot a one-under par final round to win the 2026 Masters at Augusta, one shot ahead of Scottie Scheffler.

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Moments after winning the Masters last year, Rory McIlroy said it would be transformative. He has proved that by defending the title at Augusta National.

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Rory McIlroy holds his nerve to sink the putt that means he wins the Masters for the second year in a row by one shot from Scottie Scheffler.

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It was a difficult mission, negotiating on behalf of a president whose messaging on the war has been mixed from the start.

South Africa
The Judicial Service Commission’s April 2026 leg of interviews kicks off this week.

South Africa
South Africa is mourning the loss of celebrated songwriter and performer Melvyn Matthews

South Africa
Police operations across Cape Town and Pretoria have led to multiple drug-related arrests

South Africa
A Kranskop woman says her life is a nightmare after her husband died in Russia

World
Leo XIV wants the world’s attention on a continent vital to the Church’s future, an aide says.

World
Less than a day after peace talks between the US and Iran failed, President Trump said that he will blockade the Strait of Hormuz.

World
With attention focused on Iran, Ukraine has made economic, battlefield and diplomatic gains against the Kremlin.

World
Amid the war in Iran, countries have been censoring and policing what their citizens are saying about the conflict and what information they have access to.

Africa
Judges handed down sentences ranging from five years to life imprisonment following mass trials.

Africa
The once close-knit community of Ngogo chimpanzees have been at loggerheads for the last eight years.

Africa
The 43-year-old denies the charge and has been released on bail and had to surrender his passport.

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

Business
Moerdijk has been earmarked for removal, to make way for a vast electricity substation.

Business
A property company owned by the Reform UK deputy leader failed to pay £91,000 in tax on dividends, according to the Sunday Times.

Business
A teacher started a private school group with his R240,000 severance package, which later sold to a billionaire’s foundation for R7.2 billion.

Business
The US has not accredited Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana and Reserve Bank Govenor Lesetja Kganyago for the G20 Summit this year.

Politics
The court has heard testimony from several State witnesses in the Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla trial

Politics
In 1966, the UN General Assembly declared apartheid a crime against humanity

Politics
Geordin Hill-Lewis has been elected as the new DA Federal leader.

Politics
He beat contender Sibusiso Dyonase, caucus leader of the Sedibeng Municipality, to the top post.

Sport
Match of the Day pundit Pat Nevin looks at how Tottenham’s new head coach Roberto de Zerbi set up his side against Sunderland, and the issues that cost Spurs in their 1-0 defeat at the Stadium of Light.

Sport
Match of the Day pundits Ben Foster and Pat Nevin praise Manchester City’s second-half performance as they overpowered Chelsea to secure a 3-0 away win at Stamford Bridge.

Sport
Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is getting closer to agreeing a new contract with the club, head coach Michael Carrick says.

Sport
Newcastle want Manchester United’s Manuel Ugarte, Liverpool face a battle with Chelsea for Eli Junior Kroupi, plus more.

Education
Campaigners welcome first update of school food standards in 13 years, which aims to help lower obesity rates
The government is to announce an overhaul to school food standards in England that will lead to calorific classics such as fish and chips and steamed sponges being banned.
The new rules of the first major update to school food standards in 13 years will apply from September. They are...
Education
A retired judge and a law professor respond to a Page A1 article. Also: Censoring college professors; executive power after President Trump.

Education
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
I am just so tired, and so bad at crafts.

Lifestyle
25-year-old Dylan Beese, who works as an OnlyFans Management consultant, has given the public a peek inside his Sea Point villa in Cape Town.

Lifestyle
The DA’s Johannesburg mayoral candidate Helen Zille performed Brenda Fassie’s ‘Vulindlela’ twice this week – Watch it here…

Lifestyle
Elon Musk has defended his father Errol Musk who shot and killed two intruders in his Sandton home almost three decades ago..

Lifestyle
Gayton McKenzie has taken legal action against TikToker Maryke Erasmus who accused him of spiking Easter eggs with drugs…

Entertainment
When the world starts coming apart at the seams, the arts always steps in to mend hearts and minds or,…

Entertainment
Brayan León proved the difference, rising to head home the decisive goal early in the second half.

Entertainment
City are hitting form at just the right time.

Entertainment
A total of R400 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 12 April 2026.
Science/Tech
A new powerful chipset has arrived to take on x86 CPUs and Apple’s M5, writes Wccftech. The blog Windows Central writes that “Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 processors are here” — and they run Windows:Microsoft has done a massive amount of work to improve compatibility and has also convinced developers to embrace Windows 11 on Arm. Users of Windows 11 on Arm PCs spend 90% of their time on Arm-based...
Science/Tech
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie “is officially the year’s highest-grossing film to date with $629 million at the global box office,” reports Variety — and it will likely earn over $1 billion. Project Hail Mary now becomes the year’s second highest-grossing movie, with four-week ticket sales over $510, notes The Hollywood Reporter: The two films have helped propel year-to-date revenue to $2.113...
Science/Tech
“RGB LED TVs have been the talk of the TV world this year,” argues The Verge, with models coming from all the manufacturers.”And the first one of 2026 is here — the UR9 from China’s Hisense — “the first look at the viability of the new backlight technology outside of demo rooms.” They call it “a step above the traditional mini-LED TVs of years past.” and “a great first shot against OLED’s...
Science/Tech
Mississippi has one warehouse — run by a contractor — that sells all the liquor for the entire state of 2.9 million people. “If a restaurant or store anywhere in Mississippi wanted a bottle of Jim Beam, they had to order it from the wholesale warehouse,” reports the Washington Post. But then Mississippi’s warehouse-managing contractor implemented a new computer system that wasn’t compatible...
Motoring

Motoring
This bakkie costs just R1.9 per kilometre to drive, even after April’s massive diesel price hike.

Motoring
Some South African motorists are paying up to R600 more to fill their car this month.

Motoring
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.
Health
A psychologist, she urged patients to confront the things that frightened them, revolutionizing her field’s approach to post-traumatic stress disorder.

Health
The support group was set up by a woman who challenged herself to try 50 new things before turning 50.

Health
A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.

Health
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.