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Boy charged with Harrow synagogue arson
A bottle containing a type of accelerant was thrown through the window of the synagogue.
TUESDAY, 21 APRIL 2026, 10:52

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A bottle containing a type of accelerant was thrown through the window of the synagogue.

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Emmarentia road rage killing heads to court as accused claims self-defence after altercation escalates to shooting.

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Controversial Lekompo artist Lehlogonolo ‘Shebeshxt’ Chauke seeks bail

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Police spokesperson Col Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi said police were called to the scene on Sunday, where they found a woman lying in a pool of blood

South Africa
Fifteen other accused will also appear on the 13th of May.

South Africa
Shebe Maburna is facing multiple charges, including three of attempted murder.
South Africa
‘Arrests are in police domain’ – Madlanga Commission
The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System, commonly known as the Madlanga Commission, has moved to clarify that arrests made as a result of revelations during proceedings are carried out by the police and not the commission itself.
Commission...
South Africa
Warning issued for severe thunderstorms
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says conditions are favourable for the development of severe storms, potentially leading to minor impacts over the western and eastern parts of the North West, the extreme north eastern parts of the Northern Cape and the western and central Free State, on Tuesday.
This could cause localised damage to...

World
This clears the way for Japan to sell weapons to more than a dozen countries.

World
A man standing atop one of the historic Teotihuacan pyramids opened fire on tourists Monday, killing one Canadian and leaving at least 13 people, authorities said.

World
Cuba’s government confirmed that it had recently met with U.S. officials on the island as tensions between the two sides remain high over the U.S. energy blockade of the Caribbean country.

World
The approval clears a final set of hurdles for Japan’s postwar arms sales and facilitate its future sale of weapons such as a next-generation fighter jet and combat drones.

Africa
At the 1972 Miss World contest, Cynthia Shange was one of two contestants from South Africa – one black and one white.

Africa
The youngest of those freed from an Allied Democratic Forces camp is a girl aged just 14, Uganda’s army says.

Africa
Ecologist Iroro Tanshi is one of six winners of the international Goldman Environmental Prize.

Africa
Shamim Mafi is accused of brokering the sales of arms to Sudan’s defence ministry on behalf of Iran.

Business
The R475 billion sale of a business serving chefs and grocery store owners across the US marks the culmination of a tumultuous, seven-decade career for South African billionaire Nathan Kirsh.

Business
The South African government is paying millions of rands in legal fees to meet various legal challenges to the NHI—with a pivotal case being heard next month.
Business
Business

Politics
City Manager Kagiso Lerutla faces charges of fraud, corruption, and defeating the ends of justice.

Politics
The tender relates to a R2.9 billion security contract.

Politics
The party says all conferences will be held no later than March next year.

Politics
The party says communists will have to choose between the ANC and the SACP.

Sport
Springbok superstar Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu says he cannot easily avoid critical keyboard warriors online.

Sport
India’s national team is reaping the rewards of an IPL which is now drawing talent from all over the country.

Sport
San Antonio Spurs centre Victor Wembanyama is named the first unanimous winner of the NBA’s defensive player of the year award.

Sport
It’s reaching a make or break stage in the URC playoffs race, and here are all the kick off times for the SA teams this weekend.

Education
Time Hoppers: The Silk Road is a time-travel adventure whose child heroes must save the legacy of Islamic scholars who shaped modern science. Its makers reveal their inspiration, and reflect on their success
‘Some people said it doesn’t exist – that it’s a fantasy.” So says Flordeliza Dayrit of the silk road, the vast network of trade routes that once connected Asia, Africa and Europe...
Education
[Daily Trust] Governor Dauda Lawal has approved a 120-day rapid intervention plan to address challenges in Zamfara State’s education sector.
Education
“CoachGPT.” A college “cookie house.” And the latest from Iran.

Education
Government amendment to children’s wellbeing and schools bill to replace existing guidance with statutory ban
A ban on mobile phones in schools in England is to be introduced by the government to ensure that “critical safeguarding legislation” is passed.
The government will table an amendment to the children’s wellbeing and schools bill in the House of Lords after the bill was held up by...
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
New eLife certification with SASSA is takings millions of grant beneficiaries to the digital portal for the first time. Here’s how it works …
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Letoya Makhene’s eldest daughter, Nubia Mangezi, made a bold debut on the second episode of the reality TV show ‘The Makhenes.’
Entertainment

Entertainment
The recently announced winners of the Nature Photography Contest have brought together photographers from around the world, showcasing images that celebrate the extraordinary beauty – and humour – of our planet.

Entertainment
With Williams confirmed to leave the Sharks, it’s up to Jaden Hendrikse and Ross Braude to make the No 9 role their own.

Entertainment
Zozi Tunzi, Sinemivuyo Mpulu, Bryoni Govender and Arno Greeff have been announced as the faces of Top Billing’s new era.

Science/Tech
Seacom is targeting regional ISPs with a cheaper route into South Africa’s national peering infrastructure.

Science/Tech
Liquid Intelligent Technologies has escaped a looming debt maturity wall, but the new funding comes with a steep price tag.

Science/Tech
Cyber attacks wreak havoc on the financial, healthcare, retail and e-commerce sectors, severely damaging reputations and life-critical missions.
Science/Tech
NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman posted an out-of-this-world iPhone video on Sunday, showing Earth disappear behind the Moon at 8x zoom. “I could barely see the Moon through the docking hatch window but the iPhone was the perfect size to catch the view,” said Wiseman, noting that this video is “uncropped, uncut with 8x zoom” and “quite comparable to the view of the human eye.” The New York Times...
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
South Africa will open a new 825-metre-long bridge this Wednesday.

Motoring
South Africa’s steel production has more than halved since 2006.

Health
Staff say they have addressed concerns over staffing, equipment and learning from serious incidents.

Health
The mother of a physiotherapy graduate says she is heartbroken to see him working in Starbucks.
Health
The space agency is counting on Jeff Bezos’ company to deliver equipment essential to the next moon landing, only two years away.

Health
The NHS confirms it has paid millions to patients injured in operations involving Tony Dixon.