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Sassa cracks down on illegal selling of queue spots at offices
Sassa CEO Themba Matlou says it’s unlawful and deeply troubling
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Sassa CEO Themba Matlou says it’s unlawful and deeply troubling

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Stage set for what will be an enthralling sprint to the finish

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Advancing Knowledge Non-Profit Company (AK NPC) has continued its professional development programme for Natural Sciences educators in the West Coast Education District of the Western Cape. This initiative is supported through a partnership between AK NPC, the Garden Cities Archway Foundation (GCAF), and the Western Cape Education Department (WCED). The second-term CAPS curriculum for Natural […]

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How St Johnstone stormed Scottish Championship title to make immediate Premiership return, with an emphatic start paving their path to glory.

South Africa
Jayden-Lee Meek’s mother Tiffany stands accused of killing her 11-year-old son in Fleurhof last year

South Africa
The bail application of ten Molemole Municipal officials accused of tender corruption continues.

South Africa
Nkosi faces charges of theft, defeating the ends of justice, unlawful possession of ammunition

South Africa
Antonio Guterres whose second and final five year term ends on December 31st.

World
The ornate Cotofenesti helmet, which was stolen in January 2025 while on loan to a Dutch museum, was recovered last month.

World
Mexico’s government is boosting security at tourist sites in preparation for the World Cup after a man opened fire at the Teotihuacan pyramids.

World
The Conflict Insights Group (CIG) says its research also shows the extent of UAE involvement.

World
The new maps in Virginia could make it easier for Democrats to take control of the US House of Representatives in November.

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.

Africa
Fannie Masemola is accused of failing in his duties to provide proper oversight in his role.

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

Business
The figures provide the first official look at the impact of the Iran war on the cost of living in the UK.

Business
Capitec has seen a large rise in earnings for the 2026 financial year, with the bank saying that even more growth is coming.
Business

Business
Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Wednesday, 22 April.

Politics
Fannie Masemola appeared in court on charges of contravening the Public Finance Management Act.

Politics
The Commission is set to hear evidence relating to alleged criminality in the Sedibeng area.

Politics
The ANC in the North West has recalled the Mayor of the Brits-based Madibeng Local Municipality.

Politics
Gardee, opens case against top cops who are accused of interfering with his daughter’s murder case

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs are eyeing new signings ahead of next season, with interest in Morgan Magerman emerging in recent days.

Sport
BBC Sport’s guide to how the NFL draft works, how many players get picked and which team gets the first pick?

Sport
Iran snooker player Hossein Vafaei says the ongoing war in his country makes it difficult to focus on his job as he prepares to play a World Championship match on Wednesday.

Sport
As the Springboks edge ever closer to their 2026 season-opener, Rassie Erasmus says excitement is rapidly building within the squad.

Education
Demographic changes will cause a glut of school places, according to National Audit Office report
A failure to account for England’s falling birthrate is leading to a glut of school places and a potential £1bn fall in pupil funding over the next three years, according to a National Audit Office report.
The government’s spending watchdog said the Department for Education started to...
Education
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda — As the government prepares to overhaul teacher payment by linking pay more closely to days attended or lessons delivered, education experts and union leaders are urging a more thought-through approach.

Education
Appeals court ruling is a victory for conservatives who have long sought to incorporate more religion into schools
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Texas can require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms, a US appeals court ruled Tuesday in a victory for conservatives who have long sought to incorporate more religion into...
Education
A Yale report offers some honest self-reflection on where the university went wrong.
Lifestyle
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Lifestyle
Meet 29-year-old Bryoni Govender, who will be joining ‘Top Billing’ as a presenter in their 2026 season comeback. Take a look…
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Law enforcement officials are currently monitoring the situation on the N12 East highway, Diepkloof interchange.

Entertainment
The report’s findings are based on more than 315 000 speed tests.

Entertainment
The discovery of the victim’s body has renewed concerns about rising violence against women.

Entertainment
Undeclared cars unlawful chief of staff appointment and silenced whistleblower raise questions. President Cyril Ramaphosa must act on Tolashe.

Science/Tech
In an aggressive move, Capitec Connect will now offer free on-net calls and consumer financing for smartphones.

Science/Tech
Capitec Connect, a Cell C-hosted MVNO, now has 1.5 million active users and is eyeing home broadband services next.

Science/Tech
Whether you’re looking to upgrade your mattress or swap out your bedding, browse our Tempur-Pedic coupons for up to $300 off and the best sleep of your life.

Science/Tech
Score discounts on blenders, food processors, immersion blenders, and more with our selection of Vitamix coupons and deals.

Motoring
Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz are falling behind their Chinese rivals.

Motoring
Three brands have dominated South Africa’s new car sales since the start of 2026.

Motoring
Even with a war in the Middle East, oil prices are not the main reason why petrol and diesel are so expensive in South Africa.
Motoring
Health
In separate small clinical trials, two treatments showed promise that they could help patients with one of the most dire diagnoses in oncology.

Health
The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans.
Health
In a tense congressional hearing, the health secretary also said he bore no responsibility for the measles outbreak in the United States.
Health
One of the nation’s largest insurers, the company’s profits were higher than analysts’ expectations but still fell short of showing a significant comeback.