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William shares unseen photo of Princess Diana for Mother’s Day
The Prince of Wales captioned the previously unseen photo: “remembering my mother, today and every day”.

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Saftas celebrate the storytellers shaping South African screens
The 19th South African Film and Television Awards honoured actors, filmmakers and productions driving the country’s screen industry

South Africa
Film, Publication Board warns of rising online child abuse material
The board says technologies such as AI and encrypted platforms have intensified the scale

South Africa
Ramaphosa to deliver keynote address at Transport Conference
The department says problems in the country’s port and freight industry will top the agenda

South Africa
Taxi associations blame KZN Transport Department for ongoing conflict
Chairperson of KwaMaphumulo Taxi Association says the department’s delay escalated the disputes

South Africa
Police launch man hunt after two killed in Eldorado Park
The six people with gunshot wounds were taken to a local hospital.

World
Israeli forces kill Palestinian couple and two of their children in occupied West Bank
Mohammed, aged five, and Othman, aged seven, were killed alongside their parents, the Palestinian health ministry says.

World
US names six crew killed in refuelling plane crash in Iraq
The aircraft was on a combat mission as part of ongoing US operations against Iran when it crashed in western Iraq on Thursday.

World
Russia exploiting Iran war, Zelensky says after fresh bombardment
Volodymyr Zelensky cast concern over the supply of air-defence missiles after a heavy overnight attack kills at least five.

World
Reactions from the hometown of man who attacked the synagogue in Michigan
The man who attacked a synagogue in Michigan lost family members in an Israeli strike in Lebanon. Relatives and neighbors in his hometown share their views on his actions.

Africa
Severe flooding kills 62 in Kenya, as heavy rains continue
Eleven people were rescued overnight after a minibus taxi got stuck in rising floodwaters in Nairobi.

Africa
France returns sacred ‘talking drum’ looted during colonial rule to Ivory Coast
The move forms part of a broader process of returning cultural artefacts to African countries that started in 2017.

Africa
Globetrotting Constantine back in charge of Rwanda
Rwanda reappoint globetrotting Englishman Stephen Constantine as head coach of their men’s national team on a two-year contract.

Africa
Cartoonist freed after 15 years in prison without charge in Eritrea
Biniam Solomon was known for his witty and critical cartoons before the free press was closed.
Business
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Business
Inside the iconic South African hotel which billionaire Johann Rupert restored
BusinessTech visited the 5-star Drostdy Hotel in Graaff-Reinet, which was bought and restored by the Rupert Family. It was truly exquisite.
Business

Politics
Analyst warns COPE’s future is uncertain after Lekota’s death
Lekota broke away from the African National Congress to form COPE

Politics
DA slams ANC over eThekwini water crisis
The Democratic Alliance has set its target on winning key municipalities such as Umhlathuze

Politics
Lekota was a towering figure of SA’s liberation struggle: Mashatile
Mosiuoa Lekota passed away last week aged 77 at a Johannesburg hospital after a long illness.

Politics
Mashatile praises Lekota’s ethical leadership
Mashatile delivered the eulogy at Lekota’s funeral service at the Grey Sports Ground in Bloemfontein

Sport
Relief and pride as agonising Wales wait for win ends
Welsh rugby savours a rare success while wondering what the future will be both on and off the field.

Sport
‘Seconds from title but Ireland can take positives’
The Six Nations title was ripped from Ireland’s grasp by France’s last-gasp win over England, but Andy Farrell’s side appear on an upward trajectory once more.

Sport
Can you name every Women’s League Cup finalist?
The Women’s League Cup final takes place on Sunday as Manchester United take on Chelsea at Ashton Gate. Can you name every finalist in the competition’s short history?

Sport
Proud Cacace seeks Navarrete unification duel
Anthony Cacace is proud to add his family name on the world boxing lineage but is chasing further glory after claiming the WBA super-featherweight title.
Education
Mahmood Mamdani, Father of NYC Mayor, Is Writing a Book on Gaza
At once, Mahmood Mamdani’s fame was eclipsed by his son’s. At the same time, the election of Zohran Mamdani has attracted new interest in his father’s work.
Education
Forget ‘Marty Supreme.’ Meet the Real Table Tennis Champion of New York.
Yasiris Ortiz, a 28-year-old star from the Bronx, is helping to bring free table tennis programing to children across the city.
Education
Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Demand for Student Race Data
A group of Democratic attorneys general had sued to overturn the Trump administration’s new policy that demanded the past seven years of student application data.

Education
Phillipson accuses lawyers of exploiting parents of children with special needs
Education secretary has claimed lawyers’ criticisms of her department’s policy changes are motivated by profit
Lawyers have been accused of exploiting parents of children with special needs by the education secretary, Bridget Phillipson, who claimed their criticisms of the government’s policy changes were motivated by profit.
Speaking at the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL)...

Lifestyle
Eskom rolls out nearly half a million smart meters across SA
Eskom has installed over 444 000 smart meters across SA as part of a nationwide plan to reduce load reduction and modernise the grid.

Lifestyle
Confusion grows over SASSA Children’s Grants for Easter 2026
Not only are SASSA Children’s Grants for Easter 2026 less than projected, but there’s growing confusion over when they’ll actually be paid …

Lifestyle
Kiss and make up? Sacha and Sarah Langa rekindle romance
Model Sarah Langa and flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu are back together after a reported brief split. Take a look…

Lifestyle
‘Love of my life’: Soli Philander praised ex-wife on his death bed
Despite being divorced for over a decade, the late Soli Philander praised his ex wife, Toni, on his death bed…

Entertainment
Used Jaecoo J7, Omoda C9 and Tank 500 offer affordable luxury
Influx of Chinese SUVs has made premium products much more accessable than before.

Entertainment
Emotional Antonelli wins maiden grand prix with Mercedes 1-2 in China
I’m speechless, I’m about to cry to be honest.”

Entertainment
Ouaddou says title race not over despite Pirates’ latest setback
“We just have to keep going and believe because there are still nine games left,” said Ouaddou.

Entertainment
Rookies stand up as Proteas crush Black Caps in T20 clash
Playing their first international matches, seam bowler Nqobani Mokoena took 3/36 and top-order batter Connor Esterhuizen hit 45 not out.
Science/Tech
Does Canada Need Nationalized, Public AI?
While AI CEOs worry governments might nationalize AI, others are advocating for something similar. Canadian security professional Bruce Schneier and Harvard data scientist Nathan Sanders published this call to action in Canada’s most widely-read newspaper (with a readership over 6 million): “Canada Needs Nationalized, Public AI.”While there are Canadian AI companies, they remain for-profit...

Science/Tech
iGarden M1 Pro Max 100 Review: A Sports Car for Your Pool
iGarden’s new pool-cleaning robot pairs sporty design with a long runtime, though there are a few quirks.

Science/Tech
Can scientists really resurrect the dodo? Inside the company that says they can
Colossal Biosciences’ CEO says its work follows a ‘moral obligation’ while critics say it’s ‘tech bro’ hype that could undermine conservation
Can and should we resurrect animal species that have been extinct for thousands of years? Such weighty, existential questions were once the preserve of science fiction but are now being played out within an unassuming brick building in a Dallas business...

Science/Tech
Razer Boomslang 20th Anniversary Mouse Review: For Collectors
Despite a price tag that’s a literal joke, this is still a cool collector’s item for gaming nerds.

Motoring
Government under pressure to slash petrol prices in South Africa
One of South Africa’s largest civil action groups is calling for the government to implement relief measures to offset next month’s enormous petrol price increase.

Motoring
South Africa’s 3-tonne bakkie club
Bakkies in South Africa offer owners incredible capability, especially those that have a 3-tonne towing capacity.

Motoring
The R250,000 car taking South Africa by storm
This Indian crossover is quickly establishing itself as one of South Africa’s favourite affordable cars.
Motoring
Health
‘How Low Can You Go?’ The Shifting Guidelines for Blood Pressure Control
The number doctors use to demarcate hypertension keeps going down, a trend applauded by many experts, who point to studies linking high blood pressure and dementia.
Health
Get Your Cholesterol Even Lower and Start Younger, New Guideline Says
The American Heart Association advised changes to preventive cardiac care that it says could markedly reduce heart attacks and strokes.
Health
How Safe Is Plasma Donation?
Two recent deaths tied to for-profit clinics in Canada raised concerns about the health effects of having plasma drawn as often as twice a week.
Health
E.P.A. Moves to Weaken Limits on Ethylene Oxide
The gas, ethylene oxide, plays a crucial role in sterilizing medical devices. But long-term exposure is linked to several types of cancer and other ailments.