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Karabo Ntshweng is hours away from her very first daytime show
The star opens up about manifesting a transition from nighttime to daytime radio

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Important visa extension for foreigners living in South Africa
The Department of Home Affairs has extended its visa concession by 15 months, allowing affected foreign nationals to remain in the country legally while application backlogs are being cleared.

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Parents lose fight to stop hospital amputating daughter’s legs
Hospital granted permission to do bilateral lower limb amputation on six-year-old child

South Africa
Vaal scholar driver Ayanda Dludla’s case postponed to 22 April
The postponement allows some time for the prosecution team to finalise charges.

South Africa
Police hunt suspects after woman shot dead in Vanderbijlpark
Gauteng police have confirmed that they are hunting for suspects who shot and killed a woman.
South Africa
Employment edges up in Q4 2025
Employment edges up in Q4 2025
South Africa recorded an increase in employment in the fourth quarter of 2025, with total jobs rising by 18 000 or 0.2% to 10.55 million in December, from 10.53 million in September.
This is according to the latest Quarterly Employment Statistics released by Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) on Tuesday.
The quarterly gain was driven primarily by growth...
South Africa
Treasury, DMPR introduce measures to cushion global fuel increases
Treasury, DMPR introduce measures to cushion global fuel increases
National Treasury and the Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources have announced a temporary R3 reduction to the general fuel levy to mitigate the effects of rising fuel prices – bringing some relief to motorists.The price of Brent crude oil has seen a sharp increase – jumping from about 69.08 US Dollars...

World
DHS resumes asylum decisions. And, Iran’s strike injures over 12 U.S. personnel
The Department of Homeland Security has lifted its ban on reviewing asylum applications. And, NPR has confirmed that an Iranian strike injured over a dozen U.S. personnel.

World
China bans storing cremated remains in empty ‘bone ash apartments’
China bans ‘bone ash apartments’ where mourners are storing cremated remains instead of cemeteries.

World
Iran war delays delivery of medical goods to other parts of the world
The war in Iran has slowed down international shipping, much of which contains medical and humanitarian goods destined for Asia and Africa.

World
Iran hits oil tanker off Dubai as fighting continues on all fronts
Iran attacked and set on fire a massive Kuwaiti oil tanker off Dubai overnight, as Gulf states increasingly suffer the fallout from the war.

Africa
More than 70 miners killed in South Sudan as government and opposition trade blame
Both government and opposition groups have been accused of being responsible for the deadly attack.

Africa
Sexual violence part of ‘everyday life’ in parts of Sudan, charity says
Victims describe how they have been targeted while carrying out everyday activities.

Africa
48-hour curfew imposed after attack on bar in Nigerian city
The raid led to revenge attacks in Jos, with 22 reported dead so far in one of the most volatile parts of the country.

Africa
Caf general secretary resigns amid Afcon final fallout
Veron Mosengo-Omba, a controversial figure, leaves at a turbulent time for African football.

Business
Low-income households to get help with surging fuel prices
One woman says heating oil prices have more than doubled when families are already struggling.
Business

Business
US gas price tops $4 for first time since 2022
The Iran war continues to push up prices at the pump for US motorists.

Business
Here is the official petrol price for April
The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has published the official fuel price adjustments that will take effect on Wednesday, 1 April 2026.

Politics
Operations for this Easter will be mainly intelligence driven: Nzuza
Deputy Minister of Home Affairs says operations for 2026 Easter will be mainly intelligence driven

Politics
NMB Mayor Babalwa Lobishe faces motion of no confidence
Minority opposition parties in NMB to table a motion of no confidence against Mayor Babalwa Lobishe

Politics
Deputy Transport Minister to meet with the ZCC leadership in Moria
The meeting will be on the road safety campaign ahead of the Easter holidays.

Politics
LIVE: TRC Cases | Khampepe Commission of Inquiry
TRC Cases Inquiry probing efforts to stall the prosecution of apartheid-era perpetrators

Sport
‘Foster is a little bit lazy’ – Broos makes admission
Broos feels Foster can be more dangerous when making runs and combining with teammates than waiting in the box.

Sport
Concerns raised about Blackburn boss O’Neill’s dual role
At least one Championship club has raised concerns over a potential conflict of interest involving Northern Ireland and Blackburn manager Michael O’Neill.

Sport
Cautious Draper playing long game with withdrawal
Britain’s Jack Draper withdraws from next week’s Monte Carlo Masters as he continues his cautious comeback following an arm injury.

Sport
Fakhar gets two-match ban for ball tampering in PSL
Fakhar Zaman is given a two-match ban in the Pakistan Super League after being found guilty of ball tampering.
Education
Nigeria: Nelfund Says Students’ Upkeep Allowance Remains N20,000
[Premium Times] According to her, the approved upkeep allowance for beneficiaries remains N20,000 monthly.
Education
Nigeria: 150 Lagos Schools for First Bank Chessmasters Tourney
[Daily Trust] No fewer than 150 schools in Lagos are gearing up to participate in the 2026 ChessMasters scheduled to be held on Saturday, 2 May 2026.
Education
Uganda: How Uganda Opened the School Gates and the Learning Crisis Walked in Behind
[Independent (Kampala)] When the Uganda government opened the school gates in the late 1990s to four children per household across the country, it was lauded as one of the most ambitious education reforms in sub-Saharan Africa.
Education
Ethiopia: Education Authority Revokes Licenses of 52 Private Colleges
[Reporter] The Federal Education and Training Authority (ETA) has revoked the licenses of 52 private colleges for failure to comply with regulatory standards.

Lifestyle
9 budget-friendly things to do this Easter weekend in South Africa
You don’t need a big budget to enjoy the Easter weekend in South Africa. Here are 9 budget-friendly things to do…

Lifestyle
Watch | Singer and actress Brandy gets her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
The 2 839th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame belongs to Brandy.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Easter schoolboy rugby festivals: All the fixtures
Here are all the rugby fixtures for the three traditional Easter schoolboy festivals taking place in Joburg this weekend.

Entertainment
Kelvin Momo reveals lineup for his one-man show
The event will take place in Durban next month.

Entertainment
Mgidi Moms: New show on Xhosa initiation and moms who spend 600k on their son’s special day
Redefines storytelling around Xhosa initiation by centring on mothers and family voices.

Entertainment
Bartlett calls for specialised striker coaching ahead of World Cup
‘The biggest challenge we have at this moment in time and we even saw it at the AFCON, is not being more clinical in front of goal,’ he said.

Science/Tech
Bookmakers want banks to cut off offshore online gambling sites
The South African Bookmakers Association wants banks to start blocking payments to unlicensed offshore operators.

Science/Tech
Ozow appoints chief risk and governance officer
Tendi Nyathi moves from her current role as chief legal officer into the newly created position, which consolidates governance, risk and legal functions under one leadership role.

Science/Tech
Government steps in as fuel shock hits
Diesel will still cost up to R7.51/l more from Wednesday despite the intervention as the Iran war roils global markets.

Science/Tech
Pi Mobile challenges traditional telcos with contract-free plans
MTN-backed Pi Mobile enters SA’s telecoms sector, introducing “prepaid-like services” for a fixed, monthly instalment.
Motoring

Motoring
Official petrol price increases for April announced
The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has finally announced the official petrol and diesel price increases motorists will face at the pump this Wednesday.
Motoring

Motoring
Big update for South Africa’s new international airport
The Cape Winelands Airport has appointed an architectural firm for its landmark development.
Health
How the Internet Became the ‘Cookbook’ of the Drug Trade
A baffling overdose death took investigators to the frontier of ultra-potent synthetic drugs. The clues were hauntingly familiar.

Health
New hope for children with severe epilepsy
Researchers says millions of people globally could be carriers of the faulty gene behind the disorder.

Health
Man fears stroke or heart attack due to aspirin shortage
David Slater, 72, says ministers need to step up and sort out issues with the medication.

Health
‘I nearly broke trying to help my partner with addiction issues’
Claire Harkin believes the experiences of people who are supporting loved ones with an addiction can be overlooked.