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Video gamers stand to win big as Shift Experience returns
The first edition of the MTN Shift Gaming Experience 2026 took place at Rosebank Mall at the weekend
WEDNESDAY, 29 APRIL 2026, 09:49

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The first edition of the MTN Shift Gaming Experience 2026 took place at Rosebank Mall at the weekend

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Wales great George North announces that he will retire from professional rugby at the end of the season.

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SA’s electricity pricing system is no longer working for most of its people

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South Africa
Police say the man’s vehicle got stuck in the river while trying to cross a submerged bridge.

South Africa
The nine allegedly killed Madasi after accusations that he had sexually assaulted two minors.

South Africa
Bellarmine Mugabe pleaded guilty to being illegally in the country as well as pointing a firearm.

South Africa
SANEF chairperson Makhudu Sefara has stepped aside as chairperson pending an investigation.

World
The zoo has had to delay its reopening after a maintenance break, as police investigate the staff member’s claim.

World
The International Football Association Board approved a rule that would penalize players with a red card if they cover their mouths when confronting another player. The measure will be in place at this summer’s World Cup.

World
Australia is proposing to tax Meta, Google and TikTok a proportion of their revenue to pay for news reporters. The government intends to introduce the draft legislation to Parliament by July.

World
BBC’s Regan Morris reports from outside the comedian’s show on Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles.

Africa
Diezani Alison-Madueke is accused of being treated to luxury home stays and lavish spending sprees in the UK, which she denies.

Africa
South Africa’s president says people’s concerns should not “breed… hatred towards fellow Africans”.

Africa
The military came to power to bolster security but the weekend’s attacks have brought that into question.

Africa
He says his words were intended to be a private conversation and were “taken out of context”.
Business

Business
African Rainbow Minerals signed a conditional deal with a major European company.

Business
People can apply for a £150 grant if they are running out of heating oil, a council says.

Business
Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Wednesday, 29 April 2026.

Politics
The Boksburg Magistrate’s Court granted Kagiso Lerutla and Julius Mkhwanazi bail of R30 000 each.

Politics
The first draft report has been shared with committee members.

Politics
The Commission will resume on Thursday with a new witness.

Politics
Chair Mbuyiseli Madlanga says Brown Mogotsi resumes testimony at the Madlanga Inquiry

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs are preparing for an important away fixture against Siwelele FC in Bloemfontein on Wednesday evening.

Sport
Duncan Scott can’t wait for his return to Glasgow’s Tollcross pool, which holds many great memories for Scotland’s most decorated Commonwealth Games athlete.

Sport
Which Manchester United youngsters are most likely to be pushing for including on their pre-season tour in July?

Sport
Victor Wembanyama claims a double-double to help the San Antonio Spurs secure their first series win in the NBA play-offs for nine years.
Education
[Premium Times] The latest strike is part of a wider pattern of industrial actions by primary school teachers in the FCT over unresolved welfare concerns.
Education
[Daily Trust] Parents of pupils of the Local Education Authority (LEA) Primary School in Achimbi community, Kwaku Ward of Kuje Area Council in the FCT, have decried the shortage of teachers and the dilapidated condition of classrooms in the school.

Education
Research on maths teaching in English secondary schools upends decades of debate over mixed-ability education
Teaching pupils in classes grouped by ability improves the results of high-flyers but does not affect the progress of less able children, according to a study that upends decades of debate over mixed-ability education.
The research by University College London’s Institute of Education...
Education
[The Point] Staff of the University of The Gambia (UTG) on Wednesday took part in a capacity-building seminar designed to strengthen institutional integrity through enhanced knowledge of labour law, access to information, and administrative accountability.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
South African workers are set to enjoy another welcome break this week as the country prepares to observe Workers’ Day on Friday, 1 May.

Lifestyle
From Miss World stage to Miss South Africa crown: Pageant fan favourite Zoalize van Rensburg has officially entered the competition…

Lifestyle
Peet Viljoen – the husband of ‘Real Housewives’ Mel Viljoen – has backtracked on his comments praising US President Donald Trump.

Entertainment
Ndumiso Bhengu appeared in the Germiston Regional Court on Tuesday, where the sentence was handed down.

Entertainment
Preliminary investigations suggest the victims were allegedly targeted.

Entertainment
Fuel prices are showing steep under-recoveries.

Entertainment
The Lions have put themselves in a strong position in the URC following recent wins against Glasgow and Connacht.
Science/Tech
fjo3 shares a report from The Times: More than two-thirds of babies under two use screens, a report has found, and some are exposed for up to eight hours a day. Nearly a third of newborns were found to be watching screens for more than three hours a day, while almost 20 percent of infants of four to 11 months used screens for more than an hour a day. The report comes after the government issued...

Science/Tech
The nuance of the ICT channel today is moving beyond “selling fear” to delivering systems of assurance.

Science/Tech
The ANC wants minister Solly Malatsi to explain to parliament how AI helped write South Africa’s draft AI policy.

Science/Tech
According to IAMCP South Africa, the award recognises Flowgear for scaling a world-class iPaaS solution and achieving the first AI Design Win in the CEMA region.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
Car buyers are shifting their focus to electric alternatives amid high fuel prices.

Health
Researchers stress that simple lifestyle changes can still significantly reduce the risk of cancer.
Health
A headset recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration uses a weak electric current to shock the brain. Some researchers hope it could challenge the current pill-centric paradigm.
Health
Prosecutors accused Dr. David Morens, a former adviser to Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, of hiding records related to the onset of the pandemic.
Health
In a letter to states and other grant recipients, the Trump administration says the strips encourage drug use.