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AZZURRI BLUES: Italy’s soccer World Cup woes persist after another qualification failure
The Italians created the wrong kind of history with their defeat on penalties against Bosnia and Herzegovina. They are now the first World Cup winners to miss three successive editions of the global soccer spectacle.

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Downs must keep winning games – Rayners
Masandawana eye top spot in league with win against Chippa on Friday

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Good news for South Africans who bank with FNB
FNB has announced the launch of Smart ID Card application services at four of its branches in Gauteng,

South Africa
JMPD announces 24-hour roadblocks for Easter weekend
JMPD Spokesperson Xolani Fihla has warned motorists and pedestrians against public drunkenness.

South Africa
SANDF deployment brings hope to Cape Flats residents
The soldiers have joined the police in conducting a search operation in Tafelsig

South Africa
One lane open on N1 in Limpopo after crash kills five people
Two other people were critically injured and taken to the FH Odendaal Hospital in Mokopane.
South Africa
Department of Home Affairs reaches milestone with over 100 bank branches
Department of Home Affairs reaches milestone with over 100 bank branches
The Department of Home Affairs has reached yet another major milestone on its digital transformation journey, with 110 branches already live across the length and breadth of South Africa.
The department has exceeded its own internal target of rolling out its new Digital Partnership Model to 100 bank branches...

World
Trump to address nation on Iran war. And, SCOTUS considers birthright citizenship
Trump is set to address the nation after saying the U.S. will withdraw from Iran in 2-3 weeks. And, the president will be at the Supreme Court today as arguments on birthright citizenship begin.

World
Iran war economic shocks will last ‘months’, say Australia’s PM
Anthony Albanese used a rare TV address to tell Australians that the “months ahead may not be easy” amid the global effects of the war.

World
Trump to address nation after saying U.S. may leave war within weeks
President Trump is set to address the nation on the Iran war at 9 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesday night, with White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt saying he would be providing “an important update,” without providing further details.

World
Russian military plane crash kills 29 in occupied Crimea
Russian authorities say a technical malfunction caused the An-26 to crash into a cliff.

Africa
DR Congo declares national holiday for after reaching World Cup for first time in 52 years
This is just the second time that DR Congo have reached the World Cup finals, sparking celebrations in Kinshasa.

Africa
Senegal president signs tough new anti-LGBT law doubling jail terms
The new law imposes a maximum penalty of 10 years in jail and criminalises the “promotion” of same-sex relations.

Africa
Tuanzebe sends DR Congo back to World Cup after 52 years
DR Congo qualify for their first World Cup since 1974 as Axel Tuanzebe’s strike gives the Leopards a 1-0 win over Jamaica in their play-off.

Africa
Eritrea advance after 19-year absence from Afcon qualifying
Eritrea are one of six nations to reach the group stage of qualification for Afcon 2027, having played their first games in the competition since 2007.

Business
Record readership growth for BusinessTech
South Africa’s largest business publication, BusinessTech, achieved exceptional growth, reaching 4.2 million readers and 22 million page views in March 2026.

Business
Good news for FNB customers in South Africa
FNB has announced that new four branches now offer Smart ID services, with more opening by the end of the month.

Business
R17 per litre price shock on the cards for South Africa in May
Just as South Africans sucked up a record petrol and diesel price hike on Wednesday, fuel recovery data for the start of the new month shows an even bigger blow is to come.
Business

Politics
IEC urges voter participation as election nominations near deadline
The Electoral Commission says candidate nominations for the elections is end of July.

Politics
SCOPA reviews RAF draft report, shifts focus to claims and evidence
The committee has concluded its investigation into allegations of maladministration at the fund.
Politics
News24 | ANC in talks with EFF to rope Dunga into Lesufi’s cabinet
EFF provincial chairperson Nkululeko Dunga is expected to join Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s cabinet as an MEC, according to a source close to the developments.

Politics
IEC unveils Local Government Elections logo
The first voter registration weekend will take place in June.

Sport
Tiger Woods to ‘step away and seek treatment’, OUT of Masters
Tiger Woods has announced he is “stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health”.

Sport
‘Technically skilled’: Mofokeng earns high praise from Panama boss
Panama head coach Thomas Christiansen hailed Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng as a key player for Bafana Bafana’s future.

Sport
Who were Scotland’s winners and losers from international break?
After a friendly defeats by Japan and Ivory Coast, which Scotland players are the winners and losers of the international break?

Sport
Two South African rugby players head overseas
The overflowing pipeline of talent in South African rugby has once again come to the fore as two players have opted to head abroad.
Education
Kenya: Govt to Release School Capitation Before April 27 – PS Bitok
[Capital FM] Makueni — The government has announced plans to release capitation funds to schools before the start of the second term, in a move aimed at ensuring smooth learning operations across the country.
Education
Kenya: Nova Pioneer Expands Eldoret Campus With Primary School Launch
[Capital FM] Nova Pioneer has announced plans to open a new primary school in Eldoret at the start of the 2027 academic year, expanding its footprint in the region and deepening its investment in skills-based education.
Education
Africa: Pan African University Graduates 76 Students From 37 African Nations At Pauwes 10th Graduation Ceremony in Tlemcen
[African Union] The Pan African University Institute for Water and Energy Sciences including Climate Change (PAUWES) held its 10th graduation ceremony on 30 March 2026 at the University of Tlemcen, marking the completion of postgraduate studies for 76 students drawn from 37 African countries.
Education
Nigeria: Harlem Globetrotters Join Educational Basketball for Lagos Event
[This Day] Lagos will command international attention as Educational Basketball partners with the Harlem Globetrotters for a two-day showcase on April 3 and 4, 2026, at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island.

Lifestyle
Drug dens to drag: Helen Zille’s WILDEST viral stunts
The DA’s mayoral candidate Helen Zille is known for her viral stunts over the years. Here are a few that have grabbed headlines…

Lifestyle
Tips to manage the fuel price surge
How to save on the cost of fuel as the price spikes.

Lifestyle
The story behind the Easter Bunny (and what do eggs have to do with Easter?)
Ever wondered where the Easter Bunny comes from? And what’s with all the eggs? The story behind them is much more interesting than you think.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
WATCH: IEC unveils ‘Get up. Show up. Vote.’ ahead of 2026 municipal elections
The IEC said every election carries its own story and identity.
Entertainment
Entertainment

Entertainment
Household food basket cheaper in March, but low-income families still can’t afford it
Those who earn minimum wage usually have a little more than R2 000 left after paying for transport and electricity.

Science/Tech
‘Guano is far more than just droppings’: scientists uncover the secrets of bat poo in Gorongosa park
The more than 100 bat species living in the Mozambican reserve’s labyrinth of caves play a key role in maintaining a fragile ecosysytem that benefits wildlife and people
• Words and photographs by Kang-Chun Cheng
After wriggling gingerly into a damp, cool cave, Raúl da Silva Armando Chomela waits for his eyes to adjust. Donning latex gloves, a helmet fitted with a headlamp, and a mask to...

Science/Tech
15 Best Office Chairs of 2026— I’ve Tested 65 to Pick Them
Sitting at a desk for hours? Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy WIRED-tested seats.

Science/Tech
Fuel hikes drive South Africans towards electric vehicles
South Africans explore the purchase of electric vehicles as fuel price hikes kick in, with government incentives and used EV availability supporting adoption.

Science/Tech
The Best E-Readers (2026): Kobo, Kindle
These WIRED-tested ebook readers let you take your library anywhere.
Motoring

Motoring
New Chinese bakkie goes on sale in South Africa – Pricing and features
JMC has officially launched a new double-cab bakkie in South Africa.

Motoring
R3-petrol-price relief not enough for South Africa’s motorists
South Africa’s largest trade union federation stated that more needs to be done to protect consumers from high petrol and diesel prices.
Motoring

Health
Warning to patients ahead of next doctors’ strike
The industrial action is due to start on 7 April and there is likely to be disruption to services.
Health
Eli Lilly Will Buy a Narcolepsy Drug Developer for $6.3 Billion
Eli Lilly plans to acquire Centessa Pharmaceuticals, which has been conducting a midstage clinical trial of its lead drug.
Health
Justices Reject Colorado Law Banning ‘Conversion Therapy’ for L.G.B.T.Q. Minors
Colorado and more than 20 other states restrict therapists from trying to change the gender identity or sexual orientation of L.G.B.T.Q. clients under the age of 18.
Health
FDA Is Expected to Lift Restriction on Peptides, Heeding RFK Jr.’s Wishes
The peptides, which are increasingly marketed as providing longevity and health benefits, were removed in 2023 from the agency’s list of products that compounding pharmacies can sell.