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UK unemployment rate sees surprise fall to 4.9%
Most analysts had predicted the rate would remain unchanged at 5.2%.
TUESDAY, 21 APRIL 2026, 08:35

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Most analysts had predicted the rate would remain unchanged at 5.2%.

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The rising star has already worked with Shekhinah and Sjava with big ambitions of a Drake collab

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For millions of people on the continent, motorcycles provide the most affordable and accessible form of transport, while also creating livelihoods for riders and small businesses

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As AI adoption accelerates, organisations are rethinking the network infrastructure required to support data-intensive workload. Against this backdrop, Huawei’s OptiX Club 2026, hosted in Johannesburg focused on the role of optical networks in enabling faster, smarter digital environments. The event brought together more than 120 customers, partners and industry stakeholders to explore how AI...

South Africa
The incident, which escalated from a confrontation between two drivers on Sunday, left one man dead.

South Africa
Fannie Masemola’s appearance is related to the R360 million SAPS health services irregular tender

South Africa
The university’s main library remains closed, with damage reported to the infrastructure and books

South Africa
The state in the Meyiwa trial has accused Bongani Ntanzi of fabricating his claims of assault.

World
A man standing atop one of the historic Teotihuacan pyramids opened fire on tourists Monday, killing one Canadian and leaving at least 13 people, authorities said.

World
Cuba’s government confirmed that it had recently met with U.S. officials on the island as tensions between the two sides remain high over the U.S. energy blockade of the Caribbean country.

World
The approval clears a final set of hurdles for Japan’s postwar arms sales and facilitate its future sale of weapons such as a next-generation fighter jet and combat drones.

World
Several people were also injured in the incident on Monday at the popular tourist site, say Mexican officials.

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

Africa
The youngest of those freed from an Allied Democratic Forces camp is a girl aged just 14, Uganda’s army says.

Africa
Ecologist Iroro Tanshi is one of six winners of the international Goldman Environmental Prize.

Africa
Shamim Mafi is accused of brokering the sales of arms to Sudan’s defence ministry on behalf of Iran.

Business
Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Tuesday, 21 April.

Business
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Business
The Devon charity shop lets food bank users select items rather than be given pre-prepared parcels.

Politics
City Manager Kagiso Lerutla faces charges of fraud, corruption, and defeating the ends of justice.

Politics
The tender relates to a R2.9 billion security contract.

Politics
The party says all conferences will be held no later than March next year.

Politics
The party says communists will have to choose between the ANC and the SACP.

Sport
The PGA Tour plans to have no events in Hawaii for the first time in 63 years after this year’s season opener in Maui was cancelled because of drought conditions.

Sport
Usain Bolt urges Australian sprinter Gout Gout not to forget track and field and find a good support network to keep him focused on his career.

Sport
BBC Sport explores the hottest title race in English football, and examines why the consequences are so big for the teams involved.

Sport
Stellenbosch FC head coach Gavin Hunt feels his team is not ready to face Orlando Pirates despite winning 3-1 against Sekhukhune United.
Education
[Daily Trust] Governor Dauda Lawal has approved a 120-day rapid intervention plan to address challenges in Zamfara State’s education sector.
Education
“CoachGPT.” A college “cookie house.” And the latest from Iran.

Education
Government amendment to children’s wellbeing and schools bill to replace existing guidance with statutory ban
A ban on mobile phones in schools in England is to be introduced by the government to ensure that “critical safeguarding legislation” is passed.
The government will table an amendment to the children’s wellbeing and schools bill in the House of Lords after the bill was held up by...

Education
Education minister Jacqui Smith said the move would create “a clear legal requirement for schools”.
Lifestyle
Letoya Makhene’s eldest daughter, Nubia Mangezi, made a bold debut on the second episode of the reality TV show ‘The Makhenes.’

Lifestyle
Worth the pain? Experts have warned of the dangers of consuming spicy food challenges – like the viral Rocomamas Fire Wings Challenge…

Lifestyle
To South Africans, Patrick Muldoon was best known for his roles on Days of Our Lives and Melrose Place.

Lifestyle
From her career to her personal life, here are five things to know about late veteran actress and beauty queen Cynthia Shange.

Entertainment
A total of 11 accolades were up for grabs at the annual awards ceremony.

Entertainment
There should be a “permanent Madlanga commission” that would have powers to immediately investigate reported ‘corridor whispers’.

Entertainment
Congestion, potholes and crime create ongoing irritation for motorists. Gestures or tone misread as hostility can trigger rapid, violent retaliation.

Entertainment
Matlala’s legal team are preparing a high court application to have him permanently transferred to Embongweni Correctional Facility.

Science/Tech
Meta Platforms has started trialling a paid WhatsApp tier offering themes, premium stickers and expanded chat pinning.

Science/Tech
Anthropic has handed a select few US banks a powerful new tool – and left other institutions looking for answers.

Science/Tech
Apple announced that Tim Cook will become executive chairman of Apple’s board of directors and John Ternus, senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, will become Apple’s next chief executive officer effective on September 1, 2026. The transition, which was approved unanimously by the Board of Directors, follows a thoughtful, long-term succession planning process. Cook will […]

Science/Tech
The story of a screw with 10 extra grooves reveals how Apple’s next CEO, John Ternus, thinks about leadership.

Motoring
South Africa will open a new 825-metre-long bridge this Wednesday.

Motoring
South Africa’s steel production has more than halved since 2006.

Motoring
The difference between a crossover and an SUV comes down to more than size.

Motoring
Chery has announced that it will launch the new Q in South Africa later this year.

Health
Staff say they have addressed concerns over staffing, equipment and learning from serious incidents.
Health
The space agency is counting on Jeff Bezos’ company to deliver equipment essential to the next moon landing, only two years away.
Health
The kea gained fame for learning to use a pebble to groom himself. Scientists were astounded by his next innovation.

Health
Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?