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The International Trade Administration Commission has proposed higher tariffs on importing solar panel components, which could raise the price of panels.

Eight people were killed and one child was injured on Friday when a house collapsed in Kabul after an earthquake in Afghanistan

The launch of the R2 billion Club Med in KZN marks a landmark investment that is set to accelerate tourism, boost property values, and transform the region into a globally competitive lifestyle and investment destination.

Suspects in the Free State have been arrested for using fake documents at a bank

Operation Prosper has deployed 2 000 SANDF soldier to crime hotspots across the country

Asbestos is a known health hazard, and its use has been banned in South Africa

Canada recently banned 2,500 models of “assault-style” firearms – but a plan to buy-back tens of thousands of guns fell short by half.

People evicted to build Nigeria’s capital accuse the government of failing to fulfill its promises to them.

A new exhibition charts Bombay’s passage through the centuries via paintings, photographs and prints.

President Trump has complained that some NATO states aren’t letting him use bases in the war against Iran. His criticism has left many wondering if the U.S. may try to withdraw from the alliance.

Capt Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power in 2023, says democratic rule would not work for his country.

More than 250 Kenyans have gone to fight for Russia in Ukraine, mostly willingly, Kenya’s foreign minister says.

The suspect is in custody but his motive is unknown, the police say in a brief statement.

Human Rights Watch says Capt Traoré, other military leaders and jihadists “may be liable” for the killings.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Saturday, 4 April 2026.

The latest Braai Index shows that prices for South Africa’s favourite pastime have eased ever so slightly—but April’s fuel price spike is coming to spoil the party.

The age at which people can start receiving the state pension is going up in stages over the next two years.

The new Marc Jacobs Café in Hyde Park Corner, Johannesburg, officially opened its doors to South Africans on Friday, 27 March 2026, a first of its kind in the country and on the continent.

Mashatile spoke to the media after a Good Friday service hosted by Amandla Ngawethu Universal Church

Mashatile says government is looking at increasing its capacity to refine crude oil

The ANCYL says Panyaza Lesufi’s pick of Nkululeko Dunga sidelines youth and ignores party rules

Mashatile is expected to be joined by Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, Health MEC Faith Mazibuko.

The Stormers have named a powerful line up for Saturday’s clash against Toulon, but Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has been named on the bench.

BBC Sport asks if Atletico Madrid could really part ways with manager Diego Simeone at the end of the season?

Judd Trump sweeps to a commanding 10-4 victory over Neil Robertson as he reaches the final of the Tour Championship in Manchester.

Holders Dungannon Swifts are heading back to the Irish Cup final after a dramatic penalty shootout win over Cliftonville in Friday night’s semi-final at Windsor Park.

Reports on English policies seen in Wales as relating to whole of UK contribute to widespread confusion, researchers say

UK media is failing to report properly on devolved issues in Wales, leaving voters ill-informed about May’s Senedd elections, a report has found.

A Cardiff University study of more than 3,000 news items found repeated patterns in coverage across different broadcasters and...

Misogynistic abuse of female staff is increasing, leaving teachers feeling ‘traumatised’ and ‘humiliated’

Teachers’ leaders have said a “masculinity crisis” is fermenting in schools across the UK, with misogynistic abuse of female staff on the increase, leaving victims “traumatised”, “demeaned” and “humiliated”.

Almost a quarter of female teachers who took part in a union survey said they have...

Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen have welcomed their first child and shared the joyful news with fans.

Zimbabwean-born Chelsy Davy just welcomed her third child… who is the lady who dated Prince Harry for several years?

Prince Harry’s ex-girlfriend, Chelsy Davy, who hails from Zimbabwe, announced that she welcomed her third child. Take a look…

Residents across several Cape Town suburbs should prepare for extensive water disruptions between 7 and 10 April 2026.

Women could have four months of parental leave and their partner had limited access to parental leave.

Stormers boss John Dobson said his team would play with a high intensity in certain areas to create doubt in Toulon’s players.

Maddy Green and Brooke Halliday shared a match-winning 211-run partnership for New Zealand.

To qualify for the Champions Cup next season, they will need to reach the URC playoffs.

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Car exports from Asian carmakers have been disrupted by the Middle East conflict.

These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

Wits University is building a green hydrogen production plant.

“I want to tackle loneliness and we feel like this group can do that,” the organisation’s founder says.