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Liema Pantsi’s second go at ‘Big Brother’ pays off with R2m win
‘I’ve grown up from the person I was two years ago,’ Pantsi says, noting her big plans
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‘I’ve grown up from the person I was two years ago,’ Pantsi says, noting her big plans
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“We could still see cases continuing to come in, we need to keep an eye on those, the UKHSA says.

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A groundbreaking analysis of more than 2 300 seawater samples shows that industrial chemicals dominate ocean pollution signals, even far from land

South Africa
The oversight aims to assess operational readiness and personnel deployment amongst others

South Africa
The inquest looking into the deaths of the Cradock Four resumes.
South Africa
Avon project brings water relief to Ga-Seakamela community
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has officially handed over the completed Avon Water Project in the Blouberg Local Municipality, within the Capricorn District Municipality in Limpopo, bringing much-needed water services to the Ga-Seakamela community.The R22.9 million project, funded through the Water Services...
South Africa
Home Affairs, BMA conducts oversight visit at Beitbridge
Home Affairs Minister, Dr Leon Schreiber, together with the Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, are today conducting a ministerial oversight visit to the Beitbridge Port of Entry.Monday’s visit to the border in Limpopo, forms part of the BMA’s preparations for the upcoming Easter...

World
Iran warned it could start striking power plants across the Gulf region, after President Trump threatened to hit Iran’s energy infrastructure unless Tehran opens the Strait of Hormuz when his 48 hour ultimatum expires on Monday.
World
Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit said in an interview broadcast Friday that she was “manipulated” by convicted US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

World
As the Iran war delays peace talks for Ukraine — and global supplies of air defense missiles — there are signs that fewer Ukrainians are willing to endure Russia’s war for as long as necessary.
World
A plane and an official vehicle collided on a runway at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, authorities said, forcing a halt to flights at the transport hub.

Africa
The reported disappearance of Raphael Tuju has led to claims he may have been abducted.

Africa
Saadia Mosbah campaigned for migrants, particularly after President Kais Saied said they posed a demographic threat to the country.

Africa
Caf executive committee member Augustin Senghor says the decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Afcon title is “unacceptable, abject and we have to denounce it”.

Africa
Aid groups and MPs have raised concerns over the move to prioritise defence spending over aid.

Business
Vukile Property Fund is acquiring Botshabelo Mall, with the deal set to go through in June.
Business

Business
The Supreme Court of Appeal has dismissed attempts to put a stay on South Africa’s new Employment Equity targets imposed on businesses in the country.

Business
In today’s competitive job market, a qualification in financial or business management is one of the most versatile and powerful investments you can make in your career, regardless of your current field.

Politics
The AG findings on ETDP SETA revealed that R 637.6 million could not be substantiated.

Politics
This information is contained in a handwritten statement that he submitted to police

Politics
Tshwane ANC rejects DA’s bid to raise corruption allegations at Madlanga Commission

Politics
The Madlanga Commission continues hearing witness testimony.

Sport
Non-league Rushden & Diamonds tell Bruno Andrade and Tyler Winters they are “free to pursue opportunities” elsewhere after an on-pitch fight saw both see red.

Sport
Mikey Moore insists he has “loved every single second” of his loan spell at Rangers, with the Tottenham Hotspur forward open to a return next season “if it’s right” for the teenager.

Sport
Five-time Olympic gold cycling medallist Dame Laura Kenny speaks to BBC Breakfast after negative social media comments left her questioning her breastfeeding journey.

Sport
Orlando Pirates are reportedly set to welcome a new staff member in former Stellenbosch FC Head of Recruitment Brendon Fourie.
Education
[Leadership] The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, on Sunday threw his weight behind the policy initiatives of Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, particularly in education, youth empowerment and infrastructural development, stating that kingship with education is worthless.
Education
[Daily Trust] The Senate of Bayero University Kano (BUK) has approved the expulsion of 171 students for falsifying their admission entry qualifications.
Education
New York City is rolling out lessons on Jewish and Muslim American history. Too often, some leaders say, what students know comes from TikTok and social media.
Education
[Premium Times] Mr Alausa explained that the ID will help track students’ assessments even when they change schools.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
For the love of golf, or fighting? A group of LIV Golf spectators exchanged kicks, punches and expletives at the event in Steyn City.

Lifestyle
Liyema Pantsi’s Big Brother Mzansi win saw her gain over 20,000 Instagram followers overnight, showing strong fan support.

Entertainment
Operation Dudula challenges decision by Minister of Home Affairs to extend the ZEP expiry deadline.

Entertainment
There were a number of high-scoring wins for prominent rugby-playing schools at the weekend.

Entertainment
Updated Exter will, reportedly, arrive either towards year-end or in early 2027.

Entertainment
As its turbulent leadership transitions recur, African Bank risks living in the prism of two Charles Dickens novels – Great Expectations and Hard Times – as its competitors gallop ahead.
Science/Tech
Will there be an AI-optimized programming language at the expense of human readability? There’s now been experiments with minimizing tokens for “LLM efficiency, without any concern for how it would serve human developers.” This new article asks if AI will force source code to evolve — or make it extinct, noting that Stephen Cass, the special projects editor at IEEE Spectrum, has even been...

Science/Tech
Wondering what you’re missing out on? Here are our favorite smartphones that aren’t officially sold stateside but are available in markets like the UK and Europe.
Science/Tech
Happy Pay raises $5 million (R86 million) in seed funding to scale its ad-subsidised payments network.
Science/Tech
For families of the missing, systemic obstacles to identifying remains and locating people in Israeli detention has created a kind of social and legal purgatory.
Motoring

Motoring
Changan will release its Uni-S SUV in South Africa next month.
Motoring

Motoring
Petrol is set to go up by R5 per litre next week, while diesel users are facing an even larger price hike.
Health
Many current and former employees say the actions of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are undermining the agency’s role in safeguarding public health.
Health
As deaths from diabetes start to rival those from infectious threats like malaria, a new form of the condition linked to malnutrition is surfacing in patients who can afford neither screening nor care.

Health
Dr Liz O’Riordan says it is important women seek help from professionals not “Google and Chat GPT”.

Health
Nichola Howell spent years going to doctors with “barbaric” pain but was constantly dismissed.