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Trump says US will not lift Hormuz blockade until deal made with Iran
The US president’s comments come amid uncertainty over whether Iran will attend peace talks in Pakistan this week.
TUESDAY, 21 APRIL 2026, 00:00

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The US president’s comments come amid uncertainty over whether Iran will attend peace talks in Pakistan this week.
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Emperor penguins have just been declared endangered, pushed towards collapse by the reduction of sea ice. But another pressure is growing fast: a surge in Antarctic tourism that adds emissions, noise and disturbance to a species already under threat.
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Twenty-four civil society organisations have joined forces to demand urgent, coordinated action on a disease that is now the country’s leading cause of natural death, and to hold themselves accountable, too.
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For nearly seven days, taps in Chiawelo, Protea, and parts of Dlamini ran dry – an inconvenience reaching even President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Soweto family home. Joburg Water said it was cleaning the Chiawelo Reservoir, forcing residents to scrounge for water.

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

South Africa
Authorities have raised significant concerns about the church’s operations.

South Africa
Mogotsi says the Minister’s statement serves as a reminder to members to follow proper protocols

South Africa
The bail application of suspended police sergeant, Fannie Nkosi, will be finalised on Wednesday.

World
Human rights activists are calling on President Trump to push Iran to reopen the internet, not just the Strait of Hormuz.

World
As the clock ticks down on the ceasefire, Iran says it may not attend fresh talks with the U.S. That’s as a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon appears to be holding.

World
The access route to Morro Dois Irmãos was blocked during the operation in Vidigal, leaving scores of alarmed sightseers stuck on the hill.

World
The actor and producer also appeared in Melrose Place and Saved By the Bell.

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
John Ternus will take over running the technology giant as Cook steps up to become executive chairman.

Business
The firm founded by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos is investigating the failed launch.

Business
A school founded over 60 years ago and has achieved top matric results has been voted the best private school in Pretoria.

Business
Businesses can apply online through a portal for refunds expected to total $160bn.

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.

Politics
ANC launched the party’s local government roll-call intervention in September last year.

Politics
Senior ANC leaders are set to outline progress on the party’s Local Government Action Plan…

Sport
West Ham edge a point clearer of the relegation zone as they share a goalless draw with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.

Sport
Ben Arthurs is suspended by Irish Premiership club Bangor following a disciplinary matter.

Sport
Newcastle will sell Anthony Gordon if Bayern Munich match their £75m valuation, Manchester United keeping close eye on Aurelien Tchouameni, Yan Diomande top target to replace Mohamed Salah at Liverpool, plus more.

Sport
Rory McIlroy and Lando Norris are rewarded for their respective successes in 2025 at the Laureus awards in Madrid.
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”.
Education
Catholic preschools in Colorado that decline to enroll families with L.G.B.T.Q. children or parents sued to participate in a state-funded program.

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.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories of Monday, 20 April 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

Entertainment
A total of R500 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 20 April 2026.

Entertainment
Tshwane CFO Gareth Mnisi explained to the Madlanga commission that the messages between him and Sergeant Fannie Nkosi were not as they seem.

Entertainment
Khayelitsha vocalists Thanda Choir demand rights and independence.
Science/Tech
Apple’s corner office has been a seat from which executives like Steve Jobs changed how we interact with technology.

Science/Tech
Responsibly dispose of your food scraps with one of these indoor, (mostly) odor-free, WIRED-tested devices.

Science/Tech
John Ternus, the company’s senior vice president of hardware engineering, will replace Cook as CEO on September 1. Cook will stay on as executive chairman.
Science/Tech
Alex Bores, a former Palantir employee and current Democratic House candidate in New York, is proposing an “AI dividend” that would send direct payments to Americans if AI drives major job losses. “At its core, the AI Dividend is simple: if AI dramatically increases productivity and concentrates wealth, the American people have a stake in those gains,” a memo on the policy reads. Axios reports:...

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

Motoring
A timeline for the GT-R’s arrival hasn’t been announced.
Motoring
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?

Health
Evie Solomon has started a support group for women due to her experience while being diagnosed.

Health
Governments around the world have introduced measures to limit the impact of price increases.