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Teenager charged over Primrose Hill stabbing
An 18-year-old is accused of grievous bodily harm with intent, following the death of Finbar Sullivan.
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An 18-year-old is accused of grievous bodily harm with intent, following the death of Finbar Sullivan.

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South Africa’s universities face growing risks of “institutional capture”, with Universities South Africa warning of governance failures, political interference and rising misinformation

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The first trial – which saw members of Maradona’s medical team accused of poor care – collapsed after a judge let cameras into the court.
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US President Donald Trump, in an unhinged social media post, attacked the first American-born pope, Leo XIV, for his critique of the immorality of the war in the Middle East. Calmly, the pontiff responded, saying that he does not fear the Trump administration and will not be silent about war and the continuous violations of international law.

South Africa
The gathering aims to strengthen the country’s ability to prevent, prepare and respond to disasters.
South Africa
Driving inclusive growth through local economic development
By William Baloyi“Sustainable development is the pathway to the future we want for all.” As former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon reminds us, this is not merely an aspiration, it is an urgent call to action.It challenges governments to act with urgency and purpose to grow the economy, advance social...

South Africa
EMPD Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi’s appearance at Madlanga Inquiry was postponed last month.

South Africa
Some psychiatric patients died after they were moved from Life Esidimeni to NGOs.

World
An investigation is under way into what led to the deaths of 25 people at Laferrière Citadel on Saturday.

World
Diplomats from Israel and Lebanon will meet in Washington for rare direct talks.

World
Americans with ties to Iran open up about the challenges and tensions around the fragile ceasefire.

World
The incoming prime minister of Hungary is no fan of Ukraine, but he says he wants to work with the European Union, raising hopes he’ll lift a Hungarian veto on a $100 billion EU loan to Kyiv.

Africa
Electoral commission says Romuald Wadagni has won with over 94% of the vote with most ballots counted.

Africa
The Democratic Alliance’s new leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis, admits the party’s support is too narrow.

Africa
The team was returning from a fixture when they were attacked, officials say.

Africa
A BBC Disclosure investigation has uncovered significant questions about what happened at the hotel where Charmain died.

Business
The new R2 billion mega-luxury resort is expected to bring a wave of investment to the KZN North Coast area.

Business
Buying a vehicle might take a few hours, but owning it takes years.

Business
The Trump administration is doubling down on tariffs, with an investigation into South Africa and 59 other countries the next step in the scheme.
Business

Politics
Sello says they’ve determined that the woman who passed away was Mkhwanazi’s stepmother

Politics
Zuma-Sambudla faces charges under the Terrorism Act and inciting violence during 2021 July unrest.

Politics
The TRC Cases Inquiry is taking place in Newtown, Johannesburg.

Politics
Julius Mkhwanazi’s testimony was postponed last month due to his mother’s death.

Sport
Golden Arrows head coach Manqoba Mngqithi has created real excitement. He says Ayanda Jiyane is similar to Orlando Pirates legend Siyabonga Sangweni.

Sport
SA ‘A’ will face Zimbabwe in a double-header curtain-raiser before the Springboks host the Barbarians in Gqeberha on 20 June.

Sport
Craig Bellamy’s Wales are to face Romania in a friendly in Bucharest in June after both missed out on World Cup qualification.

Sport
British record holder Dina Asher-Smith and Olympic 100m champion Julien Alfred are set to feature in the sprint programme at this summer’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Education
[Nile Post] The Sudanese Embassy in Uganda has appealed to authorities to ease university admission requirements for Sudanese students sitting national examinations in Kampala, warning that current conditions risk delaying their access to higher education.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] THE Regional Maritime University (RMU) on Friday held its 23rd and 11th matriculation ceremony for the August 2025 and January 2026 intakes, admitting a total of 814 students.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] FOURTEEN students of the University of Ghana Faculty of Law have been awarded scholarships by the Lebanese Community in Ghana to support their legal education.
Education
[Vanguard] All is now in place for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), as the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) prepares to commence the nationwide exercise on April 16, with over 2.2 million candidates expected to participate.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Cape Town’s Juliette Bryant has been thrust into the spotlight over her claims against the late convicted sexual offender, Jeffrey Epstein.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Mmodi has lost his place in the Chiefs starting line-up.

Entertainment
The actress says tensions escalated after she intervened in a situation involving her 103-year-old grandmother.

Entertainment
Cape Town’s most storied hotel has unveiled a two-storey suite designed by Thebe Magugu – and it’s a love letter to African identity, craft and contemporary luxury.

Entertainment
The Changan Unit-S enters the market with class‑leading spec for the money. Undercutting most of its rivals while offering more power and more tech than nearly all of them.

Science/Tech
Hybrid connectivity and LEO satellites are putting Vox at the centre of South Africa’s connectivity future.

Science/Tech
Here are the current best bundles from the most popular services.

Science/Tech
“This has never happened before,” one government employee tells WIRED. “I have never gotten a message like this from anyone.”

Science/Tech
In July 1993, a disguised player entered the World Open chess tournament in Philadelphia using the name of a mathematician who died in 1957. His real identity remained unknown—until now.
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
Cars in South Africa are being written off for as little as 35% of their value.

Motoring
The South African National Roads Agency is working on a R4-billion upgrade for a road tunnel in the Western Cape.
Health
Live animal markets and the illegal sale of wildlife pose particular dangers, but any sale of wild animals or animal products poses spillover risks, a new study suggests.

Health
Greg Foot asks whether we should be using cotton buds to clean our ears.

Health
NHS figures for England suggest a small increase in admissions and experts say noble false widow spiders could be to blame.

Health
Melle was racially abused by a transgender woman at a hospital after she addressed them as “Mr”.