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PM’s ex-chief of staff says he doesn’t recognise claims about his behaviour
Morgan McSweeney speaks publicly for the first time about his departure from Downing Street.
FRIDAY, 24 APRIL 2026, 00:03

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Morgan McSweeney speaks publicly for the first time about his departure from Downing Street.
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Nelson Mandela Bay spokesperson says Despatch residents should not panic after the discovery of E.coli contamination in one of the town’s reservoirs. There is no health hazard, he stressed.
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Cadre deployment has, in part, caused economic decline in South Africa over the past 30 years as peer emerging markets such as South Korea, Saudi Arabia and Poland have thrived.
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Ekurhuleni city manager Kagiso Lerutla and deputy police chief Julius Mkhwanazi face grave allegations in court, including murder cover-ups and corruption, as they seek bail.

South Africa
Shebe Maburna has been behind bars at the Polokwane Correctional Centre since November last year.

South Africa
The man was shot in his head while the woman sustained two gunshot wounds to her chest.

South Africa
Operations will focus on major routes linking economic hubs and minor roads.
South Africa
President Ramaphosa to address Global Inequality Dialogue
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Friday deliver a keynote address to the public Global Inequality Dialogue at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg.“During its 2025 G20 Presidency, South Africa commissioned the first-ever global inequality report from a committee of independent experts led by Nobel Laureate...

World
Central Command said it has intercepted 33 vessels since imposing a blockade on ships coming to and from Iran.

World
The soaring cost of jet fuel is forcing European airlines to cancel tens of thousands of flights, while energy authorities warned of a possible jet fuel shortage if supplies aren’t replenished soon.

World
Sherpas cannot prepare the route to the world’s highest peak because a huge block of ice is in the way.

World
Ahmed Shihab-Eldin reportedly faced charges, including spreading false information, after he re-posted images related to the Iran war.

Africa
Cyril Ramaphosa said the suspension was because of the critical role Fannie Masemola plays in fighting crime.

Africa
Opposition parties accused the security forces of killing protesters but the official report does not say who was responsible.

Africa
At 17, Rasheed Wasiu was detained as security forces cracked down on protests against police brutality.

Africa
Zambia authorities and Edgar Lungu’s family are in a dispute over where former leader’s remains should be buried.
Business

Business
Airlines are putting up prices and cancelling flights in response to higher jet fuel prices.
Business

Business
If Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.

Politics
Support for democracy in KwaZulu-Natal has fallen to its lowest levels in decades, with trust in government and institutions collapsing. Yet, most residents say they would vote if elections were held tomorrow

Politics
Masemola was questioned by MPs on 9 and 10 October last year, with a follow-up on 17 March

Politics
Puleng Dimpane has been appointed as the Acting National Police Commissioner.

Politics
The election of the mayor and speaker was set to take place after their sudden resignation on Monday

Sport
James McClean admits his career is in jeopardy due to a long-standing hip injury and will explore the possibility of surgery to fix the problem.

Sport
Josh Charnley moves within five tries of Ryan Hall’s Super League record to help Leigh Leopards to a comfortable win over Huddersfield Giants.

Sport
How much do you remember from the first round of the 2026 World Snooker Championship, which concluded on Thursday?

Sport
Oli McBurnie and Ross Stewart are arguably Scotland’s two most in-form strikers, yet neither appear to be in Steve Clarke’s World Cup plans, writes Tom English.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has stepped up its fire safety education efforts in Suhum Municipality and Abetifi Odwenease as part of ongoing campaigns to prevent fire outbreaks and improve emergency readiness.
Education
[GroundUp] A North West school owes over R600,000 after defaulting on rental agreements for two photocopiers and a phone system. Meanwhile 789 learners are left with broken toilets and crumbling classrooms
Education
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — The President of the Association of Liberian Students Studying in Europe (ALSSE),Julius Nyerere Gbowee, has challenged Liberian students to resist the urge to pause their personal and professional development while seeking academic opportunities abroad.

Education
Bristol University project aims to help directors make better movies and take greater risks – with one already onboard
At first glance, it looks like any high-end cinema: booming surround sound, a razor-sharp 4K projector and rows of reclining seats. But instead of clutching popcorn, a headset records my brain activity and a heart rate monitor wraps around my arm while infra-red cameras capture...

Lifestyle
Minister of Sport, Gayton McKenzie, has pledged to gift 16 football fans a trip to the FIFA World Cup. Here’s how you could win…

Lifestyle
Sindi Dlathu shares an emotional tribute following the passing of legendary beauty queen Cynthia Shange at age 76.

Lifestyle
Investing in property can be one of the most rewarding long-term financial decisions, but it also comes with risks that require careful planning.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
International EDM superstar and Jetour brand ambassador Alan Walker performs at the JETOUR International conference welcome dinner in Beijing.

Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories this Thursday, 23 April 2026, in our simple daily news update.

Entertainment
A total of R550 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 23 April 2026.

Entertainment
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.
Science/Tech
OpenAI released its new GPT-5.5 model today, which the company calls its “smartest and most intuitive to use model yet, and the next step toward a new way of getting work done on a computer.” The Verge reports: OpenAI just released GPT-5.4 last month, but says that the new GPT-5.5 “excels” at tasks like writing and debugging code, doing research online, making spreadsheets and documents, and...

Science/Tech
As the platform expands abroad, it’s taking steps to separate Chinese users from the international audiences it once brought together.
Science/Tech
Meta is reportedly cutting about 10% of its workforce, or roughly 8,000 jobs, while closing thousands of open roles it had intended to fill. “We’re doing this as part of our continued effort to run the company more efficiently and to allow us to offset the other investments we’re making,” said Janelle Gale, Meta’s chief people officer. The company had almost 79,000 employees at the start of the...

Science/Tech
La Mirada, California – Audiences are invited to experience an extraordinary celebration of American music as The Denver & Diamond Show comes to La Mirada, California for a one-of-a-kind live performance honoring two legendary singer-songwriters, John Denver and Neil Diamond. This special concert will feature members of the acclaimed La Mirada Symphony under the baton […]

Motoring
JAC has introduced South Africa’s cheapest double-cab bakkie to the market.

Motoring
The AGSA has warned that SAA is at risk of being declared insolvent in the next 12 months.

Motoring
Carmakers are bringing safer versions of their cars to South Africa.
Motoring
Health
The treatment, the first of its kind, was approved by the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday. “Our baby was born deaf, and now he can hear,” said one parent.

Health
Drinking the odd pint of beer can provide “substantial levels” of an essential brain-boosting vitamin in your diet, according to new research in a respected journal.
Health
Vaccine skeptics, ‘organic moms’ and environmental activists came together toelect President Trump. Butsome voters are disillusioned and might not turn out again.

Health
The data of hundreds of thousands of people who participated in the UK’s health data project was for sale on the website Alibaba.