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Israelis war-weary but most oppose Iran ceasefire, poll suggests
The vast majority did not believe Hezbollah or Iran had been severely weakened by weeks of Israeli and US attacks, according to the poll.
MONDAY, 13 APRIL 2026, 21:44

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The vast majority did not believe Hezbollah or Iran had been severely weakened by weeks of Israeli and US attacks, according to the poll.

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Inquiry finds Southport killer’s family and authorities could have prevented attack.
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Iran calls restrictions on international shipping ‘piracy’
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A strike, overcrowding and a damning Public Protector report have exposed deep stress in Nelson Mandela Bay’s health system, with authorities under pressure to fix longstanding capacity gaps at Dora Nginza Hospital.

South Africa
The Hawks have arrested suspects for R14m fraud scheme.

South Africa
Nxumalo is hoping that the prosecutions of those responsible will be quick.

South Africa
Modack, along with 14 co-accused, face more than 100 charges, including the 2020 murder of Kinnear.

South Africa
Families and opposition parties say full criminal accountability is essential to ensure justice.

World
Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule is over, defeated by 45-year-old ex-party insider Péter Magyar.

World
Magyar ended Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s 16-year grip on power in a landslide victory on Sunday. The former Orbán loyalist burst onto the scene as an opposition leader in 2024.

World
Technical and logistical problems mean Peruvians choosing a new president and members of Congress continue to vote on Monday.

World
Organisations warn many more people could be executed in the wake of the anti-government protests which swept Iran earlier this year.

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

Africa
UK government officials say they are not entirely abandoning the agreement but have run out of time.

Africa
Judges handed down sentences ranging from five years to life imprisonment following mass trials.

Africa
The once close-knit community of Ngogo chimpanzees have been at loggerheads for the last eight years.

Business
Some of the cheapest fuel in the country can be found on tribal land due to tax exemptions.
Business

Business
Drivers in the south of England are feeling the financial strain from the US-Israel war with Iran.

Business
The number of homes sold in the US hit a nine-month low, with economists warning of the slowdown could worsen.

Politics
Zuma-Sambudla is on trial, facing charges of inciting violence and sedition linked to the unrest.

Politics
Elvis Chiwawa says they want NSAFAS funding to be extended to include all students.

Politics
The tour is expected to focus on jobs, service delivery and community safety.

Politics
The court has heard testimony from several State witnesses in the Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla trial

Sport
Defender Rebecca McKenna says Northern Ireland are “hungry” to make more history, five years on from their historic Euro 2022 qualification.

Sport
Bok veteran Van Staden has committed until June 2028, while Gumede has signed a five-year deal keeping him at Loftus until 2029.

Sport
Head coach Melissa Andreatta is “500% sure” her squad will be the ones to take Scotland to a first women’s major tournament since 2019, even if it is not next summer’s World Cup in Brazil.

Sport
Betway Premiership club Sekhukhune United have reportedly part ways with head coach Eric Tinkler.
Education
[Nile Post] The International Peace Support Operations Training Centre (IPSO-TC) International Peace Support Operations Training Centre on Saturday received a distinguished delegation from the United States Army War College US Army War College as part of an official study tour aimed at enhancing professional exchange and deepening collaboration in peace support operations.
Education
[Namibian] Now that we have celebrated our independence, it is time we rethink the use of Afrikaans in our schools. Namibia’s independence in 1990 marked the end of direct political control by the then minority white apartheid South Africa. Nevertheless, the legacy of colonialism continues to shape many aspects of our society.
Education
[Namibian] In Namibia, discussions about economic growth often revolve around sectors such as mining, agriculture, fishing and manufacturing.
Education
[Namibian] The Namibia Power Corporation (NamPower) has urged its graduates to embrace entrepreneurship and job creation rather than being job seekers.

Lifestyle
Cape Town woman Juliette Bryant – who survived an ordeal by convicted sexual offender Jeffrey Epstein – has sent a message to Melania Trump.

Lifestyle
South African actress and author Ayanda Borotho dedicated a beautifully written ode to her ancestry on Instagram.

Lifestyle
Beloved South African snack brand Simba has launched a revamped version of its popular potato flavoured chips.

Lifestyle
The City of Cape Town has confirmed that there are currently no reports of toxic puffer fish along the False Bay coastline.

Entertainment
The Public Protector found Ramaphosa did not breach the ethics code after Steenhuisen told Trump the DA blocked the MK party and the EFF from the GNU.

Entertainment
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Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories of Monday, 13 April 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

Entertainment
The expert and defence clashed over how Zuma-Sambudla’s posts should be understood.
Science/Tech
“The new Linux kernel was released and it’s kind of a big deal,” writes longtime Slashdot reader rexx mainframe. “Here is what you can expect.” Linuxiac reports: A key update in Linux 7.0 is the removal of the experimental label from Rust support. That (of course) does not make Rust a dominant language in kernel development, but it is still an important step in its gradual integration into the...
Science/Tech
Booking.com says hackers accessed customer reservation data in a breach that may have exposed booking details, names, email addresses, phone numbers, addresses, and messages shared with accommodations. PCMag reports: On Sunday, users reported receiving emails from Booking.com, warning them that “unauthorized third parties may have been able to access certain booking information associated with...

Science/Tech
The Iran war and a series of social media posts, including one depicting Trump as Jesus Christ, have some conservative commentators and fans suspecting the president may be the antichrist.

Science/Tech
The crypto market is currently witnessing a stark divergence between established projects and emerging powerhouses. While investors closely monitor the volatile Bittensor TAO price and the fluctuating Sui price, the search for the best crypto to buy today has led the market toward BlockDAG (BDAG). It has reached a monumental pivot point with 13 major […]
Motoring

Motoring
Mahindra confirmed to TopAuto that a new bakkie is in the pipeline for South Africa.

Motoring
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition is planning to build a new international airport and smart city in South Africa.
Motoring

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”.
Health
A psychologist, she urged patients to confront the things that frightened them, revolutionizing her field’s approach to post-traumatic stress disorder.