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Reform challenges other parties to cost their policies in heated Welsh election debate
Parties clash in heated TV debate less than two weeks before voters decide the new Welsh Parliament.
WEDNESDAY, 29 APRIL 2026, 00:13

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Parties clash in heated TV debate less than two weeks before voters decide the new Welsh Parliament.

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There were some lines in the speech that may have buoyed Democrats – and raised eyebrows in the White House.
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Former National Prosecuting Authority officials testify at the Khampepe Commission, clarifying that the authority’s mandate requires impartiality, not independence, amid ongoing allegations of political interference in prosecutions.
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Minister Sisisi Tolashe had two Chinese SUVs delivered to Luthuli House ahead of the ANC Women’s League weekend meeting. One was not the same car that she originally accepted as a donation.

South Africa
SANEF chairperson Makhudu Sefara has stepped aside as chairperson pending an investigation.

South Africa
Public Interest SA says the lodging of a criminal complaint does not constitute a finding of guilt.

South Africa
Investigations revealed the funds never reached their intended beneficiaries.

South Africa
Accused number 2, Bongani Ntanzi, has been on the stand at the Senzo Meyiwa trial.

World
In an address to the U.S. Congress, King Charles told lawmakers that “time and again, our two countries have always found ways to come together,” and called for “reconciliation and renewal.”

World
The indictment stems from a 2025 photo of seashells posted by Comey that critics have said encouraged violence against the US president.

World
Nicole Minetti was convicted of facilitating prostitution in connection with the notorious “bunga bunga” parties at Silvio Berlusconi’s villa.

World
Anant Ambani – son of Asia’s richest man Mukesh Ambani – says he can take care of the animals roaming free since the drug lord’s death.

Africa
Diezani Alison-Madueke is accused of being treated to luxury home stays and lavish spending sprees in the UK, which she denies.

Africa
South Africa’s president says people’s concerns should not “breed… hatred towards fellow Africans”.

Africa
The military came to power to bolster security but the weekend’s attacks have brought that into question.

Africa
He says his words were intended to be a private conversation and were “taken out of context”.

Business
The Cape Town Edition, an ultra-luxury hotel and private residences within the V&A Waterfront, will launch soon and has already started advertising new positions.
Business

Business
It will have little effect on the current oil blockades, but it could change everything afterwards.

Business
The United Arab Emirates will leave OPEC, dealing a blow to the group and its leader, Saudi Arabia, as the global oil industry grapples with the massive supply disruption caused by the Iran war.

Politics
The first draft report has been shared with committee members.

Politics
The Commission will resume on Thursday with a new witness.

Politics
Chair Mbuyiseli Madlanga says Brown Mogotsi resumes testimony at the Madlanga Inquiry

Politics
AG’s office will be evaluating some of these issues for the upcoming audit cycle.

Sport
Spurs want Marcus Rashford, Anthony Gordon is ‘likely’ to leave Newcastle and Arsenal are closely monitoring Victor Osimhen, plus more.

Sport
China’s Zhao Xintong pulls off a shot emmulating the late John Virgo, potting three reds at the same time in his quarter-final match-up against Shaun Murphy at the World Snooker Championship.

Sport
FIFA World Cup 2026 is around the corner. Here’s when it gets under way as well as the details of Bafana Bafana’s opening fixture.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs return to Betway Premiership action on Wednesday evening as they travel to Bloemfontein to face Siwelele FC at Toyota Stadium.
Education
[The Point] Staff of the University of The Gambia (UTG) on Wednesday took part in a capacity-building seminar designed to strengthen institutional integrity through enhanced knowledge of labour law, access to information, and administrative accountability.
Education
[Leadership] Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has offered to combine his political leadership of the state with lecturing job at Akwa ibom State University. This is to enable him imbue in the students the business orientation required for enterprise development.
Education
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala — The Ministry of Education and Sports has issued yet another directive warning schools against teaching learners during official holidays, a practice that has become almost routine at the end of every term despite repeated circulars.
Education
Northeastern University is behind in responding to appeals this year. Keep asking for a better deal — at any school — and more time to make up your mind.

Lifestyle
From Miss World stage to Miss South Africa crown: Pageant fan favourite Zoalize van Rensburg has officially entered the competition…

Lifestyle
Peet Viljoen – the husband of ‘Real Housewives’ Mel Viljoen – has backtracked on his comments praising US President Donald Trump.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
South Africa’s cultural community is in mourning following the death of internationally acclaimed opera singer Mimi Coertse.

Entertainment
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Entertainment
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Entertainment
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Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories of Tuesday, 28 April 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.
Science/Tech
In the trial’s first day of testimony, Elon Musk said greed led co-founder Sam Altman to pull the A.I. lab away from its nonprofit roots. OpenAI says that’s nonsense.

Science/Tech
The judge also warned Musk and Sam Altman to curb their “propensity to use social media to make things worse outside the courtroom” after both sides traded attacks online.
Science/Tech
Sony is reportedly rolling out a 30-day online check-in requirement for some digital PS4 and PS5 games, meaning players could temporarily lose access if their console does not reconnect to renew the license. Tom’s Hardware reports: In the info page of an affected game, you’d see a new validity period and a “remaining time” deadline. At first, this seemed like a software bug, but now PlayStation...

Science/Tech
Tinder and Hinge parent company Match Group invested $100 million into the queer cruising app Sniffies. The move has left users feeling uneasy about what happens next.

Motoring
South Africa’s temporary fuel price relief measures have been extended.

Motoring
South African used car buyers are choosing one model over the rest.

Motoring
South Africa’s reliance on imported fuel has had a major impact on the local refining industry.
Motoring
Health
A headset recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration uses a weak electric current to shock the brain. Some researchers hope it could challenge the current pill-centric paradigm.
Health
Prosecutors accused Dr. David Morens, a former adviser to Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, of hiding records related to the onset of the pandemic.
Health
In a letter to states and other grant recipients, the Trump administration says the strips encourage drug use.
Health
The case could help determine the future of thousands of lawsuits against the maker of a popular herbicide over claims that it causes cancer.