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UN applies sanctions to brother of Sudan’s RSF leader
UN sanctions brother of head of Sudan’s RSF and three Colombian mercenaries
WEDNESDAY, 29 APRIL 2026, 12:12
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UN sanctions brother of head of Sudan’s RSF and three Colombian mercenaries

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More than a year after the fatal Malawi Defence Force plane crash that killed Saulos Chilima, lawmakers have ordered forensic exhumations amid lingering questions over the official findings
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The Philippine House justice committee on Wednesday found probable cause to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, moving a step closer to a process that could derail her bid to become the next president.

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The British actress left the hit show due to creative differences shortly after filming began.

South Africa
Bellarmine Mugabe, Tobias Matonhodze back in court for sentencing.

South Africa
The group allegedly killed Madasi in February after accusing him of sexually assaulting two minors
South Africa
Government appeals for children to be vaccinated against preventable diseases
The Gauteng Department of Health has urged parents and caregivers to protect children’s health by ensuring they are vaccinated against preventable diseases, emphasising that immunisation is only effective when all required doses are administered on time.
“Parents and caregivers play a central role in...

South Africa
Traffic to be disrupted in Joburg CBD when March and March takes its campaign to Gauteng legislature

World
Against the backdrop of an energy crisis and a warming planet, more than 50 countries have come to Santa Marta, Colombia, to discuss concrete ways to phase out oil, gas, and coal.

World
A video from Odisha state of Jitu Munda taking the remains to the bank went viral this week, leading to anger.

World
The European Union accused Meta on Wednesday of failing to stop underage users from accessing Facebook and Instagram, in violation of the bloc’s digital rules that require sites to protect minors.

World
The aircraft burst into flames after it crashed at Parafield Airport in Adelaide.

Africa
The mountain bongo is a rare antelope endemic to Kenyan highland forests, with less than 100 in the wild.

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.

Business
The Albany Bakery in Waltloo, Pretoria, paid R1 million in bills owed to the City of Tshwane within 24 hours to have its electricity reconnected.

Business
Freshney Place is being renovated to include a new food hall and five-screen cinema.

Business
South African pension funds are being raided to survive the cost of living.
Business

Politics
The Boksburg Magistrate’s Court granted Kagiso Lerutla and Julius Mkhwanazi bail of R30 000 each.

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

Sport
Paddy Pimblett reflects on his loss to Justin Gaethje as he returns to camp for his comeback fight in July.

Sport
President Trump pays tribute to back-to-back Masters champion Rory McIlroy at Tuesday’s White House banquet.

Sport
England midfielder Jack Grealish speaks to Joe Wilson about extending his Special Olympics GB ambassador role and what it means to him.

Sport
All-rounder Sophie Devine and fast bowler Lea Tahuhu join Suzie Bates in confirming their retirement after this summer’s T20 World Cup.
Education
Worries about visas, academic freedom and safety are making foreign schools, like Sciences Po in Paris, more attractive to some students than the Ivy League.
Education
From Salt Lake City to New York City, parents are demanding more sway over the digital tools that schools give children.
Education
[Premium Times] The latest strike is part of a wider pattern of industrial actions by primary school teachers in the FCT over unresolved welfare concerns.
Education
[Daily Trust] Parents of pupils of the Local Education Authority (LEA) Primary School in Achimbi community, Kwaku Ward of Kuje Area Council in the FCT, have decried the shortage of teachers and the dilapidated condition of classrooms in the school.

Lifestyle
A Gauteng caregiver juggles part-time domestic work and Child Support Grants to feed a household of six, but the money runs out before month end.

Lifestyle
A Cape Town teacher is facing criminal charges after 16 severely neglected and malnourished animals were removed by the SPCA.

Lifestyle
Following a relatively private courtship, Harry Styles has reportedly proposed to Zoe Kravitz.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Puppies bring both unconditional love and chaos. Here’s why you must think carefully before getting one.

Entertainment
It’s familiarity and routine that can turn couples into besties and romance gets set aside. Experts said its not a bad thing. Here’s why.

Entertainment
New EV likely to undercut BYD Dolphin Surf and Geely E2 in Chinese manufacturer price war.

Entertainment
The groups said they are ‘advancing discussions’ on a new, long-term electricity solution for the smelter.

Science/Tech
An independent non-executive director of MTN Group traded MTN ADRs in a closed period without prior clearance.

Science/Tech
There were around 30 attorneys in the DOJ’s Voting Section on the day of Donald Trump’s second inauguration. Three months later, all but two were gone. Now the election deniers are in control.

Science/Tech
In contemporary South Africa, debates about the future tend to split into separate conversations. Energy specialists talk in megawatts and emissions; cultural practitioners in narratives and identities. Yet both spheres, in different ways, are grappling with the same question: what kind of future do we consider acceptable, and what will power it — materially and […]

Science/Tech
Despite record investment in digital campaigns, many South African brands are still pushing irrelevant messages that drive opt‑outs instead of engagement. The gap between what customers expect and what many brands deliver has never been wider. Businesses can no longer rely on generic, one‑way communication, as rising customer expectations mean consumers brands to anticipate their […]
Motoring

Motoring
Scammers are targeting South Africans with car loans.
Motoring
Motoring

Health
Researchers stress that simple lifestyle changes can still significantly reduce the risk of cancer.
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.