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INSPIRED LEARNING: Education becomes the new gold in Joburg’s old mining hub
Altron has committed to training young people for the jobs of the future at Joburg’s old mining headquarters which are being transformed into a tech hub.
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BUSANI NGCAWENI | The Middle East war is breaking the Gulf city states’ bubble of protection
City state model, built on security guarantees and fossil fuel wealth, is being tested.

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ZWELINZIMA VAVI | SA on the edge: a warning we can no longer ignore
There is anger in our communities, and it is justified

South Africa
Ladysmith Black Mambazo’s Albert Mazibuko passes away
Mazibuko passed away on early hours of Monday morning after battling illness.

South Africa
Death toll in Eastern Cape Easter weekend road crashes rises to 17
This after the death of seven between a car and truck in Gqeberha on Sunday.
South Africa
Government to engage residents on Vaal Special Economic Zone
Government to engage residents on Vaal Special Economic Zone
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic), the Gauteng Provincial Government and the Local Municipalities of Lesedi and Midvaal, will host public consultations on the planned designation of the Vaal Special Economic Zone (SEZ).
This follows the publication, on 3 March 2026, of the Minister of Trade,...

South Africa
N3 traffic volumes increase as travellers return after Easter weekend
N3TC’S Thania Dhoogra explains the plans they’ve put in place to ensure the free flow of traffic.

World
A music festival booked Kanye West, now known as Ye, and lost major sponsors
The rapper Ye was announced as the headliner for the Wireless Festival in London. He’s gained notoriety over the years for his antisemitic comments and activities glorifying Nazis.

World
Will Hungary’s far-right leader Viktor Orban be voted out of power?
NPR’s Rob Schmitz speaks with Zsuzsanna Vegh, program officer at the German Marshall Fund of the United States, about what’s at stake in the upcoming election in Hungary.

World
US airman rescued after his fighter jet was shot down in Iran
NPR’s Tom Bowman reports on the race to rescue a U.S. airman after his fighter jet was shot down.

World
Analysis: Trump declares victory in Iran war after rescue, but threats to US operation still loom
The rescue could impact how Trump views a ground operation to take Kharg Island or to seize enriched uranium sites.

Africa
Nigerian army rescues 31 held hostage in Easter church attack
Five civilians were killed by the gunmen and their bodies were recovered at the scene, the army said.

Africa
World’s oldest leader to get a deputy for first time in 43-year rule
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, 93, won his eighth successive term last year in a disputed election.

Africa
Senegal bans ministers from foreign travel as oil price rise bites
The fuel cost is nearly double what the government budgeted for putting pressure on stretched finances.

Africa
Burkina Faso must ‘forget’ about democracy, military leader says
Capt Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power in 2023, says democratic rule would not work for his country.

Business
The international products dominating shelves in South Africa
According to market research firm Euromonitor International, South Africa’s beauty market grew 7% year on year to reach to $3.9 billion in 2024, which is over R65 billion at current conversion rates, outpacing the 0.6% GDP growth at the time.

Business
State-owned company relaunches product to protect South Africa from social unrest
Sasris has relaunched Wrap Cover, five years after it was withdrawn following the July 2021 unrest.

Business
Charity ‘feels the pinch’ of higher energy prices
The Felix Project is among the organisations feeling the effects of increased costs due to the conflict in Iran.

Business
‘Positives’ for tourism despite Iran war uncertainty
Bosses say a good start to the year has been put at risk, but opportunities have also emerged.

Politics
SANCO demands Lesufi resign after Dunga’s appointment
SANCO says Nkululeko Dunga’s appointment is an insult to Gauteng residents

Politics
Ndou encourages parties to reconsider joining GNU
Ndou adds that the inclusion of parties like the EFF would be a sign of unity for parties

Politics
Generational shift happening in the DA: Sharif
The DA congress will take place in Johannesburg next weekend.

Politics
Hill-Lewis, Dyonase enter race for DA federal leader position
DA FC spokesperson says many young people have put up their hands up to serve in top positions

Sport
Flagg, 19, stars with 45 points as Mavericks beat Lakers
Teenage rookie Cooper Flagg continues his superb run of form by scoring 45 points as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Los Angeles Lakers 134-128.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs’ expected starting 11 vs Orbit College
How will Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs line up in this Betway Premiership against Orbit College at the Nelson Mandela Stadium?

Sport
Richardson wins Stawell Gift despite 10m handicap
American Sha-Carri Richardson overcomes a disadvantage of up to 10 metres to become only the third woman to win the Stawell Gift from the back of the field.

Sport
Orlando Pirates v Golden Arrows: Date, kickoff time, how to watch the match
Orlando Pirates will play Golden Arrows in a Betway Premiership clash midweek. The Buccaneers are two points behind Sundowns.
Education
Teaching in an American University Feels Very Strange Right Now
We’re supposed to give students a map. I don’t even know the terrain.
Education
What Should I Wear to a College Graduation?
It can be tricky to look nice without stealing the spotlight. Our critic has some tips on dressing as smart as the graduate.
Education
Plunging International Student Enrollment Under Trump Squeezes Colleges
The Trump administration’s campaign to curtail international students is not just hitting the elite schools targeted by the government.
Education
Ethiopia: CSOs Step Up Voter Education, Monitoring Ahead of Ethiopia’s 7th General Election
[ENA] Addis Ababa — Leaders of Ethiopia’s major civil society organizations (CSOs) have reaffirmed their commitment to supporting a peaceful, fair, and democratic process in the country’s upcoming 7th general election, scheduled for June 1, 2026.

Lifestyle
Shauwn Mkhize ‘catching flights’ for her 51st birthday amid tax troubles
Shauwn ‘MamMkhize’ Mkhize is turning 51 today, and what better way to celebrate than with the help of AI.

Lifestyle
This is what attracted Lamar Odom to Khloé Kardashian
In a captivating Netflix documentary, former basketball player Lamar Odom shared what attracted him to reality TV star Khloé Kardashian.

Lifestyle
Natasha Joubert on postpartum: Margaret Gardiner shows support
First SA woman to be crowned Miss Universe, Margaret Gardiner showed Natasha Joubert support on her postpartum journey.

Lifestyle
Gayton McKenzie trolled over weight after Easter egg video [watch]
Gayton McKenzie has been reminded over his failed weight loss challenge after indulging in Easter egg treats in a TikTok video…

Entertainment
Cleanup efforts begin after weekend storms lash KZN
There was a brief tornado that occurred in Bishopstowe on Sunday afternoon.

Entertainment
All focus now on the race for the URC top eight
South African teams now shift focus to climbing the URC table: Stormers second, Lions fifth, Bulls eighth and Sharks 10th.

Entertainment
Galaxy confident of another Nedbank Cup triumph after reaching final
‘When you win trophies, you always hear your name,’ said Galaxy head coach Adnan Beganovic.

Entertainment
Real Madrid hoping Champions League magic halts Bayern juggernaut
“It would be presumptuous to assume that we’ll definitely advance,” said honorary Bayern president Uli Hoeness
Science/Tech
Forget the A.I. Apocalypse. Memes Have Already Nuked Our Culture.
From our jokes and slang to the White House’s policy messaging, internet “brain rot” has escaped our phones to take over … well, everything.

Science/Tech
The Ridiculously Nerdy Intel Bet That Could Rake in Billions
Advanced chip packaging is suddenly at the center of the AI boom. Intel is going all in.
Science/Tech
Russia’s VPN Crackdown Caused Bank Outages, Telegram Founder Says
Russia’s “great crackdown” on VPNs — and a clampdown on Telegram’s messaging platform — had an unintended side effect, reports Bloomberg. It “triggered the widespread banking outage seen across the country this week, Telegram’s billionaire founder Pavel Durov said.””Telegram was banned in Russia, yet 65 million Russians still use it daily via VPNs,” Durov said Saturday in a post on...

Science/Tech
Cabinet approves draft AI policy for public comment
The draft AI policy builds on a 2024 framework and aims to balance innovation with responsible regulation and oversight.

Motoring
How South African insurers navigate a multi-car pile-up
A multi-car pile-up is no different from any other accident as far as insurers are concerned.

Motoring
Good news about petrol supply from May
Petrol exporting countries have committed to higher outputs from next month.

Motoring
Easy ways to save petrol in South Africa
There are a few simple steps motorists can take to ensure their car is running smoothly and using less fuel.
Motoring
Health
NASA Families Don’t Go to the Moon, but They’re on the Mission, Too
For the families of the Artemis II astronauts, the mission “begins at assignment.”
Health
Don’t put off treatment during doctors’ strike, NHS tells patients
The strike comes at the end of the bank holiday weekend and NHS managers fear demand could be “challenging”.

Health
‘Two weeks will make such a difference’: UK first as NI brings in miscarriage leave
Northern Ireland becomes first part of UK to bring in legal entitlement for parents affected by miscarriage at any stage of a pregnancy to have paid leave.
Health
For Many Patients Leaving the I.C.U., the Struggle Has Only Just Begun
A long stay in intensive care can bring physical, cognitive and mental health challenges that can take months or longer to resolve.