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Negotiators face huge task to close gaps in rival Iran peace proposals
A US 15-point plan and an Iranian 10-point variant are oceans apart, writes the BBC’s diplomatic correspondent.
WEDNESDAY, 08 APRIL 2026, 23:03

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A US 15-point plan and an Iranian 10-point variant are oceans apart, writes the BBC’s diplomatic correspondent.
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The hearing into Cecilia Molokwane’s alleged transgressions as Netball South Africa president is finally rolling after a year’s delay. However, a final verdict remains months away.
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The Constitutional Court orders Cash Paymaster Services to pay R81.3-million to the South African Social Security Agency, but recovery potential remains uncertain amid CPS’s insolvency.

South Africa
Police say drugs were found concealed in the suspects’ sneakers, underwear and on their bodies.

South Africa
Residents say the selling of drugs, which leads to violence, has spiralled out of control.

South Africa
Gubis85 Security Solutions was the subject of scrutiny at the Madlanga Commission on Wednesday.

South Africa
Operators say they have not been paid since January and are now facing severe financial strain.

World
After five weeks of fighting, President Trump’s stated goals for the war look mostly unmet.

World
Ex-President Yahya Jammeh’s 22-year rule was known for enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings.

World
Downtown Cairo, or Wust el-Balad as it’s known, is a trove of hidden gems. Imprinted on every high-ceilinged building, arched balcony and iconic roundabout are relics that feel like love letters from the past.

World
Around 80 firefighters and 20 fire trucks tackled the blaze, the state’s military fire department said, adding that no one was hurt.

Africa
Very few people are ever prosecuted following terror attacks with suspects often held without trial.

Africa
The government usually refrains from commenting on the participation of its citizens in the conflict.

Africa
The presidency says it is taking action as it fears fuel shortages could lead to public disorder.

Africa
Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against the Spanish FA after “Islamophobic and xenophobic” chants during a friendly between Spain and Egypt last month.

Business
This is the most expensive place in South Africa to buy food in as of the end of March 2026.
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Business
The consumer council says the government is profiting from rising fuel costs via taxation.

Business
Cabinet has approved a Revised White Paper that aims to make sweeping changes to immigration policies in South Africa, putting it on the path to implementation.

Politics
The event was called off after the family left, citing displeasure of Ekurhuleni officials.

Politics
ANC PEC in Limpopo has appointed three additional members.

Politics
Motsoeneng says he wants to “take over properly” as coalition talks continue in the troubled Maluti-a-Phofung municipality

Politics
ActionSA MP Athol Trollip says it is unacceptable that the agreements are not public.

Sport
Daniel Wiffen claims the 1500m freestyle title at the at the Irish Open Swimming Championships in Bangor’s Aurora.

Sport
Borussia Dortmund weighing up third move Jadon Sancho, Tottenham pushing to sign goalkeeper James Trafford, Arsenal targeting defenders Victor Valdepena and Jacobo Ramon, plus more.

Sport
Tyson Fury says he is “as sharp as I’ve ever been” ahead of his fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and is keen to take on fellow British heavyweight Anthony Joshua, after Saturday’s bout.

Sport
Striker Chris Wood will end his six-month injury lay-off by returning to the Nottingham Forest squad in Porto.
Education
The investigation into the nation’s second-largest school district was prompted by a lawsuit from parents who say the policies contributed to their child’s death.
Education
[The Point] At least 69 medical students of the University of The Gambia have been formally inducted into clinical training after donning their white coats in a colourful and symbolic ceremony held over the weekend in Kanifing.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] Ecobank Ghana has donated 100 HP laptops to the University of Ghana, supporting the Vice Chancellor’s (VC) ‘One Student, One Laptop’ project aimed at providing brilliant but needy students with internet tools to facilitate academic learning.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] The Quaye Nungua R/C Basic School has been rewarded with a refurbished Information and Communication Technology (ICT) laboratory for winning the Wrapper Collection Challenge, a key component of the Fan Milk School Caravan initiative.

Lifestyle
Fake news? Minister of Sport Gayton McKenzie and fashion retailer Studio 88 have responded to claims it sells counterfeit Bafana Bafana kits.

Lifestyle
Mama Joy has clapped back at criticism that she was funded over a half a million rand to attend the Rugby World Cup in France…

Lifestyle
Dawn Thandeka King explores Zimbabwe, attending cultural events, visiting Bulawayo communities, and preparing to host a workshop.

Lifestyle
Grammy award-winning musician, Tyla, showed off a historical token from her beloved grandmother, as it symbolises her Zulu roots.

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
Catch up on the biggest stories this Wednesday, 8 April 2026, in our simple daily news update.
Science/Tech
Starting May 20th, Amazon will stop Kindle Store access for Kindle and Kindle Fire devices released in 2012 and earlier. After that date, those devices will “no longer be able to purchase, borrow, or download new content.” Owners can still read content already on the device, but if an affected device is reset or deregistered after the cutoff, it can’t be re-registered. The Verge reports: The...

Science/Tech
After weeks of disruption, a ceasefire is easing pressure on the Strait of Hormuz. But backlogs, infrastructure damage, and delayed supply mean the system won’t return to normal overnight.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Financial Times: Iran will demand that shipping companies pay tolls in cryptocurrency for laden oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz (source paywalled; alternative source), as it seeks to retain control over passage through the key waterway during the two-week ceasefire. Hamid Hosseini, a spokesperson for Iran’s Oil, Gas and Petrochemical...

Science/Tech
Muse Spark is Meta’s first model since its AI reboot, and the benchmarks suggest formidable performance.

Motoring
TopAuto recently spoke with Mahindra South Africa’s CEO to learn about the carmaker’s ambitious plans for our market.

Motoring
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the A-Class Night Edition in South Africa.
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Health
Will Adolphy helps men and boys escape the influence of the online manosphere.
Health
While chatbots like Claude and ChatGPT can help narrow the information divide between patients and providers, they can also dispense flawed advice.

Health
The strike further delays Tom Lawson’s gastric bypass surgery after a more than three-year wait.

Health
Resident doctors in England – the new name for junior doctors – are taking part in their 15th walkout in a long-running pay dispute.