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When Attenborough met the gorillas – the story behind his iconic TV moment
Two new documentaries explore the the fascinating tale behind the defining image of Attenborough’s career.

Top Stories
Rangers blink but twists still to come in colossal title race
This epic Scottish Premiership season won’t be over until it’s over, writes Tom English.

Top Stories
Five things you need to know about declining child vaccinations in Gauteng
Coverage drops from 83% to 75% as health officials warn of disease resurgence risk

South Africa
Police yet to establish motive in Joburg CBD fatal shooting
Gauteng Police spokesperson Noxolo Kweza says no arrests have been made at this stage

South Africa
60kg of KHAT seized from Dutch national at OR Tambo International
The drug trafficker was set to take-off to London on Sunday morning when he was intercepted

South Africa
Three business owners fatally shot in Joburg CBD
Local councilor Sthembiso Hlatshwayo says violent crime has become a weekly occurrence

South Africa
Chikunga praises McKenzie for improving sports access at special needs schools
McKenzie handed over a multipurpose sport facility, attire and sporting equipment to two schools

World
French coastguard rescues more than 100 migrants crossing Channel
A boat carrying 106 people broke down at sea, while others were rescued attempting to board the vessel.

World
Pakistan accused of attacking Afghan university
Air attacks on the province of Kunar have killed at least seven people and injured 75, sources tell the BBC.

World
Gunmen raid Nigerian orphanage and kidnap children
The attack saw 23 children and the facility’s proprietress kidnapped by gunmen on Sunday.

World
Plane crash in South Sudan kills all 14 on board
The authorities are investigating but early reports suggest bad weather and poor visibility may be to blame.

Africa
Russian mercenaries to withdraw from northern Mali city
Clashes resumed in Kidal following coordinated attacks across Mali by armed groups on Saturday.

Africa
The detained anti-colonial activist grabbing attention in West Africa: Who is Kemi Seba?
The activist has condemned France’s influence in West Africa and been accused of being a “Russian mouthpiece”.

Africa
Pirates hijack oil tanker off the coast of Somalia
Piracy, once notorious in this stretch of the Indian Ocean, has made a comeback in recent years.

Africa
Former Nigeria striker Eneramo dies during match
Michael Eneramo, who won 10 caps for the Super Eagles, dies aged 40 after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest during a friendly game.

Business
Most in-demand jobs that don’t need a degree – paying up to R40,000 a month
Not all high-paying jobs in South Africa require a degree.

Business
Warning to anyone with a smartphone in South Africa
South Africa loses R5.3 billion every year to telecommunications fraud, with nearly 60% of that linked to mobile banking fraud driven by SIM swaps.

Business
Power station turned into luxury hotel in South Africa – costing up to R7,600 per night
An old 1930s power station has been turned into the 5-star hotel and spa in South Africa.

Business
South African who went from the youngest member of parliament to the leader of a world-class city
Geordin Hill-Lewis, the mayor of Cape Town, was elected as the new Federal Leader of South Africa’s second-biggest political party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), on 12 April 2025, succeeding John Steenhuisen.

Politics
Hlabisa calls for improved service delivery at local gov level
Hlabisa was speaking in Westonaria, Gauteng where the party commemorated Freedom Day

Politics
Freedom Day celebrated at site of Mandela’s first democratic vote
Ohlange is where the founding president of the ANC, John Langalibalele Dube, is buried

Politics
1994 vote marked the birth of a new SA: Ramaphosa
Speaking at Freedom Day commemorations, Ramaphosa called on citizens to respect the rule of law.

Politics
IFP Gauteng chair urges voter turnout ahead of local elections
IFP Gauteng chairperson says that citizens must vote for parties that will be able to restore hope.

Sport
Ulster trio back from injury for Exeter semi-final
Ulster welcome back Tom O’Toole, Nick Timoney and Jude Postlethwaite from injury for Saturday’s European Challenge Cup semi-final against Exeter Chiefs at the Affidea Stadium (17:30 BST).

Sport
Gay boosts England hopes as Durham chase 336 to beat Lancashire
Emilio Gay and David Bedingham both score unbeaten centuries as Durham easily chase 336 to beat Lancashire by eight wickets.

Sport
Higgins wins final-frame decider to beat O’Sullivan
Four-time winner John Higgins produces a sensational recovery from 8-3 and 9-4 down to defeat Ronnie O’Sullivan 13-12 in a final-frame Crucible epic to reach the World Championship quarter-finals.

Sport
Higgins recovers to beat O’Sullivan in Crucible epic
Four-time winner John Higgins produces a sensational recovery from 8-3 and 9-4 down to defeat Ronnie O’Sullivan 13-12 in a final-frame last-16 Crucible epic.

Education
What the parties promise Welsh voters on the NHS, schools, childcare and tax
Labour, Plaid Cymru, Reform, the Greens, the Tories and the Lib Dems set out competing plans but offer little detail on how they would pay for them
The parties most likely to win the Senedd election next month offer radically different futures for Wales, but all six are facing criticism for not being “upfront” in their manifestos about the fiscal challenges the next Welsh government will...
Education
Namibia: Epupa Teachers Graduate Under Readiness Initiative
[New Era] Opuwo — A total of 49 pre-primary teachers from the Epupa circuit, comprising six males and 43 females, graduated at Opuwo recently, after completing a 10-month training programme under the School Readiness Initiative (SRI) project.
Education
Namibia: Teachers Fume Over Removed Bush Allowance
[New Era] The Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp, has responded to concerns raised by teachers following the reduction and in some cases removal of bush (remoteness and hardship) allowances.
Education
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Introduces Ranking System to Limit Textbook Usage in Schools
[Premium Times] Under the new policy, only textbooks ranked and approved through a national evaluation process will be permitted in schools.

Lifestyle
SA imports two specialist sniffer dogs from Germany to help fight poaching
Two trained detection dogs have arrived in South Africa from Germany to help rangers tackle rhino poaching and other wildlife crime.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
DJ Speedsta slammed after pulling Shamiso at Metro FM Awards
Social media users slammed radio personality and podcaster DJ Speedsta for pulling his girlfriend, Shamiso Mosaka, at the Metro FM Awards.

Lifestyle
Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci to receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Brother and sister-in-law Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt are getting honoured with their stars in the same day.

Entertainment
MSC Opera wraps up 2025/2026 season
The ship returned to South Africa last year in November for its second season.

Entertainment
Very cold in parts of Eastern Cape – Here’s what the rest of SA can expect on Tuesday
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 28 April 2026.

Entertainment
Junior Springboks off to winning start in U20 Rugby Championship
A first-half blitz ensured the Junior Springboks would go on to beat Argentina eight tries to three at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.

Entertainment
Proteas women win fifth T20 against India, take series 4-1
South African captain Laura Wolvaardt was in excellent form once again, scoring 92 not out.
Science/Tech
From Indiana to Idaho, a Backlash Against A.I. Gathers Momentum
The widening movement is pulling in people from all walks of life, united by a worry that Big Tech will cash in while average Americans bear the costs.

Science/Tech
Elon Musk’s XChat App Is More Like Facebook’s Messenger Than Signal
Rather than launching a sleek, worthwhile encrypted messaging app, Musk dropped a junky, insular extension of his social media platform.
Science/Tech
California’s Billionaire Tax Has the Signatures to Make the Ballot
California’s proposed billionaire tax appears headed for the November ballot after backers said they gathered more than 1.5 million signatures, well above the threshold needed to qualify. SF Standard reports: Backers of the initiative announced this weekend that more than 1.5 million people signed a petition to bring the one-time, 5% wealth tax to a statewide vote come November. That’s well...

Science/Tech
Mother’s Day Deals on Smart Bird Feeders (2026)
These are some of the lowest prices we’ve seen on our favorite bird feeders with cameras. Save even more with our WIRED-exclusive coupon codes.

Motoring
This is how much tax a motorist with a low-income salary pays in South Africa
Income tax and various fuel levies eat up a significant portion of the take-home pay for low-income households in South Africa.

Motoring
R177 million in eBucks spent on petrol in South Africa
Millions in eBucks were spent on fuel in South Africa over the past twelve months.

Motoring
New hijacking trend in South Africa
Hijackers in South Africa are now more active early in the week.

Motoring
R208 petrol price pain for South Africa
Motorists are paying substantially more to refuel their cars than they were only a few months ago.
Health
Thanks to GLP-1s, Obesity Experts Are Trying to Understand ‘Food Noise’
Before the rise of GLP-1s, obesity experts didn’t study the internal buzz that compels people to eat. Now that food noise is being switched off, they want to understand it.
Health
Cellular Rejuvenation Has the Potential to Reverse Aging
A new therapy has the potential to cure hundreds of diseases — and even reverse aging.
Health
Pregnancy With Lupus Is Risky. Would She Be Able to Carry Her Baby to Term?
Fatimah Shepherd’s kidneys were compromised, and pregnancy could send her into kidney failure.

Health
Care home manager struck off over ‘horrific’ restraining of disabled person
A tribunal hearing criticised Janette Donnelly’s use of force at Millport Care Centre was “unnecessary”.