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PANEL DELAY: Ntlabakanye doping hearing adjourned to allow time for closing arguments
The doping violation hearing for Springbok prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye won’t be finalised until the end of April at least.

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WATCH | Zille takes a dip in a pothole
Joburg mayoral candidate calls pothole a symbol of ongoing service delivery failures

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Godongwana and Mantashe agree to temporary fuel levy cut
The two ministers agreed to a temporary reduction to the general fuel levy from R4.10 per litre to R1.10 per litre, and continued work to review the fuel pricing formula.

South Africa
HSRC study reveals deeply troubling GBV trends among youth
GBV activist warns that many people fail to recognise harmful traits early in the relationship.

South Africa
Cabinet ministers to propose cost-of-living relief measures
Ministers to brief President Cyril Ramaphosa on measures to ease the impact of rising fuel costs.

South Africa
Community welcomes plans to reopen Elijah Mango College in Mpumalanga
Residents say the closure limited access to nearby education and skills development opportunities

South Africa
Masemola appoints Lt Gen Ncata as the E Cape Provincial Commissioner
Lieutenant General Vuyisile Ncata has been announced as the Eastern Cape Provincial Commissioner

World
DHS resumes asylum decisions. And, Iran’s strike injures over 12 U.S. personnel
The Department of Homeland Security has lifted its ban on reviewing asylum applications. And, NPR has confirmed that an Iranian strike injured over a dozen U.S. personnel.

World
China bans storing cremated remains in empty ‘bone ash apartments’
China bans ‘bone ash apartments’ where mourners are storing cremated remains instead of cemeteries.

World
Iran war delays delivery of medical goods to other parts of the world
The war in Iran has slowed down international shipping, much of which contains medical and humanitarian goods destined for Asia and Africa.

World
Iran hits oil tanker off Dubai as fighting continues on all fronts
Iran attacked and set on fire a massive Kuwaiti oil tanker off Dubai overnight, as Gulf states increasingly suffer the fallout from the war.

Africa
More than 70 miners killed in South Sudan as government and opposition trade blame
Both government and opposition groups have been accused of being responsible for the deadly attack.

Africa
Sexual violence part of ‘everyday life’ in parts of Sudan, charity says
Victims describe how they have been targeted while carrying out everyday activities.

Africa
48-hour curfew imposed after attack on bar in Nigerian city
The raid led to revenge attacks in Jos, with 22 reported dead so far in one of the most volatile parts of the country.

Africa
Caf general secretary resigns amid Afcon final fallout
Veron Mosengo-Omba, a controversial figure, leaves at a turbulent time for African football.
Business

Business
US gas price tops $4 for first time since 2022
The Iran war continues to push up prices at the pump for US motorists.

Business
Here is the official petrol price for April
The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has published the official fuel price adjustments that will take effect on Wednesday, 1 April 2026.
Business

Politics
Operations for this Easter will be mainly intelligence driven: Nzuza
Deputy Minister of Home Affairs says operations for 2026 Easter will be mainly intelligence driven

Politics
NMB Mayor Babalwa Lobishe faces motion of no confidence
Minority opposition parties in NMB to table a motion of no confidence against Mayor Babalwa Lobishe

Politics
Deputy Transport Minister to meet with the ZCC leadership in Moria
The meeting will be on the road safety campaign ahead of the Easter holidays.

Politics
LIVE: TRC Cases | Khampepe Commission of Inquiry
TRC Cases Inquiry probing efforts to stall the prosecution of apartheid-era perpetrators

Sport
Cautious Draper playing long game with withdrawal
Britain’s Jack Draper withdraws from next week’s Monte Carlo Masters as he continues his cautious comeback following an arm injury.

Sport
Fakhar gets two-match ban for ball tampering in PSL
Fakhar Zaman is given a two-match ban in the Pakistan Super League after being found guilty of ball tampering.

Sport
Vitek’s viral moments & progress at Bristol City
In an extensive interview, Radek Vitek talks Manchester United, Bristol City, dealing with crosses and an extraordinary triple save.

Sport
Why Nkota should replace Mofokeng at Orlando Pirates
Nkota joined Al-Ettifaq from Orlando Pirates last year in July and while he started with promise, his playing time has dwindled.
Education
Nigeria: Nelfund Says Students’ Upkeep Allowance Remains N20,000
[Premium Times] According to her, the approved upkeep allowance for beneficiaries remains N20,000 monthly.
Education
Nigeria: 150 Lagos Schools for First Bank Chessmasters Tourney
[Daily Trust] No fewer than 150 schools in Lagos are gearing up to participate in the 2026 ChessMasters scheduled to be held on Saturday, 2 May 2026.
Education
Uganda: How Uganda Opened the School Gates and the Learning Crisis Walked in Behind
[Independent (Kampala)] When the Uganda government opened the school gates in the late 1990s to four children per household across the country, it was lauded as one of the most ambitious education reforms in sub-Saharan Africa.
Education
Ethiopia: Education Authority Revokes Licenses of 52 Private Colleges
[Reporter] The Federal Education and Training Authority (ETA) has revoked the licenses of 52 private colleges for failure to comply with regulatory standards.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Helen Zille pothole party: City of Joburg finally takes action
The City of Johannesburg seemingly hurried to fix a three-year pothole in Douglasdale after Helen Zille’s recent snorkelling stunt…

Entertainment
Cardi B wins lawsuit over alleged song copying
The rapper was accused of copying her 2024 hit single, ‘Enough (Miami)’.

Entertainment
R10k return flight to Cape Town this Easter?
Soaring jet fuel prices are adding to the seasonal spike in demand.
Entertainment

Entertainment
State spends billions but IT systems still failing
Auditor-General flags deep flaws in South Africa’s digital infrastructure

Science/Tech
Government steps in as fuel shock hits
Diesel will still cost up to R7.51/l more from Wednesday despite the intervention as the Iran war roils global markets.

Science/Tech
Pi Mobile challenges traditional telcos with contract-free plans
MTN-backed Pi Mobile enters SA’s telecoms sector, introducing “prepaid-like services” for a fixed, monthly instalment.

Science/Tech
Backup Files and Your Entire Digital Life (2026): Hard Drives, Cloud-Based Tools, and Tips
Backups are boring, but they’ll save your bacon. Here’s how to make sure your data lives on, even when your PC doesn’t.

Science/Tech
Vitesy Shelfy 2 Smart Fridge Purifier Review: Small Box, Big Promises
The Shelfy 2 uses some interesting science to clean the air, but the results are a mixed bag.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
R3-per-litre petrol price relief for South Africa
South Africa will reduce a tax imposed on fuel to offset the impact of surging oil prices on domestic gasoline, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said.
Health
How the Internet Became the ‘Cookbook’ of the Drug Trade
A baffling overdose death took investigators to the frontier of ultra-potent synthetic drugs. The clues were hauntingly familiar.

Health
New hope for children with severe epilepsy
Researchers says millions of people globally could be carriers of the faulty gene behind the disorder.

Health
Man fears stroke or heart attack due to aspirin shortage
David Slater, 72, says ministers need to step up and sort out issues with the medication.

Health
‘I nearly broke trying to help my partner with addiction issues’
Claire Harkin believes the experiences of people who are supporting loved ones with an addiction can be overlooked.