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Warning of anarchy and chaos in South Africa
The Freedom Front Plus warned that the culture of violence in South Africa is derailing the country and steering it towards anarchy and chaos.
WEDNESDAY, 08 APRIL 2026, 20:50

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The Freedom Front Plus warned that the culture of violence in South Africa is derailing the country and steering it towards anarchy and chaos.
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Accreditation chaos at CPUT leaves 42 dental technology students in limbo as they face cancelled graduations, lost job offers and uncertain futures.
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Recent budget changes enable South Africans to move R4-million offshore, but a lack of diligence in financial planning could lead to unexpected tax liabilities and transfer issues.

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Tyson Fury says he wants to face long-term rival Anthony Joshua after his heavyweight comeback against Arslanbek Makhmudov on Saturday.

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.

South Africa
CRL Rights Commission plans to visit the Ikhaya Labafundi church in KwaZulu-Natal.

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.

World
Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the US-Iran ceasefire deal, according to BBC Verify analysis.

World
The requirement to obtain permission had gone largely unnoticed until a German newspaper reported on it.

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
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.

Politics
IFP President Velenkosini Hlabisa introduced him as a new party member at a press briefing.
Politics
Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has hailed the revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection as the “most fundamental reform” of South Africa’s citizenship and immigration frameworks.

Sport
Ireland scrum coach Denis Fogarty says his side must “not let the games go past us” during the Six Nations.

Sport
A large fire damages the roof of the velodrome in Rio de Janeiro’s Olympic Park, but the venue’s track is not affected.

Sport
The Scottish Premiership split has again been a controversial talking point, so why does it exist and why is it so complicated?

Sport
Scotland lose a reduced-overs match against Oman by 12 runs in what has been a frustrating World Cup League 2 visit to Namibia.
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.
Education
[SNA] – Minister of Education Dr. Al-Tohami Al-Zain Hajar chaired a meeting on preparations for Darfur students to sit the 2026 secondary school examinations.

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.

Lifestyle
South Africa has finally received its first batch of Lenacapavir, a new twice-yearly HIV prevention jab expected to expand protection options.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Entertainment
A total of R99.5 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 8 April 2026.

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
Managing debt can feel overwhelming, especially when balances grow faster than your ability to pay them down. If you are struggling with multiple accounts, high interest rates, or missed payments, you have likely come across two common solutions: debt consolidation and debt settlement. While both aim to reduce financial stress, they work in very different […]

Science/Tech
The AI system, trained on real military data, is meant to give soldiers mission-critical information.
Science/Tech
Meta has launched Muse Spark, its first major AI model under Alexandr Wang’s leadership. The model was built over the past nine months and is being positioned as a significant step up from Llama 4. Axios reports: Muse Spark will power queries in the Meta AI app and Meta.ai website immediately, with plans to expand across Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. The model accepts voice, text and image...

Science/Tech
This discount brings the price of the Apple Watch Ultra 3 with GPS and cellular down to just $700.

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.