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Billie Eilish puts Manchester at centre of new 3D concert film
Teaming up with filmmaking giant James Cameron, the superstar creates a unique love letter to her fans.
WEDNESDAY, 29 APRIL 2026, 03:44

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Teaming up with filmmaking giant James Cameron, the superstar creates a unique love letter to her fans.

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The same administration that campaigned against government intervention in markets is considering a taxpayer-funded airline purchase using emergency defense authority.

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Current rules state that three unsuccessful pregnancies are needed to trigger NHS support – but a pilot project could bring about change.

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The passports will be released as part of the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence.

South Africa
SANEF chairperson Makhudu Sefara has stepped aside as chairperson pending an investigation.

South Africa
Public Interest SA says the lodging of a criminal complaint does not constitute a finding of guilt.

South Africa
Investigations revealed the funds never reached their intended beneficiaries.

South Africa
Accused number 2, Bongani Ntanzi, has been on the stand at the Senzo Meyiwa trial.

World
The Ukrainian army spotted the woman using a drone and sent the machine to her rescue as she was trying to leave her war-torn village.

World
In an address to the U.S. Congress, King Charles told lawmakers that “time and again, our two countries have always found ways to come together,” and called for “reconciliation and renewal.”

World
The indictment stems from a 2025 photo of seashells posted by Comey that critics have said encouraged violence against the US president.

World
Nicole Minetti was convicted of facilitating prostitution in connection with the notorious “bunga bunga” parties at Silvio Berlusconi’s villa.

Africa
Diezani Alison-Madueke is accused of being treated to luxury home stays and lavish spending sprees in the UK, which she denies.

Africa
South Africa’s president says people’s concerns should not “breed… hatred towards fellow Africans”.

Africa
The military came to power to bolster security but the weekend’s attacks have brought that into question.

Africa
He says his words were intended to be a private conversation and were “taken out of context”.

Business
What could the next meltdown look like?

Business
Eucerin asked 160 people to use the serum for four weeks then say how much younger they thought they looked.

Business
As the US-Iran has sent the world scrambling for fuel, China is positioned to benefit from its rapid shift into electric vehicles.

Business
The Cape Town Edition, an ultra-luxury hotel and private residences within the V&A Waterfront, will launch soon and has already started advertising new positions.

Politics
The first draft report has been shared with committee members.

Politics
The Commission will resume on Thursday with a new witness.

Politics
Chair Mbuyiseli Madlanga says Brown Mogotsi resumes testimony at the Madlanga Inquiry

Politics
AG’s office will be evaluating some of these issues for the upcoming audit cycle.

Sport
Spurs want Marcus Rashford, Anthony Gordon is ‘likely’ to leave Newcastle and Arsenal are closely monitoring Victor Osimhen, plus more.

Sport
China’s Zhao Xintong pulls off a shot emmulating the late John Virgo, potting three reds at the same time in his quarter-final match-up against Shaun Murphy at the World Snooker Championship.

Sport
FIFA World Cup 2026 is around the corner. Here’s when it gets under way as well as the details of Bafana Bafana’s opening fixture.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs return to Betway Premiership action on Wednesday evening as they travel to Bloemfontein to face Siwelele FC at Toyota Stadium.

Education
Research on maths teaching in English secondary schools upends decades of debate over mixed-ability education
Teaching pupils in classes grouped by ability improves the results of high-flyers but does not affect the progress of less able children, according to a study that upends decades of debate over mixed-ability education.
The research by University College London’s Institute of Education...
Education
[The Point] Staff of the University of The Gambia (UTG) on Wednesday took part in a capacity-building seminar designed to strengthen institutional integrity through enhanced knowledge of labour law, access to information, and administrative accountability.
Education
[Leadership] Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has offered to combine his political leadership of the state with lecturing job at Akwa ibom State University. This is to enable him imbue in the students the business orientation required for enterprise development.
Education
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala — The Ministry of Education and Sports has issued yet another directive warning schools against teaching learners during official holidays, a practice that has become almost routine at the end of every term despite repeated circulars.

Lifestyle
From Miss World stage to Miss South Africa crown: Pageant fan favourite Zoalize van Rensburg has officially entered the competition…

Lifestyle
Peet Viljoen – the husband of ‘Real Housewives’ Mel Viljoen – has backtracked on his comments praising US President Donald Trump.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
South Africa’s cultural community is in mourning following the death of internationally acclaimed opera singer Mimi Coertse.

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
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Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories of Tuesday, 28 April 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

Science/Tech
“Never talk about goblins, gremlins, raccoons, trolls, ogres, pigeons, or other animals or creatures unless it is absolutely and unambiguously relevant,” reads OpenAI’s coding agent instructions.

Science/Tech
Research offers insights into domestication of dogs but it remains unclear why they ended up with smaller brains than wolves
It has long been known that dogs have less between their ears than wolves, but now research has suggested their brains started to get smaller at least 5,000 years ago.
Experts say the results offer fresh insights into the domestication of our canine companions. However,...
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: University of Oregon chemist Christopher Hendon loves his coffee — so much so that studying all the factors that go into creating the perfect cuppa constitutes a significant area of research for him. His latest project: discovering a novel means of measuring the flavor profile of coffee simply by sending an electrical current through a...
Science/Tech
Apple’s Vision Pro has been used in what’s described as the world’s first cataract surgery performed with the headset. MacRumors reports: [New York opthalmologist] Dr. Eric Rosenberg of SightMD completed the initial procedure in October 2025 and has since performed hundreds of additional cases using ScopeXR, a surgical platform he co-developed for Apple’s mixed reality device. ScopeXR streams...

Motoring
South Africa’s temporary fuel price relief measures have been extended.

Motoring
South African used car buyers are choosing one model over the rest.

Motoring
South Africa’s reliance on imported fuel has had a major impact on the local refining industry.
Motoring

Health
Researchers stress that simple lifestyle changes can still significantly reduce the risk of cancer.
Health
A headset recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration uses a weak electric current to shock the brain. Some researchers hope it could challenge the current pill-centric paradigm.
Health
Prosecutors accused Dr. David Morens, a former adviser to Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, of hiding records related to the onset of the pandemic.
Health
In a letter to states and other grant recipients, the Trump administration says the strips encourage drug use.