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Cool Hand Luke actress Joy Harmon dies aged 87
Harmon was best known for a car-washing scene in the Paul Newman prison drama.

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New national tax for South Africa can go seriously wrong
A proposed national 20% tax on gambling revenue could raise about R10 billion, but may backfire by increasing compliance burdens and pushing users toward unlicensed offshore platforms.

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Chris Mason: The challenge of closing asylum loopholes while protecting genuine cases
There has been a stickiness to the electorate’s concerns about issues of immigration and asylum, Chris Mason writes.

South Africa
Meyer’s appointment as US ambassador deeply troubling: ATM
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced Roelf Meyer as US ambassador on Wednesday night.

South Africa
Mkhwanazi grilled over alleged theft of precious stones
Mkhwanazi, Stols and McKenzie have been linked to an alleged rogue unit operating within the EMPD.

South Africa
N1 closed in Limpopo after truck capsizes, no injuries reported
The N1 has been closed for traffic between Louis Trichardt and Williespoort turn-off.
South Africa
President Ramaphosa undertakes Working Visit to Spain
President Ramaphosa undertakes Working Visit to Spain
President Cyril Ramaphosa undertook a Working Visit to the Kingdom of Spain on Wednesday night.“His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa is this evening undertaking a working visit to the Kingdom of Spain, where the President will have an audience with the King of Spain, His Majesty Felipe VI, and a bilateral engagement with...

World
French government seeking release of 86-year-old French widow detained by ICE
The French government is pressing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to release the 86-year-old French widow of a military veteran from immigration custody in Louisiana after she was detained earlier this month.

World
Bukele signs reforms allowing life prison sentences for people as young as 12
The reforms signed by Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele would apply to people convicted of committing or being an accomplice to crimes including homicide, femicide, rape and gang membership.

World
Former US Marine pilot loses appeal against extradition from Australia
Daniel Duggan was arrested in 2022 over claims he illegally trained the Chinese military in South Africa.

World
Abandoned allies: Syria’s Kurds face an uncertain future
Syrian Kurds ran their own region for 12 years after breaking away from Assad control. Now they are forced to give up autonomy. NPR visited the changing region.

Africa
Nigeria drops terrorism financing charges against ex-justice minister
Abubakar Malami was seen as one of the most influential ministers under former President Muhammadu Buhari.

Africa
Chinese national given one year in prison for smuggling ants out of Kenya
Zhang Kequn was arrested in March while trying to travel to China with more than 2,000 live ants.

Africa
Nigerian with ‘natural explosiveness’ aiming for NFL spot
Hailed for his impressive physical attributes, Nigerian Uar Bernard is hoping to be drafted by an NFL side this month.

Africa
South Africa names apartheid-era politician as new ambassador to the US
Roelf Meyer played a key role as a negotiator during talks to end white-minority rule in South Africa.

Business
The Riverine – 19 Boutique Apartments in Rondebosch Now Selling
The Riverine is an exclusive collection of 19 boutique apartments in Rondebosch, offering refined modern living, and effortless access to Cape Town’s Southern Suburbs lifestyle. Construction commences this quarter!

Business
Petrol price relief for May still on the cards in South Africa
The government is discussing ways to provide relief to South Africans as the country is grappling with one of its most severe fuel price shocks in history.

Business
The price of school prom is extortionate, says teen
A parent and ex-pupil says proms put pressure on children and adults alike.

Business
Japan pledges $10bn to help Asian countries deal with oil crisis
The aid is roughly equivalent to a year’s worth of crude oil imports by Asean countries.

Politics
Malema to learn his fate today
Malema has been convicted for discharging a firearm in public.

Politics
Magistrate Olivier’s reactions of AfriForum ‘disheartening’: Lonzi
Lonzi says it was disheartening to witness the magistrate be irritated when AfriForum was mentioned.

Politics
Holomisa describes new US ambassador as strategic leader
Holomisa says Meyer is a strategic leader who takes time when making decisions.

Politics
Mabuyakhulu replaces Jeff Radebe as ANC KZN PTT Convenor
Mbalula announces the six-member PTT after meeting the outgoing PTT in Durban

Sport
Updated Betway Premiership log after Kaizer Chiefs trounce Magesi FC
Kaizer Chiefs made it five successive wins in the Betway Premiership with an emphatic triumph over Magesi FC on Wednesday evening.

Sport
£124m spent but Newcastle no closer to striker solution
Newcastle United spent £124m to replace departing Alexander Isak, but Eddie Howe’s men now seem no closer to finding their striking solution.

Sport
URC: Playoff permutations, kick off times for SA teams
Here is what you need to know as the SA teams head into a crucial round of the URC firmly on the hunt for playoff places.

Sport
Currie departs role as Portadown manager
Niall Currie leaves his role as Portadown boss with immediate effect with two games of the Irish Premiership season remaining.
Education
Nigeria: Ezekwesili Urges Nigerians to Take Charge of Governance Reform
[Leadership] Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, on Wednesday criticised Nigeria’s political leadership, calling on citizens to take greater responsibility for improving governance and electoral integrity.
Education
Botswana: Govt Commits to Increasing Student Allowances
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone — The Ministry of Higher Education is still committed to increasing student’s living allowance to P2,500 as indicated in the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) manifesto. Responding to a question in Parliament on Monday, Minister of Higher Education, Mr Prince Maele stated that it had not been possible due to country’s current economic constraints.

Education
English councils need to hire 1,400 more educational psychologists, says report
Rising demand from children with special needs means the £140m required could come from government grants
Councils in England need to hire 1,400 more educational psychologists at a cost of £140m to meet demand from children with special needs such as autism, according to a new report.
Research by the Education Policy Institute (EPI) found huge regional variations and chronic shortages in...
Education
Yale Report Finds Colleges Deserve Blame for Higher Education’s Problems
A 10-member committee offered a brutal assessment of academia’s role in creating the forces challenging American colleges and universities.

Lifestyle
Trouble in paradise? The Mthombenis rocked by cheating rumours
Allegedly, there’s trouble in paradise between celebrity power couple Dr. Musa Mthombeni and Liesl Laurie-Mthombeni.

Lifestyle
[Watch] Malema shows PDA to wife in court
What divorce? EFF leader Julius Malema hugged and kissed his wife, Mantoa Matlala, in court during his pre-sentencing hearing…

Lifestyle
Tamia’s South Africa tour sparks R&B nostalgia among fans
Six-time Grammy nominee Tamia will perform in South Africa this August, bringing back memories of her classic R&B hits.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Action picks up on day two of SA Swimming Championships
Aimee Canny, Rebecca Meder, Pieter Coetzé, Ruard van Renen, Jessica Thompson and Erin Gallagher all achieved Commonwealth Games qualifying times.

Entertainment
Home Affairs backtracks on this key potential status change for ZEP holders
Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Njabulo Nzuza suggested earlier this week that ZEP holders would be able to apply for permanent residence.

Entertainment
Experts split as Ramaphosa picks Roelf Meyer for US envoy
AfriForum slams Meyer as ANC cadre while analysts praise his diplomacy. Silke says Ramaphosa read the room right choosing non-ideological negotiator.

Entertainment
Residents fear dam access ban will kill lakeside towns
Competitive angler questions where Protea team will train. Kosmos residents say Airbnb applications stalled while boat sales face collapse risks.

Science/Tech
Adobe bets on AI agents to fend off cheaper rivals
Adobe’s new Firefly AI assistant can autonomously carry out tasks across Photoshop, Illustrator and Premiere Pro.

Science/Tech
Troutman Blasts Republican And Democratic Parties For “Protecting” Sexual Predators: “Get These Guys Out Of Here!”
Irvine, CA- Powerful California Congressional candidate and complex litigator Eric J. Troutman is not mincing words when it comes to the recent spat of politicians stepping down for apparent sexual misconduct. “Its disgusting and insane.” Troutman says. “Both the Republicans and the Democrats are protecting these people and allowing them to prey on young female […]

Science/Tech
60% HP Discount Codes & Coupons April 2026
Save up to 60%, plus an extra 20% with HP promo codes for laptops, printers, PCs, and more tech.

Science/Tech
Uplift Desk Coupon Codes & Discounts: Up to $570 Off
Upgrade your home office with the best Uplift Desk discount codes. Save on standing desks, ergonomic chairs, and accessories during the Spring Setup Sale.

Motoring
Say goodbye to Caltex in South Africa
Nearly 90% of Caltex petrol stations in South Africa have been rebranded.

Motoring
New electric buses coming to Cape Town
The City of Cape Town has announced that it will soon take delivery of its first electric buses for the MyCiti service.
Motoring

Motoring
Isuzu breaks new record in South Africa
Isuzu has achieved a new record at its bakkie factory in South Africa.

Health
Wellbeing garden opens to combat isolation
The outdoor area at Yarm Wellness will officially open to the public on Saturday.
Health
Analysis of Alzheimer’s Drugs Stirs Debate About Their Effectiveness
The review said a certain class of drugs had little clinical benefit, but many Alzheimer’s experts criticized the analysis, saying it unfairly lumped failed drugs with two recently approved treatments.

Health
Dr Chris asks: ‘Why do so many of us have problems with our feet?’
Drs Chris and Xand explore common foot problems, from bunions to verrucas, and why diseases affecting our blood vessels or nerves seem to often show up in the feet.
Health
Nature Is Still Molding Human Genes, Study Finds
Some researchers hold that evolution hasn’t much altered humans in the past 10,000 years. A new analysis of ancient DNA indicates that natural selection continued to shape hundreds of genes.