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Trump says he speaks ‘for the UK more than Prince Harry’
The US president’s comments come ahead of a state visit from King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
FRIDAY, 24 APRIL 2026, 08:33

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The US president’s comments come ahead of a state visit from King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

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Christopher Joell-Deshields was fired from Pride in London following an investigation into his conduct.

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Will it be Manchester City or Arsenal for the Premier League title? BBC Sport gets pundits, reporters and fans to predict each of their remaining fixtures – and who will win the league.

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Some 60 countries are meeting in Colombia as frustration grows with lack of progress in tackling climate change

South Africa
Bellarmine Mugabe and Tobias Matonhodze pleaded guilty to several charges including attempted murder

South Africa
Police say the suspects attempted to rob a business in Midrand on Thursday night.

South Africa
The suspended EMPD deputy chief and municipal manager were arrested at the weekend

South Africa
The officers allegedly threatened a person with arrest over expired hair dye and demanded cash.

World
The Trump administration is vowing to crack down on foreign tech companies’ exploitation of U.S. artificial intelligence models, singling out China at a time that country is narrowing the gap with the U.S. in the AI race.

World
The European Union on Thursday approved a $106-billion loan package to help Ukraine meet its economic and military needs for two years, ending months of political deadlock.

World
A court has convicted 20 people for the 2018 mob lynching of two men falsely accused of kidnapping children.

World
The Tiktok star’s attorneys have maintained his innocence and vowed to “vigorously defend” him.

Africa
Cyril Ramaphosa said the suspension was because of the critical role Fannie Masemola plays in fighting crime.

Africa
Opposition parties accused the security forces of killing protesters but the official report does not say who was responsible.

Africa
At 17, Rasheed Wasiu was detained as security forces cracked down on protests against police brutality.

Africa
Zambia authorities and Edgar Lungu’s family are in a dispute over where former leader’s remains should be buried.

Business
Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Friday, 24 April 2026.
Business

Business
South African farmers will likely plant the smallest area of wheat in more than a decade this year.
Business

Politics
On Thursday, Major Lebogang Phiri from the Roads Policing division testified.

Politics
Gen Puleng Dimpane will act as Police Commissioner while Fannie Masemola is on precautionary leave

Politics
Support for democracy in KwaZulu-Natal has fallen to its lowest levels in decades, with trust in government and institutions collapsing. Yet, most residents say they would vote if elections were held tomorrow

Politics
Masemola was questioned by MPs on 9 and 10 October last year, with a follow-up on 17 March

Sport
Former Mamelodi Sundowns player Sello Mahlangu says Kabo Yellow should stay calm despite Orlando Pirates’ reignited hopes to win the league.

Sport
BBC Sport’s Gabby Logan interviews Daddy Pig as he prepares to take on the London Marathon to raise money for the National Deaf Children’s Society.

Sport
With six clubs falling victim to a blank Fantasy Premier League gameweek, here are some players to consider turning to.

Sport
Morgan Gibbs-White has hit form at the right time with Nottingham Forest – but did not make Thomas Tuchel’s 35-man England squad last month. If he is to make it to the World Cup, time is tight.
Education
[Leadership] The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Wing, has said that the ongoing stike is still on, but will decide its fate after a crucial meeting with the FCT minister, Nyesom Wike.
Education
The federal Department of Education said it would begin a civil rights investigation, reviewing teachings by a group known as N.Y.C. Educators for Palestine.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has stepped up its fire safety education efforts in Suhum Municipality and Abetifi Odwenease as part of ongoing campaigns to prevent fire outbreaks and improve emergency readiness.
Education
[GroundUp] A North West school owes over R600,000 after defaulting on rental agreements for two photocopiers and a phone system. Meanwhile 789 learners are left with broken toilets and crumbling classrooms
Lifestyle
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Lifestyle
Check out our list of the top 10 South African Brits with little-known and rarely talked-about family roots to Mzansi. Here we go …

Lifestyle
Minister of Sport, Gayton McKenzie, has pledged to gift 16 football fans a trip to the FIFA World Cup. Here’s how you could win…

Entertainment
Voter dissatisfaction is driving support away from dominant parties without consolidating behind a single alternative.

Entertainment
McKenzie announced the initiative during a media briefing in Pretoria on Thursday, 23 April 2026.

Entertainment
Critics from left and right attack Meyer and Mandela. Writer argues peacemakers prevented bloody civil war as apartheid ended.

Entertainment
His evolving stance on the ANC and DA raises questions about consistency ahead of the 2026 elections.

Science/Tech
Porsche will begin selling an all‑electric Cayenne Coupe—its latest signal that the German automaker still sees strong market demand for EVs. The full 2026 Cayenne Coupe Electric range is available to order now and will be sold alongside the existing gas‑powered and plug‑in hybrid Cayenne Coupe variants. Pricing starts at $113,800 for the base Cayenne […]

Science/Tech
DeepSeek, the Chinese AI start-up that stunned the world last year, has launched a preview of its highly anticipated V4 model.

Science/Tech
Throughout most of the online casino industry’s growth, it was easy to identify competition. The operators competed against each other with larger bonuses, advertisements, more games, and flashier promotions. The reasoning was straightforward; the most salient offer was likely to take the click. At one point, that would have been a good strategy. The visibility […]

Science/Tech
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Motoring
Plug-in hybrids combine the best features of both petrol and electric cars.

Motoring
JAC has introduced South Africa’s cheapest double-cab bakkie to the market.

Motoring
The AGSA has warned that SAA is at risk of being declared insolvent in the next 12 months.

Motoring
Carmakers are bringing safer versions of their cars to South Africa.
Health
The treatment, the first of its kind, was approved by the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday. “Our baby was born deaf, and now he can hear,” said one parent.

Health
Drinking the odd pint of beer can provide “substantial levels” of an essential brain-boosting vitamin in your diet, according to new research in a respected journal.
Health
Vaccine skeptics, ‘organic moms’ and environmental activists came together toelect President Trump. Butsome voters are disillusioned and might not turn out again.

Health
The data of hundreds of thousands of people who participated in the UK’s health data project was for sale on the website Alibaba.