THURSDAY, 16 APRIL 2026, 22:16
Top Stories
Following public outcry over the ‘rotten egg’ smell across Gauteng, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is in the process of a legislative overhaul to classify hydrogen sulphide as a primary pollutant.
Top Stories
Personal trainer Stanislav Stamenov, wanted in Romania for drug trafficking, has been ordered to be released by the high court after six weeks in detention. This follows a Daily Maverick exposé revealing that he was working at a Cape Town gym while flagged as an international fugitive.
Top Stories
Starmer did not know Mandelson failed vetting, government says
Top Stories
While military targets have been struck in Iran, civilian areas have too, showing the stark reality of the war.
South Africa
CRL Rights Commission conducted an oversight visit at Ikhaya Labafundi church on Thursday.
South Africa
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has played multiple recordings addressed to Julius Mkhwanazi.
South Africa
InnoPower Africa has announced a strategic partnership with Luma Learn aimed at expanding access to artificial intelligence education and digital skills development across Africa, with a focus on removing barriers including cost, location and limited exposure to advanced training. The collaboration will leverage Luma Learn’s learning platform and InnoPower Africa’s community networks to...
South Africa
PowerLabs, a Nigeria-based energy and climate technology startup, has raised a pre-seed funding round led by Breega, with participation from Catalyst Fund, Mercy Corps Ventures and Kaleo Ventures, to accelerate the deployment of its AI-powered energy management platform across Nigeria’s commercial and industrial sectors. Founded in 2023 by Tobechukwu Arize, who serves as CEO, and […]
World
“Timmy” has been stranded in the Baltic Sea for weeks despite several attempts to free the ailing animal.
World
During a three-hour hearing, the US health secretary tried to focus on chronic disease while being pressed on vaccines.
World
Maoz Inon’s parents were killed by Hamas in the Oct. 7 attacks. Aziz Abu Sarah’s brother died after being tortured in an Israeli military prison. Their new book is The Future Is Peace.
World
The armed men reportedly evaded capture by escaping through the city’s sewer system.
Africa
The pontiff was unusually forthright in his address at the presidential palace.
Africa
Malema is appealing against the decision to prevent him from being taken to prison on Thursday.
Africa
Abubakar Malami was seen as one of the most influential ministers under former President Muhammadu Buhari.
Africa
Zhang Kequn was arrested in March while trying to travel to China with more than 2,000 live ants.
Business
The BBC asked the president’s supporters about Iran, the economy and immigration at the largest conservative gathering in the country.
Business
The BBC’s Emma Simpson explains why fizzy drinks, salad and meat could be affected by the Gulf conflict.
Business
The chancellor was speaking at the end of the International Monetary Fund meeting in Washington.
Business
The store, in Mablethorpe, buys surplus stock so it can keep prices low.
Politics
The party says Malema else has the constitutional right to challenge the sentence.
Politics
EFF have denied claims that their members forced businesses to close in the Johannesburg CBD.
Politics
Malema made the remarks while addressing his party supporters and members outside KuGompo court.
Politics
The MOUs involved an endless working relationship between the EMPD and Medicare24, Anubis, CAT VIP.
Sport
Barcelona say refereeing “errors” cost them a place in the semi-finals of the Champions League, and have caused “significant sporting and financial harm to the club”.
Sport
Los Angeles Lakers’ Luka Doncic and Detroit Pistons’ Cade Cunningham are eligible to win NBA end-of-season awards after successful appeals.
Sport
Khanyisa Mayo boosted his confidence by scoring against Magesi, with Chiefs coach Khalil Ben Youssef backing the striker.
Sport
Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior says his side are running out of time to qualify for next season’s Champions League campaign.
Education
We want to understand how international students are navigating the current job market in the United States.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has called for the expansion of emergency medical response training to all personnel of the Ghana Police Service, stressing that lifesaving skills were now essential to modern policing.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] The President of the Ghanaian Students’ Union in Kuwait, Mr Didat Adam, has commended the Acting Chargé d’Affaires at Ghana’s Embassy in the State of Kuwait, Counsellor Husain Suleiman Alebrahim, for his proactive efforts to ensure the safety and welfare of Ghanaian students pursuing studies in the country.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] The government has reaffirmed its commitment to reforming technical education and expand investment in digital skills infrastructure.
Lifestyle
Explainer: Why EFF leader Julius Malema did not go straight to jail following his unlawful discharge of a firearm sentence verdict…
Lifestyle
Dr Musa Mthombeni shuts down online rumours claiming he cheated on his wife while on a boys trip to Thailand.
Lifestyle
A rare apple variety first planted by Jan van Riebeeck, and later surviving a World War, has returned to Cape Town after 364 years.
Lifestyle
The Ultimatum’s Ruth Khathide finds lasting love and gets her happily-ever-after.
Entertainment
Enjoy these irresistible peach donuts warm, glazed, or simply dusted with sugar.
Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories of Thursday, 16 April 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.
Entertainment
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Entertainment
Precious stones valued at R14.9 million were allegedly taken from the home of Peter Prinsloo.
Science/Tech
The head of the International Energy Agency warned that Europe may have only “six weeks or so” of jet fuel left if oil supplies remain blocked by the Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz stays disrupted. The Associated Press reports: IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol painted a sobering picture of the global repercussions of what he called “the largest energy crisis we have ever faced,” stemming...
Science/Tech
A model of the cyclic universe suggests that dark matter could be a population of black holes predating the Big Bang.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: Alphabet’s Google is negotiating an agreement with the Department of Defense that would allow the Pentagon to deploy its Gemini AI models in classified settings, the Information reported on Thursday, citing two people with direct knowledge of the discussions. The two parties are discussing an agreement that would allow the Pentagon to use...
Science/Tech
Available for free to any company that wants to use it, the “completely anonymous” app puts the pressure on porn sites and social media platforms to start blocking access by minors.
Motoring
An Indian carmaker with a factory in South Africa recently completed its 12,000th vehicle.
Motoring
The City of Johannesburg has proposed name changes for four streets in the metro.
Motoring
Motoring
Health
Dr. Erica Schwartz is seen as a highly qualified traditional choice and tapping her the strongest signal yet that the administration is veering away from vaccine skepticism this election year.
Health
Covid vaccines saved hundreds of thousands of lives, but small minority harmed need better support, says report.
Health
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to defend staff and funding cuts at the Health and Human Services Department he oversees.
Health
The outdoor area at Yarm Wellness will officially open to the public on Saturday.