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WEDNESDAY, 29 APRIL 2026, 18:44

South Africa

Government working to restore order at borders and workplaces

Today at 17:43 PM, via SAnews

Government working to restore order at borders and workplaces

Government says it has noted ongoing public discourse on immigration, particularly on issues related to illegal immigration.

On Wednesday, government reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding South Africa’s sovereignty, security and the rule of law, while upholding the country’s constitutional values and respect for...

Business

Rand takes a beating

Today at 16:39 PM, via BusinessTech

The South African rand took a knock on Wednesday (29 April) ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s announcement on US interest rates.

Sport

Goalkeeper, 70, set to feature for Spanish fifth-tier club

Today at 18:20 PM, via BBC News

When he pulls on the gloves for CD Colunga against CD Praviano in the fifth tier of Spanish football on Sunday, Angel Mateos Gonzalez will become the oldest player to appear in an official match in Spain.

Sport

Confirmed starting 11s: Polokwane vs Sundowns

Today at 18:12 PM, via The South African

Mamelodi Sundowns’ record ninth consecutive Betway Premiership title continues this evening. Polokwane City host the champions in Limpopo.

Education

Oxford’s new £185m humanities hub is polished, refined … and funded by a Trump ally

Today at 17:46 PM, via The Guardian

Billionaire Stephen Schwarzman’s portrait hangs discretely in a building that promises cultural clout and architectural poise – yet can seem rather bland and bloodless

When the wealthy Paduan banker Enrico Scrovegni commissioned the building of his eponymous chapel in the 14th century, he made sure that he was immortalised in the lavish frescoes adorning its interior. Florentine artist Giotto...

Science/Tech

4 Most Popular Cryptocurrencies For 2026: BlockDAG, XRP, BNB, and Dogecoin Make the Cut

Today at 18:25 PM, via Tech Financials

The race to define the most popular cryptocurrency is no longer just about legacy names; it’s about momentum, scalability, and real-world utility. Established players like XRP, BNB, and Dogecoin continue to hold market attention with strong communities and recognizable use cases. At the same time, emerging projects like BlockDAG are beginning to reshape expectations with […]

Science/Tech

Should Schools Get Rid of Homework?

Today at 18:00 PM, via Slashdot

Tony Isaac shares a report from NPR: Federal survey data shows that the amount of math homework assigned to fourth and eighth grade students, in particular, has been steadily declining for the past decade. Some educators and parents say this is a good thing — students shouldn’t spend six or more hours a day at school and still have additional schoolwork to complete at home. But the research on...

Motoring

New driving laws coming to South Africa

Today at 14:53 PM, via TopAuto

The Road Traffic Infringement Agency has outlined its plans for the year, including the first phase of the AARTO rollout.

Health

Grand Jury Indicts Former N.I.H. Official

Yesterday at 18:21 PM, via New York Times

Prosecutors accused Dr. David Morens, a former adviser to Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, of hiding records related to the onset of the pandemic.