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Skeem Saam star Nozi Langa to take over TV screens as Mmaphefo on Emzini
You might know her as Glenda on Skeem Saam but Nozi Langa-Malao is ready to make audiences laugh with her new role as Mmaphefo on e.TV’s new TV show, Emzini.
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You might know her as Glenda on Skeem Saam but Nozi Langa-Malao is ready to make audiences laugh with her new role as Mmaphefo on e.TV’s new TV show, Emzini.

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The Madlanga Commission is investigating corruption and political interference in Tshwane’s police and city administration, focusing on rigged tenders and missing documents, with current hearings featuring key officials and new witness testimony.
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As ever, Maria McCloy has curated a lineup that makes choosing almost impossible. We’re also heading to Open Streets Joburg this Sunday — a joyful, car-free stretch of the city brought to life by Jozi My Jozi.

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In the 99th episode of the ‘Arena Sports Show’, presenter Clauiee Grace Mpanza and regular guests Mahlatse Mphahlele and Sizwe Mabena are joined by football technocrat Teboho Molopa.
South Africa
Bolobedu Solar Plant fires up SA’s energy security
Government has welcomed the successful commissioning of the Bolobedu Solar Plant, a 148-megawatt (MW) photovoltaic facility in Limpopo province.
The plant was completed in April 2026 and commissioned by mineral resources company, Rio Tinto.
“This milestone represents a significant contribution to South Africa’s ongoing efforts...

South Africa
The Ndimande brothers stand accused of murdering Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and Tebello “Tibz” Motshoane

South Africa
Advocate Shireen Riley was testifying at the Nkabinde Enquiry in Pretoria.

South Africa
The proposed legislation seeks to address weaknesses in the existing Protected Disclosures Act.

World
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has told NBC News’ Meet the Press that he would not step down in his first interview with a U.S. network.

World
The changes will give government more power over news-related posts shared by podcasters and influencers.

World
Cross-border raids from militant Islamists are increasingly threatening the West African state’s stability.

World
Vladimir Putin announced the truce, which will last from Saturday afternoon on 11 April through Easter Sunday.

Africa
The foreign minister says the accusations, involving children, were investigated and found to be unsubstantiated.

Africa
The state department has also asked US citizens to “reconsider” travel plans to the West African country.

Africa
Very few people are ever prosecuted following terror attacks with suspects often held without trial.

Africa
The government usually refrains from commenting on the participation of its citizens in the conflict.

Business
President Cyril Ramaphosa has backed plans to boost America’s corporate presence in SA.

Business
Here are the five important things happening in South Africa on Friday, 10 April.

Business
A crisis fund is going to support community groups who help people struggling to heat their homes.

Business
The Harrogate-based charity warns donations of furniture are falling while demand continues to grow.

Politics
The Nkabinde Enquiry is probing Gauteng DPP Adv Andrew Chauke’s fitness to hold office.

Politics
Sisisi Tolashe is accused of failing to disclose donations of two Chinese cars to ANCWL.

Politics
The South African Communist Party has decided to contest Local Government Elections independently.

Politics
The new witness is expected to testify on alleged corruption in the City of Tshwane.

Sport
Al-Ahly goalkeeper Mohamed El-Shenawy banned for four games for striking a referee on the head following an Egyptian Pro League match.

Sport
Bronny James passes to parent LeBron for the first son-to-father assist in NBA history as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors.

Sport
Key voices from boxing weigh in on the big questions surrounding heavyweight Tyson Fury’s latest comeback.

Sport
Murder-accused club cricketer Tristan Perez has received a bail release, and will effectively be a ‘free man’ for the foreseeable future.
Education
[Namibian] * President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says a conclusion for a joint declaration between Namibia and Germany regarding the 1904-1908 Ovaherero and Nama genocide is now within reach, possibly before the end of the year.
Education
[U.S.-Africa Bridge Building Project] For 25 years, Friends of the Congo has worked to pull back the curtain on one of the world’s most resource-rich yet persistently impoverished nations — the Democratic Republic of Congo. Through education, advocacy, and community support, the Washington, D.C.-based organization has built a global network dedicated to centering the voices of Congolese people...
Education
[Nile Post] Aptech Limited, a global leader in learning solutions with a presence in over 200 cities worldwide, today announced its official return to Uganda.
Education
An activist in the academy, he wrote a foundational text in the field, “Occupied America: A History of Chicanos.” It is still in print and still assigned to students.
Lifestyle
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Lifestyle
US First Lady Melania Trump says she objects to “mean-spirited attempts to defame my reputation.”

Lifestyle
Miss South Africa has announced that entries for the 2026 pageant will open on 28 April and close on 17 May 2026.

Entertainment
The IPID report on Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala farm break-in was classified ‘top secret’.

Entertainment
The accused was out on parole after previously being convicted of rape in 2008.
Entertainment

Entertainment
Spurs could be in the bottom three by the time of De Zerbi’s debut should West Ham beat bottom-the-table Wolves on Friday.

Science/Tech
FirstRand lifted its stake to 26.1% in late March. Now Standard Bank has led a $330-million debt refinancing.
Science/Tech
Longtime Slashdot reader fahrbot-bot shares a report from NewScientist: According to quantum chromodynamics (QCD) — widely considered to be our best theory for describing the strong force, which binds quarks inside protons and neutrons — even a perfect vacuum isn’t truly empty. Instead, it is filled with short-lived disturbances in the underlying energy of space that flicker in and out of...

Science/Tech
The four astronauts are set to touch down on Earth and conclude the 10-day mission after completing moon flyby
The number of human beings who have travelled to the moon and returned safely to Earth will grow to 28 on Friday night when Nasa’s Orion capsule containing four Artemis II astronauts will glide gently to a Pacific Ocean splashdown beneath three giant parachutes.
The scheduled 5.07pm PT...

Science/Tech
This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world
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Motoring
Fuel efficiency is one of the most important factors South African car buyers consider.

Motoring
You may soon no longer need a physical passport or boarding pass to travel through airports around the world.
Motoring

Motoring
Japanese auto giant Toyota will be investing heavily in South Africa’s auto sector energy transition.
Health
The charter, published on Thursday, alters the makeup and purpose of the panel, opening the door for Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to reclaim his revision of national vaccine policy.
Health
A long-running conflict in a Ugandan park may provide clues to the origins of human warfare, and how to avoid it.
Health
President Trump will meet privately at the White House on Thursday with disenchanted leaders of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Make America Healthy Again movement.
Health
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya objected to the study’s methodology, saying it gave an inaccurate picture of the vaccine’s benefits.