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Northern Ireland’s school IT system targeted in cyber attack ahead of exam season
The EA says immediate steps were taken to contain the issue, but it cannot confirm whether any personal data has been affected.
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The EA says immediate steps were taken to contain the issue, but it cannot confirm whether any personal data has been affected.

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Despite inflation-linked tax bracket adjustments in the 2026 Budget, rising costs mean many South African employees could see little to no increase in take-home pay, or even be worse off.

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More than 500 Ford Ranger, Puma and Hino 700 vehicles are affected

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Doris Innes was allegedly attacked by her son outside her home, the Metropolitan Police say.

South Africa
Kenya is making a strategic push to establish itself as Africa’s premier artificial intelligence investment destination, with government officials, investors and ecosystem leaders outlining a comprehensive approach at a high-level roundtable held during the Kenya International Investment Conference 2026 in Nairobi. Organized by the Office of the Special Envoy on Technology and KenInvest in...

South Africa
Mozambique has appointed Adilson dos Santos Cousin Gomes as chairman of the board of its newly established Digital Transformation and Innovation Agency, known by its Portuguese acronym ATDI, as the government accelerates a sweeping digital modernization agenda. The appointment was announced this week, days after the agency was created by government decree earlier this month. […]
South Africa
President wishes Christian community well for Easter
President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent his well wishes to South Africa’s Christian community during the Easter weekend.
“For South Africa’s diverse Christian denominations and for Christians around the world, the Resurrection of Christ serves as a powerful call to personal renewal; and is an integral part of faith. This timeless...

South Africa
Eskom says any interference that leads to the damage of critical infrastructure is an offense

World
Ma Xingrui is a member of the party’s Central Committee and served as party secretary of the Xinjiang region in China’s northwest from 2021-2025.

World
President Trump announced yesterday that Pam Bondi is out as Attorney General. And, NASA’s Artemis II has left Earth’s orbit and is heading toward the moon.

World
Iranian officials said one of the longest bridges linking Tehran to the city of Karaj was destroyed overnight, while Iranian missiles and drones hit Israel, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait’s largest oil refinery, setting some units on fire.

World
Troops and their families have been pushed back to the United States after their bases in the Middle East were threatened by Iranian counterattacks. Community groups are scrambling to react.

Africa
Capt Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power in 2023, says democratic rule would not work for his country.

Africa
More than 250 Kenyans have gone to fight for Russia in Ukraine, mostly willingly, Kenya’s foreign minister says.

Africa
The suspect is in custody but his motive is unknown, the police say in a brief statement.

Africa
Human Rights Watch says Capt Traoré, other military leaders and jihadists “may be liable” for the killings.

Business
According to the Reserve Bank, gambling revenue has spiked massively in South Africa over the past decade, but households aren’t spending as much as the shocking figures imply.

Business
Employers added 178,000 jobs, far more than had expected, the Labor Department says.

Business
South Africans have been told to not store fuel at their homes, as it can contains fire, health, and environmental damage.

Business
The EFF now have a role on the Gauteng Provincial Government, with oversight over the province’s finances.

Politics
Mashatile says government is looking at increasing its capacity to refine crude oil

Politics
The ANCYL says Panyaza Lesufi’s pick of Nkululeko Dunga sidelines youth and ignores party rules

Politics
Mashatile is expected to be joined by Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, Health MEC Faith Mazibuko.

Politics
This week the court dismissed the application brought by Zuma and Mbeki for Khampepe’s recusal

Sport
Top Springboks, Proteas and Bafana Bafana stars are all paid handsomely. Here’s how much they earn in salaries and match bonuses.

Sport
Martin O’Neill says further dropped points by Celtic would make winning the Scottish Premiership “a difficult comeback” but “not impossible”.

Sport
Tiger Woods told police he was on the phone with “the President” immediately after his car crash in Florida, body camera video has showed.

Sport
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal have ‘”a very good relationship” with most national teams, despite 11 of his players withdrawing from international duty.
Education
[Vanguard] Education stakeholders in Oyo State have raised alarm over what they described as a deepening basic education crisis, warning that despite recent government interventions and funding commitments, hundreds of thousands of children remain excluded from schooling while infrastructure deficits continued to undermine learning outcomes.
Education
[Vanguard] Students of Mass Communication at the Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) are undergoing hands-on training aimed at strengthening their academic and professional development, as part of renewed efforts to align classroom learning with industry practice.
Education
[Vanguard] Students at Yaba College of Technology are grappling with a wave of unease following recent security incidents, alongside new institutional policies and proposed development plans that could reshape the future of the college.
Education
[Vanguard] Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) has taken a notable step towards embedding artificial intelligence (AI) into its academic offering, as more than 300 staff, students and alumni gathered for a one-day intensive training on the responsible use of the technology.

Lifestyle
Prince Harry’s ex-girlfriend, Chelsy Davy, who hails from Zimbabwe, announced that she welcomed her third child. Take a look…

Lifestyle
Residents across several Cape Town suburbs should prepare for extensive water disruptions between 7 and 10 April 2026.

Lifestyle
Struggling to fall pregnant? New research suggests that everyday diet patterns could affect our chances of conceiving.

Lifestyle
The granddaughters of Winnie Mandela explore and define their grandmother’s legacy in a new documentary, ‘The Trials of Winnie Mandela.’

Entertainment
Compelling crossover package is let down by high clutch pedal and sticky gear lever.

Entertainment
Investigations conducted by the SIU revealed that Tark Group benefited unlawfully from contracts worth more than R14 million.

Entertainment
It’s a fantastical tale with a hint of mischief and a bucketful of life lessons as the narrative unfolds.

Entertainment
U2 surprised the world with a Good Friday release, an EP titled Easter Lily.

Science/Tech
The four astronauts on Nasa’s lunar mission have spoken about their experience of the journey so far via video. Their Orion capsules is approaching 100,000 miles from Earth as it heads towards the moon, putting them on track to reach the farthest distance humans have ever travelled in space
Artemis II astronauts approach 100,000 miles from Earth on voyage to the moon
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Science/Tech
Body that funds Alan Turing Institute says it should offer better strategy and more value for money
The UK’s leading AI research institute has been told to make “significant” changes by its main source of taxpayer funding.
The warning comes after the Guardian revealed the board of the Alan Turing Institute was reminded of its legal duties last month by the charity watchdog after a whistleblower...

Science/Tech
Protect your new Samsung phone with the help of these cases and screen protectors.
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Science/Tech
We break down the current iPad lineup to help you figure out which of Apple’s tablets is best for you.
Motoring

Motoring
Incoming bakkie styled to resemble American ‘pick-up trucks’ with power to boot.

Motoring
March turned out to be an incredible month for bakkie sales despite concerns over the skyrocketing cost of diesel.

Motoring
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy warned that there will be surprise roadblocks on highways and smaller roads this Easter weekend, and that cars will be impounded over certain issues.

Health
“I want to tackle loneliness and we feel like this group can do that,” the organisation’s founder says.
Health
The move drew praise from leaders of the Make America Healthy Again movement who had recently criticized the agency’s handling of toxic chemicals.

Health
The Bowelbabe fund, set up by Dame Deborah James in 2022, helps to support Cancer Research UK.

Health
Summer 2025 was the warmest UK summer on record, with four heatwaves, a top temperature of nearly 38C and a mean temperature of 16.1C