
Top Stories
Ian Huntley died from prison attack head injury, inquest hears
An inquest opens into the death of Soham murderer Ian Huntley, who was fatally attacked in prison.
TUESDAY, 14 APRIL 2026, 13:34

Top Stories
An inquest opens into the death of Soham murderer Ian Huntley, who was fatally attacked in prison.

Top Stories
Limpopo police offer R100k for info on Fiona Matodzi, 9, abducted in August 2022.
Top Stories

Top Stories
Fuel price caps and war disruptions reshape car-buying trends

South Africa
Motorists are urged to exercise caution when transporting children.

South Africa
The gathering aims to strengthen the country’s ability to prevent, prepare and respond to disasters.
South Africa
Driving inclusive growth through local economic development
By William Baloyi“Sustainable development is the pathway to the future we want for all.” As former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon reminds us, this is not merely an aspiration, it is an urgent call to action.It challenges governments to act with urgency and purpose to grow the economy, advance social...

South Africa
EMPD Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi’s appearance at Madlanga Inquiry was postponed last month.

World
An investigation is under way into what led to the deaths of 25 people at Laferrière Citadel on Saturday.

World
Diplomats from Israel and Lebanon will meet in Washington for rare direct talks.

World
Americans with ties to Iran open up about the challenges and tensions around the fragile ceasefire.

World
The incoming prime minister of Hungary is no fan of Ukraine, but he says he wants to work with the European Union, raising hopes he’ll lift a Hungarian veto on a $100 billion EU loan to Kyiv.

Africa
The separatists say their decison reflects responsibility, restraint and respect for human dignity.

Africa
Electoral commission says Romuald Wadagni has won with over 94% of the vote with most ballots counted.

Africa
The Democratic Alliance’s new leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis, admits the party’s support is too narrow.

Africa
The team was returning from a fixture when they were attacked, officials say.
Business

Business
Drivers are being told to allow extra time for journeys due to a convoy over soaring energy prices.
Business

Business
A private security firm has become the latest company to add emergency surcharges to its services, to help cut through rising fuel costs.

Politics
Sello says they’ve determined that the woman who passed away was Mkhwanazi’s stepmother

Politics
Zuma-Sambudla faces charges under the Terrorism Act and inciting violence during 2021 July unrest.

Politics
The TRC Cases Inquiry is taking place in Newtown, Johannesburg.

Politics
Julius Mkhwanazi’s testimony was postponed last month due to his mother’s death.

Sport
Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Abi Tierney denies departing chairman Richard Collier-Keywood was forced out by the governing body’s board.

Sport
Gary Neville’s The Overlap buys Manchester United influencer Mark Goldbridge’s YouTube channels.

Sport
Orlando Pirates will host AmaZulu this weekend in a crucial Betway Premiership looking to go top of the log.

Sport
Some injury setbacks are likely to open the door for a couple of newcomers who should be considered for a Springbok debut.
Education
[Daily Trust] Governor Dauda Lawal has approved a 120-day Rapid Intervention Action Plan to address critical systemic failures in Zamfara State’s education sector.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] THE African Union High Representative for Silencing the Guns, Dr Mohamed Ibn Chambas, has called on African leaders, particularly Ghana, to adopt a holistic approach to addressing challenges in the education sector.
Education
[Liberian Observer] First Baptist Church of Louisiana has officially broken ground on a modern school facility valued at more than US$100,000, marking a major step in advancing its long-standing commitment to education and community development in Louisiana, Montserrado County.
Education
[Nile Post] The Sudanese Embassy in Uganda has appealed to authorities to ease university admission requirements for Sudanese students sitting national examinations in Kampala, warning that current conditions risk delaying their access to higher education.

Lifestyle
Energy giant BP is expanding its oil exploration footprint off the coast of Namibia, as global fuel markets face renewed uncertainty.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Cape Town’s Juliette Bryant has been thrust into the spotlight over her claims against the late convicted sexual offender, Jeffrey Epstein.

Entertainment
Solly Malatsi insists EEIPs cannot be offered to multinationals, as ICASA’s regulations only recognise direct equity ownership.

Entertainment
It is understood that the majority of Standard Bank credit card customers may have been affected by the data breach.

Entertainment
The department also issued a broader warning about the rise in housing-related scams on social media.

Entertainment
Mmodi has lost his place in the Chiefs starting line-up.

Science/Tech
How Metacom’s enterprise networking solutions powered Hungry Lion’s expansion across seven countries.
Science/Tech
J. Allen Hynek started as an Air Force consultant brought in to help explain away early UFO reports, but over time he grew frustrated with what he saw as the government’s effort to minimize unexplained cases rather than seriously investigate them. Longtime Slashdot reader schwit1 shares an article from Popular Mechanics, in collaboration with Biography.com, that argues Hynek’s shift from...

Science/Tech
New to DIY and home repair? These are the essential power tools that will make your life easier, no matter what you’re building and repairing.

Science/Tech
South Africa’s economic province faces an estimated shortfall of 370 teachers in critical technology subjects.
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
Cars in South Africa are being written off for as little as 35% of their value.

Motoring
The South African National Roads Agency is working on a R4-billion upgrade for a road tunnel in the Western Cape.
Health
Live animal markets and the illegal sale of wildlife pose particular dangers, but any sale of wild animals or animal products poses spillover risks, a new study suggests.

Health
Greg Foot asks whether we should be using cotton buds to clean our ears.

Health
NHS figures for England suggest a small increase in admissions and experts say noble false widow spiders could be to blame.

Health
Melle was racially abused by a transgender woman at a hospital after she addressed them as “Mr”.