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The Ekurhuleni city manager allegedly paid a tow-truck driver to get rid of the body

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The suspended Ekurhuleni deputy police chief says there are people who are jealous of him

South Africa
Shebe Maburna has not submitted any request for medical attention while in custody since November.

South Africa
Old Mutual Investment Group warns that geopolitical tensions could delay South Africa’s growth path…

South Africa
Algeria has inaugurated its first startup cluster dedicated to artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, marking a structural shift in the country’s innovation policy toward organized ecosystems that bridge academic research and industrial application. The cluster was launched at the Scientific and Technological Pole “Chahid Abdelhafid-Ihaddaden” in Sidi Abdellah under the joint...
South Africa
Postbank begins final SASSA Gold Card replacement drive
Postbank has announced that the replacement of remaining SASSA Gold Cards with new Postbank Black Cards will begin on 29 April, with beneficiaries urged to switch before the 31 August 2026 deadline.
The bank said social grant recipients who are still using Gold Cards must migrate to the new Black Cards before the cut-off date...

World
A proposed three-year deal with Paris is aimed at stopping migrants crossing the Channel on small boats.

World
Americans who moved to Vietnam and Thailand say their lives are now lower-stress and lower-cost. But glamorous videos on TikTok don’t tell the whole story.

World
Who will replace U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres when he steps down this year? Four candidates field questions from member states this week at U.N. headquarters.

World
In Russia, expanding state restrictions on the Internet are frustrating daily life for millions — and sending President Putin’s approval ratings on a rare downward spiral.

Africa
Opposition parties accused the security forces of killing protesters but the official report does not say who was responsible.

Africa
At 17, Rasheed Wasiu was detained as security forces cracked down on protests against police brutality.

Africa
Zambia authorities and Edgar Lungu’s family are in a dispute over where former leader’s remains should be buried.

Africa
Midtjylland midfielder Alamara Djabi is in a stable condition having been seriously injured in a stabbing in Denmark, his club says.

Business
Capitec is going international, but the bank is still in the planning stage of its strategy, with a newly-appointed team looking for opportunities across the globe.

Business
Produce from Woking Community Grocery is offered to customers at a significantly reduced rate.

Business
Amazon’s Fireside Chats series unpacks the South African ecommerce space through the experiences of its local partners.

Business
Hundreds of thousands of firms could potentially win back some money after the tariffs were struck down.

Politics
The South African Communist Party (SACP) to contest the Local Government Elections independently.

Politics
The Madlanga Commission is probing criminality and political Interference in the justice system.

Politics
Tolashe allegedly registered luxury vehicles donated by the Chinese embassy in her children’s names.

Politics
President Cyril Ramaphosa officiates the launch of the Senqu Bridge in Mokhotlong, Lesotho

Sport
Former Liverpool manager Matt Beard is posthumously inducted into the Women’s Super League Hall of Fame, along with Casey Stoney and Kerys Harrop.

Sport
Michael O’Neill admits he “underestimated” the demands of juggling head coach duties at Northern Ireland and Blackburn Rovers after steering the club to safety in the Championship.

Sport
Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns are separated by just one point. Massive fixtures against Kaizer Chiefs could decide the league title.

Sport
Scotland make five changes to the side who were overwhelmed by England for their Women’s Six Nations trip to face Italy on Saturday.
Education
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — 4Life Zoe Technical Vocational Training School has announced the extension of hundreds of additional scholarships to officers of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) in a move aimed at strengthening skills development within Liberia’s security sector.
Education
[Daily Trust] Parents of both primary and secondary schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) under the umbrella of the Parents Teachers Association (PTA) have called on the FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to intervene in the ongoing teachers strike.
Education
A test verified by The New York Times found that clothes for some of the viral dolls contained cotton from the Xinjiang region of China, which is banned in the United States.

Education
More than 70% have cut down in past year on teaching assistants, who play key role in helping children with Send
Two-fifths of school leaders in England have been forced to cut back on support for children with special educational needs due to a financial crisis “more than a decade in the making”, according to a poll.
Seven out of 10 (71%) leaders say they have cut down on teaching assistants...

Lifestyle
Still using a SASSA Gold Card? You’ll need to act soon to keep receiving your grant without interruption. Here’s what to do.
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Lifestyle

Entertainment
In a two-part statement, Thanda Choir’s management acknowledged they failed to keep members informed about finances and confirmed an independent audit is underway.

Entertainment
Between July 2024 and June 2025, Gubis85 Solutions was paid R60 million for ad hoc services.

Entertainment
The Sharks have only made two changes to the starting line-up to face Edinburgh.

Entertainment
“But sometimes teams want three names and then decide who they want out of the three,” said Mosimane.

Science/Tech
AI subscriptions nearly doubled in 2025, with 43% of Discovery Bank Visa clients paying for access to chatbots.

Science/Tech
McDonald’s South Africa today announced the appointment of Millicent “Milly” Maroga as Impact Director, effective 1 April 2026, further strengthening its purpose of feeding and fostering the communities it serves. Milly brings over 20 years of Corporate Affairs experience across the beverages and financial services sectors. Her career includes roles at South African Breweries, Old […]

Science/Tech
Tired of vacuuming? Hand the reins to a robot vacuum.

Science/Tech
Operator obligations under Popia have reshaped how the channel approaches client security and compliance.
Motoring
Motoring
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Motoring

Health
Rachel Moore is raising awareness for adenomyosis a womb disease which she said has ruined her life.

Health
A&E manager Sam Carter was under investigation by the Portsmouth trust when she took her own life.

Health
Some midwives are working as receptionists but the government says it has invested in maternity jobs.
Health
In four days of congressional testimony, the health secretary sought to please the White House and his MAHA base at the same time.