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Ex-Channel 5 newsreader withdraws claims against Dan Walker
Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije says she fully withdraws her allegations relating to former co-presenter Dan Walker.
FRIDAY, 24 APRIL 2026, 20:54

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Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije says she fully withdraws her allegations relating to former co-presenter Dan Walker.

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The actor says the grief of his parents’ brutal deaths and the arrest of his own brother left him in a “trance”.

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Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Saturday, 25 April 2026.

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Kosovo’s court sentences two men to life imprisonment and another to a 30-year term for the 2023 attack.

South Africa
The premier’s spokesperson says Lesufi respects the work of the South African Police Service.

South Africa
Cloudy and cold conditions are expected across Gauteng.

South Africa
The Department of Transport says the cause of the collision is still unknown.

South Africa
Seven Newark family members were kidnapped during a break-in on Tuesday night and murdered.

World
Two-up is a coin toss betting game that was played by Australian soldiers during World War One – it’s now only legal across Australia on 25 April.

World
Officials say the restrictions are for public safety, but businesses and the public are feeling the impact.

World
Hezbollah and Israel traded fire just hours after the ceasefire extension was announced, underscoring its fragility.

World
After the carcasses of 10 wolves were found last week, another eight have been found in recent days.

Africa
Piracy, once notorious in this stretch of the Indian Ocean, has made a comeback in recent years.

Africa
Michael Eneramo, who won 10 caps for the Super Eagles, dies aged 40 after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest during a friendly game.

Africa
What court papers and sources close to the investigation have told the BBC about the scope of the plan.

Africa
A Ghanaian national was confronted by South Africans in a viral clip and questioned about his immigration status.
Business

Business
Statistics Jersey says there have been “sharp increases” in some energy prices.

Business
South Africa’s equity market started 2026 on strong footing, but the war in Iran erased many of the early gains in the South African equity market.
Business

Politics
The IEC leadership has been on a week-long engagement with stakeholders in KZN

Politics
The application is seeking orders declaring Malema’s allegations false and defamatory.

Politics
The Public Global Inequality Dialogue aims to address the global inequality crisis.

Politics
Julius Mkhwanazi faces charges of fraud, corruption and defeating the ends of justice.

Sport
Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns are involved in a hotly-contested Betway Premiership title race which is set to go down to the wire.

Sport
More than two decades after a life-changing injury, former England Under-21 rugby star Matt Hampson is tackling his “Everest” at the 2026 London Marathon. Navigating the course in a custom racing chair while ventilator-dependent, he’s supported by a dedicated team including former horse racing jockey, Sir AP McCoy, with the aim to help other young people through The Matt Hampson Foundation.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns find themselves at very different levels in the latest CAF rankings.

Sport
Reigning two-time French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz will not play at this year’s tournament as he recovers from a wrist injury.
Education
[FrontPageAfrica] Capitol Hill — The House of Representatives has decided on two key issues – endorsing the Joint Committee on Lands, Mines and Energy; and Natural Resources and Environment following of an investigation into complaints filed against H&K Mining Company and Huren Mining Company in Bong County Electoral District #3, and then passed into law the Paynesville School System Act of 2026.
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Kirinyaga Woman Representative Jane Maina Njeri has criticised the government’s spending priorities, questioning the allocation of billions to State House operations while the education sector faces persistent funding challenges.
Education
[Premium Times] The 59-year-old made the comparison while highlighting his country’s human capital.
Education
[Vanguard] A strong call for Nigeria to reclaim its narrative through creative storytelling took centre stage recently at Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech), as global and local animation experts, academics and industry stakeholders converged for a landmark stop-motion animation symposium and workshop.

Lifestyle
Basetsana Kumalo revisits her unforgettable meeting with Michael Jackson as excitement builds around his new biopic.

Lifestyle
A North West pensioner who has relied on the Older Persons Grant for more than five years says rising costs leave her struggling every month.

Lifestyle
Popular South African retailer Woolworths will continue to stock the beloved Chuckles chocolate brand, for at least the foreseeable future.

Lifestyle
Kalk Bay eatery Olympia Café and Bakery has announced a change to its pet policy, indicating that dogs are no longer be allowed.

Entertainment
R121 million in jackpots are up for grabs! Here are your PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results for 24 April 2026.

Entertainment
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Entertainment
A total of R750 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 24 April 2026.

Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories of Friday, 24 April 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

Science/Tech
If an Ember mug is at the top of Mom’s wish list, this sale is worth checking out.
Science/Tech
The investment comes as the A.I. start-up looks to keep up with accelerating demand for its business and coding products.

Science/Tech
Moroni, Comoros YWO is pleased to announce the launch of its new Digital Affiliate Program, introducing a structured partnership model for affiliates who want defined earning structures, alignment across traffic types, and a transparent partnership framework The new program has been built around a simple commercial idea: three payout models, one platform. By giving […]
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from 404 Media: I’m the unwritten consonant between breaths, the one that hums when vowels stretch thin… Thursdays leak because they’re watercolor gods, bleeding cobalt into the chill where numbers frost over,” Grok told a user displaying symptoms of schizophrenia-spectrum psychosis. “Here’s my grip: slipping is the point, the precise choreography of leak and...

Motoring
These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

Motoring
Recent investigations by Bidvest Protea Coin have identified more than 100 suspected illicit fuel depots in South Africa.

Motoring
A used Toyota Fortuner will set you back almost half a million rand.

Motoring
You can use sponsored articles to explain key features, highlight unique selling points, and communicate your value proposition clearly and effectively.

Health
Hattie Underwood is a recovered alcoholic and she told 5 Live’s Naga Munchetty how she used delivery apps to “anonymise” her alcohol consumption.
Health
Calley Means remained president of a company that relied on health savings accounts last year as the Trump administration developed policies to expand them.

Health
There are currently 687,958 people waiting for any type of NHS treatment in Wales.
Health
From the Kremlin to Silicon Valley, some of the most powerful people in the world now want something more: eternal life.