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Man given life sentence for rape and religiously aggravated assault of Sikh woman
A judge tells John Ashby, 32, that he will serve at least 14 years in prison for the attack.
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A judge tells John Ashby, 32, that he will serve at least 14 years in prison for the attack.

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President Donald Trump had accused Powell of improper cost overruns in renovating the Fed’s building.

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On this World Book and Copyright Day, we are reminded that publishing and copyright are not peripheral concerns. They are deeply intertwined with questions of justice, equity, and power
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Malema is seeking to have Musa Khawula jailed for 90 days or fined R150,000

South Africa
Advocate Anton Ackerman faced cross examination by the TRC Inquiry’s evidence leader on Friday

South Africa
The trio were also found guilty of fraud and immigration violations.

South Africa
High traffic volumes are expected on major routes, including the N1, N3 and N12.
South Africa
Minister Lamola urges SADC region to shift from policy to action
International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola has called for a decisive shift from policy commitments to implementation as South Africa chairs the Southern African Development Community (SADC) amid growing global uncertainty.
Delivering closing remarks at an interdepartmental workshop on the...

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.

World
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire for three weeks, President Trump says. And, the Trump administration is easing rules on medical marijuana.

World
As the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports drags on, thousands of seafarers are stranded on ships, and economic shockwaves ripple around the world.

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.

Africa
William Ruto says Kenyans speak “some of the best English in the world” while it is hard to understand Nigerians.

Africa
Cyril Ramaphosa said the suspension was because of the critical role Fannie Masemola plays in fighting crime.

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.
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Business
Alarm bells are ringing over the uncertainty of jet fuel availability beyond May 2026. Industry leaders are warning of serious consequences for airlines, passengers, and regional economies if fuel supplies fall.

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.

Politics
Suspended TMPD Deputy Chief Umashi Dhlamini is implicated in tender rigging.

Politics
On Thursday, Major Lebogang Phiri from the Roads Policing division testified.

Sport
Former Brighton and Newcastle manager Chris Hughton reveals he was treated for prostate cancer last year.

Sport
Three teams separated by three points with just five games to go. After an epic season, the Scottish Premiership split is finally here.

Sport
Republic of Ireland centre-half Liam Scales and Scottish midfielder Luke McCowan sign contract extensions with Celtic.

Sport
Former Formula 1 driver Allan McNish is named racing director of the Audi F1 team.
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.
Education
[Vanguard] There is an image, increasingly becoming familiar in our university system, that should give us pause: a postgraduate candidate arrives for a thesis defence with not only a bound dissertation, but also a cooler laden with food and drinks for the examiners.
Education
The bill would compel the police to release plans on how it intends to manage protesters by educational facilities. It passed without a veto-proof majority.

Education
Lucy O’Brien was shocked when she discovered how high interest rates were leading to ballooning debt
Like many of my drowning-in-debt “plan 2” student loan comrades, I didn’t think twice about diving straight into a master’s degree, bright-eyed and fresh out of my undergraduate course in 2021.
To say I was naive to the additional financial burden would be an understatement. Even less did I...

Lifestyle
Mzansi Magic announced that indeed ‘cameras will keep rolling’ as season 9 of ‘Uthando Nes’thembu’ gets extended by four episodes.
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Entertainment
Capitec is the youngest and the only bank in the country’s Big Five that does not operate retail branches abroad.

Entertainment
The Takealot House of Beauty is back at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit from 24 to 26 April 2026. Here is everything you need to know before you go.

Entertainment
Lamola said the SADC region is not constrained by a lack of frameworks or vision, but by weak implementation

Entertainment
President extends Israel Lebanon ceasefire and hopes for three way meeting. Iran closes Strait of Hormuz while US blocks ports.

Science/Tech
Passwords have long been the default way we secure accounts online but the NCSC has said passkeys are a better option.

Science/Tech
As sales soar, some say trackers can help animal anxiety or weightloss while others advise leaving diagnoses to the vet
Pet health and activity trackers are bounding on to the market but experts are split on whether they are the cat’s pyjamas or barking up the wrong tree.
As owners monitor their own step count, heart rate, skin temperature and calories burned via wearable tech, a host of...

Science/Tech
Meta has signed an agreement to deploy AWS Graviton processors at scale.

Science/Tech
Dyson’s newest stick vacuum has a fresh, streamlined look and some limitations. But I still keep reaching for it.

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
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Motoring
South Africa’s move to eight-year driving licences will go ahead, despite taking longer than expected.

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.
Health
The treatment, the first of its kind, was approved by the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday. “Our baby was born deaf, and now he can hear,” said one parent.

Health
Drinking the odd pint of beer can provide “substantial levels” of an essential brain-boosting vitamin in your diet, according to new research in a respected journal.