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With the world unravelling into madness, all I can do is pray
As war, climate change and economic pressures fuel my anxiety, I rediscover faith and hope that a message of compassion will spread around the globe.
WEDNESDAY, 01 APRIL 2026, 13:04
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As war, climate change and economic pressures fuel my anxiety, I rediscover faith and hope that a message of compassion will spread around the globe.

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Accounting science graduate draws national support for underdog campaign

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Mbokazi’s club, Chicago Fire, were the first to congratulate the lad from Hluhluwe

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April is regarded as a start of a new financial year for many companies, and Kaizer Chiefs have taken full advantage of it 😉

South Africa
More than 50 people have joined a religious congregation in KwaMaphumulo, leaving jobs and families.
South Africa
How the Basic Fuel Price is calculated: A breakdown
For South African motorists, the price paid at the pump is far more than just the cost of the fuel itself, but the end result of a multitude of global and domestic forces ranging from the fluctuating price of crude oil and the strength of the Rand to the intricate costs of shipping, storage, and a series of government levies and...
South Africa
Limpopo urges patience on roads ahead of Easter weekend
Limpopo Transport and Community Safety MEC, Violet Mathye, is calling for patience on the roads as the province anticipates heavy traffic, due to the annual pilgrimage of the two biggest ZCC churches this Easter Weekend.”We expect significant movement of buses and minibuses on R71 from Polokwane towards Boyne and from Tzaneen...
South Africa
Fuel levy cut aimed at cushioning fuel price blow
In a decisive intervention to shield South Africans from soaring global energy costs and protect consumers from further burden, National Treasury and the Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (DMPR) have announced a temporary R3 reduction to the general fuel levy.
The measure, which is effective from today is designed to...

World
Anthony Albanese used a rare TV address to tell Australians that the “months ahead may not be easy” amid the global effects of the war.

World
President Trump is set to address the nation on the Iran war at 9 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesday night, with White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt saying he would be providing “an important update,” without providing further details.

World
Russian authorities say a technical malfunction caused the An-26 to crash into a cliff.

World
After spending most of the full-scale war in Russian captivity, the former mayor of a frontline Ukrainian city recalls his ordeal as he returns to a hometown deeply transformed by modern warfare.

Africa
This is just the second time that DR Congo have reached the World Cup finals, sparking celebrations in Kinshasa.

Africa
The new law imposes a maximum penalty of 10 years in jail and criminalises the “promotion” of same-sex relations.

Africa
DR Congo qualify for their first World Cup since 1974 as Axel Tuanzebe’s strike gives the Leopards a 1-0 win over Jamaica in their play-off.

Africa
Eritrea are one of six nations to reach the group stage of qualification for Afcon 2027, having played their first games in the competition since 2007.

Business
South Africans will have to pay up to R600 more per tank in April compared to last month as a result of record price hikes in fuel.
Business

Business
Following the launch of four new Smart ID branches in March, Standard Bank has now expanded the service to 30 branches nationwide.

Business
Topps Tiles says eight stores have already closed – with the rest to shut over the next six months.

Politics
The committee has concluded its investigation into allegations of maladministration at the fund.

Politics
The first voter registration weekend will take place in June.

Politics
The party had previously called for a relief of R3 in the fuel levy.

Politics
508 political parties have shown an interest in participating in the forthcoming polls.

Sport
Capetonians were left stunned on Tuesday after a Durbanville-based bicycle shop was targeted in a brazen armed robbery shortly after opening.

Sport
Bafana Bafana have learned the identity of their Group A opponents for FIFA World Cup 2026: Mexico, Czech Republic and South Korea.

Sport
Stuart McCloskey says he hopes Zebre’s Simone Gesi “doesn’t get banned for any length of time” following his red card in Ulster’s 28-12 United Rugby Championship win over the Italian club.

Sport
The 2026 County Championship season begins on Friday amid hopes of a reconnection between the ECB and the county game.
Education
In anticipation of the nation’s 250th anniversary, a Pulitzer winner visited 300 sites to see how history is displayed and, sometimes, erased.
Education
Education
[Nile Post] At the heart of the ongoing legal battle between Kampala International University (KIU) and academic Dr Jimmy Spire Ssentongo lies a question far bigger than defamation. It is a question about power, accountability, and whether institutions can use the courts not just to defend their reputation, but to suppress scrutiny.

Education
Why has the UK introduced a ban on student visas for four countries? Today in Focus talks to affected students in Sudan and Afghanistan, as well as our home affairs editor, Rajeev Syal
In early March, with little warning, the UK announced a ban on student visas for four countries: Sudan, Afghanistan, Myanmar and Cameroon.
It came as devastating news to Afra Elmahdi (pictured), an exceptional...

Lifestyle
Television and radio personality Felix Hlophe ushered in a new era for his acclaimed breakfast show on Gagasi FM today.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Jessica Nkosi shares excitement after announcing a new brand ambassador partnership.

Entertainment
On Tuesday, the council adopted a motion to scrap the debt of struggling households.
Entertainment

Entertainment
The man previously supported the child and mother with part of the rental cottage proceeds he owned with his wife.

Entertainment
New sub-R400k compact crossover SUV slots in between the C3 and C3 Aircross.

Science/Tech
Lookout, Sonos. WiiM is the new star in whole-home audio, and these are the best WiiM devices you can buy.

Science/Tech
Sátántango is considered a holy rite for hardcore cinephiles. It also helped me confront my dwindling attention span.

Science/Tech
Retrospec’s affordable folding electric bike is refreshingly free of unnecessary bells and whistles.

Science/Tech
With the Showmax shutdown set for 30 April, MultiChoice is offering a 67% discount on DStv Stream Compact.

Motoring
South Africa’s largest trade union federation stated that more needs to be done to protect consumers from high petrol and diesel prices.
Motoring

Motoring
Chery has officially confirmed that it will establish a vehicle production facility in South Africa, making the transition from an importer to a local manufacturer.

Motoring
The global oil price recovered after Iran and the US signalled they were prepared to end the war.
Health
Eli Lilly plans to acquire Centessa Pharmaceuticals, which has been conducting a midstage clinical trial of its lead drug.
Health
Colorado and more than 20 other states restrict therapists from trying to change the gender identity or sexual orientation of L.G.B.T.Q. clients under the age of 18.
Health
The peptides, which are increasingly marketed as providing longevity and health benefits, were removed in 2023 from the agency’s list of products that compounding pharmacies can sell.
Health
A baffling overdose death took investigators to the frontier of ultra-potent synthetic drugs. The clues were hauntingly familiar.