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‘We will kill you and burn your house’: Council staff under attack from High Street gangs
Dozens of Trading Standards officers describe intimidation from criminals running mini-marts and vape shops.
THURSDAY, 30 APRIL 2026, 07:23

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Dozens of Trading Standards officers describe intimidation from criminals running mini-marts and vape shops.
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The actor, who specialises in physical performance, has created a stunning one-man show that elegantly captures the magic and mystery of the human spirit while flying a flag of defiance against all that would attempt to silence or flatten real creative endeavour.

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Event to be hosted by Goliath family

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White supremacist Brenton Tarrant’s appeal is “utterly devoid of merit”, a New Zealand court has ruled.

South Africa
The M7 Durban Bound was closed for hours whilst emergency personnel worked on the scene.

South Africa
March leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma says the campaign seeks the return of undocumented migrants

South Africa
Accused two in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, Bongani Ntanzi, has concluded his testimony.

South Africa
Accused number four in the Lusikisiki trial admits that he wasn’t assaulted during questioning

World
The five-year-old girl was last seen on Saturday at an Aboriginal town camp near Alice Springs.

World
BBC reports from Kenya, home to Sabastian Sawe, the first man to run a marathon in under two hours.

World
A severe storm outbreak has been battering parts of the Midwest and Southern United States for nearly a week.

World
The first man to run a marathon in under two hours in a competitive race received a hero’s welcome from supporters and family when he arrived home.

Africa
Malagasy prosecuters used a Whatsapp group as evidence for the detained individuals alleged crimes.

Africa
Botswana’s Collen Kebinatshipi urges African federations to offer better support for athletes amid concerns of a talent drain from the continent.

Africa
The 28-year-old was arrested in February after a man had been shot at his home in Johannesburg.

Africa
Last weekend’s attacks came as the Africa Corps withdrew from a key base in northern Mali.

Business
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has made significant progress in technologically advanced water management with the installation of its first smart meter in Bellville, Cape Town.

Business
Guernsey Welfare Service says demand has grown and it could increase further.

Business
Yorkshire installers report up to a tenfold increase in interest since the start of the Iran war.

Business
Axios reported that US Central Command has prepared a plan for a wave of “short and powerful” strikes on Iran.

Politics
The Suspended TMPD Dir for Asset Protection will continue testimony on a multi-million-rand tender

Politics
The Presidential Coordinating Council will be held in Boksburg, on the East Rand on Thursday morning

Politics
Some branches still maintain that there are issues of material irregularities and disputes.

Politics
ANC NEC is visiting the KwaZulu-Natal after appointment of new leadership.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs dropped valuable points against Siwelele FC on Wednesday. Here are their remaining fixtures for the season.

Sport
This should provide a much-needed confidence boost for Orlando Pirates fans, with AmaZulu FC coach Arthur Zwane praising the Buccaneers.

Sport
As Wrexham aim for the Championship play-offs, ex-player Paul Rutherford recalls it hasn’t all been promotion success for Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac.

Sport
Arsenal close the gap on leaders Manchester City to eight points with two games in hand, after a 7-0 win over Leicester City – who will finish bottom of the Women’s Super League.

Education
England’s higher education regulator must rebuild trust with troubled sector after series of blunders under previous leadership
In its brief and unhappy life, England’s Office for Students has been offered a series of challenges it has largely failed to meet. This week the latest and most embarrassing of those was unveiled, when the high court decisively rejected the higher education...
Education
[Nile Post] Uganda has earned international recognition after being selected among a small group of countries honoured at the Islamic University of Madinah Distinguished Alumni Awards (Fifth Edition, 1447 AH / 2026).

Education
Billionaire Stephen Schwarzman’s portrait hangs discretely in a building that promises cultural clout and architectural poise – yet can seem rather bland and bloodless
When the wealthy Paduan banker Enrico Scrovegni commissioned the building of his eponymous chapel in the 14th century, he made sure that he was immortalised in the lavish frescoes adorning its interior. Florentine artist Giotto...
Education
[New Times] You have the grades, the idea or the drive. What you might need is backing.

Lifestyle
Reduced oil mayo in SA is under the spotlight as producers try to gain an unfair advantage by misrepresenting their offerings. Here’s how …

Lifestyle
A Joburg man shared how competing in the Rocomamas Fire Wing Challenge landed him in the emergency room…

Lifestyle
Our story about Jeanette Kidiemetse Moses generated 183 comments. Almost none of them read it.

Lifestyle
Peet Viljoen – the husband of ‘Real Housewives’ star Mel Viljoen – has spoken out on their experience in a US ICE detention centre.

Entertainment
Rescue personnel had to use a heavy-duty tow truck to lift the trailer and load of copper off the vehicle.

Entertainment
No doubt there are honest, dedicated cops prepared to put their lives on the line to make this country safer.

Entertainment
Extended warranties signal the confidence manufacturers have in the long-term quality and durability of their vehicles.

Entertainment
Recent allegations involving senior journalists have raised concerns about ethics and accountability in South Africa’s media landscape.

Science/Tech
Once positioned as Africa’s answer to Netflix, the homegrown streaming pioneer fades to black tonight.

Science/Tech
Check out our deals for Nike this month, including 15% off select purchases.

Science/Tech
Madeleine Finlay sits down with co-host and Guardian science editor Ian Sample to talk through three eye-catching stories from the week, including the news that the number of years people in the UK are spending in good health has declined compared with a decade ago. Also on the agenda is the science, tech and nutrition behind two runners at this weekend’s London marathon breaking the two-hour...
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the San Francisco Chronicle: Elon Musk returned to the witness stand Wednesday in Oakland federal court for a second day of testimony in his case against OpenAI, detailing his shift from being an enthusiastic supporter of the nonprofit to feeling betrayed. He also clashed repeatedly with OpenAI’s attorney over questions that Musk believed were unfair. He...

Motoring
Car manufacturers experienced a turbulent first quarter of 2026 in South Africa.
Motoring

Motoring
The Road Traffic Infringement Agency has outlined its plans for the year, including the first phase of the AARTO rollout.
Motoring

Health
A new scan technique could spot areas of endometriosis missed by conventional scans, scientists say.

Health
The case, which opened in the High Court on Wednesday, originally involved 3,000 claimants and is set to become the largest product liability case in UK history.

Health
What are the main symptoms and causes of bowel cancer, and how can you reduce your risk of getting it?

Health
Researchers stress that simple lifestyle changes can still significantly reduce the risk of cancer.