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Zimbabwe embassy denies free deportation rumours, urges safety
Protesters march to demand removal of undocumented foreign nationals
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Protesters march to demand removal of undocumented foreign nationals

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Financing reform is essential for sustainable healthcare delivery
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The uncertainty over the future of LIV Golf remains opaque but South Africa’s team, the Southern Guards, believe it’s not the end, but a new start.

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They are among five people officials say were killed in successive attacks on Tuesday.

South Africa
In a crowded smartphone market, it’s easy for devices to promise everything and deliver very little. The HONOR 600 Lite takes a different approach—focusing on intuitive design, practical AI, and camera features that work in real life. To put that to the test, the device was placed in the hands of three women aged 70, […]
South Africa
African music markets are wrestling with the opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence, from unauthorized AI-generated tracks going viral to weak intellectual property frameworks leaving artists exposed — a tension that took center stage at the Atlantic Music Expo held this month in Cape Verde. The expo, one of the few African states with a […]

South Africa
Two Pretoria learners have made South African science fair history after becoming the first Grade 7 students in 39 years to be named overall winners of the Gauteng-North iMBEWU Science Fair, competing against learners up to Grade 12. Gustav Heesen of Afrikaans Hoër Seunskool and Johan Vorster of Pretoria Boys High School, both formerly from […]

South Africa
The GSMA and French AI research company Pleias have released CommonLingua, an open-source language identification model covering 334 languages including 61 African languages, addressing a foundational gap in AI systems that has caused African-language text to be routinely misidentified. Released under the GSMA’s African AI Languages Model Project, the two-million-parameter model achieves 83%...

World
The King and the US president exchanged several jokes during their speeches at a state banquet.

World
An appeals court sentenced ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol to 7 years in prison for resisting arrest and bypassing a Cabinet meeting before his brief imposition of martial law in December 2024.

World
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quitting oil cartel Opec after nearly 60 years of membership.

World
Against the backdrop of an energy crisis and a warming planet, more than 50 countries have come to Santa Marta, Colombia, to discuss concrete ways to phase out oil, gas, and coal.

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

Africa
The UK has issued similar advice, telling citizens who stay, that they do so at their own risk.

Africa
The mountain bongo is a rare antelope endemic to Kenyan highland forests, with less than 100 in the wild.

Africa
Diezani Alison-Madueke is accused of being treated to luxury home stays and lavish spending sprees in the UK, which she denies.

Business
The City of Johannesburg has officially opened the delayed Brixton Tower and Reservoir as part of a R300 million infrastructure upgrade project in the city.

Business
Some of South Africa’s biggest law firms have asked a court to set aside the nation’s policy governing Black ownership and representation in the profession, saying that its “unlawful” and “unworkable” in its present form.
Business

Business
The Albany Bakery in Waltloo, Pretoria, paid R1 million in bills owed to the City of Tshwane within 24 hours to have its electricity reconnected.

Politics
The Boksburg Magistrate’s Court granted Kagiso Lerutla and Julius Mkhwanazi bail of R30 000 each.

Politics
The first draft report has been shared with committee members.

Politics
The Commission will resume on Thursday with a new witness.

Politics
Chair Mbuyiseli Madlanga says Brown Mogotsi resumes testimony at the Madlanga Inquiry

Sport
Ireland kicking coach Gareth Steenson says closing out the Women’s Six Nations with two home wins will be “huge” for the squad after last weekend’s deflating defeat by France.

Sport
Speaking in 2022 Chelsea captain Millie Bright looks back on the “incredible” 2022 Women’s Euros victory and calls it the “best summer of my life”.

Sport
Paddy Pimblett reflects on his loss to Justin Gaethje as he returns to camp for his comeback fight in July.

Sport
President Trump pays tribute to back-to-back Masters champion Rory McIlroy at Tuesday’s White House banquet.
Education
[African Union] The African Union Commission, Department of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation and State Department for Basic Education, Government of Kenya, with participants from AU Member States, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), UN Agencies, Continental Education Strategy for Africa (CESA) Cluster Leads and Members, and Development Partners, today officially opened the...
Education
[Liberian Observer] Keep Liberia in partnership with the Ministry of Education Liberia, on Thursday, April 16, launched the long-awaited National Student Handbook (NSH) during the National Student Symposium 2026 held at the Ministerial Complex in Congo Town.

Education
A record fine had been issued by the Office for Students over the university’s trans and non-binary inclusion policy.

Education
Ruling is blow to Office for Students after it issued fine for handling of protests over professor’s trans rights views
Sussex University has overturned a £585,000 fine by England’s higher education watchdog after the high court rejected claims the university had breached free speech regulations involving its former professor Kathleen Stock.
The ruling is a damaging blow to the credibility and...
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Former model Christina Storm has rubbished sensational reports of her ex, Springbok James Small’s death in 2019…

Lifestyle
Residents in parts of Gauteng reported ground shaking on Tuesday evening after a possible seismic event near Soweto.

Entertainment
Did you hear that gossip can be a good thing and actually plays an important role in society? This is why.

Entertainment
The reservoir has been opened in an effort to end years of water woes in the area.

Entertainment
Lalla Hirayama and Ross McIlroy paid homage to their Japanese and Irish roots with a cross-cultural wedding at Stellenbosch’s MolenVliet wine estate.

Entertainment
Due to the number of employees, personnel is the primary cost driver.

Science/Tech
Charlotte Kepadisa, Reshaad Sha and Kgabo Seopa join Vodacom Business’s Extraordinary Business Advisory Board.

Science/Tech
I pitted Tractive and Fi Mini smart cat collars against each other to crown the best for activity, sleep, and GPS tracking.

Science/Tech
We tested coolers on camping trips, road trips, beach days, and at parties to bring you our favorite models for every situation. The Yeti Tundra Haul is our top pick.

Science/Tech
The Department of Home Affairs plans to overhaul the ports of entry into modern and secure gateways for trade and travel.
Motoring

Motoring
Land Rover has unveiled one of its most luxurious SUVs yet, and it’s coming to South Africa.

Motoring
The Airlines Association of Southern Africa is calling for greater transparency about local jet fuel availability.
Motoring

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.
Health
A headset recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration uses a weak electric current to shock the brain. Some researchers hope it could challenge the current pill-centric paradigm.
Health
Prosecutors accused Dr. David Morens, a former adviser to Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, of hiding records related to the onset of the pandemic.