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Ex-Nigerian oil minister denies taking bribes
Diezani Alison-Madueke is accused of living “a life of luxury” in the UK at properties paid for and refurbished by industry figures.
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Diezani Alison-Madueke is accused of living “a life of luxury” in the UK at properties paid for and refurbished by industry figures.

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Madlanga commission police witness Sergeant Fannie Nkosi said he feared being poisoned in prison and had diabetes, reasons which the court said were insufficient to allow him to be placed in Kgosi Mampuru’s hospital wing

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Tottenham captain Cristian Romero is set to miss the rest of the season with the knee injury he sustained their 1-0 defeat at Sunderland.

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The US military has the capability to mount a blockade of vessels moving in and out of the Gulf. The question is: to what end?

South Africa
Advocate Dali Mpofu grilled Emma Sadleir, disputing her assertion that she is an independent witness

South Africa
Standard Bank has not disclosed how many clients were affected but says its systems remain secure.

South Africa
Lady Smith Black Mambazo’s Albert Mazibuko will be laid to rest, this Saturday

South Africa
The building collapse led to the deaths of nine construction workers.

World
Technical and logistical problems mean Peruvians choosing a new president and members of Congress continue to vote on Monday.

World
Organisations warn many more people could be executed in the wake of the anti-government protests which swept Iran earlier this year.

World
President Trump announced a blockade of Iranian ports after peace talks with Iran collapsed. And, Viktor Orbán concedes defeat after 16 years in power in Hungary.
World
A master’s student at North-West University who grew up in a rural community near Ventersdorp is researching the national security risks of artificial intelligence, arguing that African countries must actively shape AI governance rather than simply adapt to frameworks developed elsewhere. Lebogang Marago is pursuing a Master of Arts in political studies in the Department […]

Africa
The team was returning from a fixture when they were attacked, officials say.

Africa
UK government officials say they are not entirely abandoning the agreement but have run out of time.

Africa
Judges handed down sentences ranging from five years to life imprisonment following mass trials.

Africa
The once close-knit community of Ngogo chimpanzees have been at loggerheads for the last eight years.

Business
Drivers in the south of England are feeling the financial strain from the US-Israel war with Iran.

Business
The number of homes sold in the US hit a nine-month low, with economists warning of the slowdown could worsen.

Business
Energy costs jump as oil supplies from the Middle East are disrupted by failed US-Iran ceasefire talks.
Business

Politics
Zuma-Sambudla is on trial, facing charges of inciting violence and sedition linked to the unrest.

Politics
Elvis Chiwawa says they want NSAFAS funding to be extended to include all students.

Politics
The tour is expected to focus on jobs, service delivery and community safety.

Politics
The court has heard testimony from several State witnesses in the Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla trial

Sport
Betway Premiership club Sekhukhune United have reportedly part ways with head coach Eric Tinkler.

Sport
Hull FC head coach John Cartwright says he has not been told why they have opted to part ways with him at the end of the season.

Sport
Springbok hopeful Haashim Pead is widely expected to join global sports agency Roc Nation Sports International.

Sport
Head coach Rhian Wilkinson says it is up to other players to fill the void left by Ceri Holland in Wales’ Women’s World Cup qualifiers against Albania.

Education
Fire service officers attended the incident in Dumbarton last week as pupils are warned about the “chromebook challenge”.
Education
[Foroyaa] The NAMIE Foundation honoured some of The Gambia’s most dedicated educators at the 3rd edition of the Gambia Teacher Prize, celebrating teachers as the backbone of national development.
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU), University of Nairobi Chapter, has issued a strong warning over what it describes as a deepening leadership and financial crisis at the University of Nairobi (UoN), calling for immediate government intervention.
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] The Chairperson of the Human Resource Development Council, Deputy President Paul Mashatile, will on Tuesday officially launch the Gert Sibande Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) lab and Centre of Specialisation Millwright Workshop in the Mpumalanga Province.

Lifestyle
Beloved South African snack brand Simba has launched a revamped version of its popular potato flavoured chips.

Lifestyle
The City of Cape Town has confirmed that there are currently no reports of toxic puffer fish along the False Bay coastline.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for Tuesday, 14 April 2026.

Entertainment
The Bulls are hunting a top eight place in the URC to feature in the playoffs.

Entertainment
Does my child have autism? Discover the early signs, the diagnostic process, and how to distinguish between general developmental delays and autism in this expert guide.

Entertainment
The couple hosted the ceremony in Mahikeng over the weekend.

Science/Tech
More than 70 organizations, including the ACLU, EPIC, and Fight for the Future, say the AI smart glasses feature would endanger abuse victims, immigrants, and LGBTQ+ people.
Science/Tech
Maine is on track to become the first U.S. state to impose a temporary statewide ban on new data center construction. “Lawmakers in Maine greenlit the text of a bill this week to block data centers from being built in the state until November 2027,” reports CNBC. “The measure, which is expected to get final passage in the next few days, also creates a council to suggest potential guardrails for...

Science/Tech
Phoenix, Ariz — The next generation of founders isn’t waiting. Across the country, teenagers are already building companies and tackling challenges ranging from mental health to civic accountability, often years before entering the workforce. What many lack is not ambition, but access. A new $100,000 grant aims to close that gap. Prequel, a life skills […]

Science/Tech
The line between crypto and conventional finance is blurring faster than ever. That includes digital currencies, with on-chain B2B payments network Paystand announcing its acquisition of Bitwage, a pioneer in stablecoin-powered cross-border payments. The deal positions Paystand to bring enterprise-grade settlement and foreign exchange capabilities to its network of more than one million...
Motoring

Motoring
Mahindra confirmed to TopAuto that a new bakkie is in the pipeline for South Africa.

Motoring
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition is planning to build a new international airport and smart city in South Africa.
Motoring

Health
Greg Foot asks whether we should be using cotton buds to clean our ears.

Health
NHS figures for England suggest a small increase in admissions and experts say noble false widow spiders could be to blame.

Health
Melle was racially abused by a transgender woman at a hospital after she addressed them as “Mr”.
Health
A psychologist, she urged patients to confront the things that frightened them, revolutionizing her field’s approach to post-traumatic stress disorder.