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WELFARE CLAMPDOWN: Court orders Nelson Mandela Bay pound to improve animal care and oversight
Court settlement paves the way for improved animal care and oversight at Nelson Mandela Bay pound.
WEDNESDAY, 01 APRIL 2026, 18:30
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Court settlement paves the way for improved animal care and oversight at Nelson Mandela Bay pound.

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South Africans have been battling rising costs since 2020, with more ahead following the latest fuel price hikes

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While Moria remains the primary destination due to the Zion Christian Church (ZCC) Easter pilgrimage, travel demand extends across the country and beyond.

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New leadership pledges swift progress

South Africa
The operation is part of continued efforts to ensure the safety of the province’s residents.

South Africa
Mathibeli filed for leave to appeal but his application was dismissed with costs by the high court

South Africa
Students at the university have held several protests demanding that the VC steps down

South Africa
The league has described revelations by the Auditor-General as a betrayal of young people.

World
Israel says it’s creating a “security zone” inside Lebanon, where homes will be demolished, and residents won’t be allowed to return home until people in northern Israel feel safe.

World
Powerful blasts destroyed homes and sparked panic in the city of Bujumbura on Tuesday night.

World
Magyar represents the biggest threat to Viktor Orban’s rule in Hungary since he won the first of four consecutive victories in 2010.

World
Britain’s 1,640-foot-long National Covid Memorial Wall stretches along the River Thames, with over a quarter million hearts representing the lives lost during the pandemic — across from Parliament.

Africa
The army has been deployed to five of South Africa’s nine provinces for a year-long operation.

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.

Business
One live music bar firm in Glasgow says it is facing a near six-fold increase and may have to lay off staff.

Business
Cape Town homeowners are being warned that they have until the end of April to check the valuation of their properties.

Business
Chery will start building cars in South Africa next year after it completes the recommissioning of its new Rosslyn plan.

Business
A restaurant in Leamington say rising costs and falling footfall are behind their decision to close.

Politics
She explains, that concern led to calls for reports and intervention in stalled matters

Politics
The Electoral Commission says candidate nominations for the elections is end of July.

Politics
The committee has concluded its investigation into allegations of maladministration at the fund.
Politics
EFF provincial chairperson Nkululeko Dunga is expected to join Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s cabinet as an MEC, according to a source close to the developments.

Sport
Vitor Matos says he hopes Ethan Galbraith will be a Swansea City player for a decade as the Championship club consider offering the midfielder a new deal.

Sport
Premier League clubs made payments of £460m to agents over the past year – a 13% increase on the previous 12 months.

Sport
Jermain Defoe hopes he can be a trailblazer for black managers as he targets promotion with National League side Woking.

Sport
Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson says his players are “chomping at the bit” as the Championship campaign resumes following the international break.
Education
[New Times] The Judiciary’s decision to introduce Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Clubs in univerisities and secondary schools has been hailed as a step toward nurturing a culture of dialogue and peaceful conflict resolution from a young age.
Education
[Premium Times] The tournament which honours the late footballer for his patriotism, discipline, and commitment to national service, will engage secondary schools from all 36 states and the FCT, in a two-stage competition
Education
[Nile Post] UVTAB Assessment Results Show Strong Pass Rates but Reveal Critical Skills Gaps
Education
[Capital FM] Makueni — The government has announced plans to release capitation funds to schools before the start of the second term, in a move aimed at ensuring smooth learning operations across the country.

Lifestyle
Jokes on them? Woolworths has been inundated with calls to turn their April Fool’s Day joke – a leather black shopper – into a reality!

Lifestyle
Reality TV star and certified foodie, Abongwe Mseleku, dedicated her degree, which she obtained from AFDA, to her mother, Busisiwe MaCele.

Lifestyle
On 1 April, customers will earn 5x Smart Shopper points on all purchases for one day only – and not as an April Fools’ joke.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
The Bulls return to Scotstoun for one of their biggest matches of the season.

Entertainment
Pushback from officials in the Northern Cape has become common.

Entertainment
It was proposed that the law be changed so courts aren’t able to refer state patients to correctional services

Entertainment
The tax agency invested in developing its cleaning staff. Today, 70 are customs officers, 29 are service consultants and 68 are artisans.

Science/Tech
Seattle, WA — In roughly two months, three independent organizations that evaluate home service contractors each reached the same conclusion: Home Comfort Alliance, an HVAC contractor serving the Greater Puget Sound area, is among the most reliable in its market. The coincidence of timing has turned what might otherwise be routine business recognition into something […]

Science/Tech
The firm says its operations remain open but says the hack “may result in some delays”.
Science/Tech
Mitchell H. Katz, MD, president and CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals, said hospitals could already replace many radiologists with AI for some imaging tasks — if regulators allowed it. He argued the technology presents an opportunity to simultaneously cut costs and expand access. Radiology Business reports: Katz — who has led the 11-hospital organization since 2018 — said he sees great potential...
Science/Tech
The former head of security for the messaging app, owned by Meta, had accused the social media company of putting billions of users at risk. A judge said there was not enough evidence that he was fired for his claims.

Motoring
The South African car industry achieved incredible sales figures this March, though this momentum is unlikely to continue in April.

Motoring
Prasa is under the microscope following corruption allegations.
Motoring

Motoring
South Africa was hit with substantial petrol and diesel price hikes this week, and the outlook for next month is even worse.
Health
The diseases were removed from a list of tests the agency conducts for state and local health departments. Experts worry that with drastic staff reductions, the testing may not resume.

Health
Social club the Secret Life of Dads aims to provide a safe space for dads to bond with each other, and to learn skills to help them at home.

Health
The Welsh Ambulance Service said newly qualified paramedics would not be offered roles this year due to “financial and operational issues”.

Health
Marie McGrath was diagnosed with bowel cancer at the start of 2026