Norrie knocked out of Barcelona Open by Jodar
Britain’s Cameron Norrie is knocked out of the Barcelona Open with a straight-sets quarter-final defeat by Rafael Jodar.
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UK and France to lead defensive mission in Strait of Hormuz
Sir Keir Starmer has said further details of the plan will come after a meeting in London next week.
Tristan Tate on South Africa comments: ‘I’ve received death threats’
Tristan Tate – the brother of Andrew Tate – claims he has been targeted over his controversial comments about South Africa…
PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results: Friday, 17 April 2026
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Japan comes up with new word for 40C-and-hotter days after blistering summer
The term – kokushobi – translates to “cruelly hot”, “brutally hot” or “severely hot”, and comes after Japan’s hottest summer on record.
Scotland carry no burden in chase for World Cup spot
Scotland head coach Melissa Andreatta insists the squad do not feel burdened by missing out on previous major finals and have created a “perfect storm” in their quest to reach next year’s World Cup in Brazil.
Kanye West concert in Poland cancelled over antisemitic comments
The UK government blocked the rapper from entering the country over his history of making pro-Nazi and racist statements.
New forensic lab expected to help clear backlog in KZN
The forensic laboratory is expected to help deal with backlog of cases.
BlockDAG Final Presale Closes Soon: 195x Upside Potential Beats TRON and Bittensor Returns
The current market shows a divided landscape for major digital assets, with some leading coins showing steady gains while others face a temporary pullback. The Tron crypto price remains resilient around $0.3186 with a reliable upward trend, but the Bittensor TAO price has slipped toward $269 as sell orders increase and support levels are tested. […]
OpenAI Starts Offering a Biology-Tuned LLM
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: On Thursday, OpenAI announced it had developed a large language model specifically trained on common biology workflows. Called GPT-Rosalind after Rosalind Franklin, the model appears to differ from most science-focused models from major tech companies, which have generally taken a more generic approach that works for various fields. In a...
Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results: Friday, 17 April 2026
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In case you missed it: Mugabe, cousin plead guilty | 150 taxis impounded | Ouaddou defends Mbuthuma form
Catch up on the biggest stories this Friday, 17 April 2026, in our simple daily news update.
‘The dream is still alive’: Luvo Manyonga reclaims national long jump title
Manyonga landed at 8.04m to win the SA title for the first time since 2019.
News24 | Fatal stabbing of high school pupil sparks police manhunt in Limpopo
A 17-year-old Grade 10 pupil from Ipopeng High School has been stabbed to death in Setumong village, Ga-Matlala, in Limpopo.
Fans feel ‘gouged’ by £111 World Cup train tickets
The Football Supporters’ Association says fans are being “fleeced” and “gouged” by the high cost of train tickets to World Cup games in New Jersey.
UJ academic awarded Unesco Chair to advance digital inclusion and cultural equity in Africa
The Chair, held by Professor Prinola Govenden, will focus on addressing digital inclusion, cultural representation and equitable access to knowledge in Africa’s rapidly evolving digital environment
One of Arsenal’s greatest unsung heroes – Keown’s tribute to Manninger
Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown pays tribute to his old friend and former Gunners team-mate Alex Manninger, who has died at the age of 48.
News24 | More than 38 000 women, girls killed in Gaza war by end of 2025 – UN
Over 38 000 women and girls were killed in the Gaza war by the end of 2025, the UN estimated on Friday, amounting to over half of the 71 000 deaths recorded by the territory’s health ministry.
Crash games powering South African online casino growth
It’s been almost a decade since crash games first appeared on betting sites, with industry pioneer Spribe releasing Aviator back in 2018. These games have since become an online casino staple, appearing on leading online betting sites around the world, and market leaders such as Jackpot City in South Africa. Crash games have always been […]
How to back South Africa’s stars in the IPL
The 2026 Indian Premier League is underway, with some of South Africa’s top cricket stars once again in the heart of the action. Among them is the Proteas T20 captain Aiden Markram is back in the IPL, alongside the likes of David Miller, Quinton de Kock, and Kagiso Rabada. International retiree Heinrich Klaasen is also […]
Tinder and Zoom offer ‘proof of humanity’ eye-scans to combat AI
The tech aims to identify people’s irises and stop the rise of fake accounts and malicious scams.