ENDING THE DROUGHT: ‘We can finally call ourselves champions’: Blitzboks celebrate first Hong Kong title
The Blitzboks ended a decades-long drought in Hong Kong, thrashing Argentina to claim a historic first title in the iconic sevens tournament.
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Ten days to decide second place in the Championship?
Four clubs are locked in a battle to secure the second promotion spot in the Championship.
Joy for Liverpool fans but huge summer ahead for Slot
Liverpool’s 100th-minute winner at Everton moves the Reds closer to a Champions League spot – but issues still remain.
Eight children killed in Louisiana shooting, police say
The children, aged from one to 14 years old, were killed in a shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, which police are describing as a “domestic disturbance”.
Weather alert: Yellow levels issued in these regions for Monday
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 20 April 2026.
Forest hero Gibbs-White plunges summer suitors Spurs into deeper danger
Morgan Gibbs-White’s hat-trick for Nottingham Forest serves as another painful reminder of Tottenham’s failed pursuit of the striker last summer.
AGE OF ACCOUNTABILITY: VBS saga bites again as Irba censures former KPMG partner Sipho Malaba
Former KPMG partner Sipho Malaba faces a lifetime ban and hefty fines after being censured by the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors for his role in the VBS Mutual Bank scandal.
New investments into manufacturing need to come with export markets
Manufacturers that can balance servicing both domestic and export markets are better shielded against slow local economic growth and global risks, and better able to take advantage of opportunities that might emerge from global crises or emerging, high-growth markets.
UK synagogue attack sparks fears of escalating violence against Jewish community
Chief rabbi warns of rising anti-Jewish attacks after London synagogue incident
Fils continues fine form to win Barcelona title
Arthur Fils continues his excellent recent form since returning from long-term injury by winning the clay-court title in Barcelona.
Nevada Police Can Now Track Cellphones Without a Warrant
“Nevada quietly signed an agreement earlier this year with a company that collects location data from cellphones, allowing police to track a device virtually in real time,” reports the Associated Press. “All without a warrant.”The software from Fog Data Science, adopted this January in Nevada through a Department of Public Safety contract, pulls information from smartphone apps in order to let...
Zimbabwe moves to regulate social media and digital platforms
In Australia, children under the age of 16 are banned from using social platforms such as Instagram.
The Guardian view on school food: there is no instant solution to childhood obesity | Editorial
Higher nutritional standards are a good idea. But ministers, like hungry pupils, must avoid looking for ‘grab-and-go’ fixes
For growing children, lunchtime is a vital moment in every day. Full-time education is demanding. Afternoon lessons only work because they come after a break – and food. And children, like adults, often mind a great deal about what they eat. So school menus are...
48 hours in pictures, 19 April 2026
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.
Gwarube extends public comment period on History Curriculum
Interested parties are encouraged to use the additional time to engage meaningfully with the draft
Caluori-led rampant Saracens annihilate sorry Sale
Saracens score 13 tries to annihilate Sale Sharks in the Prem, with winger Noah Caluori grabbing five of his own.
Castleford stun Wigan to move off bottom of table
Castleford lift themselves off the bottom of Super League in style as they put in one of the performances of the season to beat Wigan.
Drone footage shows huge Malaysian coastal village fire
Thousands of people have been displaced after a fire destroyed around 1,000 homes in Malaysia’s Sabah state.
Monaghan survive Cavan comeback to set up Derry semi-final
Monaghan produce a largely dominant display to see off local rivals Cavan 0-27 to 2-14 in their Ulster Senior Football Championship quarter-final at St Tiernach’s Park.
Derby win for the fans after tough season – Slot
Liverpool manager Arne Slot says his side’s late derby victory against Everton is “definitely a day for the fans to be happy about” after The Reds’ recent quarter-final defeats in the FA Cup and Champions League.
‘I need a day off!’ – Emery on rollercoaster Villa win
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery praises his side’s display of “heart and passion” to beat Sunderland 4-3, despite losing some focus in allowing Sunderland to score twice in quick succession to equalise.