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SIU shuts down viral rumour claiming luxury influencers are being investigated
The SIU has pushed back against a viral social media post claiming it was expanding a corruption probe to target several high-profile South African influencers
Fired Madibeng mayor Maimane serves ANC with lawyer’s letter
Party secretary-general defends dismissal, says ANC has right to recall its representatives without explanation

News24 | Friday’s weather: Thundershowers across SA, but severe with strong winds in 3 provinces
Thundershowers are forecast for most parts of the country; these will be severe with strong, damaging winds in parts of the North West, Northern Cape and Free State, according to the South African Weather Service.

Celtic still have title edge, says captain McGregor
Captain Callum McGregor believes Celtic still have “the edge” in the Scottish Premiership title race despite being three points behind leaders Hearts.
News24 | SA wheat plantings expected to hit 11-year low as costs rocket
South African farmers will likely plant the smallest area of wheat in more than a decade this year as the war in Iran pushes up the cost of key inputs such as fertiliser and fuel.

Trump tells BBC that King’s visit could ‘absolutely’ help repair relations with UK
In a phone interview with the BBC’s North America editor, the president discussed next week’s visit and his relationship with the UK PM.
Liberia: Don’t Fall Into the ‘Complacency Trap’ – Alsse President Urges Liberian Students At National Symposium
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — The President of the Association of Liberian Students Studying in Europe (ALSSE),Julius Nyerere Gbowee, has challenged Liberian students to resist the urge to pause their personal and professional development while seeking academic opportunities abroad.

Man City not distracted as WSL title nears – Jeglertz
Manchester City manager Andree Jeglertz says they are “aware” they can win the Women’s Super League title next week – but “it does not affect” their preparation.

Tanzania President Samia pledges action on 2025 election violence commission findings
She has committed to implement recommendations from the commission, including reconciliation efforts, constitutional reforms and further investigations

Signs point to Pirates winning the league
Orlando Pirates might not have played, but Mamelodi Sundowns’ result against Stellenbosch FC still felt like a win for them.

Tanzania inquiry finds 2025 election unrest was organised and financed
Presenting the report, the commission’s chairperson Judge Chande Othman said the inquiry drew on extensive evidence from both primary and secondary sources, including face-to-face interviews, public and private hearings and documentary reviews

Dumi Mkokstad leads Spirit of Praise AllStars line-up for Mpumalanga gospel concert
South Africa’s biggest gospel voices unite for a historic Spirit of Praise AllStars performance experience.

Adv Batohi declines to continue evidence at Nkabinde Enquiry
Advocate Shamila Batohi has formally declined to continue giving evidence at the Nkabinde Enquiry.

Ramaphosa suspends police commissioner Masemola pending the outcome of State vs Matlala and 15 others
Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane was appointed as acting national police commissioner

Knight hopes World Cup legacy eclipses 2017 win
Heather Knight hopes this summer’s T20 World Cup on home soil can be transformative for women’s cricket in the UK after conceding success in 2017 was not fully capitalised on.
President Ramaphosa to address Global Inequality Dialogue
President Ramaphosa to address Global Inequality Dialogue
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Friday deliver a keynote address to the public Global Inequality Dialogue at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg.“During its 2025 G20 Presidency, South Africa commissioned the first-ever global inequality report from a committee of independent experts led by Nobel Laureate...
President Ramaphosa appoints Acting National Police Commissioner
President Ramaphosa appoints Acting National Police Commissioner
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) Divisional Commissioner for Financial Management Services, Lieutenant-General Puleng Dimpane, as the Acting National Commissioner of Police.This after National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola was placed on precautionary...

Soweto Fashion Week: Line-up and all you need to know about this year’s showcase
Soweto Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2026 runs from 29 April to 1 May 2026.