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Three arrested at Al Quds Day protest in London
Around 1,000 officers managed protesters and counter-protesters on opposite sides of the River Thames.

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PODCAST | Mpumi Mtsweni talks about worship birthed from pain
Award winning gospel musician Mpumi Mtsweni joins Sinazo Kos in this week’s edition of Deeply Rooted, explaining how worship birthed from pain serves as evidence that the scars we suffer don’t have to have the final say.
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South Africa
Simelane concerned over Mbeki, Zuma’s alleged inaction in TRC cases
Mbeki is facing scrutiny over his handling of TRC recommendations during his presidency.

South Africa
SAPO liquidation risk not off the table as business rescue drags on
The South African Post Office was placed under business rescue, in July 2023
South Africa
State will prevail over criminality – General Masemola
State will prevail over criminality – General Masemola
National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola says the authority of the State will prevail over criminality and lawlessness as government intensifies its fight against organised crime through the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to support police operations.
Speaking at a joint media...

South Africa
SANZAF targets 10 million meals for the vulnerable during Ramadan
SANZAF will distribute 50 000 Fitrah Hampers, packed with essential food staples for the day of Eid

World
French police detain brothers over ‘lethal and antisemitic’ plot
A loaded gun, hydrochloric acid and an Islamic State flag were found in their car, prosecutors say.

World
Ugandan opposition leader goes abroad after two months in hiding
Uganda’s military chief has said Bobi Wine is wanted “dead or alive”, although some ministers have denied he is being sought.

World
Zelensky accuses EU allies of ‘blackmail’ in oil pipeline row
Volodymyr Zelensky says restoring the flow of Russian oil via Ukraine into the EU would be like lifting sanctions on Russia.

World
Israeli soldiers fire on family car in occupied West Bank, killing 4
Israeli soldiers fired on a car carrying a family in the northern West Bank, killing four people including two children, the Palestinian Authority’s Health Ministry said.

Africa
Severe flooding kills 62 in Kenya, as heavy rains continue
Eleven people were rescued overnight after a minibus taxi got stuck in rising floodwaters in Nairobi.

Africa
France returns sacred ‘talking drum’ looted during colonial rule to Ivory Coast
The move forms part of a broader process of returning cultural artefacts to African countries that started in 2017.

Africa
Ghana star to deny rape charges, UK court hears
Partey is to appear at crown court next month, charged with raping a woman in December 2020.

Africa
Globetrotting Constantine back in charge of Rwanda
Rwanda reappoint globetrotting Englishman Stephen Constantine as head coach of their men’s national team on a two-year contract.

Business
End of an era still coming for 600 petrol stations after 124 years in South Africa
Shell has confirmed that it is still engaged in the sale of its downstream assets in South Africa, which include a network of nearly 600 petrol stations.

Business
Warning about new R46,000 tax-free limit in South Africa
South Africans may be allowed to invest more money tax-free per year, but the warnings on limits still remain in place.

Business
New country hunting for skilled South Africans – offers free housing and R56,000 a month tax-free
New data shows that job advertisements targeting South Africans from this high-income country have almost tripled year-on-year.

Business
South Africa’s R1.75 billion mega bridge is coming
The Msikaba Bridge in the Eastern Cape, which was scheduled for completion in 2025, remains incomplete and faces new delays.

Politics
SA to decide on further submissions after Israel’s response to ICJ
South Africa formally filed its application to the ICJ in October 2024.

Politics
Kubayi vows justice for apartheid-era crimes named in TRC report
Kubayi says the Constitution remains a foundation for future generations to continue the fight

Politics
Madlanga Commission welcomes arrest of suspect in Witness D murder
Marius van der Merwe known as Witness D to Madlanga Commission was shot dead in December last year.

Politics
Analyst warns COPE’s future is uncertain after Lekota’s death
Lekota broke away from the African National Congress to form COPE

Sport
Ferrari’s Hamilton ‘has mojo back’ – driver ratings
BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Chinese Grand Prix.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs ‘target’ breaks silence on latest swarm of rumours
A player strongly linked with a move to Kaizer Chiefs has himself commented on the latest transfer rumours…

Sport
Matthews hat-trick puts Gloucester-Hartpury back on top
Alex Matthews grabs a hat-trick as defending champions Gloucester-Hartpury come from behind to beat Saracens for a bonus point win.

Sport
Spain-Argentina Finalissima in Qatar cancelled
The Finalissima between Argentina and Spain set to be held in Qatar this month is cancelled because of the war in the Middle East.

Education
Row over tuition fees cut for European students threatens Starmer’s EU reset
British negotiators ‘blindsided’ by Brussels’ demand for a reduction that could cost universities £140m a year
Britain is in a standoff with Brussels over a demand to cut university tuition fees for European students, in a row that threatens to scupper Keir Starmer’s planned EU reset.
EU officials say European students should pay “home” fees of about £9,500 a year as part of the...
Education
Mahmood Mamdani, Father of NYC Mayor, Is Writing a Book on Gaza
At once, Mahmood Mamdani’s fame was eclipsed by his son’s. At the same time, the election of Zohran Mamdani has attracted new interest in his father’s work.
Education
Forget ‘Marty Supreme.’ Meet the Real Table Tennis Champion of New York.
Yasiris Ortiz, a 28-year-old star from the Bronx, is helping to bring free table tennis programing to children across the city.
Education
Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Demand for Student Race Data
A group of Democratic attorneys general had sued to overturn the Trump administration’s new policy that demanded the past seven years of student application data.

Lifestyle
‘The prize’: Siya Kolisi’s girlfriend sends message to his ex?
Siya Kolisi’s girlfriend is accused of ‘disrespecting’ his ex, Rachel Kolisi, whose comments about marriage and divorce trended this week.

Lifestyle
‘I’m good’: Rachel Kolisi on ‘moving on’ from Siya
Rachel Kolisi opens up about her thoughts on moving on from estranged husband, Springboks captain Siya Kolisi. Take a look…

Lifestyle
Eskom rolls out nearly half a million smart meters across SA
Eskom has installed over 444 000 smart meters across SA as part of a nationwide plan to reduce load reduction and modernise the grid.

Lifestyle
Confusion grows over SASSA Children’s Grants for Easter 2026
Not only are SASSA Children’s Grants for Easter 2026 less than projected, but there’s growing confusion over when they’ll actually be paid …

Entertainment
Heatwave, fog and thundershowers forecast for Monday
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region.

Entertainment
Lilepo cracker fires Chiefs past City
It was Chiefs’ first Premiership win since Lilepo had hammered in another long-range effort for a 1-0 win at Marumo Gallants on January 28.

Entertainment
PICTURES: Best of British Wildlife Photography Awards
The winners of the annual British Wildlife Photography Awards have been announced.

Entertainment
“People who will feel harassed are the criminal elements” says SANDF chief on soldier deployment
Residents in SANDF-deployed areas complained that soldiers were visible during the day but absent after dark.

Science/Tech
This At-Home Hair Growth System Just Dropped in Price
Our favorite red light therapy device for hair growth just dropped in price. Grab it while it lasts.

Science/Tech
Brompton Electric T-Line Folding Electric Bicycle Review: Pocket-Sized Pedal Power
Brompton’s latest folding electric bicycle is beautiful, genuinely portable, and doesn’t quite go fast enough.
Science/Tech
Does Canada Need Nationalized, Public AI?
While AI CEOs worry governments might nationalize AI, others are advocating for something similar. Canadian security professional Bruce Schneier and Harvard data scientist Nathan Sanders published this call to action in Canada’s most widely-read newspaper (with a readership over 6 million): “Canada Needs Nationalized, Public AI.”While there are Canadian AI companies, they remain for-profit...

Science/Tech
iGarden M1 Pro Max 100 Review: A Sports Car for Your Pool
iGarden’s new pool-cleaning robot pairs sporty design with a long runtime, though there are a few quirks.
Motoring
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Motoring
Government under pressure to slash petrol prices in South Africa
One of South Africa’s largest civil action groups is calling for the government to implement relief measures to offset next month’s enormous petrol price increase.

Motoring
South Africa’s 3-tonne bakkie club
Bakkies in South Africa offer owners incredible capability, especially those that have a 3-tonne towing capacity.

Health
‘I have four months left to preserve my fertility’
Iona Hall says her ovarian reserve is very low and freezing her eggs may preserve her fertility.
Health
‘How Low Can You Go?’ The Shifting Guidelines for Blood Pressure Control
The number doctors use to demarcate hypertension keeps going down, a trend applauded by many experts, who point to studies linking high blood pressure and dementia.
Health
Get Your Cholesterol Even Lower and Start Younger, New Guideline Says
The American Heart Association advised changes to preventive cardiac care that it says could markedly reduce heart attacks and strokes.
Health
How Safe Is Plasma Donation?
Two recent deaths tied to for-profit clinics in Canada raised concerns about the health effects of having plasma drawn as often as twice a week.