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New Zealand open work visas: Deadline looming for South African expats
New Zealand’s open work visa changes are set to take effect soon, and all migrants and expats will be impacted by the new employment conditions.
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New Zealand’s open work visa changes are set to take effect soon, and all migrants and expats will be impacted by the new employment conditions.
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The dry forecast for the southwest bodes ill for the winter wheat crop at a time of sharply rising fuel and fertiliser prices triggered by the Iran conflict, while eastern coastal regions prone to flooding could experience another season of disaster.
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An ongoing case in the KwaZulu-Natal Division of the High Court in Pietermaritzburg is drawing attention to the long-standing failure of the province’s Department of Education to pay early childhood development subsidies on time, affecting nutrition and staffing in centres across the region.
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There is a different air at the 2026 Masters with two of the greatest champions missing and Rory McIlroy no longer playing with the weight of the world on his shoulders.

South Africa
Gubis85 Security Solutions was the subject of scrutiny at the Madlanga Commission on Wednesday.

South Africa
Operators say they have not been paid since January and are now facing severe financial strain.

South Africa
CRL Rights Commission plans to visit the Ikhaya Labafundi church in KwaZulu-Natal.

South Africa
Academic Naledi Pandor has been installed as the new chancellor of the Nelson Mandela University.

World
Around 80 firefighters and 20 fire trucks tackled the blaze, the state’s military fire department said, adding that no one was hurt.

World
Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the US-Iran ceasefire deal, according to BBC Verify analysis.

World
The requirement to obtain permission had gone largely unnoticed until a German newspaper reported on it.

World
Investors around the world breathed a sigh of relief at the prospect of peace — and an easing of the global energy crisis.

Africa
Very few people are ever prosecuted following terror attacks with suspects often held without trial.

Africa
The government usually refrains from commenting on the participation of its citizens in the conflict.

Africa
The presidency says it is taking action as it fears fuel shortages could lead to public disorder.

Africa
Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against the Spanish FA after “Islamophobic and xenophobic” chants during a friendly between Spain and Egypt last month.

Business
This is the most expensive place in South Africa to buy food in as of the end of March 2026.
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Business
The consumer council says the government is profiting from rising fuel costs via taxation.

Business
Cabinet has approved a Revised White Paper that aims to make sweeping changes to immigration policies in South Africa, putting it on the path to implementation.

Politics
Motsoeneng says he wants to “take over properly” as coalition talks continue in the troubled Maluti-a-Phofung municipality

Politics
ActionSA MP Athol Trollip says it is unacceptable that the agreements are not public.

Politics
IFP President Velenkosini Hlabisa introduced him as a new party member at a press briefing.
Politics
Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has hailed the revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection as the “most fundamental reform” of South Africa’s citizenship and immigration frameworks.

Sport
Ireland scrum coach Denis Fogarty says his side must “not let the games go past us” during the Six Nations.

Sport
A large fire damages the roof of the velodrome in Rio de Janeiro’s Olympic Park, but the venue’s track is not affected.

Sport
The Scottish Premiership split has again been a controversial talking point, so why does it exist and why is it so complicated?

Sport
Scotland lose a reduced-overs match against Oman by 12 runs in what has been a frustrating World Cup League 2 visit to Namibia.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] Ecobank Ghana has donated 100 HP laptops to the University of Ghana, supporting the Vice Chancellor’s (VC) ‘One Student, One Laptop’ project aimed at providing brilliant but needy students with internet tools to facilitate academic learning.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] The Quaye Nungua R/C Basic School has been rewarded with a refurbished Information and Communication Technology (ICT) laboratory for winning the Wrapper Collection Challenge, a key component of the Fan Milk School Caravan initiative.
Education
[SNA] – Minister of Education Dr. Al-Tohami Al-Zain Hajar chaired a meeting on preparations for Darfur students to sit the 2026 secondary school examinations.
Education
[SNA] – Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Professor Ahmed Modawi Musa reaffirmed state commitment to the higher education sector despite ongoing challenges.

Lifestyle
Dawn Thandeka King explores Zimbabwe, attending cultural events, visiting Bulawayo communities, and preparing to host a workshop.

Lifestyle
Grammy award-winning musician, Tyla, showed off a historical token from her beloved grandmother, as it symbolises her Zulu roots.

Lifestyle
South Africa has finally received its first batch of Lenacapavir, a new twice-yearly HIV prevention jab expected to expand protection options.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
A total of R550 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 8 April 2026.

Entertainment
Some senior TMPD officials have refused to be vetted by the SSA.

Entertainment
KZN transport department tracked motorist after viral stunt video, with MEC saying road safety laws must be respected.

Entertainment
The third Night Edition model possibly signals the final encore for the current generation A-Class.

Science/Tech
The AI system, trained on real military data, is meant to give soldiers mission-critical information.

Science/Tech
This discount brings the price of the Apple Watch Ultra 3 with GPS and cellular down to just $700.
Science/Tech
Microsoft has apparently terminated the account VeraCrypt uses to sign its Windows drivers and bootloader, leaving the encryption project unable to publish Windows updates and throwing future releases into doubt. VeraCrypt’s developer says Microsoft gave no clear explanation or warning for the move. “I didn’t receive any emails from Microsoft nor any prior warnings,” Mounir Idrassi, VeraCrypt’s...

Science/Tech
Intel’s role in Elon Musk’s ambitious chip venture is still murky, raising questions about what the partnership actually entails—and whether it can work at all.

Motoring
TopAuto recently spoke with Mahindra South Africa’s CEO to learn about the carmaker’s ambitious plans for our market.

Motoring
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the A-Class Night Edition in South Africa.
Motoring
Motoring

Health
Will Adolphy helps men and boys escape the influence of the online manosphere.
Health
While chatbots like Claude and ChatGPT can help narrow the information divide between patients and providers, they can also dispense flawed advice.

Health
The strike further delays Tom Lawson’s gastric bypass surgery after a more than three-year wait.

Health
Resident doctors in England – the new name for junior doctors – are taking part in their 15th walkout in a long-running pay dispute.