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International law experts allege violations in Iran war
The White House says it is making the entire region safer by eliminating short and long-term threats.
FRIDAY, 03 APRIL 2026, 12:54

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The White House says it is making the entire region safer by eliminating short and long-term threats.

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Limpopo premier Phophi Ramathuba on Friday confirmed the death of one of the recently separated conjoined twins at Mankweng Tertiary Hospital.

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This week the high court in Pretoria denied bail for advocate Lucas Motshabi, 42, saying his was a flight risk, his wife feared him and the crimes he allegedly committed were serious.

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The facelifted model introduces subtle exterior design changes along with updates to cabin technology.

South Africa
A surgical procedure to separate them was conducted by a team of surgeons more than two weeks ago.

South Africa
The two injured people have been taken to hospital.
South Africa
Gauteng Community Safety Committee calls for a safe and peaceful Easter
The Portfolio Committee on Community Safety in the Gauteng Provincial Legislature has called on residents to prioritise safety during the Easter weekend.
The committee warned of increased risks on the roads over the holiday while also raising serious concern over the reported fatal shooting of a teenager by a...
South Africa
Call to remain alert on the roads this Easter
As the Easter Holiday period gets into full swing, the Cross-Border Road Transport Agency (C-BRTA) urgers the cross-border road transport operators to remain alert while transporting passengers and goods across the borders to various parts of the continent.This as the agency has heightened the deployment of its law enforcement unit, the...

World
Iranian officials said one of the longest bridges linking Tehran to the city of Karaj was destroyed overnight, while Iranian missiles and drones hit Israel, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait’s largest oil refinery, setting some units on fire.

World
Troops and their families have been pushed back to the United States after their bases in the Middle East were threatened by Iranian counterattacks. Community groups are scrambling to react.

World
Iran has introduced a new toll system for ships it allows to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, asserting its control over the key waterway.

World
NPR’s A Martinez asks the Atlantic Council’s Olga Khakova how China and Russia could potentially benefit from the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.

Africa
Capt Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power in 2023, says democratic rule would not work for his country.

Africa
More than 250 Kenyans have gone to fight for Russia in Ukraine, mostly willingly, Kenya’s foreign minister says.

Africa
The suspect is in custody but his motive is unknown, the police say in a brief statement.

Africa
Human Rights Watch says Capt Traoré, other military leaders and jihadists “may be liable” for the killings.

Business
Stats SA’s latest Quarterly Employment Survey reveals which government jobs are paying the highest average salary in the country.

Business
The South African Institute of Taxation (SAIT) has thrown its weight behind the appointment of Dr Ngobani Makhubu as the new SARS commissioner.
Business
Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Friday, 3 April 2026.

Business
Another important country has joined the chorus of travel warnings to its citizens travelling to South Africa.

Politics
The ANCYL says Panyaza Lesufi’s pick of Nkululeko Dunga sidelines youth and ignores party rules

Politics
Mashatile is expected to be joined by Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, Health MEC Faith Mazibuko.

Politics
This week the court dismissed the application brought by Zuma and Mbeki for Khampepe’s recusal

Politics
Lesufi says the appointment will help strengthen relations with the ANC’s coalition partners.

Sport
Uncapped striker Cora Chambers is included in new Northern Ireland boss Michael McArdle’s first squad for their April World Cup qualifying double-header against Malta.

Sport
For the first time in 28 years, no athlete has been found to have taken a banned substance at an Olympics – so far.

Sport
Franco Smith’s record at Glasgow Warriors has boosted his credentials amid rumours he could be in line for the Scotland head coach job.

Sport
A decade after Leicester unexpectedly won the Premier League, FC Thun of Switzerland are closing on one of football’s greatest underdog triumphs.
Education
As Muslim private schools try to join Texas’ new voucher program, top Republicans have vowed to stop what they call “radical Islamic indoctrination.”
Education
A Connecticut high school said that it was aware of the Instagram posts and that antisemitism is “repugnant and antithetical to our values as a school.”
Education
[Leadership] About 600 Nigerian students stranded in war-ravaged Iran have called for urgent intervention from the federal government to facilitate their evacuation from the country as the aerial bombardment by the US and Israeli forces intensified.
Education
Jay Rothman, the president of the state university system, said he had received no explanation for why regents want to oust him.

Lifestyle
The granddaughters of Winnie Mandela explore and define their grandmother’s legacy in a new documentary, ‘The Trials of Winnie Mandela.’

Lifestyle
Blake Lively suffered a major blow when Judge Lewis Liman dismissed 10 of her 13 causes of action.

Lifestyle
How did pickled fish become a beloved Easter tradition in Cape Town and beyond? This is the story of a classic Cape Malay delicacy…

Lifestyle
Meghan Markle shared rare footage of her husband, Prince Harry and their son, Prince Archie skiing on Good Friday. Take a look…

Entertainment
South Africa is not a primary destination for people fleeing war, according to the minister.

Entertainment
The Bulls meet Glasgow nearly a year since their victory at Scotstoun Stadium. Since then, the Scottish side have won 11 consecutive home matches.

Entertainment
The ODI series is level at 1-1 heading into the third and final match.

Entertainment
Khawula was previously arrested and charged with his former partner’s death.

Science/Tech
The new crop of portable jump starters means you’ll never be stuck waiting on a tow. Here are the devices we’d trust.

Science/Tech
Amid the latest economic downturn, sugar babies are asking their daddies for stock market advice and taking on vanilla jobs to recession-proof their incomes.

Science/Tech
Samsung leans into its artistic side with its newest TVs.

Science/Tech
The Quizlet flashcards, which WIRED found through basic Google searches, seem to include sensitive information about gate security at Customs and Border Protection locations.

Motoring
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy warned that there will be surprise roadblocks on highways and smaller roads this Easter weekend, and that cars will be impounded over certain issues.

Motoring
Volvo may soon build its Chinese sister brand’s cars in its factories.

Motoring
Motorists are misdiagnosing their car issues, leading to problems down the line.

Motoring
April’s petrol price hikes kicked in right before motorists are expected to head out for the Easter weekend.

Health
“I want to tackle loneliness and we feel like this group can do that,” the organisation’s founder says.
Health
The move drew praise from leaders of the Make America Healthy Again movement who had recently criticized the agency’s handling of toxic chemicals.

Health
The Bowelbabe fund, set up by Dame Deborah James in 2022, helps to support Cancer Research UK.

Health
Summer 2025 was the warmest UK summer on record, with four heatwaves, a top temperature of nearly 38C and a mean temperature of 16.1C