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ANC reshuffles KZN leadership, appoints James Nxumalo as provincial coordinator
The reconfiguration comes as the party rebuilds amid the MK Party’s growing dominance
THURSDAY, 16 APRIL 2026, 10:07

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The reconfiguration comes as the party rebuilds amid the MK Party’s growing dominance

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The UK could face some food shortages by the summer under a worst case scenario drawn up by officials.

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Encouraging Innovative Thinking & Problem Solving for Gen Z to Build Sustainable Solutions through STEM At an event that took place on 14 April 2026, Samsung in partnership with the Department of Basic Education (DBE) officially announced the Top 20 schools that have been selected to advance to the next stages of the 2026 STEM-based (Science, Technology, Engineering […]
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Diplomats and clergy decry ‘verbal recklessness’ against revered papacy

South Africa
Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga is chairing the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

South Africa
Police say five people were killed execution-style at a house in Delft.

South Africa
The officials are accused of corruption related to tenders.
South Africa
Laptops to bridge the digital divide for Gauteng school
As part of efforts to ensure that no child is left behind, the Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli, together with the CEO of HONOR Technologies Africa, Zou Lefeng, handed over laptops to learners of Kaalfontein High School in Ebony Park, Gauteng.“As government, we remain committed to building an inclusive...

World
The French government is pressing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to release the 86-year-old French widow of a military veteran from immigration custody in Louisiana after she was detained earlier this month.

World
The reforms signed by Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele would apply to people convicted of committing or being an accomplice to crimes including homicide, femicide, rape and gang membership.

World
Daniel Duggan was arrested in 2022 over claims he illegally trained the Chinese military in South Africa.

World
Hundreds have been deployed to find Neukgu, a young wolf that has eluded capture for a week and counting.

Africa
Abubakar Malami was seen as one of the most influential ministers under former President Muhammadu Buhari.

Africa
Zhang Kequn was arrested in March while trying to travel to China with more than 2,000 live ants.

Africa
Hailed for his impressive physical attributes, Nigerian Uar Bernard is hoping to be drafted by an NFL side this month.

Africa
Roelf Meyer played a key role as a negotiator during talks to end white-minority rule in South Africa.

Business
The Department of Employment and Labour has gazetted the dates for employers to submit their annual Returns of Earnings for workers, which applies to households employing domestic workers.
Business

Business
SARS has been dealt a rare legal blow, with the Supreme Court of Appeal siding with Glencore in a case involving diesel refunds.

Business
What was once considered a niche space is now slowly turning into an ecosystem of active players in the global financial markets.

Politics
We take a look at the highlights of the Malema case with an infographic and interactive timeline

Politics
Julius Malema was found guilty of unlawfully discharging a firearm during an EFF event.

Politics
Malema has been convicted for discharging a firearm in public.

Politics
Lonzi says it was disheartening to witness the magistrate be irritated when AfriForum was mentioned.

Sport
As anticipation builds for FIFA World Cup 2026, teams will need to meet strict deadlines when naming their squads for the tournament.

Sport
Cricket New South Wales says it will support former Australian opener David Warner after he was charged with drink-driving.

Sport
Having worked with the Real Madrid Foundation as a teenager, Jordan Hadaway has now led financially-challenged Llandudno to Wales’ top-flight.

Sport
How much attention have you paid to what’s happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?
Education
[Premium Times] The findings stand in stark contrast to the situation in the South-east region, where states with comparatively lower revenues have made stronger commitments to education spending.

Education
University support staff have gone on strike in a dispute about pay.
Education
[Leadership] Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, on Wednesday criticised Nigeria’s political leadership, calling on citizens to take greater responsibility for improving governance and electoral integrity.
Education
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone — The Ministry of Higher Education is still committed to increasing student’s living allowance to P2,500 as indicated in the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) manifesto. Responding to a question in Parliament on Monday, Minister of Higher Education, Mr Prince Maele stated that it had not been possible due to country’s current economic constraints.

Lifestyle
The highly anticipated fourth season of “The White Lotus” has begun filming on the French Riviera, HBO has announced.

Lifestyle
In a bid to deter speeding, the City of Cape Town has rolled out smart speed signs across the Mother City. Here’s where they are located…

Lifestyle
Allegedly, there’s trouble in paradise between celebrity power couple Dr. Musa Mthombeni and Liesl Laurie-Mthombeni.

Lifestyle
What divorce? EFF leader Julius Malema hugged and kissed his wife, Mantoa Matlala, in court during his pre-sentencing hearing…

Entertainment
“We have a big squad, big team and all of them they are ready to give us what we asked from them,” said Ben Youssef.
Entertainment

Entertainment
Lubhelwana said the department had deployed its Psychological Support Team to assist those affected by the incident.

Entertainment
“We are not perfect, we recognise that, but there is value in what the players have done,” said Arteta.

Science/Tech
End-to-end data management solutions and services provider Data Management Professionals South Africa (DMP SA) has acquired a stake in local software development specialist Plastic Duck Armada (PDA) to bolster its ability to deliver automated, insight-led data management at scale. DMP SA Managing Director, Iniel Dreyer explains that his company’s collaboration with PDA stretches back more […]

Science/Tech
For millions of South Africans, access to healthcare does not begin in a clinic. It begins online, says Mweb.
Science/Tech
Longtime Slashdot reader AmiMoJo shares a report from the Guardian: Households will be called on to boost their consumption of Great Britain’s record renewable energy this summer to help balance the power grid and lower energy bills. Under the new plans, people could be encouraged to run dishwashers and washing machines or charge up their electric vehicles when there is more wind and solar...

Science/Tech
Tech investor Stafford Masie has urged the communications minister to rebalance the draft National AI Policy fundamentally.
Motoring

Motoring
The projected petrol price increase for May has dropped over the past week, though petrol and diesel are still facing significant hikes.

Motoring
One of the world’s biggest automotive groups is looking to Chinese brands for help.

Motoring
Distracted drivers are 60% more likely to be involved in a crash.

Health
The outdoor area at Yarm Wellness will officially open to the public on Saturday.
Health
The review said a certain class of drugs had little clinical benefit, but many Alzheimer’s experts criticized the analysis, saying it unfairly lumped failed drugs with two recently approved treatments.

Health
Drs Chris and Xand explore common foot problems, from bunions to verrucas, and why diseases affecting our blood vessels or nerves seem to often show up in the feet.
Health
Some researchers hold that evolution hasn’t much altered humans in the past 10,000 years. A new analysis of ancient DNA indicates that natural selection continued to shape hundreds of genes.