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Academy Award winner’s Oscar goes missing after blocked from taking it on flight
The airline said it regrets the situation and was doing an urgent “comprehensive internal search” for the award.

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May’s full ‘Flower Moon’ will light up the sky on Friday 1 May
With spring flowers in full bloom, May’s full Flower Moon rises on Friday as Darren Bett explains.

Top Stories
The struggle to get hold of medication in England is set to get worse
People living with conditions include heart problems, stroke risks, eye infections and bipolar are unable to get hold of the drugs they rely on.

South Africa
Two killed, 19 injured in Eastern Cape crash
Residents of the village and motorists rushed to pull out people from the wreckages.

South Africa
Citizens urged to work with law agencies to curb illegal immigration
Several marches on illegal immigration have taken place in various cities around the country.

South Africa
Western Cape urges caution on roads ahead of long weekend
Motorists and pedestrians are cautioned to stay alert and to make responsible decisions.
South Africa
Limpopo MEC urges road safety ahead of May Day rallies
Limpopo MEC urges road safety ahead of May Day rallies
Limpopo MEC for Transport and Community Safety, Violet Mathye, has called on motorists, public transport operators and workers travelling to the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) May Day event to prioritise road safety, as traffic volumes are expected to spike over this long weekend.
The Cosatu national May Day...

World
20,000 civilian sailors are stuck in the gulf that opens to the Strait of Hormuz
Thousands of seafarers remain stuck as the Strait of Hormuz blockade continues. The United Nations urges for a plan to facilitate their release.

World
Britney Spears charged in California with driving under influence
The pop star’s representatives have called the incident “completely inexcusable” and she has since checked herself into rehab.

World
Deadly Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon despite ceasefire
At least nine people – including two children – were killed, according to Lebanon’s health ministry.

World
Belgium plans to nationalise nuclear power plants
Prime Minister Bart De Wever said the move would see “less dependence on fossil fuel imports and more control over our own supply”.

Africa
Man sentenced to death for murder of toddlers at Ugandan nursery
Christopher Okello Onyum had pleaded insanity but this was dismissed by the judge.

Africa
Malawi central bank removes pension trustees over disputed hotel deal
The unusually forceful intervention highlights concerns about governance in the management of public retirement savings

Africa
‘How are we going to get back home?’ Islamist group tightens blockade on Mali capital
The blockade comes days after Mali’s defence minister was assassinated in a series of nationwide attacks.

Africa
Madagascar detains French national over alleged plot to stir unrest
Malagasy prosecuters used a Whatsapp group as evidence for the detained individuals alleged crimes.

Business
China scraps tariffs for all but one African nation
The zero-tariff regime gives China’s soft power a boost, but may lead to uneven gains, say analysts.

Business
Fertiliser boss says war puts 10 billion meals a week at risk
A shortage of fertiliser due to the Iran conflict could reduce crop yields and push prices higher, says the boss of Yara.

Business
‘There were letters I didn’t want to open’: Rise in unpaid debt court cases
The number of county court judgements rose by 17.5% in the first quarter of this year compared to last, data suggests.

Business
Heating oil prices reached record high in NI
Data suggests prices peaked on 8 April when 500 litres cost an average of £627.

Politics
ANC to launch 2026 LGE campaign in July: Mbalula
Mbalula says the ANC is geared up for the elections.

Politics
Hlabisa urges peaceful campaigning ahead of 2026 LGE
Hlabisa will soon proclaim it and get it certified in the government gazette.

Politics
‘Unresolved TRC cases a terrible stain in SA’s history’
Ntsebeza says most of the cases can never be revived since suspects and witnesses have died.

Politics
Political parties react to announcement of 2026 LGE date
The announcement after the local government election date was announced earlier this Thursday.

Sport
Penalty king Wood ‘last piece of puzzle’ for Forest
Chris Wood has not missed a penalty in 10 years, but has barely played for six months. Now the striker is back – and aiming to lead Nottingham Forest to the Champions League.

Sport
‘Where are you? Wow. It is so, so bad’ – Emery’s remarkable VAR rant
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says VAR made a “huge mistake” in not sending off Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson in their Europa League semi-final first leg.

Sport
Andreeva beats Baptiste to reach first Madrid final
Teenager Mirra Andreeva reaches her first Madrid Open final with a 6-4 7-6 (10-8) victory over Hailey Baptiste.

Sport
Randle’s move to Munster off by ‘mutual agreement’
Munster confirm Roger Randle will no longer join the province as attack coach.
Education
Computer Outage Disrupts Student Exams in New York State
Thousands of children were unable to finish annual standardized tests, the second year in a row when technological issues emerged.
Education
Two High Schoolers in Mississippi Are Released After Being Detained by ICE
The brothers from the Republic of Congo were released on Thursday after the school community appealed to local Republican politicians, their lawyer said.
Education
Nigeria: NUC Grants Full Accreditation to Biotechnology Programme At Mcpherson University
[Daily Trust] The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted full accreditation to the Biotechnology programme at McPherson University, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ogun State, marking a significant milestone for the institution’s academic development.
Education
Trump Administration Imposes Caps on Graduate School Loans
The changes stem from student loan provisions in a sprawling tax and domestic policy bill signed into law last year.

Lifestyle
SPCA update: Bobby’s owner to go on trial for animal abuse
The SPCA revealed that the former owner of Bobby – a dog that went in a TikTok video – will on a trial over his animal abuse charges.

Lifestyle
Inside Charlize Theron’s Benoni childhood house
Charlize Theron’s childhood home in Benoni has been thrust into the spotlight after her recent interview. Here’s what it looks like now…
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Popular DJ Barney Simon shares evidence of SA’s sobering property data
Well-known South African DJ Barney Simon has shared the latest three-bedroom property stats from around the country.

Entertainment
Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results: Thursday, 30 April 2026
A total of R550 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 30 April 2026.

Entertainment
In case you missed it: Local govt elections date | Shebeshxt denied bail | DJ Mustard, Bryson Tiller, Masego head to Durban July
Catch up on the biggest stories of Thursday, 30 April 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

Entertainment
24 hours in pictures, 30 April 2026
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Entertainment
Durban July: Bryson Tiller, Masego and DJ Mustard to perform on a single stage
For the first time in Durban July history, three international headliners will share one stage. The acts were announced alongside a new boutique festival experience called The Ascots.
Science/Tech
US Senators Ban Themselves From Prediction Markets Trading
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a rule banning senators from trading on prediction markets effective immediately. CNBC reports: The move came amid rising concern about insider trading on prediction market platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket, and about event contracts that can involve death or violence. On April 22, Kalshi said it had suspended and fined one U.S. Senate candidate and two...

Science/Tech
How Shivon Zilis Operated as Elon Musk’s OpenAI Insider
Messages presented at trial reveal how Zilis, the mother of four of Musk’s children, acted as an intermediary between him and OpenAI.

Science/Tech
Musk vs. Altman: What Is This Really About?
In a landmark trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI’s Sam Altman, the origins of OpenAI are being examined. The Times’s technology reporter Cade Metz explains what’s behind it all.

Science/Tech
Will AI lead to more accurate opinion polls?
It’s cheaper and faster to collect people’s opinions using AI, but will it make polls more accurate?

Motoring
Every new Chery car unveiled at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show – Photos
South Africans can expect several new cars from Chery, Omoda, Jaecoo, iCaur, and Lepas in the near future.

Motoring
The only station wagons left in South Africa
Soon there will only be four station wagons on sale in South Africa.
Motoring

Motoring
Audi A1 on its way out – Here’s what you can buy instead
Audi confirmed the A1 is reaching the end of its life cycle.

Health
‘We felt we had to miscarry again to get the help we needed’
An early care scheme could prevent thousands of miscarriages a year.
Health
Trump Withdraws Nomination of Casey Means for Surgeon General
Dr. Means’s nomination had stalled in part over her views on vaccines. The president said he was instead nominating Dr. Nicole B. Saphier, a radiologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Health
The Vaccine Skeptic in Trump’s New C.D.C. Leadership Team
Dr. Sara Brenner is a physician, an F.D.A. official and a “MAHA mom” who has said people should not reflexively believe in the benefits of vaccines.

Health
Sophie Raworth: ‘I hope I can still run in my 80s’
Sophie Raworth talks about the need for exercise as we get older.