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Andrew-Mountbatten Windsor and his family are absent from the traditional family event.

Deontay Wilder tells Anthony Joshua “let’s do it” following the American’s points victory over Derek Chisora.

Even amid affordability constraints, South Africa’s 2025 property market saw unusually high transaction activity in mid- to high-value segments, driven by wealthier buyers.

Spectators are told to stay away from Durham’s Riverside ground at Chester-le-Street after it was hit by Storm Dave overnight.

The groom and his father were amongst 45 motorists, arrested during overnight roadblocks.

Two women and two men were shot in Westbank on Saturday night.

The arrests come as holidaymakers and church pilgrims are expected to start heading back to Gauteng.

Cathedral of Christ the King in Joburg is on Sunday celebrating the resurrection.

Lebanon says at least 54 health workers are among more than 1,400 people killed by Israel during the current invasion. Human rights groups say first responders are being targeted — something Israel denies.

A U.S. Airforce officer whose plane was shot down in Iran was rescued by U.S. forces early Sunday, President Trump announced on social media.

Chapal Bhaduri was Bengal’s biggest stage queen – until women arrived and the spotlight moved on.

Easter in the Democratic Republic of the Congo—where congregants celebrate with the Zairean Rite, the only Vatican-approved liturgy shaped by local culture, alive with song, dance, and striking ritual.

Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, 93, won his eighth successive term last year in a disputed election.

The fuel cost is nearly double what the government budgeted for putting pressure on stretched finances.

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

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

South Africans snapped up more than half the homes within hours of the launch of a new residential estate in KwaZulu-Natal’s fast-growing Westown smart city.

South Africa’s water and sanitation sector is facing large amounts of fraud and corruption, but no arrests have been made.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Sunday, 5 April 2026.

The DA congress will take place in Johannesburg next weekend.

DA FC spokesperson says many young people have put up their hands up to serve in top positions

Mashatile spoke to the media after a Good Friday service hosted by Amandla Ngawethu Universal Church

Mashatile says government is looking at increasing its capacity to refine crude oil

Following his win over Derek Chisora, Deontay Wilder reveals he ‘held back’ against the Brit after thinking of him spending time with his family.

Nikola Jokic outshines fellow MVP contender Victor Wembanyama as the Denver Nuggets end the San Antonio Spurs’ 11-match winning streak.

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy praises his side’s resilience in their 28-24 win over Ospreys in the European Challenge Cup.

Marumo Gallants FC have appointed Moroccan tactician Jamil Benouahi as their new head coach as the club looks to avoid relegation.

Reports on English policies seen in Wales as relating to whole of UK contribute to widespread confusion, researchers say

UK media is failing to report properly on devolved issues in Wales, leaving voters ill-informed about May’s Senedd elections, a report has found.

A Cardiff University study of more than 3,000 news items found repeated patterns in coverage across different broadcasters and...

A 44-year-old German tourist was safely rescued on Good Friday evening after getting into difficulty while kayaking near the Knysna Heads.

Well-meaning SASSA Happy Easter wishes have recipients fuming after payments were held back till after the long weekend …

Mel and Peet Viljoen swapped their luxury golf estate homes for ICE detention centres in the Arizona desert and an alligator-infested swamp.

Joburg MMC for Transport Kenny Kunene – once dubbed ‘Sushi King’ – accused Helen Zille of being ‘unhygienic’ after she swam in a pothole.

According to Franco, grief is not a singular event.

Apparently, among Gen Z, sex is being discussed, negotiated and, in many cases, delayed until it feels right.

Convicted criminals have initiated legal actions against various parole boards.

“If he keeps playing and wants to stay at the Stormers, we will obviously accommodate him in the interests of himself and the national team.”

These smart mowers are expensive alternatives to some good old-fashioned yard work, but they’re finally good enough to consider if you’d rather sip an iced tea and watch the robot go by.

Amid mass displacement and collapsing trust in institutions, digital wallets are becoming critical conduits for aid, connecting diaspora donors directly with communities on the ground.

The current console generation may last longer than anyone expects.

When Syrian government accounts were hijacked in March, the breach looked chaotic. But it revealed something more troubling: a state struggling with the most basic layer of cybersecurity.

The tide of Chinese car brands entering South Africa isn’t slowing down anytime soon, as five more companies plan to launch here in the near future.

Fuel price pressure in South Africa is pushing more motorists towards hybrids.

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz picked up this week.

An airport in South Africa has been named the best airport on the continent for the 11th year in a row.

The images are used in consultations to show what happens to the womb, ovaries and fallopian tubes.