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WATCH LIVE | Madlanga commission continues
The Madlanga commission of inquiry hears more witness testimony on Wednesday
WEDNESDAY, 22 APRIL 2026, 10:00

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The Madlanga commission of inquiry hears more witness testimony on Wednesday

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Chelsea say switching all their women’s games to Stamford Bridge reaffirms an “ambition and intent” to become “the biggest women’s sports club in the world”.
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Italy has summoned the Russian ambassador to protest against insults directed at Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni by a pro-Kremlin Russian television host, Rome’s foreign minister said on Tuesday.

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Suspended SAPS organised crime unit member Sgt Fannie Nkosi is back in the Pretoria North magistrate’s court for his bail application on Wednesday.

South Africa
The bus crash happened after midnight on the sharp curve on the mountaineous road.

South Africa
Jayden-Lee Meek’s mother Tiffany stands accused of killing her 11-year-old son in Fleurhof last year

South Africa
The bail application of ten Molemole Municipal officials accused of tender corruption continues.

South Africa
Nkosi faces charges of theft, defeating the ends of justice, unlawful possession of ammunition

World
The ornate Cotofenesti helmet, which was stolen in January 2025 while on loan to a Dutch museum, was recovered last month.

World
Mexico’s government is boosting security at tourist sites in preparation for the World Cup after a man opened fire at the Teotihuacan pyramids.

World
The Conflict Insights Group (CIG) says its research also shows the extent of UAE involvement.

World
The new maps in Virginia could make it easier for Democrats to take control of the US House of Representatives in November.

Africa
Allegations of a coup plot first surfaced in October 2025 when an Independence Day parade was cancelled.

Africa
The kidnappers raided his palace on Saturday and are believed to be holding him in a forest.

Africa
Fannie Masemola is accused of failing in his duties to provide proper oversight in his role.

Africa
At the 1972 Miss World contest, Cynthia Shange was one of two contestants from South Africa – one black and one white.

Business
Johann Rupert-chaired Remgro has completed the sale of its stake in FirstRand, the owner of FNB and RMB.

Business
The City of Tshwane shut down a shopping centre as part of its Tshwane Ya Tima revenue-collection campaign.

Business
The compliance ecosystem is more complex and connected than ever before, driven by transformation, cross-industry reinvention and new business models.
Business

Politics
Fannie Masemola appeared in court on charges of contravening the Public Finance Management Act.

Politics
The Commission is set to hear evidence relating to alleged criminality in the Sedibeng area.

Politics
The ANC in the North West has recalled the Mayor of the Brits-based Madibeng Local Municipality.

Politics
Gardee, opens case against top cops who are accused of interfering with his daughter’s murder case

Sport
The South African Football Association has expressed its sadness following the passing of former Benoni United player Richard ‘Litre’ Lata.

Sport
Have the recruitment team learned their lessons?

Sport
Get these details in the diary.

Sport
Speaking to BBC Sport NI ahead of the North West 200, Storm Stacey opens up about mental health, loss and the importance of racing.

Education
Demographic changes will cause a glut of school places, according to National Audit Office report
A failure to account for England’s falling birthrate is leading to a glut of school places and a potential £1bn fall in pupil funding over the next three years, according to a National Audit Office report.
The government’s spending watchdog said the Department for Education started to...
Education
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda — As the government prepares to overhaul teacher payment by linking pay more closely to days attended or lessons delivered, education experts and union leaders are urging a more thought-through approach.

Education
Appeals court ruling is a victory for conservatives who have long sought to incorporate more religion into schools
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Texas can require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms, a US appeals court ruled Tuesday in a victory for conservatives who have long sought to incorporate more religion into...
Education
A Yale report offers some honest self-reflection on where the university went wrong.

Lifestyle
TV personality Nonhle Thema ‘grateful’ for the support following the death of her mom, model and veteran actress Cynthia Shange.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
ITHUBA warns that all national lottery online accounts in SA will be shutdown in one month’s time. Here’s why you must withdraw all funds …
Lifestyle
Entertainment

Entertainment
If they win the third match, the SA team will secure a series victory with two games to spare.

Entertainment
The dispute centres on a controversial office lease and questions over accountability within a multi-layered procurement process.

Entertainment
Law enforcement officials are currently monitoring the situation on the N12 East highway, Diepkloof interchange.
Science/Tech
Federal authorities are now reviewing a string of deaths and disappearances involving scientists tied to sensitive U.S. aerospace and nuclear work, though officials have not established any confirmed link between the cases. The FBI says it “is spearheading the effort to look for connections into the missing and deceased scientists,” adding that it “is working with the Department of Energy,...

Science/Tech
As we enter the second quarter of 2026, the hard-won momentum of South Africa’s economic recovery is facing its ultimate stress test. A global energy shock has ignited a severe cost-of-living hike, with soaring fuel prices threatening a new wave of logistics-driven inflation that touches every corner of the consumer landscape. From the price of […]

Science/Tech
Overview of how live casino games work in an online setting Live casino games are designed to recreate the feel of a physical casino while allowing players to take part remotely. Instead of relying solely on computer-generated outcomes, these games are hosted by real dealers who manage tables in real time. Players watch the action […]

Science/Tech
In an aggressive move, Capitec Connect will now offer free on-net calls and consumer financing for smartphones.
Motoring

Motoring
Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz are falling behind their Chinese rivals.

Motoring
Three brands have dominated South Africa’s new car sales since the start of 2026.

Motoring
Even with a war in the Middle East, oil prices are not the main reason why petrol and diesel are so expensive in South Africa.
Health
In separate small clinical trials, two treatments showed promise that they could help patients with one of the most dire diagnoses in oncology.

Health
The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans.
Health
In a tense congressional hearing, the health secretary also said he bore no responsibility for the measles outbreak in the United States.
Health
One of the nation’s largest insurers, the company’s profits were higher than analysts’ expectations but still fell short of showing a significant comeback.