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Ellis satisfied as Banyana down Algeria
Banyana Banyana coach Desire Ellis is using the two friendly matches to prepare for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) in Morocco in July and August
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Banyana Banyana coach Desire Ellis is using the two friendly matches to prepare for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) in Morocco in July and August
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A Nxuba insurance broker has joined his client in the dock as a funeral policy fraud case widens, with the pair now facing dozens of charges linked to allegedly fraudulent policies worth nearly R900,000.
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Iranians in South Africa are united against war propaganda. They reject foreign intervention, emphasising that pro-war voices do not represent their views. Together, they advocate for peace and Iranian sovereignty.

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Suspended Ekurhuleni metro police deputy chief has denied any involvement in the kidnapping and attacks on his subordinate.

South Africa
A church elder is accused of raping a 12-year-old girl in Soweto on Good Friday.

South Africa
Police believe the incident may have been a targeted killing.

South Africa
North-West businessman, was hospitalised on Monday after allegedly suffering a heart attack.

South Africa
Lucky Maduna stabbed and killed his wife with a broken beer bottle at a local tavern.

World
The war entered a new phase when President Trump began a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Aaron David Miller of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace explains what this means.

World
He denies claims of sexual assault but admits ” mistakes” and says he will resign.

World
China, the biggest buyer of Iranian oil, says the US naval blockade undermines an “already fragile ceasefire”.
World
An Israeli whose parents were killed on Oct. 7, 2023, and a Palestinian whose brother died from injuries in Israeli custody say they’ve become like brothers. Their new book is The Future Is Peace: A Shared Journey Across the Holy Land.

Africa
The separatists say their decison reflects responsibility, restraint and respect for human dignity.

Africa
Electoral commission says Romuald Wadagni has won with over 94% of the vote with most ballots counted.

Africa
The Democratic Alliance’s new leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis, admits the party’s support is too narrow.

Africa
The team was returning from a fixture when they were attacked, officials say.

Business
Farmers say they are being hit on several fronts, with the price of fuel and fertiliser all facing a hike.

Business
Legal war is brewing in one of South Africa’s oldest millionaire towns, as residents refuse to accept collapsing service delivery and leadership instability.
Business

Business
The IMF’s latest economic outlook for South Africa has axed the country’s growth prospects for 2026, warning that things could get much worse if the Middle East war continues and dominoes start to fall.

Politics
The state is asking for a sentence of 15-year direct imprisonment which Malema says he will contest.

Politics
Gauteng CoGTA MEC Jacob Mamabolo has hit back at ActionSA.

Politics
The recommendation will be sent to President Cyril Ramaphosa who will have the final say.

Politics
Sello says they’ve determined that the woman who passed away was Mkhwanazi’s stepmother

Sport
Sunday’s Totalsports Two Oceans Half Marathon powered by BYD was tarnished when two ‘ladies’ in the Top 10 proved in fact to be MEN.

Sport
Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo has highlighted further racial abuse he has received this season.

Sport
Manager John McGlynn says leading Falkirk out at a Scottish Cup final would represent the “pinnacle” of his career as the club prepare for a crucial semi-final against Dunfermline Athletic this weekend.

Sport
Mark Alexander was the only nomination for the role of president of SARU when the deadline for nominations for a four-year term closed.
Education
Debates over how to teach about gender, sexuality and other topics have shaken the school, and lead to the ouster of the previous president at the College Station campus last summer.
Education
[Daily Trust] Governor Dauda Lawal has approved a 120-day Rapid Intervention Action Plan to address critical systemic failures in Zamfara State’s education sector.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] THE African Union High Representative for Silencing the Guns, Dr Mohamed Ibn Chambas, has called on African leaders, particularly Ghana, to adopt a holistic approach to addressing challenges in the education sector.
Education
[Liberian Observer] First Baptist Church of Louisiana has officially broken ground on a modern school facility valued at more than US$100,000, marking a major step in advancing its long-standing commitment to education and community development in Louisiana, Montserrado County.

Lifestyle
ETV’s new drama series ‘Emzini’, which boasts a star-studded cast, gets off on an intriguing start as the storyline has viewers in suspense.

Lifestyle
In the icy Atlantic waters between Robben Island and Blouberg, endurance swimmer Karen Kennedy completed a feat no woman had achieved before.

Lifestyle
The City of Cape Town has announced the temporary closure of the Jeep Track at Lion’s Head to allow for essential maintenance work.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Science confirms what our language has always known: the gut and the brain are deeply, biologically connected. Here’s what the research says – and how to take care of your ‘second brain’ for better mood, energy and overall health.

Entertainment
The vocalist says she spent seven days in the ICU.

Entertainment
For South African households, one of the most immediate impacts of the conflict will be rising food prices.

Entertainment
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 15 April 2026.

Science/Tech
The premade Skills available through the Gemini sidebar in Chrome include ways to maximize protein in recipes or summarize YouTube videos.

Science/Tech
Deal, subject to regulatory approval, would give Bezos firm access to Globalstar’s network of two dozen satellites
Amazon said on Tuesday it would acquire a satellite company in an $11.57bn deal, bolstering its own fledgling space business as it looks to take on Elon Musk-led bigger rival Starlink.
The deal gives Amazon access to Globalstar’s network of two dozen satellites, boosting the tech...

Science/Tech
GoPro announced a new cinema-focused series of action cameras with 8K video, better low light performance, and the ability to use Micro Four Thirds lenses.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Bloomberg: Alphabet’s Google is facing billions of dollars in potential damage claims as part of mass arbitration tied to the company’s online search and advertising technology businesses, which courts have ruled were illegal monopolies. Advertisers are banding together to seek payouts through mass arbitration proceedings. While many companies that...

Motoring
Geely has officially launched the new E2, the cheapest electric car you can buy in South Africa.

Motoring
South Africa’s largest service station group is allegedly replacing its 93 Petrol with 95 Petrol as a result of fuel shortages.

Motoring
Dunlop has responded to industry claims that its tyre factory in South Africa is at risk of closing down.
Motoring
Health
If you are on the fence, or have already made a decision, we want to hear about it.

Health
The third report from the inquiry into the government’s handling of the pandemic says the NHS was close to collapse.
Health
Live animal markets and the illegal sale of wildlife pose particular dangers, but any sale of wild animals or animal products poses spillover risks, a new study suggests.

Health
Greg Foot asks whether we should be using cotton buds to clean our ears.