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Taking R2 trillion from South Africans and giving it to the government
Outgoing SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter said increasing tax collections improved the lives of poor South Africans. We look at the numbers.

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Couple in court after boy, 13, dies in crash
A man and a woman are remanded custody in connection with a crash involving a car, a bike and a scooter.

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‘ANC will win back Umkhonto We Sizwe trademark’ – Mbalula
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula believes the party will be victorious in its court bid and win back the Umkhonto We Sizwe trademark.

South Africa
Close to 1 000 vehicles impounded in Mpumalanga: MEC
MEC Thomo was part of a roadblock operation on the N4 toll road near Mbombela.

South Africa
Police captain arrested for alleged fraud worth millions
The arrest follows an internal investigation into suspicious transactions.

South Africa
Police warn against deadly driving behaviour on N1
Gauteng Traffic Police spokesperson, Maremane has urged motorists to follow the rules of the road

South Africa
Three fatalities after head-on collision in Mkhondo, Mpumalanga
John Nkuna says another serious crash occurred on the R568 near Kwamhlanga

World
Young gray whale dies after swimming up river in Washington state
Hunger is a likely reason the whale, dubbed Willapa Willy, travelled inland, experts say.

World
Trump threatens Iran’s power plants, bridges. And, Artemis II readies for lunar flyby
Trump threatened to bomb Iran’s power plants and bridges unless it opens the Strait of Hormuz. And, NASA’s Artemis II crew prepares to make its closest approach to the moon.

World
Iran pushes back against Trump’s deadline
Iran’s top officials pushed back against President Trump’s deadline to open the Strait of Hormuz, striking a defiant tone as the warring sides traded missile attacks.

World
Why Bangladesh is seeing a deadly spike in measles
More than 100 people, mostly children, have been killed by measles since mid-March, officials suspect.

Africa
Somalia set for ‘historic’ first offshore oil drilling
A Turkish government-owned drilling ship is expected to arrive in Somali waters later this week.

Africa
DR Congo agrees to take deportees from the US
The country will start receiving deportees from this month but has not said how many they will accept.

Africa
Nigerian army rescues 31 held hostage in Easter church attack
Five civilians were killed by the gunmen and their bodies were recovered at the scene, the army said.

Africa
World’s oldest leader to get a deputy for first time in 43-year rule
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, 93, won his eighth successive term last year in a disputed election.

Business
High-end suburb emerging as a hijacking hotspot in South Africa
New data shows that one of Johannesburg’s high-end residential areas is becoming a hijacking hotspot in South Africa.

Business
Situation critical for South Africa
The Green Drop Report for 2025, assessing wastewater management across South Africa, shows a concerning increase in the number of wastewater systems in critical condition.

Business
57 jobs that pay higher than the R30,000 average salary in South Africa
Stats SA’s latest quarterly employment survey shows that the average monthly salary in South Africa increased to R29,690 in the fourth quarter of the year.

Business
Huge problems for lifestyle audits in South Africa
The Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration has highlighted the government’s challenges in conducting lifestyle audits.

Politics
ANC to discuss SACP’s plan to contest LGE independently: Mbalula
Mbalula says that the ANC will hold a special NWC and NEC meeting to discuss this matter.

Politics
Mbalula confirms start of ANC mayoral candidate interviews
Mbalula says the party’s mayoral candidate selection process has already opened

Politics
LIVE: Solomon Kalushi Mahlangu Commemoration
ANC’s Fikile Mbalule is leading the annual commemoration anti-apartheid activist Solomon Mahlangu.

Politics
SANCO demands Lesufi resign after Dunga’s appointment
SANCO says Nkululeko Dunga’s appointment is an insult to Gauteng residents

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs hammer Orbit College to take third place
Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs have moved up to third place on the Betway Premiership log, thanks to a 3-1 win over Orbit College at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.

Sport
Two Oceans Marathon: Confirmed START times for Ultra and Half races
One of the biggest weekends in SA road running – the Two Oceans Ultra Marathon and Two Oceans Half Marathon – will take place next weekend.

Sport
Arsenal’s Rice and Gabriel train before Lisbon trip
Arsenal’s Declan Rice and Gabriel return to training before the Champions League meeting with Sporting after injury absences.

Sport
Khune throws support behind Majoro’s strikers’ academy
Itumeleng Khune has endorsed Lehlohonolo Majoro’s MESSA project, highlighting the country’s ongoing struggles in front of goal.
Education
Teaching in an American University Feels Very Strange Right Now
We’re supposed to give students a map. I don’t even know the terrain.
Education
What Should I Wear to a College Graduation?
It can be tricky to look nice without stealing the spotlight. Our critic has some tips on dressing as smart as the graduate.
Education
Plunging International Student Enrollment Under Trump Squeezes Colleges
The Trump administration’s campaign to curtail international students is not just hitting the elite schools targeted by the government.
Education
Ethiopia: CSOs Step Up Voter Education, Monitoring Ahead of Ethiopia’s 7th General Election
[ENA] Addis Ababa — Leaders of Ethiopia’s major civil society organizations (CSOs) have reaffirmed their commitment to supporting a peaceful, fair, and democratic process in the country’s upcoming 7th general election, scheduled for June 1, 2026.

Lifestyle
Don’t despair: More SA public holidays on the horizon
As the Easter long weekend comes to a conclusion, South Africans can find solace in the fact that more public holidays are around the corner.

Lifestyle
Siya Kolisi celebrates six years of the Kolisi Foundation
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi celebrates six years of the Kolisi Foundation and thanks partners, staff and communities for their support.

Lifestyle
Actress Gabrielle Union-Wade loses father Sylvester Union Jr. after his battle with dementia
Sylvester “Cully” Union Jr. was father to Gabrielle and her two sisters, Kelly and Tracy.

Lifestyle
‘Not feeling my best’: Rachel Kolisi on ‘solo’ Easter without kids
Rachel Kolisi opens up about having a ‘solo’ Easter while her two kids spend the holiday with their dad, Siya Kolisi in Durban.

Entertainment
Chiefs’ Maboe – ‘We kept on fighting’
‘We never gave up,’ Maboe told SuperSport TV.
Entertainment

Entertainment
Chiefs fight back to cruise past Orbit again
Amakhosi have scored seven goal in two matches against Orbit this season.

Entertainment
1Life Insurance says viral Sassa-branded material is fake
This comes after Sassa had already gone public with its concerns.
Science/Tech
The Big Bang: A.I. Has Created a Code Overload
Companies are scrambling to deal with the glut.
Science/Tech
Copilot Is ‘For Entertainment Purposes Only,’ According To Microsoft’s ToS
An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: AI skeptics aren’t the only ones warning users not to unthinkingly trust models’ outputs — that’s what the AI companies say themselves in their terms of service. Take Microsoft, which is currently focused on getting corporate customers to pay for Copilot. But it’s also been getting dinged on social media over Copilot’s terms of use, which...

Science/Tech

Science/Tech
Artemis II: Everything We Know as Its Crew Approaches the Far Side of the Moon
Artemis II remains on course for its lunar flyby as the crew shares historic photos of Earth, tests key systems for future lunar missions, and attempts to fix the toilet.

Motoring
The salary you need to afford the new Lepas L4 in South Africa
The new Lepas L4 is one of the most affordable Chinese SUVs in South Africa.

Motoring
5 reasons why South Africans are buying Chinese cars
Chinese carmakers have found several ways to lure South African buyers away from legacy brands.

Motoring
Uber’s R5 billion pledge to South Africa
E-hailing giant Uber has committed to investing R5 billion in South Africa.

Motoring
How South African insurers navigate a multi-car pile-up
A multi-car pile-up is no different from any other accident as far as insurers are concerned.
Health
Federal Agency Unveils Three Potential Osteoarthritis Treatments
With funding from ARPA-H, three teams of researchers have regrown bone and cartilage, even entire knees, in animal studies. Human trials are not far off.
Health
Trump’s Foreign Aid Overhaul Sent Millions More Dollars to Big U.S.-Based Contractors
While organizations in the developing world were nearly shut out, the big aid agencies DOGE had called wasteful received huge infusions of cash, a new analysis found.
Health
NASA Families Don’t Go to the Moon, but They’re on the Mission, Too
For the families of the Artemis II astronauts, the mission “begins at assignment.”
Health
Don’t put off treatment during doctors’ strike, NHS tells patients
The strike comes at the end of the bank holiday weekend and NHS managers fear demand could be “challenging”.