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West Brom docked two points for PSR rule breaches
West Bromwich Albion are given a two-point penalty by the English Football League for breaching profit and sustainability rules.

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Mandelson under formal investigation by EU’s anti-fraud office
The EU’s anti-fraud office confirms it has “sufficient information” to launch an investigation, but does not say if it involves fraud.

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Defending champion Alcaraz to miss French Open
Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz says he will miss next month’s French Open with an ongoing wrist injury.

South Africa
Cloudy and cold conditions expected across Gauteng
Cloudy and cold conditions are expected across Gauteng.

South Africa
One killed, two injured in Limpopo N1 head-on collision
The Department of Transport says the cause of the collision is still unknown.

South Africa
Ntuli conveys condolences to family following killing of 7 relatives
Seven Newark family members were kidnapped during a break-in on Tuesday night and murdered.
South Africa
Importance of the media sector highlighted at North West Summit
Importance of the media sector highlighted at North West Summit
The role of the media in society remains vital, with the government continuing its work to ensure a free, independent, and thriving media sector, Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong said.Morolong said the media landscape today is very different from what confronted the country in 1994.In his closing...

World
How the Kremlin’s internet crackdown is frustrating Russians
Officials say the restrictions are for public safety, but businesses and the public are feeling the impact.

World
Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by 3 weeks as tensions rise in Strait of Hormuz
Hezbollah and Israel traded fire just hours after the ceasefire extension was announced, underscoring its fragility.

World
Poisoning suspected in deaths of 18 wolves in Italian national park
After the carcasses of 10 wolves were found last week, another eight have been found in recent days.

World
Israel and Lebanon extend ceasefire. And, Trump eases medical marijuana rules
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire for three weeks, President Trump says. And, the Trump administration is easing rules on medical marijuana.

Africa
Former Nigeria striker Eneramo dies during match
Michael Eneramo, who won 10 caps for the Super Eagles, dies aged 40 after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest during a friendly game.

Africa
Behind Nigeria’s murky coup plot – the money, the prayers and a Nollywood arrest
What court papers and sources close to the investigation have told the BBC about the scope of the plan.

Africa
South Africa’s top envoy to Ghana summoned over attacks on foreigners
A Ghanaian national was confronted by South Africans in a viral clip and questioned about his immigration status.

Africa
Kenyan leader sparks uproar after mocking Nigerians’ spoken English
William Ruto says Kenyans speak “some of the best English in the world” while it is hard to understand Nigerians.

Business
Island’s inflation rate is 2.7%, new figures show
Statistics Jersey says there have been “sharp increases” in some energy prices.

Business
One step forward, one step back for South Africa
South Africa’s equity market started 2026 on strong footing, but the war in Iran erased many of the early gains in the South African equity market.
Business

Business
Alarm bells over jet fuel supplies
Alarm bells are ringing over the uncertainty of jet fuel availability beyond May 2026. Industry leaders are warning of serious consequences for airlines, passengers, and regional economies if fuel supplies fall.

Politics
Mabuyane formally lays defamation charges against Malema
The application is seeking orders declaring Malema’s allegations false and defamatory.

Politics
LIVE | Ramaphosa addresses the Public Global Inequality Dialogue
The Public Global Inequality Dialogue aims to address the global inequality crisis.

Politics
LIVE | Julius Mkhwanazi, Kagiso Lerutla bail application judgment
Julius Mkhwanazi faces charges of fraud, corruption and defeating the ends of justice.

Politics
LIVE | Madlanga Commission of Inquiry Day 97: April 24, 2026
Suspended TMPD Deputy Chief Umashi Dhlamini is implicated in tender rigging.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs on the verge of competing for R66 million
Kaizer Chiefs earned R6.6 million from their CAF Confederation Cup run but missed out on a massive R66 million prize. What’s next?

Sport
The remarkable rise of Chelsea’s little-known interim boss
Chelsea’s interim head coach Calum McFarlane admits this year has been a “whirlwind”, going from obscurity to an FA Cup semi‑final at Wembley.

Sport
‘Kaizer Chiefs are scared of Orlando Pirates’ – Khanye
Junior Khanye warns Kaizer Chiefs could adopt a defensive approach against an in-form Orlando Pirates in Sunday’s Soweto Derby.

Sport
‘I love winning when there is massive competition’
BBC Sport Formula 1 correspondent Andrew Benson talks to Mercedes driver George Russell about competition, Kimi Antonelli and his title hopes.
Education
Kenya: MP Njeri Maina Questions State House Spending As Education Funding Concerns Grow
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Kirinyaga Woman Representative Jane Maina Njeri has criticised the government’s spending priorities, questioning the allocation of billions to State House operations while the education sector faces persistent funding challenges.
Education
Nigeria: Trending – ‘Our Education, English Accent ‘Better’ Than Nigeria’s’ – Kenyan President
[Premium Times] The 59-year-old made the comparison while highlighting his country’s human capital.
Education
Nigeria: At Yabatech – Experts Urge Nigerians to Tell Their Own Stories Through Animation
[Vanguard] A strong call for Nigeria to reclaim its narrative through creative storytelling took centre stage recently at Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech), as global and local animation experts, academics and industry stakeholders converged for a landmark stop-motion animation symposium and workshop.
Education
Nigeria: ‘Where Is Your Cooler of Food?’ – Weird Demands At Postgraduate Defences
[Vanguard] There is an image, increasingly becoming familiar in our university system, that should give us pause: a postgraduate candidate arrives for a thesis defence with not only a bound dissertation, but also a cooler laden with food and drinks for the examiners.

Lifestyle
Don’t panic: Woolworths won’t run out of Chuckles chocolate
Popular South African retailer Woolworths will continue to stock the beloved Chuckles chocolate brand, for at least the foreseeable future.

Lifestyle
Popular Kalk Bay eatery adopts NO dogs policy
Kalk Bay eatery Olympia Café and Bakery has announced a change to its pet policy, indicating that dogs are no longer be allowed.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
‘Cameras will keep rolling at Mzumbe’ as season 9 gets extended
Mzansi Magic announced that indeed ‘cameras will keep rolling’ as season 9 of ‘Uthando Nes’thembu’ gets extended by four episodes.

Entertainment
IN PICTURES: 2026 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition
The Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in China showed some of the latest automotive innovations from a range of manufacturers.

Entertainment
Saturday’s weather: Storms threaten Northern Cape as provinces face showers
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for Friday, 25 April 2026.

Entertainment
Pirates coach Ouaddou wary of ‘improved’ Chiefs ahead of derby
“We approach this derby with a lot of humility, not thinking too much about the result of the previous derby,” said Ouaddou,

Entertainment
Sales rallies Sundowns to repay fans
‘We need to show something to our fans,’ he said.
Science/Tech
Community Votes to Deny Water to Nuclear Weapons Data Center
A Michigan township has voted to impose a one-year moratorium on providing water to hyperscale data centers, a move aimed at delaying a planned facility that would support Los Alamos National Laboratory’s nuclear weapons research. The moratorium may not be enough to stop the project, however: “the University and LANL plan to break ground on the data center on Monday,” reports 404 Media. From...

Science/Tech
The Latest Push to Extend Key US Spy Powers Is Still a Mess
A US surveillance program that lets the FBI view Americans’ communications without a warrant is up for renewal. A new bill aims to address mounting lawmaker concerns—with smoke and mirrors.

Science/Tech
Apple’s Next CEO Needs to Launch a Killer AI Product
Tim Cook was a great CEO, but he didn’t crack AI. It’s job number 1 for John Ternus.

Science/Tech
Icasa caught in the political crossfire over Starlink
A sound policy reform has become politically radioactive – because Elon Musk is the one who most obviously benefits.

Motoring
R9-per-litre fuel surcharge for South Africa’s petrol stations, a big recovery for petrol prices, and a new R4.2-billion bridge
These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

Motoring
Warning for South African diesel drivers
Recent investigations by Bidvest Protea Coin have identified more than 100 suspected illicit fuel depots in South Africa.

Motoring
10 new SUVs you can buy for the price of a used Toyota Fortuner
A used Toyota Fortuner will set you back almost half a million rand.

Motoring
The smartest way to reach car buyers in South Africa
You can use sponsored articles to explain key features, highlight unique selling points, and communicate your value proposition clearly and effectively.

Health
How one woman used delivery apps to hide her alcoholism
Hattie Underwood is a recovered alcoholic and she told 5 Live’s Naga Munchetty how she used delivery apps to “anonymise” her alcohol consumption.
Health
As Trump Officials Pushed Health Savings Accounts, Kennedy Aide Had Wellness Company Stake
Calley Means remained president of a company that relied on health savings accounts last year as the Trump administration developed policies to expand them.

Health
What NHS challenges does the election winner face?
There are currently 687,958 people waiting for any type of NHS treatment in Wales.
Health
The Rich and Powerful Want to Live Forever
From the Kremlin to Silicon Valley, some of the most powerful people in the world now want something more: eternal life.