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What to watch on DStv this April 2026
+ Die Oord, NCIS: Sydney, Patience, The Agency, The ‘Burbs & The Gilded Age
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+ Die Oord, NCIS: Sydney, Patience, The Agency, The ‘Burbs & The Gilded Age

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Jay Bayliss is unfit to face criminal proceedings but successfully reapplied for his driving licence.

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The Supreme Court of Appeal recently ruled that the state-owned electricity utility Eskom must disclose its contracts with coal and diesel suppliers.

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Repeated arson fires have damaged Riverlea Secondary School, destroying classrooms.

South Africa
DignitySA approaches High Court seeking to decriminalise medical assistance in dying…

South Africa
Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi releases Bill aimed at strengthening whistle-blower protection.

South Africa
An off-duty SANDF soldier has been shot dead in Delft South.
South Africa
Partnerships key in driving reindustrialisation: Deputy President
With government pursuing a reindustrialisation agenda, Deputy President Paul Mashatile has underscored to investors the importance of strong partnerships between government and business to drive economic growth, job creation, and increased manufacturing and industrial activity.
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World
President Trump said that any peace deal would not allow nuclear enrichment in Iran, and would need to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, as conflicting messages surface over the terms of the ceasefire.

World
Trump and NATO chief meet to discuss the partnership, attacks continue across the Gulf region despite U.S.-Iran ceasefire, Iran says ceasefire includes Lebanon, but Israel and Trump say it’s not.
World
Jasveen Sangha, a drug dealer dubbed the “Ketamine Queen,” has been jailed for 15 years for her role in Matthew Perry’s death.
World
The Dutch minister says there are no plans to ban Kanye West (Ye) from the Netherlands, despite the UK banning him.

Africa
Very few people are ever prosecuted following terror attacks with suspects often held without trial.

Africa
The government usually refrains from commenting on the participation of its citizens in the conflict.

Africa
The presidency says it is taking action as it fears fuel shortages could lead to public disorder.

Africa
Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against the Spanish FA after “Islamophobic and xenophobic” chants during a friendly between Spain and Egypt last month.

Business
Citroën has officially launched the Basalt SUV Coupé in South Africa, making a strategic entry into the country’s high-volume SUV market.

Business
Retailability CEO Norman Drieselmann is an experienced senior executive with a demonstrated history of working in blue-chip listed entities and private equity firms.

Business
Woww stands out as one of South Africa’s top rated web design agencies across major review platforms.
Business

Politics
Nkabinde Enquiry Chairperson, has criticised Adv. Riley for unnecessarily delaying the proceedings

Politics
Julius Malema was found guilty of unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition.

Politics
ANC to open interviews for metro mayoral candidates, the final list will be made public end of May

Politics
The trial involves 18 accused who face charges of fraud, corruption and money laundering.

Sport
For this Springbok trio, the 2026 Test season will prove decisive with the 2027 Rugby World Cup now just over a year away.

Sport
Erin King will make her first international appearance in a year as she captains Ireland in Saturday’s Six Nations opener in England.

Sport
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus will undoubtedly select an experimental side for the season-opener against the Barbarians.

Sport
Sean Lynn hands Test debuts to Seren Singleton and Jorja Aiono for Wales’ first game of the Women’s Six Nations against Scotland.
Education
[Vanguard] University of Ibadan, Prof. Olufemi Bamiro, has called for urgent collaboration between government, universities and the private sector to advance postgraduate education in Nigeria, describing such partnership as critical to national development.
Education
[Nile Post] Makerere University’s decision to enforce virtual guild campaigns may appear prudent on the surface, but it risks becoming a convenient substitute for confronting a deeper institutional failure. Instead of treating the root causes of election violence, the university is, quite literally, plugging the anus while the diarrhoea persists.
Education
[Premium Times] According to a notice issued by the chapter Chairperson, Jurbe Molwus, a professor, the strike takes effect on Wednesday, 8 April and will continue until the salaries are paid.
Education
A new study from Gallup found that young adults have grown less hopeful and more angry about artificial intelligence.

Lifestyle
Singer K. Michelle says she loved former singer, songwriter, producer R. Kelly, despite the fact that he didn’t want her.

Lifestyle
International Hotel School has cracked the QS World University Rankings, and is recognised as one of the best hospitality schools in the world.

Lifestyle
Tributes have been pouring in for a Grade 11 pupil from Hoërskool Waterkloof in Pretoria who died during a school field trip.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
“It is important for ambitious teams who are playing for the first position [to score lots of goals],” said Ouaddou.

Entertainment
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development proposed a bill to give better protection and incentives to those who expose corruption.

Entertainment
Two were defrauded of close to R200 000 – which was supposed to pay for foreign tourists to visit the landmark but ended up a private bank account.

Entertainment
Combination of electric motors and battery will soon be detailed for South Africa, along with pricing.

Science/Tech
Pixie, Shoprite’s new personalised shopping assistant, has launched in beta for Xtra Savings Plus members.

Science/Tech
Brandon Riegg tells WIRED he empathizes with the struggle to find “quality men” and that Love Is Blind has no MAGA agenda.

Science/Tech
Mythos marks the moment AI-powered vulnerability discovery moved from theoretical threat to operational reality for defenders.

Science/Tech
Political candidates are purchasing more home alarms, bulletproof vests, and other protections amid rising fears of political violence.
Motoring

Motoring
The highly anticipated Kia Tasman bakkie has officially landed in South Africa.

Motoring
VW has achieved a significant milestone at its Polo factory in South Africa as it prepares to add a new SUV to the production line.

Motoring
BYD has set its sights firmly on the premium and luxury car segment.
Health
New research is upending what we thought about the consciousness of patients, leaving families with agonizing choices.

Health
Aimee Oliver never imagined that giving birth would ultimately cause her to need surgery for incontinence.

Health
Will Adolphy helps men and boys escape the influence of the online manosphere.
Health
While chatbots like Claude and ChatGPT can help narrow the information divide between patients and providers, they can also dispense flawed advice.