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Sunderland condemn racist abuse of Brobbey
Sunderland say racist abuse of forward Brian Brobbey on social media highlights the “ongoing and unacceptable frequency of this behaviour”.
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France open to engaging on slavery reparations, says Ghana
Presidential discussions also include the return of looted artefacts, addressing global economic inequities and dismantling structural racism
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WHITE KNUCKLE RIDE: McIlroy turns a procession into a battle as he secures second Masters title
Rory McIlroy became only the fourth man to win the Masters back to back when he claimed the 2026 title by one shot over Scottie Scheffler.

South Africa
Probe launched after animal remains found at KZN school
KZN education department investigates discovery of animal remains at Glenhaven Secondary School.

South Africa
Brakpan Court postpones bail application in Witness D murder case
Matipandile Sotheni faces charges including murder and conspiracy to commit murder.

South Africa
Suspended Sgt. Fannie Nkosi to plead not guilty to all charges
Nkosi faces charges of theft, defeating the ends of justice and unlawful possession of amunition.

South Africa
LIVE: Senzo Meyiwa Murder Trial | 13 April 2026
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.

World
Celebrities and fans pay tributes to Asha Bhosle
Asha Bhosle died in Mumbai on Sunday after being admitted to the hospital following a heart attack.

World
Oil prices surge after US-Iran peace talks break down
The U.S. said on Sunday that it will soon block ships from Iranian ports. It comes after the U.S. and Iran failed to reach an agreement during face-to-face peace talks, sending oil prices surging.

World
Former US special envoy on where US and Iran stand after failed negotiations
NPR’s Michel Martin asks Robert Malley, former U.S. special envoy for Iran, about where the weekend’s negotiations between the U.S. and Iran leave diplomatic efforts to resolve the war.

World
Gaza’s ceasefire hasn’t brought the surge of aid it promised
President Trump’s ceasefire in Gaza was supposed to ease Israel’s blockade, but restrictions on aid remain tight six months later.

Africa
Ghanaian footballer killed in armed attack on his team, Berekum Chelsea
The team was returning from a fixture when they were attacked, officials say.

Africa
UK shelves Chagos deal after Trump opposition
UK government officials say they are not entirely abandoning the agreement but have run out of time.

Africa
Nearly 400 sentenced in Nigeria for links to militant Islamists
Judges handed down sentences ranging from five years to life imprisonment following mass trials.

Africa
Chimpanzees in Uganda locked in vicious ‘civil war’, say researchers
The once close-knit community of Ngogo chimpanzees have been at loggerheads for the last eight years.

Business
Calls for law change that affects property rates in South Africa
There are calls to amend the Municipal Property Rates Act of 2004 to cap the rate that the Rand municipalities can charge for property rates in South Africa.
Business

Business
Long weekend road safety: keeping your whole crew (and paws) safe
The best road trips are the ones where everyone arrives safe.
Business

Politics
DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis launches Gauteng community tour
The tour is expected to focus on jobs, service delivery and community safety.

Politics
Zuma-Sambudla trial set to resume in Durban High Court on Monday
The court has heard testimony from several State witnesses in the Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla trial

Politics
TRC marks 30 years since South Africa’s first hearings
In 1966, the UN General Assembly declared apartheid a crime against humanity

Politics
New DA Federal Leader Geordin Hill-Lewis honours his predecessors
Geordin Hill-Lewis has been elected as the new DA Federal leader.

Sport
Jannik Sinner advances to Monte-Carlo Masters quarter-finals
Italian Jannik Sinner powered through the first set in just 26 minutes, but the second set was a different story.

Sport
Where is the wing who earned surprise 2025 Springbok call up?
Around this time last year, a Varsity Cup star earned a surprise call up to a Springbok training camp. So, where is he now?

Sport
Alexander Zverev battles past Joao Fonseca into Monte-Carlo Masters semi-finals
German Alexander Zverev secured his third semi-final at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters after victory over Brazil’s rising star, Joao Fonseca.

Sport
7 contracts ending at Chiefs, selections starting to tell the story
Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs are heading into a big decision window. Seven players are set to see their contracts expire on 30 June.
Education
Malawi: Maranatha Academy Breaks Own Record As 431 Students Secure Public University Selection
[Nyasa Times] It is a moment of triumph, pride, and proof that results speak louder than promises. Maranatha Academy has once again raised the bar, with a record 431 students now selected to public universities across Malawi–an increase from 405–following the latest release of selections including the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) City Campus.
Education
To Fill Drone Force Ranks, Russia Targets a New Demographic: Students
Recruitment sessions have taken place at hundreds of universities and colleges across the country.
Education
A New Focus on Wellness for Students at the School of American Ballet
At the School of American Ballet’s new health and wellness center, bodies and minds share equal billing and everyone gets the help they need.
Education
After Charlie Kirk’s Death, a Fight for the Youth Vote
A fledgling Democratic group and the far-right white nationalist Nick Fuentes seek to make gains on college campuses that have recently been dominated by Turning Point USA.

Lifestyle
Geordin Hill-Lewis: What qualifications does new DA leader have?
Unlike his predecessor John Steehuisen, new Democratic federal leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has an impressive set of tertiary qualifications.

Lifestyle
Hollywood news: Britney Spears checks into rehab
US pop superstar Britney Spears has checked herself into rehab following her arrest last month on suspicion of driving while intoxicated.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Elon Musk accused of spreading disinformation about white farmers
Elon Musk has been accused of spreading lies about a white cross memorial, he claims represents murdered white South African farmers.

Entertainment
‘Plot to victimise me’: Fannie Nkosi denies all charges against him in bail application
Nkosi calls claim that police found a stun grenade at his house a ‘fabrication’.

Entertainment
These Gauteng areas will experience load reduction this week
Residents in several areas face power interruptions of up to five hours during morning and evening peak periods.

Entertainment
NPA to pursue criminal charges in Life Esidimeni deaths
Further details, including court dates, are expected to be announced in due course.

Entertainment
Why ancestral healing is making a comeback
Ye olde may be better than the new and polished. Well, that’s what it seems like if wellness trends are…

Science/Tech
5 Game-Changing Advantages of Moving to Autonomous Threat Defense
Introduction The digital world is growing at an unprecedented pace, and so are the threats that target it. Every day, organizations face new risks from increasingly sophisticated cybercriminals. Traditional security approaches, while helpful in the past, now struggle to keep up with the speed and complexity of modern attacks. As a result, many businesses are […]

Science/Tech
The Dumbest Hack of the Year Exposed a Very Real Problem
Last April, a hacker hijacked crosswalk announcements to mimic Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk. Records obtained by WIRED reveal how unprepared local authorities were.

Science/Tech
AI Agents Are Coming for Your Dating Life
The developers of Pixel Societies are using AI agents to simulate social interactions. It’s an attempt optimize the process of choosing new colleagues, friends, and even romantic partners.

Science/Tech
Tech at centre of SA’s border control over Easter
Tech-driven border management curbs illegal crossings and leads to arrest of more facilitators aiding illegal migration.
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
New VW Polo GTI goes on sale in South Africa – Pricing and features
The limited edition VW Polo GTI Edition 20 has officially launched in South Africa.
Motoring

Health
Are spider bites on the rise in England?
NHS figures for England suggest a small increase in admissions and experts say noble false widow spiders could be to blame.
Health
Edna Foa, Who Pioneered Exposure Therapy to Treat PTSD, Dies at 88
A psychologist, she urged patients to confront the things that frightened them, revolutionizing her field’s approach to post-traumatic stress disorder.

Health
Women’s network for mid-life wellbeing launches
The support group was set up by a woman who challenged herself to try 50 new things before turning 50.

Health
‘Doctors strikes’ and ‘paw prints in space’
A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.