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WATCH | Police commissioner Masemola expected in the dock
Masemola is facing being charged with contravention of public management funds act
TUESDAY, 21 APRIL 2026, 09:13

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Masemola is facing being charged with contravention of public management funds act

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Kruger United coach Abram Mongoya trusts that the team’s recent brilliant home form will help them outwit Cape Town City
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Tennis players Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka won the sportsman and sportswoman of the year titles, respectively, at the 26th annual Laureus World Sports Awards, held in Madrid.

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ANC first deputy secretary-general Nomvula Mokonyane has revealed that Luthuli House does not want to run the risk of its alliance partner making use of its resources ahead of the local government elections campaign.

South Africa
The incident, which escalated from a confrontation between two drivers on Sunday, left one man dead.

South Africa
Fannie Masemola’s appearance is related to the R360 million SAPS health services irregular tender

South Africa
The university’s main library remains closed, with damage reported to the infrastructure and books

South Africa
The state in the Meyiwa trial has accused Bongani Ntanzi of fabricating his claims of assault.

World
A man standing atop one of the historic Teotihuacan pyramids opened fire on tourists Monday, killing one Canadian and leaving at least 13 people, authorities said.

World
Cuba’s government confirmed that it had recently met with U.S. officials on the island as tensions between the two sides remain high over the U.S. energy blockade of the Caribbean country.

World
The approval clears a final set of hurdles for Japan’s postwar arms sales and facilitate its future sale of weapons such as a next-generation fighter jet and combat drones.

World
Several people were also injured in the incident on Monday at the popular tourist site, say Mexican officials.

Africa
At the 1972 Miss World contest, Cynthia Shange was one of two contestants from South Africa – one black and one white.

Africa
The youngest of those freed from an Allied Democratic Forces camp is a girl aged just 14, Uganda’s army says.

Africa
Ecologist Iroro Tanshi is one of six winners of the international Goldman Environmental Prize.

Africa
Shamim Mafi is accused of brokering the sales of arms to Sudan’s defence ministry on behalf of Iran.
Business

Business
OUTA has slammed one of South Africa’s major metros’ new six-step application process for Small Scale Embedded Generation (SSEG) installations.

Business
Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Tuesday, 21 April.

Business
Customers receive tokens to claim up to 10 free items, from clothing to everyday home essentials.

Politics
City Manager Kagiso Lerutla faces charges of fraud, corruption, and defeating the ends of justice.

Politics
The tender relates to a R2.9 billion security contract.

Politics
The party says all conferences will be held no later than March next year.

Politics
The party says communists will have to choose between the ANC and the SACP.

Sport
The PGA Tour plans to have no events in Hawaii for the first time in 63 years after this year’s season opener in Maui was cancelled because of drought conditions.

Sport
Usain Bolt urges Australian sprinter Gout Gout not to forget track and field and find a good support network to keep him focused on his career.

Sport
BBC Sport explores the hottest title race in English football, and examines why the consequences are so big for the teams involved.

Sport
Stellenbosch FC head coach Gavin Hunt feels his team is not ready to face Orlando Pirates despite winning 3-1 against Sekhukhune United.
Education
[Daily Trust] Governor Dauda Lawal has approved a 120-day rapid intervention plan to address challenges in Zamfara State’s education sector.
Education
“CoachGPT.” A college “cookie house.” And the latest from Iran.

Education
Government amendment to children’s wellbeing and schools bill to replace existing guidance with statutory ban
A ban on mobile phones in schools in England is to be introduced by the government to ensure that “critical safeguarding legislation” is passed.
The government will table an amendment to the children’s wellbeing and schools bill in the House of Lords after the bill was held up by...

Education
Education minister Jacqui Smith said the move would create “a clear legal requirement for schools”.

Lifestyle
New eLife certification with SASSA is takings millions of grant beneficiaries to the digital portal for the first time. Here’s how it works …
Lifestyle
Letoya Makhene’s eldest daughter, Nubia Mangezi, made a bold debut on the second episode of the reality TV show ‘The Makhenes.’
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Worth the pain? Experts have warned of the dangers of consuming spicy food challenges – like the viral Rocomamas Fire Wings Challenge…

Entertainment
There are also calls for President Cyril Ramaphosa to take action and suspend Masemola even before he appears in court.

Entertainment
The Kruger National Park’s Lower Sabie rest camp reception reportedly caught fire this morning. Several posts have been circulating on…

Entertainment
ANC secretary general says members must choose between ANC or SACP. Alliance remains intact but electoral partnership ends before upcoming polls.

Entertainment
Wellness used to be different; it was a place and a personal space where people went to rest, reset and…

Science/Tech
Apple chief executive Tim Cook resigns after 15 years. What’s next for the tech giant? Rajat Roy, Bond University Today, Apple announced the tech company’s longtime chief executive Tim Cook will step down and transition to the role of executive chairman of Apple’s board of directors. This change will take effect from September 1 2026. John […]

Science/Tech
Meta Platforms has started trialling a paid WhatsApp tier offering themes, premium stickers and expanded chat pinning.

Science/Tech
Anthropic has handed a select few US banks a powerful new tool – and left other institutions looking for answers.

Science/Tech
Apple announced that Tim Cook will become executive chairman of Apple’s board of directors and John Ternus, senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, will become Apple’s next chief executive officer effective on September 1, 2026. The transition, which was approved unanimously by the Board of Directors, follows a thoughtful, long-term succession planning process. Cook will […]

Motoring
South Africa will open a new 825-metre-long bridge this Wednesday.

Motoring
South Africa’s steel production has more than halved since 2006.

Motoring
The difference between a crossover and an SUV comes down to more than size.

Motoring
Chery has announced that it will launch the new Q in South Africa later this year.

Health
Staff say they have addressed concerns over staffing, equipment and learning from serious incidents.
Health
The space agency is counting on Jeff Bezos’ company to deliver equipment essential to the next moon landing, only two years away.
Health
The kea gained fame for learning to use a pebble to groom himself. Scientists were astounded by his next innovation.

Health
Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?