Skip to Content

MONDAY, 20 APRIL 2026, 17:05

Top Stories

Mercedes takes aim at BMW i3 with new electric C-Class

Today at 16:29 PM, via SowetanLIVE

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its new electric C-Class which, thanks to those short overhangs and coupé-like silhouette, is more GT fastback than a traditional three-box saloon.

South Africa

TBM launch signals a step towards water security for Gauteng and Lesotho

Today at 15:40 PM, via SAnews

TBM launch signals a step towards water security for Gauteng and Lesotho

By Dikeledi Molobela

Mokhotlong, Lesotho – In a major step toward securing water supply for South Africa’s economic heartland, the second Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) was launched on Monday at the Polihali construction site, under Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project.  

Minister of Water and...

South Africa

Justice Minister Kubayi engages legal sector on transformation

Today at 15:36 PM, via SAnews

Justice Minister Kubayi engages legal sector on transformation

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi has emphasised that the transformation of the legal sector remains integral to sustaining South Africa’s democracy.On Monday, the Minister met with legal practitioners in a stakeholder engagement as part of government’s efforts to strengthen...

World

Peace talks in doubt as U.S. seizes Iranian ship

Today at 13:02 PM, via NPR

President Trump said a U.S. delegation will head to Pakistan to resume talks to end the war with Iran, but Tehran expressed reluctance after the U.S. seized one of its cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

Business

Rand goes from hero to zero

Today at 16:28 PM, via BusinessTech

After being flooded with positive sentiment at the start of the year, the rand is back in the basket of worst-performing currencies thanks to the war in the Middle East.

Health

The Help That Many Older Americans Need Most

Saturday at 11:02 AM, via New York Times

With shortages of medical professionals and an aging population, thousands of community health care workers prevent older adults from falling through the cracks.