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WATCH LIVE | Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial is continuing in the Pretoria high court

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Winnie Madikizela-Mandela estate dispute deepens amid fresh allegations
Estate battle intensifies as claims of obstruction and asset disputes emerge

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UAE targets Shell’s 600 SA petrol stations in $1bn deal
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company is in advanced talks to acquire Shell’s South African downstream assets. The deal could reshape the country’s fuel retail sector and deepen Gulf investment ties

South Africa
GP police arrest 1031 suspects in operation Shanela
Gauteng detectives have arrested 724 wanted suspects for serious and violent crimes

South Africa
Kenny Bevhula passes away at the age of 53
Musician Kenny Bevhula, has died at the age of 53 after losing battle with cancer of the bladder

South Africa
Flooded river disrupts schooling in Disaneng
Learning has been disrupted in Disaneng village after flooding cut off access to schools.
South Africa
Operation Shanela II nets over 1 000 suspects
Operation Shanela II nets over 1 000 suspects
Over 1000 suspects across the various parts of Gauteng were nabbed in Operation Shanela II operations this past weekend, the South African Police Service (SAPS) said on Monday.Conducted from 17-19 April, the operation resulted in the arrest of 1031 suspects for various crimes.
The arrests were made across all five districts in the...

World
US releases video said to show mission to capture Iranian ship
The US has intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, Donald Trump has said.

World
Watch: Trapped boy dangles from moving bus in Australia
The boy, who was uninjured, was dragged for 350 metres after the back doors trapped his arm and school bag.

World
A humanoid robot sprints past the human half-marathon world record in Beijing race
The winner from Honor, a Chinese smartphone maker, completed the race in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, running faster than the human world record in a show of China’s technological leaps.

World
U.K police investigating if attacks in London are the work of Iranian proxies
U.K. police said Sunday they are investigating whether a string of arson attacks on Jewish sites in London are the work of Iranian proxies, the latest of which caused minor damage on Saturday night.

Africa
Millions listen to Ethiopian star’s song criticising government
The country’s biggest musician Teddy Afro laments a lack of unity in the country on his new track.

Africa
Zimbabwe’s iconic stone birds were taken by colonialists. Finally, they’re all back home
For centuries the prized sculptures, central to national identity, have been kept outside Zimbabwe’s borders.

Africa
Thousands celebrate open-air Mass with Pope Leo in Cameroon – in pictures
Pope Leo XIV is on his third day in Cameroon before he heads to Angola on Saturday.

Africa
Mugabe’s son pleads guilty to pointing a gun in South Africa
Bellarmine Mugabe was arrested in February following the shooting of a 23-year-old man at his home in Johannesburg.

Business
Recession warning for South Africa
The IMF has warned that the global economy faces recession if the conflict in the Middle East continues—with energy-importing countries like South Africa at even greater risk.

Business
New R270 million hotel opening in major coastal shopping mall and casino precinct in South Africa
The R270 million Capital Boardwalk Hotel, featuring 145 hotel rooms and apartments, will open in Gqeberha this month, with bookings starting from May.

Business
Joint state-owned company hit with R500,000 fine
The JSE has hit the Komati Basin Water Authority with a R500,000 fine for failing to timeously announce the appointment of an executive.
Business

Politics
ANC to brief media on local government plan
Senior ANC leaders are set to outline progress on the party’s Local Government Action Plan…

Politics
PA unveils Cheslyn Steenberg as Cape Town mayoral candidate
Steenberg says his mayoral campaign will be launched ahead of the local government election

Politics
EFF Gauteng demands release of Tshwane maladministration report
The complaint on this matter was submitted to the Public in October 2023.

Politics
NFP guilty verdict puts Mbali Shinga’s career at risk: Analyst
Shinga was found guilty of misconduct and gross insubordination by the partys disciplinary committee

Sport
Springboks: At least four players to miss the start of the season
The Springboks are facing an ever-increasing injury list, and it will be starting to become a real concern for Rassie Erasmus.

Sport
Orlando Pirates star with three goals against Chiefs to miss Soweto Derby?
Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says Evidence Makgopa lacks match fitness and might not feature against Kaizer Chiefs.

Sport
Green continues fine form before first women’s major
Australian golfer Hannah Green wins JM Eagle LA Championship to record a fourth win in five starts, as the players head to Houston for the Chevron Championship.

Sport
Rahm wins LIV Mexico City amid tour collapse rumours
Jon Rahm clinches the LIV Golf Mexico City title on Sunday amid rumours the breakaway tour is on the verge of collapse.
Education
Nigeria: UTME 2026 – JAMB Releases More Results, Total Nears 1.9 Million
[Premium Times] The latest release brings the total number of results made available so far to 1,897,692.

Education
Universities in England could face fines for freedom of speech failures
Office for Students plans new complaints system as Bridget Phillipson says academics too often are being silenced
Universities in England that fail to protect free speech could face fines of £500,000 or 2% of their income, and in some cases risk losing public funding, under a new complaints system, the government has said.
The Office for Students (OfS) will run a “first-of-its-kind” scheme...
Education
Nigeria: FCT Teachers Resume Strike Today, Halt School Resumption
[Daily Trust] Primary and secondary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) today resumed an indefinite strike in all the public schools.
Education
Malawi: Left Behind – Inside Malawi’s Deepening Digital Divide As 86% of Schools Remain Offline
[Nyasa Times] In a world increasingly driven by technology, Malawi’s education system is confronting a quiet but devastating crisis–one that is leaving millions of learners cut off from opportunity, knowledge, and the future itself.

Lifestyle
Mandisi Dyantyis accused of cheating with another man’s wife
A husband named Anda Njeza accused jazz musician and trumpeter Mandisi Dyantyis of cheating with his wife, Oratile Martin.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
‘Naked Ape’ to present ‘Africa Unite/d: The 48 Collection’ at SA Fashion Week
‘Naked Ape’ creates an athleisure collection that speaks to identity, fluidity, and unity.

Lifestyle
ANCWL CarGate scandal deepens
The ANCWL CarGate scandal implicating Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe only grows more bizarre by the day. Here’s why …

Entertainment
From TikTok to trouble: Saps warns officers in uniform
Saps says such behaviour contravenes National Instruction 5 of 2017, which governs media communications.

Entertainment
CoJ on review for rating downgrades by Moody’s
The city is on the agency’s watch over its delinquent financial statements.

Entertainment
Petrol prices: good and bad news – this is what you must know
Data from the Central Energy Fund shows a positive trend for fuel price recoveries.

Entertainment
Has Tshwane’s interest calculator gone rogue?
A case currently before the Joburg High Court claims Tshwane is charging R8m interest on a R1.5m debt.

Science/Tech
Cloud Security Alliance SA Chapter enters new growth phase
CSA SA Chapter backs ITWeb Security Summit 2026 and plans to leverage its participation to increase awareness of its membership-driven value proposition.

Science/Tech
Stakeholders mull action to unblock solar registrations
City Power and the SA Photovoltaic Industry Association seek fair transitional framework to strengthen grid oversight in Joburg.

Science/Tech
Why SA’s Digital Future Depends On Talent, Not Just Degrees
South Africa’s labour market tells two conflicting stories at once. In one, millions are locked out of work. In the other, businesses are starved of digital skills. The gap between them is where the country is losing its future. From our vantage point working with businesses across South Africa, this mismatch is not abstract. It […]

Science/Tech
Specialists leave mobile operators behind on home internet
Mobile operators trail traditional ISPs in Opensignal’s latest comparison – though the report’s scope is limited.
Motoring

Motoring
Safer Hyundai Grand i10 arrives in South Africa – Pricing revealed
Hyundai’s Grand i10 Executive promises to be a safer version of the popular hatch.

Motoring
Big recovery for petrol prices in South Africa
Oil prices have been trending downwards this April, leading to a massive improvement in the projected fuel price adjustments for May 2026.

Motoring
Bad news for airlines and passengers
International airlines are suspending certain flights due to rising jet fuel prices.

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

Health
‘My lonely start to adulthood with endometriosis’
Evie Solomon has started a support group for women due to her experience while being diagnosed.

Health
Fuel rations and free buses: How countries have responded to rising oil prices
Governments around the world have introduced measures to limit the impact of price increases.
Health
The Help That Many Older Americans Need Most
With shortages of medical professionals and an aging population, thousands of community health care workers prevent older adults from falling through the cracks.