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Former winner Shaun Murphy produces a fine performance to thrash China’s Xiao Guodong 13-3 and become the first player into the 2026 World Championship quarter-finals.

From Thabo Bester to Julius Malema, here are some of the biggest court cases in South Africa in April 2026, ranked by public impact.

The Turkish Grand Prix will return to the Formula 1 calendar in 2027 for the first time in six years.

The matter involving the duo has been postponed to next Tuesday in the Boksburg Magistrate’s Court

Two suspects have been killed during a shootout with police in the Kennedy Road informal settlement

The suspended TMPD Deputy Chief is accused of influencing an R800 million security contract.

Hezbollah and Israel traded fire just hours after the ceasefire extension was announced, underscoring its fragility.

After the carcasses of 10 wolves were found last week, another eight have been found in recent days.

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire for three weeks, President Trump says. And, the Trump administration is easing rules on medical marijuana.

As the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports drags on, thousands of seafarers are stranded on ships, and economic shockwaves ripple around the world.

A Ghanaian national was confronted by South Africans in a viral clip and questioned about his immigration status.

William Ruto says Kenyans speak “some of the best English in the world” while it is hard to understand Nigerians.

Cyril Ramaphosa said the suspension was because of the critical role Fannie Masemola plays in fighting crime.

Opposition parties accused the security forces of killing protesters but the official report does not say who was responsible.

Woolworths says that its chocolate products, including the popular Chuckles brand, will continue to be available across the country, amid reports of the liquidation of a supplier chocolatier.

South African pharmacy giant Dis-Chem has confirmed that it has initiated a Section 189 process, inviting over 500 employees to participate.

South Africa’s Two-Pot Retirement Reform is often framed as a withdrawal story. But that lens misses the more valuable signal.

The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) has announced a 4% pay hike for public servants, effective 1 April 2026.

The Public Global Inequality Dialogue aims to address the global inequality crisis.

Julius Mkhwanazi faces charges of fraud, corruption and defeating the ends of justice.

Suspended TMPD Deputy Chief Umashi Dhlamini is implicated in tender rigging.

On Thursday, Major Lebogang Phiri from the Roads Policing division testified.

Pirates legend Lucky lekgwathi feels Kaizer Chiefs will be harder to beat on Sunday and mentioned a few players who could cause problems.

Head coach Vitor Matos says Swansea City must avoid another overhaul of their playing squad when the transfer window opens this summer.

Injury-hit Ulster hand debuts to three academy players in Saturday’s crucial United Rugby Championship trip to inter-provincial rivals Munster.

Go Ahead Eagles reveal a huge tifo for retiring kit woman Carla Whittie who has been at the club for 28 years.

Lucy O’Brien was shocked when she discovered how high interest rates were leading to ballooning debt

Like many of my drowning-in-debt “plan 2” student loan comrades, I didn’t think twice about diving straight into a master’s degree, bright-eyed and fresh out of my undergraduate course in 2021.

To say I was naive to the additional financial burden would be an understatement. Even less did I...

Mzansi Magic announced that indeed ‘cameras will keep rolling’ as season 9 of ‘Uthando Nes’thembu’ gets extended by four episodes.

Over 30 officers brought to Abuja facility as justices sworn in. Government earlier denied plot before announcing foiled attempt.

Helen Zille and fellow councillors accessed the Johannesburg Metro Centre last week, defying the instructions of security guards.

The matchday-23 includes several familiar faces but also a few rising stars from the U18 ranks last year.

Six in 10 KZN residents say life in their communities has deteriorated over the last five years

Dyson’s newest stick vacuum has a fresh, streamlined look and some limitations. But I still keep reaching for it.

Clean your house without the constraint of a power cord with these cordless stick vacuums.

iqbusiness on why speed, trust and AI now define cyber resilience for modern organisations.

The platform launches locally to automate clinical documentation and bridge the healthcare worker gap.

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South Africa’s move to eight-year driving licences will go ahead, despite taking longer than expected.

There are currently 687,958 people waiting for any type of NHS treatment in Wales.

Drinking the odd pint of beer can provide “substantial levels” of an essential brain-boosting vitamin in your diet, according to new research in a respected journal.