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South Africans flocking to a small university town
Renewed infrastructure upgrades, strong demand driven for local schools and Rhodes University, and growing lifestyle and investment appeal are drawing South African property buyers to Makhanda in the Eastern Cape.

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Suspected dog attack victim was baby girl
Two dogs seized from the same address have been destroyed, police say.

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Porsche deliveries slide further in first quarter
Porsche’s deliveries slumped further in the first three months of 2026, with sharp declines in key markets China and the US, as loses its shine across.

South Africa
IPID recommends disciplinary action against two SAPS members in Phala Phala farm matter
Maj Gen Wally Rhoode and Const Hulani Rekhoto are central figures in alleged misconduct, says IPID.
South Africa
N3 reopens near Harrismith following truck obstruction
N3 reopens near Harrismith following truck obstruction
All lanes in both directions on the N3 near the Harrismith North Interchange have been reopened on Friday to traffic, after an earlier multiple-truck obstruction.
Motorists are, however, advised to expect ongoing congestion and delays in the area while the traffic backlog is cleared.
N3 Toll Concession (N3TC) Chief Operating...
South Africa
Public urged to shape new whistleblower protection law
Public urged to shape new whistleblower protection law
Government has called on South Africans to help shape a sweeping new law aimed at protecting whistleblowers.
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamaloko Kubayi, on Thursday unveiled the proposed Protected Disclosures Bill in Pretoria, describing it as a “critical intervention” to safeguard individuals who...
South Africa
Treat water with the same seriousness as energy security: Majodina
Treat water with the same seriousness as energy security: Majodina
Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has emphasised that water is no longer a sectoral issue that can be treated as a routine service delivery function, warning that it has become a binding constraint on economic growth.
Delivering a keynote address during a Ministerial webinar on Friday to track progress on...

World
VP Vance to lead U.S. team in Iran peace talks. And, Artemis II to return to Earth
Vice President Vance is heading to Pakistan to lead a U.S. team in talks aimed at ending the war in Iran. And, Artemis II is set to return to Earth today.

World
China’s Xi meets Taiwan opposition leader ahead of key summit with Trump
Xi Jinping and the KMT’s Cheng Li-wun agreed to pursue peace, but Taiwan’s ruling party worries it will enable Beijing to undermine its democracy.

World
Trump says Iran ‘doing a very poor job’ in reopening the Strait of Hormuz
The fragile ceasefire agreement was tested again on Friday after Iran refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Israel and Hezbollah traded strikes in Lebanon, and Kuwait was attacked with drones.

World
German transgender far-right extremist arrested in Czech Republic
German media reports say Marla-Svenja Liebich used to be a member of a neo-Nazi group called Blood and Honour.

Africa
Popular Tanzanian musician Matonya charged with rape in Kenya
The 43-year-old denies the charge and has been released on bail and had to surrender his passport.

Africa
Kenya disputes UN report on rape allegations against its Haiti personnel
The foreign minister says the accusations, involving children, were investigated and found to be unsubstantiated.

Africa
US approves non-critical staff to leave embassy in Nigeria on security grounds
The state department has also asked US citizens to “reconsider” travel plans to the West African country.

Africa
Nigeria begins mass trial of 500 terrorism suspects
Very few people are ever prosecuted following terror attacks with suspects often held without trial.

Business
Eskom agrees to huge electricity discounts for two companies in South Africa
Eskom has agreed to a 62 cents per kWH electricity tariff with ferrochrome smelters, which is far less than houeholds pay for power.
Business

Business
Big trouble for petrol prices in South Africa in May
CEF data for the end of the first full week of the month shows that motorists are still on the hook for a massive jump in pump prices in May, with an even bigger blow in store.

Business
South Africa’s largest online news publishers
Broad Media is South Africa’s largest online publisher according to the IAB March 2026 readership statistics.

Politics
Dhlamini describes relationship with Nkosi as brotherly
Suspended TMPD Deputy Chief Umashi Dhlamini is implicated in tender rigging.

Politics
Dambuza-Mayosi, Savage appointed as Constitutional Court justices
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) conducted interviews in Sandton, Johannesburg last year.

Politics
LIVE | 33 years since assassination of liberation icon Chris Hani
33rd commemoration of the late liberation struggle icon and freedom fighter, Chris Hani

Politics
LIVE | ANC briefing on mayoral candidates’ selection process
ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula is addressing a media briefing in Johannesburg.

Sport
Calf crisis ends Casper Ruud’s Monte-Carlo Masters hopes
Casper Ruud’s pursuit of a Monte-Carlo Masters title was cut dramatically short on Thursday, as he limped off court.

Sport
Here’s what Gerda Steyn will be wearing in Saturday’s Two Oceans Ultra Marathon
One of the biggest races in South African road running – the Two Oceans Ultra Marathon – will take place on Saturday, 11 April.

Sport
‘Maybe there are graves at Orlando Stadium’ – Mngqithi
Manqoba Mngqithi says Golden Arrows struggled with early mistakes thanks to Orlando Pirates’ intensity at their home venue.

Sport
Valentin Vacherot makes Monte‑Carlo magic for Monaco
On Wednesday evening, two Monaco fan favourites were pitched against each other – and they produced a thrilling encounter.
Education
Zimbabwe: Student in Court Over Alleged U.S.$3 000 School Theft to Buy Car
[263Chat] A 19-year-old Form Six student from St James Zongoro High School in Mutasa has appeared in court accused of stealing more than US$3 000 from his school’s administration office, allegedly to buy a car.
Education
Nigeria: Lagos, World Bank, FCMB Advance $500m Drive for Inclusive Education
[Daily Trust] The Lagos State Government, the World Bank and First City Monument Bank (FCMB) are advancing the Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity-Governance (HOPE-GOV) programme, a $500 million initiative aimed at strengthening the systems that underpin basic education and primary healthcare in Nigeria.
Education
The Miracle Unfolding in Mississippi Schools
Since 2013, performance on national tests in Mississippi has skyrocketed, while scores in blue states have lagged. What is it doing right?
Education
Nigeria: Nigerian Student Shines At Global Academic Examination
[This Day] 17-year-old Nigerian student, Uchenna Scott-Ananaba, will this fall join the league of Nigerian students shining as beacons of academic excellence globally, having scored an impressive 1540 out of 1600 in the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), THISDAY has learnt.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
The most common waste item found on Cape Town’s beaches
A recent beach clean-up has revealed a clear trend in the types of everyday waste items left behind on Cape Town’s beaches.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Mbalula responds to Chris Hani family walkout
The ANC secretary-general stressed that the Hani family must be respected.

Entertainment
RHOP’s Mel and Peet Viljoen plead ‘not guilty’ in Florida retail theft case
Mel and Peet Viljoen have entered not guilty pleas in a Florida court after being charged with stealing groceries from an American supermarket.

Entertainment
Majozi’s back in Mzansi and gets real
The uber talented Majozi is back from touring Down Under and will be on stage at the Hangout 3 Festival. Meanwhile, he gets real with us.

Entertainment
Correctional Services corruption purge: Here’s the number of dismissals over 3 years
Gauteng leads with the highest number of dismissed officials, followed by the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.

Science/Tech
Amazon to finally launch Leo satellite internet in ‘mid-2026’, says CEO
Andy Jassy tells shareholders that long-awaited rival to Elon Musk’s Starlink is ‘on the verge’ of going live
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Amazon has said its long-awaited satellite internet rival to Elon Musk’s Starlink will finally go live in “mid-2026”.
The chief executive, Andy Jassy, said in a letter to shareholders that the technology company was “on the verge of launching Amazon...

Science/Tech
Aventon Current ADV Electric Mountain Bike Review: Feels Just Like the Real Thing
Aventon’s latest electric mountain bike lets you bomb hills while avoiding the part where you get sweaty by pedaling back to the top.

Science/Tech
Axiz Expands Its Cloud Portfolio With Adobe Creative Cloud Standard For Teams
Axiz, a major distributor of digital technologies and services in Africa, has added Adobe Creative Cloud Standard for teams to its cloud portfolio- a new, cost-effective edition of Creative Cloud Pro This boosts its ability to support partners with scalable, business-ready creative solutions. As creative work becomes more important to business operations, many organisations still […]

Science/Tech
Microsoft SA CEO talks SMME development, upskilling at scale
South Africa’s catalyst for growth and employment enablement lies in building the small, medium and micro enterprise value chain, says Microsoft SA CEO Vukani Mngxati.
Motoring

Motoring
How South Africa’s top car brands grow their sales
With over 2 million unique readers in March 2026, there is no bigger motoring audience in South Africa than TopAuto.

Motoring
South Africa’s cheapest electric SUV yet officially goes on sale – Pricing and features
The new Dongfeng Nammi 06 is the cheapest electric SUV in South Africa, beating its competitors by R200,000.

Motoring
Warning over “excessive” petrol and diesel charges in South Africa
Solidarity has warned fuel companies in South Africa to stop imposing “excessive overhead charges” on petrol and diesel.

Health
ChatGPT ‘uncovered woman’s rare condition’ after years of misdiagnosis
Phoebe was told she’d be treated as a mental health patient if she kept returning to A&E.
Health
New Charter Allows RFK Jr. to Reclaim Vaccine Policy Despite Court Ruling
The charter, published on Thursday, alters the makeup and purpose of the panel, opening the door for Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to reclaim his revision of national vaccine policy.
Health
These Chimps Began the Bloodiest ‘War’ on Record. No One Knows Why.
A long-running conflict in a Ugandan park may provide clues to the origins of human warfare, and how to avoid it.
Health
Trump to Host MAHA Leaders in Bid to Shore Up a Fragile Alliance
President Trump will meet privately at the White House on Thursday with disenchanted leaders of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Make America Healthy Again movement.