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New Chery Tiggo 7 Executive joins SA range with added features
Positioned above the entry-level Prime model, it adds several specification upgrades.
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Positioned above the entry-level Prime model, it adds several specification upgrades.

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Relebohile Mofokeng has taken the PSL by storm with his scintillating displays for Orlando Pirates so far this season.
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The family allegedly accused Ekurhuleni municipality of imposing itself on the event

South Africa
The late Festus Mogae took over from Sir Ketumile Masire, from 1998 to 2008.

South Africa
Minister Creecy says more than R22 billion has been invested in Mpumalanga roads.

South Africa
The decision to close the pool will enable a thorough review of the incident.
South Africa
Thabiso Lucas Thiti appointed as FIC Director
The Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, has appointed Thabiso Lucas Thiti as the Director of the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) for a period of five years, effective on 15 April 2026.
Thiti is expected to continue and deepen the vital work the FIC has done to combat illicit financial flows, organised crime, money laundering, and...

World
Investors around the world breathed a sigh of relief at the prospect of peace — and an easing of the global energy crisis.

World
The U.S. reached a last-minute ceasefire with Iran just before Trump’s deadline for the country to meet his demands. And, Trump-backed Clay Fuller wins the U.S. House race in Georgia.

World
It follows similar moves in other European countries, including France and Spain.

World
The director of the Thai zoo where Moo Deng lives said security would be upped after the incident.

Africa
Very few people are ever prosecuted following terror attacks with suspects often held without trial.

Africa
The government usually refrains from commenting on the participation of its citizens in the conflict.

Africa
The presidency says it is taking action as it fears fuel shortages could lead to public disorder.

Africa
Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against the Spanish FA after “Islamophobic and xenophobic” chants during a friendly between Spain and Egypt last month.

Business
This is the most expensive place in South Africa to buy food in as of the end of March 2026.

Business
The consumer council says the government is profiting from rising fuel costs via taxation.

Business
Cabinet has approved a Revised White Paper that aims to make sweeping changes to immigration policies in South Africa, putting it on the path to implementation.

Business
Analysts fear long-lasting economic damage has already been set in motion.

Politics
ActionSA MP Athol Trollip says it is unacceptable that the agreements are not public.

Politics
IFP President Velenkosini Hlabisa introduced him as a new party member at a press briefing.
Politics
Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has hailed the revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection as the “most fundamental reform” of South Africa’s citizenship and immigration frameworks.

Politics
ActionSA MP Dereleen James has laid charges against Minister Tolashe.

Sport
Ulster winger Jacob Stockdale says Friday’s Challenge Cup quarter-final against La Rochelle is a chance to “create a statement for ourselves” [20:00 BST].

Sport
Armagh selector Conleith Gilligan feels his players are “cute enough” not to underestimate Tyrone in Sunday’s Ulster Senior Football Championship preliminary round clash at the Athletic Grounds.

Sport
Eleven Premier League teams in Europe? It sounds preposterous, but it is not as far fetched as it seems.

Sport
Andrew Benson analyses what changes Formula 1 could make at a series of meetings about its new rules.

Education
As teachers eagerly adopt its free lesson plans and the White House boosts its videos, the non-profit’s leaders are intent on one goal: attracting young people to conservatism
In the fall of 2013, a silver-haired conservative radio host named Dennis Prager flew to Texas to woo a pair of rightwing billionaires. A few years earlier, Prager had co-founded a digital education non-profit, Prager...
Education
[Vanguard] The rapid expansion of Africa’s education technology (EdTech) sector, alongside increasing international student mobility, is transforming how African students access global education opportunities, industry stakeholders have said.
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Graduates from the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) are making significant strides in the international job market, securing the largest share of recent healthcare placements in Germany.
Education
[Vanguard] The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has taken decisive action to quell a festering leadership crisis in Ogun State, dissolving the Joint Campus Council, JCC executive and appointing a nine-member transition committee to restore order.

Lifestyle
South Africa has finally received its first batch of Lenacapavir, a new twice-yearly HIV prevention jab expected to expand protection options.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Domestic flight prices have soared after new fuel surcharges. Here’s what that looks like on SA’s busiest route…
Lifestyle

Entertainment
The 2026 Metro FM Music Awards are heading to Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium on 25 April, and this year’s star-studded hosting line-up promises unforgettable energy from the black carpet to the main stage. Meet the charismatic crew bringing the vibes.

Entertainment
Falling oil prices have brought immediate relief, but supply constraints and infrastructure damage continue to weigh on recovery.

Entertainment
The juicy steak, paired with a tangy mix of vegetables and spices, creates a taste explosion that celebrates the spirit of South African street food culture

Entertainment
An internal report found staff uncertainty and slow decision-making worsened the impact of the broadcast error.

Science/Tech
As Artemis II returns from the dark side of the moon, Nasa’s transformations of electromagnetic energy into sound remind us that everything is vibrating – even while the astronauts are listening to Chappell Roan
Jaw-dropping dark-siding exploration aside, it’s the mundane details of the Artemis II mission that connect us with the four astronauts slingshotting their way around the moon and...

Science/Tech
Amendments to the Electronic Communications Amendment Act have a narrow focus on key provisions requiring urgent action.

Science/Tech
Yasam Ayavefe is taking the Mileo brand into a market where the landscape usually speaks first, and that alone gives the announcement unusual weight. Rather than adding another address in a louder tourism corridor, he has tied the brand’s next planned step to Dominica, a Caribbean island known for waterfalls, rainforest terrain, diving, wellness appeal, […]

Science/Tech
Ikea’s latest light bulbs, remotes, and more have arrived, plus plenty of other fun gear that’s well-priced and easy to control.
Motoring

Motoring
Engen has imposed a surcharge on petrol and diesel sales for certain customers in South Africa.

Motoring
Omoda has officially launched the new C5 SHS in South Africa, a hybrid crossover that can travel 1,000km on a single tank.

Motoring
The all-new Geely EX2 is expected to arrive in South Africa later this month.

Health
The strike further delays Tom Lawson’s gastric bypass surgery after a more than three-year wait.

Health
Resident doctors in England – the new name for junior doctors – are taking part in their 15th walkout in a long-running pay dispute.

Health
The team aims to find out what it is about the Isle of Wight that makes people feel better.

Health
Two Kent women share their experiences with endometriosis in hopes to raise awareness.