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Maritime insurance plays a crucial but often overlooked role in driving global oil prices higher, as the resources cannot move through key chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz without insurers willing to cover the risks.

A boy crashed his father’s vehicle and died in KwaMashu, KZN, over the weekend.

N3TC’S Thania Dhoogra explains the plans they’ve put in place to ensure the free flow of traffic.

This as traffic increases on the R71 linking Moria and Polokwane as well as the N1.

The rapper Ye was announced as the headliner for the Wireless Festival in London. He’s gained notoriety over the years for his antisemitic comments and activities glorifying Nazis.

NPR’s Rob Schmitz speaks with Zsuzsanna Vegh, program officer at the German Marshall Fund of the United States, about what’s at stake in the upcoming election in Hungary.

NPR’s Tom Bowman reports on the race to rescue a U.S. airman after his fighter jet was shot down.

The rescue could impact how Trump views a ground operation to take Kharg Island or to seize enriched uranium sites.

Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, 93, won his eighth successive term last year in a disputed election.

The fuel cost is nearly double what the government budgeted for putting pressure on stretched finances.

Capt Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power in 2023, says democratic rule would not work for his country.

More than 250 Kenyans have gone to fight for Russia in Ukraine, mostly willingly, Kenya’s foreign minister says.

Sasris has relaunched Wrap Cover, five years after it was withdrawn following the July 2021 unrest.

The Felix Project is among the organisations feeling the effects of increased costs due to the conflict in Iran.

Bosses say a good start to the year has been put at risk, but opportunities have also emerged.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Monday, 6 April 2026.

Ndou adds that the inclusion of parties like the EFF would be a sign of unity for parties

The DA congress will take place in Johannesburg next weekend.

DA FC spokesperson says many young people have put up their hands up to serve in top positions

Mashatile spoke to the media after a Good Friday service hosted by Amandla Ngawethu Universal Church

How will Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs line up in this Betway Premiership against Orbit College at the Nelson Mandela Stadium?

American Sha-Carri Richardson overcomes a disadvantage of up to 10 metres to become only the third woman to win the Stawell Gift from the back of the field.

Orlando Pirates will play Golden Arrows in a Betway Premiership clash midweek. The Buccaneers are two points behind Sundowns.

With the 2026 Ulster Senior Football Championship starting this weekend, The GAA Social is joined by Philly McMahon and Conor McManus to gather their predictions.

Shauwn ‘MamMkhize’ Mkhize is turning 51 today, and what better way to celebrate than with the help of AI.

In a captivating Netflix documentary, former basketball player Lamar Odom shared what attracted him to reality TV star Khloé Kardashian.

First SA woman to be crowned Miss Universe, Margaret Gardiner showed Natasha Joubert support on her postpartum journey.

Gayton McKenzie has been reminded over his failed weight loss challenge after indulging in Easter egg treats in a TikTok video…

South African teams now shift focus to climbing the URC table: Stormers second, Lions fifth, Bulls eighth and Sharks 10th.

‘When you win trophies, you always hear your name,’ said Galaxy head coach Adnan Beganovic.

Pets have become far more than just family additions or selfie accompaniments.

Several factors contribute to the continued deterioration of rural roads.

The draft AI policy builds on a 2024 framework and aims to balance innovation with responsible regulation and oversight.

In today’s newsletter: Far from Earth and out of contact, the four‑person crew ​of Artemis II​ continues a journey designed ​to test​ endurance and the limits of deep‑space exploration

Good morning. For a short period today, the four-person crew of the Artemis II mission will be alone in space, unable to contact anyone on Earth. Facing the far side of the moon, the astronauts will be further...

Icasa research shows pay-TV broadcasters are spending more on content and earning less from it as viewers seek alternatives.

A multi-car pile-up is no different from any other accident as far as insurers are concerned.

Petrol exporting countries have committed to higher outputs from next month.

There are a few simple steps motorists can take to ensure their car is running smoothly and using less fuel.

Northern Ireland becomes first part of UK to bring in legal entitlement for parents affected by miscarriage at any stage of a pregnancy to have paid leave.

The images are used in consultations to show what happens to the womb, ovaries and fallopian tubes.