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One-off gene therapy gives girl, 6, her sight back
Saffie’s mum says Luxturna therapy at Great Ormond Street has been like “someone waved a magic wand”.
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Ethical failure often begins quietly inside everyday human resource decisions and practices
Ethical failure in South Africa’s organisations often begins not in boardrooms, but in everyday human resource practices that quietly erode trust and accountability. Fixing governance requires rebuilding ethical people management systems that shape culture long before misconduct surfaces.
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FINANCE WELLNESS COACH: Paying off credit card debt with a bond only works with discipline
It can be a good strategy to refinance your high-interest debt, but there are behavioural risks involved.

South Africa
Nkhwashu extends apology to murdered Armand Swart’s family
Top cop Mbangwa Nkhwashu has been accused of interfering in the investigation into Swart’s murder.

South Africa
Zambian govt executes order over Lungu remains after appeal lapses
The execution process kicked off by the Zambian government spells the return of Lungu’s remains

South Africa
Judiciary mourns retired KZN JP Achmat Naeem Jappie’s passing
Retired Judge President Achmat Naeem Jappie died on Wednesday.

South Africa
Nkhwashu admits to KT Molefe prison visit over Armand Swart murder
Commissioner Mbangwa Nkhwashu refers to Katiso “KT” Molefe as his brother-in-law.

World
Pope Leo criticises Equatorial Guinea prisons as he winds up Africa tour
The Pope gives a frank and passionate speech, the likes of which have characterised his tour of Africa.

World
Iranians are leaving the country just to access the internet
Iran has cut off its access to the global internet. To find an internet connection, some Iranians are traveling across the border with Turkey — even just to make video calls and then go back home.

World
Greetings from an Islamabad park, a peaceful vantage point in an uncertain world
The park, near the venue where inconclusive Iran-U.S. peace talks took place this month, provides respite to those who visit it.

World
Ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz. And, VA voters approve redistricting effort
Two ships came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz, hours after Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran. And, Virginia voters approved a measure allowing Democrats to redraw the congressional map.

Africa
Nigeria charges six people with treason over Independence Day coup plot
Allegations of a coup plot first surfaced in October 2025 when an Independence Day parade was cancelled.

Africa
Arrests in Nigeria after abduction of local monarch ‘held for ransom’
The kidnappers raided his palace on Saturday and are believed to be holding him in a forest.

Africa
South Africa’s police boss charged in connection with controversial health contract
Fannie Masemola is accused of failing in his duties to provide proper oversight in his role.

Africa
Black beauty queen who represented South Africa at Miss World during apartheid dies aged 76
At the 1972 Miss World contest, Cynthia Shange was one of two contestants from South Africa – one black and one white.

Business
South Africa’s richest city is in serious trouble as it collapses in front of everyone’s eyes
A request made by the municipality of Johannesburg for additional financing from the Agence Française de Développement has been turned down.

Business
Four arrested over suspected home insulation scheme fraud
The Serious Fraud Office raided homes and businesses over alleged conspiracy to defraud public money.

Business
Inflation: What do price increases mean for you?
Prices went up by 3.3% in March, but what does that mean for you asks the BBC’s Colletta Smith.

Business
Red Rooster festival cancelled due to rising costs
Organisers say it has not been possible to secure the funding to “deliver this year’s event”.

Politics
LIVE | Ramaphosa officiates the launch of the Senqu Bridge in Lesotho
President Cyril Ramaphosa officiates the launch of the Senqu Bridge in Mokhotlong, Lesotho

Politics
Former ANCYL leader in Eastern Cape opt not to renew party membership
He was a member of the Raymond Mhlaba Branch in the Dr WB Rubusana Region.

Politics
LIVE | TRC Cases : Khampepe Commission of Inquiry
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Cases Inquiry is chaired by Justice Sisi Khampepe.

Politics
Cameron calls for Masemola’s suspension
Fannie Masemola appeared in court on charges of contravening the Public Finance Management Act.

Sport
Leadership, injury and pet peeves – the making of Ireland’s King
From a career-threatening knee injury to Ireland captain in the space of a year, it has been a whirlwind 12 months for Erin King.

Sport
Moody announces 500-mile MND ride with World Cup-winning team-mates
Former England captain Lewis Moody, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease last year, announces a cycling challenge to raise money.

Sport
Premier League quiz: Name every manager departure this season
A Premier League club has parted ways with a permanent head coach on 10 occasions this season – can you name them all?

Sport
Support from fans a ‘blessing’ for Hatton family
Ricky Hatton’s son Campbell says the family have not been able to grieve privately but calls the support they have had from people a “blessing”.
Education
Ghana: Sapeliga Community Day Shs to Admit Students in September This Year – MP Zebilla
[Ghanaian Times] Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the Sapeliga Community Day Senior High School (SHS) will become fully operational beginning September this year, the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Zebilla Constituency, Mr Ebenezer Alumire Ndebilla, has disclosed.
Education
West Africa: Hours to WAEC Exams, FCT Teachers Down Tools
[Daily Trust] Striking teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) yesterday turned back students of both public primary and secondary schools who reported for the third-term academic session.
Education
Nigeria: Lagos Pupils Shine At Samda Nigeria U-13 Tourney
[Daily Trust] Team Kosofe and Mushin Local Government Areas in Lagos secured victories yesterday in the football matches of the inaugural Scalepea-Mah Development Association (SAMDA) Nigeria U-13 tournament.
Education
Nigeria: 2nd National School Volleyball Championships Kick Off Today
[This Day] Lagos Is Playing Host to the 2nd Edition of the Na — Schools from across the country have converged on Lagos for the four-day tournament, organised by the Nigeria School Sport Federation (NSSF) in collaboration with the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), with support from the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC).
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Liesl Laurie celebrates a special moment with heartfelt post
Liesl Laurie celebrates Musa Mthobeni with a heartfelt birthday message.

Lifestyle
PROUDLY SA | Garden Route named world’s best road trip
In another Proudly South Africa moment, the Garden Route has been ranked the number one road trip in the world.

Lifestyle
‘She’s just a girl’: Meet Siza Ndlovu’s stunning mother!
South African content creator, Siza Ndlovu, recently stepped out with her stunning mother as her plus one to an event in Rosebank.

Entertainment
Sundowns held at home by Stellies
The Brazilians remain second in the standings, a point behind leaders Orlando Pirates.

Entertainment
Lotto and Lotto Plus results: Wednesday, 22 April 2026
A total of R87 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 22 April 2026.

Entertainment
In case you missed it: Fannie Nkosi denied bail | Helen Zille’s latest campaign serve | Amapiano goes to Harvard
Catch up on the biggest stories of Wednesday, 22 April 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

Entertainment
Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results: Wednesday, 22 April 2026
A total of R550 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 22 April 2026.

Science/Tech
Free calls, dead voice and Shameel Joosub’s Spanish ghost
Capitec Connect users now call each other for free. It’s the latest blow to a product category that once helped build empires.
Science/Tech
Gates Foundation To Cut 20% of Staff, Review Epstein Ties
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: The Gates Foundation opened an external review earlier this year into its engagement with the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the philanthropic group said on Tuesday. The foundation has been mired in controversy due to Chairman Bill Gates’ association with Epstein. A release of emails in January by the U.S. Justice...
Science/Tech
Google Unveils Two New AI Chips For the ‘Agentic Era’
Google announced two new tensor processing units (TPUs) for the “agentic era,” with separate processors dedicated to training and inference. “With the rise of AI agents, we determined the community would benefit from chips individually specialized to the needs of training and serving,” Amin Vahdat, a Google senior vice president and chief technologist for AI and infrastructure, said in a blog...

Science/Tech
5 AI Models Tried to Scam Me. Some of Them Were Scary Good
The cyber capabilities of AI models have experts rattled. AI’s social skills may be just as dangerous.

Motoring
New BMW 7 Series coming to South Africa – What to expect
BMW will introduce the all-new 7 Series in South Africa later this year.

Motoring
Flying in South Africa is cheaper than you think
South African air fares are some of the cheapest in the world.
Motoring

Motoring
Say goodbye to South Africa’s fuel levy relief
South Africans may soon face a price hike at the pumps as the R3 cut to GFL comes to an end.
Health
Youth Suicides Declined After Creation of National Hotline
Suicides among young adults dropped most sharply in states that actively embraced the 988 crisis line, new research has found.
Health
‘Free Births’ Are a New Pregnancy Trend. Critics Warn About Serious Risks.
Promoters of free birthing reject any type of medical intervention during pregnancy or delivery. The movement has been trending on social media, but critics warn it poses serious risks.
Health
Pace of N.I.H. Funding Slows Further in Trump’s Second Year
The agency has approved far fewer new grants than it did in years past. A renewed effort to screen for disfavored terms and a loss of personnel are contributing.

Health
Breast cancer type study ‘critically under-funded’
Two women from Barnard Castle and Guisborough say lobular breast cancer needs further research.