Madlanga postpones Carrim’s testimony due to his health
The Madlanga commission of inquiry has postponed the testimony of North West businessman Suliman Carrim to April 29.
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News24 | Russia hits Ukraine with ‘horrendous attack’, killing 16 people in drone, missile barrage
A massive Russian drone and missile barrage killed at least 16 people in cities across Ukraine, more than four years into the war with peace talks stalled, Ukrainian officials said.
Nigeria warns of major floods threatening 14,000 communities in 2026
Nigeria warns that more than 14,000 communities in 33 states face high flood risks in 2026
No more Showmax logos on PSL match officials apparel!
The partnership between Showmax and SAFA has come to an end with immediate effect, and thus, PSL referees have new apparel.
Shell company fleeced more than R19m from UIF three years before it was registered
More than 600 ghost workers were used in the looting frenzy
What a jail sentence could mean for Malema’s future in parliament
Prison term could disqualify him from serving as MP and on Judicial Service Commission
Strange transactions put African Bank in hot water after CEO called it quits
African Bank has found itself under intense regulatory scrutiny once again after it made a series of strange transactions to boost its capital adequacy ratio.
Google should allow third-party search engines access to data, EU says
BRUSSELS, April 16 (Reuters) – The European Commission has proposed that Google allow third-party search engines to access its search data, including that of artificial intelligence chatbots with search functionalities, to comply with the Digital Markets Act, the commission said on Thursday.
Julius Malema granted leave to appeal five-year sentence
However, magistrate Twanet Olivier denied his bid to appeal against his conviction
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Dominant Blitzboks face historic Hong Kong hurdle despite strong 2026 form
The Blitzboks will be looking to use the momentum of their recent success in the HSBC SVNS to finally make magic in Hong Kong after several dismal years, while the promotion of the Springbok Women’s Sevens team may be clouded by a severe injury crisis.
Australia road freight industry eyes electric trucks amid fuel crisis
Shift from diesel dependency noticed after profit-cuts stymied by hefty price increases
Nigeria warns of widespread floods in 2026, flags risks in 33 states
ABUJA, April 16 (Reuters) – Nigeria faces a high risk of widespread flooding in 2026, with more than 14,000 communities exposed across 33 of the country’s 36 states as well as the Federal Capital Territory of Abuja, the hydrological agency said on Thursday.
BREAKING: Magistrate won’t budge on guilty verdict, but good news for Malema’s prison sentence
Julius Malema is a free man, for now, as he awaits a life-changing decision from a higher court.
TRC ROULETTE: Restless ghosts — the piles of files where the truth about the TRC lies
Advocate Shamila Batohi, former National Prosecuting Authority head from 2019 to 2025, gave evidence at the Khampepe Commission into Truth and Reconciliation Prosecution delays on Wednesday. She set out key strategies aimed at fast-tracking these cases.
Zelensky, Ukranians, honoured in Netherlands for freedom fight
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was in the Netherlands on Thursday to accept the International Four Freedoms Award, given to him and the Ukrainian people to honour their courage during four years of war with Russia.
WATCH | Julius Malema’s sentencing triggers panic in Joburg CBD
Shops in Small Street have closed as EFF members march through, some with golf clubs
‘We’ll keep fighting,’ vows Magesi coach Freese as relegation threatens team
As relegation is increasingly looking inevitable, Magesi coach Allan Freese has reiterated they’ll fight until the end.
STRATEGIC CONVERGENCE: Ramaphosa, Hill-Lewis and Meyer provide a shift from cynicism to conditional hope
Despite a deeply ingrained skepticism shaped by global conflict and dysfunction, recent political and economic signals in South Africa suggest a pragmatic convergence among key actors around growth, investment, and employment.