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Training programmes helped Mulayo Serakoana operate a professional and sustainable business

Baroka players ‘damaged’ by defeats but ‘they have to fight’
As much as he’s confident that they can survive the dreaded drop, Baroka coach Tlisane Motaung says the relegation fight has “damaged” his players mentally.

Poultry project takes wing with NDA support
The opening of the National Development Agency (NDA) Sekhukhune satellite office has transformed support for rural groups who previously had to travel far to Polokwane for help.

Dlamini says Algeria friendlies good for Wafcon preparation
Banyana are in Group B alongside Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast and Tanzania and Dlamini said they will use these friendlies to improve on certain things ahead of the tournament.
Millions of Rockstar Games business records stolen, hacking group says
April 13 (Reuters) – A hacking group with a history of compromising major global corporations said it had stolen nearly 80 million business records from video game developer Rockstar Games, the maker of Grand Theft Auto.
US begins blockade of Iran’s ports, Tehran threatens retaliation
WASHINGTON/DUBAI, April 13 (Reuters) – The U.S. military began a blockade of Iran’s ports on Monday, President Donald Trump said, and Tehran threatened to retaliate against its Gulf neighbors’ ports after weekend talks in Islamabad on ending the war broke down.

Carney secures Liberal majority after special election wins
After a wave of defections to the Liberals from opposition parties, projected special election victories help solidify the Canadian PM’s hold on power.
AMABHUNGANE ANALYSIS: Who will save sugar industry giant Tongaat-Hulett?
Court showdown looms in the potential liquidation of KwaZulu-Natal’s rural anchor company Tongaat-Hulett.
INVESTIGATION: Exclusive: Second Cabinet minister implicated in Chinese SUV scandal
Minister of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Maropene Ramokgopa has also been accused of giving luxury donated Chinese SUVs to her family and loved ones without disclosing this.

Former Nato chief to say UK’s national security ‘in peril’
Lord George Robertson will use a speech to accuse “non-military experts in the Treasury” of “vandalism”.

Oasis among record number of Brits entering Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Sade, Phil Collins, Billy Idol and Joy Division/New Order are also among the recipients.

‘I pray they come together’ – Americans react to Trump’s feud with Pope Leo
Hours after posting a lengthy message critiquing the pontiff, the US president shared a Jesus-like image of himself that he has since deleted.

The Papers: ‘They didn’t have to die’ and ‘You’re not the Messiah’
Southport murder inquiry findings and Trump deletes Jesus-like AI image lead Tuesday’s papers.

Hollywood stars unite to oppose Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery merger
Stars like Emma Thompson and Ben Stiller signed an open letter against the deal, which Paramount said will ensure creators “have more avenues for their work, not fewer”.

Harry and Meghan arrive in Australia for four-day tour
It is the couple’s first visit to Australia since 2018 when they were working royals.

‘I don’t know why they’re coming’: Australians on Harry and Meghan’s visit
The BBC spoke to people in Sydney to hear their thoughts on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s trip to Australia.

Lebanon enters talks with Israel but with no cards to play
The Lebanese government go into peace talks with limited influence over the group.

Jeers and defensive crisis – Carrick facing first big Man Utd test
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has problems to solve before his side’s crucial trip to Chelsea on Saturday evening.

Doctors’ strikes can have surprising benefits – but are they sustainable?
Some hospital trusts tell the BBC previous action has seen shorter waits, faster decisions and calmer corridors.