
Welcome to the age of empire
The South African government has navigated this period remarkablywell. It has not capitulated to any of the stronger blocs, whilst retainingits dignity and independent views
SATURDAY, 11 APRIL 2026, 14:28

The South African government has navigated this period remarkablywell. It has not capitulated to any of the stronger blocs, whilst retainingits dignity and independent views

Now inching past six months into the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry and five months into the ad hoc committee to investigate allegations made by Lt General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, which has since concluded its business, one thing has become clear: there is an overlooked and dangerous class in South African politics that uses both political officials […]

From taking videos of drunk drivers and pairing them with cheeky captions, the KwaZulu-Natal department of transport seems to have cracked the code on how to grab the public’s attention while educating.

The new arch, if approved, would be taller than the US Capitol building and the Lincoln Memorial.

News of the Duke of Sussex being sued for defamation by a charity he co-founded dominates several of Saturday’s front pages.

Glastonbury is having a fallow year but there are huge line-ups at many other festivals this year – and something different if you fancy that too.

As the US vice-president leads peace talks with Iran, he must balance warring factions, a demanding boss and his own political future.

The four crew members of the Artemis II are back on Earth after their 10-day mission to the Moon.

The mission was almost flawless but there are considerable obstacles ahead before a Moon landing.

The astronauts will have medical checks and will be reunited with their families.

Rory McIlroy opens up a six-shot lead at the Masters – a record after 36 holes – as he tightens grip on a rare back-to-back win.

For years, rumours swirled about who could be behind the bodies that washed up on the shores of Gilgo Beach.

Some think it’s a severe case of eczema. Others say it’s a condition called TSW. But doctors are stuck in a dilemma.

Researchers say more speech and interaction around children can aid the development of young brains.

Students and graduates have described their shock at being told they were not eligible for the loans they received.

While the world is gripped by an energy crisis, Britain is facing another key driver of higher costs.

West Ham’s thumping win over Wolves not only boosts their own Premier League survival hopes, but plunges Tottenham into the drop zone – and to new depths.

UK government officials say they are not entirely abandoning the agreement but have run out of time.

China’s Li Haotong didn’t think he would be able to play at the Masters on Friday because of illness – then moved into contention for the Green Jacket.

Taty Castellanos and Konstantinos Mavropanos both score twice, as West Ham beat Wolves to move out of the relegation zone in the Premier League.

San Francisco police have arrested a 20-year-old suspect.