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News24 | Iran says Hormuz Strait open after Lebanon deal, Trump expects Iran deal ‘soon’
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said the Strait of Hormuz was open following a ceasefire accord agreed in Lebanon, while US President Donald Trump said he believed a deal to end the Iran war would come “soon”, although the timing remains unclear.
JSE-listed tech giant seals R5.2 billion deal with Uber
Uber is raising its holding in Germany’s Delivery Hero, buying a stake from its European rival’s biggest shareholder for €270 million (R5.2 billion).
Woman arrested over death of girl found in pond
South Yorkshire Police say a woman in her 30s has been arrested following Nyla May Bradshaw’s death.
FIELD OF TEENS: Intense level of school rugby reveals the high-performance reality needed to compete
Schoolboy rugby in South Africa has quickly professionalised into a multimillion-rand industry. But the Selborne fall-out shows that money, big names and pro structures do not always guarantee success.
France’s petrol attendants protest for better pay amid high fuel prices
Trade union says TotalEnergies employees are receiving no support to cope with the surge in fuel prices.
Absa boosts fuel cashback as petrol prices surge
As petrol and diesel prices climb by more than R3 a litre, Absa has increased its fuel cashback cap and earn rates through its rewards programme, aiming to provide immediate financial relief to South African motorists facing rising transport costs
What is Developed Vetting security clearance at centre of Mandelson row?
The former US ambassador was given a security clearance despite concerns being raised during checks.
Former Radio 1 DJ and Live Aid presenter Andy Kershaw dies aged 66
The broadcaster was known for his eclectic taste and for helping champion world music on BBC Radio 1.
I thought Nkosi was trustworthy, says suspended Tshwane CFO Gareth Mnisi
Mnisi told the Madlanga commission how he met Sgt Fannie Nkosi
The cheapest pension fund in South Africa
The Public Investment Corporation charges very low management fees, which ensures that a greater share of investment returns go to its members, government employees.
RAF must compensate all, including illegal foreigners, SCA rules
Court blocks RAF’s attempt to deny claims based on immigration status
Artemis astronaut says heat shield suffered some charring on re-entry
Crew says return to Earth after 10-day test flight was smooth
Kensington Gardens shut as police ‘assess items’
It comes after a video is shared in which a group claims to have targeted the nearby Embassy of Israel.
News24 | Expect more ads, sports and podcasts, Netflix says as co-founder retires
Netflix shares plummeted more than 9% on Thursday as the TV streaming titan’s quarterly earnings failed to impress investors and co-founder Reed Hastings announced he is leaving.
LISTEN | Businessman stands to lose 7 houses and 4 cars in R16m UIF fraud case
Businessman risks losing seven properties and four cars over R16m UIF Covid-19 relief fraud
News24 | Trump raises hopes for Iran ceasefire deal: ‘We’re very close’, fuels strong stocks rally
US President Donald Trump said a deal to end the war in Iran could be reached soon, although the timing remained unclear, while US allies were gathering to discuss reopening the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping route.
News24 | Under-fire Malema asks Ramaphosa to act in University of Fort Hare fraud probe
EFF leader Julius Malema wrote to President Cyril Ramaphosa, insisting that the rule of law be upheld in the investigation into Eastern Cape ANC leaders’ involvement in fraud at the University of Fort Hare.
Kpop’s biggest labels consider creating Coachella-style global festival
SEOUL, April 17 (Reuters) – South Korea’s biggest Kpop agencies are in talks to join forces on a global music festival that could bring together the industry’s top stars, in what some local media have billed as a Korean version of the mega U.S. festival Coachella.
Lebanese trickle home as ceasefire with Israel mostly holds
BEIRUT/QASMIYEH, Lebanon, April 17 (Reuters) – People uprooted by the war in Lebanon began returning home on Friday, checking whether their houses were still standing, though some did not plan to stay for fear a 10-day ceasefire in the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel could prove fragile.
Crowds gather in Cameroon for biggest event of Pope Leo’s Africa tour
DOUALA, Cameroon, April 17 (Reuters) – Thousands of people were crowding into a stadium in Douala, Cameroon’s largest city and economic hub, for a Mass with Pope Leo on Friday that will likely be the biggest event of the pontiff’s four-nation Africa tour.