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R1.65 billion paid out to customers of failed state-owned bank
Over R1.6 billion has been paid out to customers of Ithala, equating to around 32% of the company’s customer base.
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Over R1.6 billion has been paid out to customers of Ithala, equating to around 32% of the company’s customer base.
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Public works minister points to possible foul play and maintenance failures

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Mkhwanazi may have lied about mother’s age to delay his appearance before commission
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ROME, April 14 (Reuters) – Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Tuesday that her government had decided to suspend the automatic renewal of a defence agreement with Israel, given ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.

South Africa
The gathering aims to strengthen the country’s ability to prevent, prepare and respond to disasters.
South Africa
Driving inclusive growth through local economic development
By William Baloyi“Sustainable development is the pathway to the future we want for all.” As former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon reminds us, this is not merely an aspiration, it is an urgent call to action.It challenges governments to act with urgency and purpose to grow the economy, advance social...

South Africa
EMPD Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi’s appearance at Madlanga Inquiry was postponed last month.

South Africa
Some psychiatric patients died after they were moved from Life Esidimeni to NGOs.

World
An investigation is under way into what led to the deaths of 25 people at Laferrière Citadel on Saturday.

World
Diplomats from Israel and Lebanon will meet in Washington for rare direct talks.

World
Americans with ties to Iran open up about the challenges and tensions around the fragile ceasefire.

World
The incoming prime minister of Hungary is no fan of Ukraine, but he says he wants to work with the European Union, raising hopes he’ll lift a Hungarian veto on a $100 billion EU loan to Kyiv.

Africa
Electoral commission says Romuald Wadagni has won with over 94% of the vote with most ballots counted.

Africa
The Democratic Alliance’s new leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis, admits the party’s support is too narrow.

Africa
The team was returning from a fixture when they were attacked, officials say.

Africa
A BBC Disclosure investigation has uncovered significant questions about what happened at the hotel where Charmain died.

Business
Drivers are being told to allow extra time for journeys due to a convoy over soaring energy prices.

Business
A private security firm has become the latest company to add emergency surcharges to its services, to help cut through rising fuel costs.

Business
The new R2 billion mega-luxury resort is expected to bring a wave of investment to the KZN North Coast area.

Business
Buying a vehicle might take a few hours, but owning it takes years.

Politics
Sello says they’ve determined that the woman who passed away was Mkhwanazi’s stepmother

Politics
Zuma-Sambudla faces charges under the Terrorism Act and inciting violence during 2021 July unrest.

Politics
The TRC Cases Inquiry is taking place in Newtown, Johannesburg.

Politics
Julius Mkhwanazi’s testimony was postponed last month due to his mother’s death.

Sport
Gary Neville’s The Overlap buys Manchester United influencer Mark Goldbridge’s YouTube channels.

Sport
Orlando Pirates will host AmaZulu this weekend in a crucial Betway Premiership looking to go top of the log.

Sport
Some injury setbacks are likely to open the door for a couple of newcomers who should be considered for a Springbok debut.

Sport
Speaking on the Monday Night Club, former Premier League defender Nedum Onouha says new Tottenham head coach Roberto De Zerbi is right to focus on raising morale rather than tactics as he looks to keep the club in the Premier League.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] THE African Union High Representative for Silencing the Guns, Dr Mohamed Ibn Chambas, has called on African leaders, particularly Ghana, to adopt a holistic approach to addressing challenges in the education sector.
Education
[Liberian Observer] First Baptist Church of Louisiana has officially broken ground on a modern school facility valued at more than US$100,000, marking a major step in advancing its long-standing commitment to education and community development in Louisiana, Montserrado County.
Education
[Nile Post] The Sudanese Embassy in Uganda has appealed to authorities to ease university admission requirements for Sudanese students sitting national examinations in Kampala, warning that current conditions risk delaying their access to higher education.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] THE Regional Maritime University (RMU) on Friday held its 23rd and 11th matriculation ceremony for the August 2025 and January 2026 intakes, admitting a total of 814 students.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Cape Town’s Juliette Bryant has been thrust into the spotlight over her claims against the late convicted sexual offender, Jeffrey Epstein.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Entertainment
It is understood that the majority of Standard Bank credit card customers may have been affected by the data breach.

Entertainment
The department also issued a broader warning about the rise in housing-related scams on social media.

Entertainment
Mmodi has lost his place in the Chiefs starting line-up.

Entertainment
The actress says tensions escalated after she intervened in a situation involving her 103-year-old grandmother.

Science/Tech
South Africa’s economic province faces an estimated shortfall of 370 teachers in critical technology subjects.

Science/Tech
The Brooklyn band Geese was labeled an “industry plant” by those who questioned its sudden ubiquity. Maybe it was.

Science/Tech
The distributor will link up with partners, including Thales and Fortinet, to focus on cyber resilience, supply chain security and the strategic use of AI against AI-driven threats.

Science/Tech
Alex Bores, a former Palantir employee, helped pass one of the country’s toughest AI laws. Now Silicon Valley’s biggest names are trying to stop his rise to Congress.
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
Cars in South Africa are being written off for as little as 35% of their value.

Motoring
The South African National Roads Agency is working on a R4-billion upgrade for a road tunnel in the Western Cape.
Health
Live animal markets and the illegal sale of wildlife pose particular dangers, but any sale of wild animals or animal products poses spillover risks, a new study suggests.

Health
Greg Foot asks whether we should be using cotton buds to clean our ears.

Health
NHS figures for England suggest a small increase in admissions and experts say noble false widow spiders could be to blame.

Health
Melle was racially abused by a transgender woman at a hospital after she addressed them as “Mr”.