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Ramaphosa picks ex-National Party MP as South Africa’s ambassador to United States
Ramaphosa has named Roelf Meyer, a former National Party negotiator and ex-member of Parliament, as South Africa’s envoy to the United States.
TUESDAY, 14 APRIL 2026, 21:08

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Ramaphosa has named Roelf Meyer, a former National Party negotiator and ex-member of Parliament, as South Africa’s envoy to the United States.
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Security failures left Despatch’s roads and stormwater depot unsecured, leading to multiple thefts and arson of assets worth more than R403,000 and disrupting disposal processes.

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Scott Bessent said a “small bit of economic pain” was worth it to eliminate the threat of Iranian strikes on Western capitals.
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Soldiers have been deployed to gang hotspots in the Western Cape to help police quell violence. They may serve as a visual deterrent, but do little to deal with the hold gangsterism has on communities and ongoing suspicions of state collusion.

South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Roelf Meyer as SA ambassador to the United States

South Africa
Accused number two in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, Bongani Ntanzi, was on the stand on Tuesday.

South Africa
A report identified irregularities in how the programme was managed in the 2021/22 financial year.
South Africa
SA strengthens intelligence coordination with National Centre for Intelligence Coordination
By Dikeledi Molobela
Government has taken a significant step to bolster national security and intelligence integration with the official launch of the National Centre for Intelligence Coordination (NCIC), a move aimed at enhancing the country’s ability to anticipate, detect and neutralise...

World
The war entered a new phase when President Trump began a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Aaron David Miller of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace explains what this means.

World
He denies claims of sexual assault but admits ” mistakes” and says he will resign.

World
China, the biggest buyer of Iranian oil, says the US naval blockade undermines an “already fragile ceasefire”.
World
An Israeli whose parents were killed on Oct. 7, 2023, and a Palestinian whose brother died from injuries in Israeli custody say they’ve become like brothers. Their new book is The Future Is Peace: A Shared Journey Across the Holy Land.

Africa
The separatists say their decison reflects responsibility, restraint and respect for human dignity.

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.

Business
Farmers say they are being hit on several fronts, with the price of fuel and fertiliser all facing a hike.

Business
Legal war is brewing in one of South Africa’s oldest millionaire towns, as residents refuse to accept collapsing service delivery and leadership instability.
Business

Business
The IMF’s latest economic outlook for South Africa has axed the country’s growth prospects for 2026, warning that things could get much worse if the Middle East war continues and dominoes start to fall.

Politics
The state is asking for a sentence of 15-year direct imprisonment which Malema says he will contest.

Politics
Gauteng CoGTA MEC Jacob Mamabolo has hit back at ActionSA.

Politics
The recommendation will be sent to President Cyril Ramaphosa who will have the final say.

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

Sport
Former Masters champion Sergio Garcia apologises for smashing his driver in anger during the final round at Augusta on Sunday.

Sport
Unified heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk defended his decision to face boxing novice Rico Verhoeven next month.

Sport
Sunday’s Totalsports Two Oceans Half Marathon powered by BYD was tarnished when two ‘ladies’ in the Top 10 proved in fact to be MEN.

Sport
Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo has highlighted further racial abuse he has received this season.
Education
[Daily Maverick] University of Fort Hare Vice-Chancellor Professor Sakhela Buhlungu has been suspended as the SIU investigates serious corruption and maladministration claims at the university spanning two decades.
Education
[Nile Post] At the sidelines of the ongoing National Resistance Movement (NRM) Leaders’ Retreat in Kyankwanzi, President Museveni has commissioned the construction of the Rtd Gen Caleb Akandwanaho School of Research and the Walter Rodney Block.
Education
[Nile Post] Karamoja Peace and Technology University (KAPATU) has rejected allegations by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE), setting up a dispute over compliance, governance, and the status of its licensing process.
Education
[Nile Post] Ibanda University in Ibanda District is set to introduce full-fledged science degree programmes as part of a strategic expansion aimed at strengthening its academic portfolio and responding to rising demand for science-based education in Uganda.

Lifestyle
The DA MP who was ‘snubbed’ by new leader Geordin HIll-Lewis has set the record straight amid social media commentary…

Lifestyle
Rachel Kolisi has subtly fired back at those who chose to ‘gossip’ instead of ‘reach out’ to her during the ‘worst experience of her life’.

Lifestyle
ETV’s new drama series ‘Emzini’, which boasts a star-studded cast, gets off on an intriguing start as the storyline has viewers in suspense.

Lifestyle
In the icy Atlantic waters between Robben Island and Blouberg, endurance swimmer Karen Kennedy completed a feat no woman had achieved before.

Entertainment
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Entertainment
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Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories of Tuesday, 14 April 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

Entertainment
A total of R600 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 14 April 2026.

Science/Tech
The UK designated Xinbi Guarantee as an enabler of crypto scammers and human trafficking weeks ago. Telegram is still hosting it in plain sight.

Science/Tech
Crypto markets right now reward patience more than excitement. Avalanche (AVAX) price is sitting near $9.35, testing a resistance band that could either push it toward $11 or send it sliding back toward the $4–$5 range if support cracks. Bittensor price tells a similar story, holding around $271 while volume dries up and traders sit […]

Science/Tech
Treating the sound of your space has often involved ugly, permanently mounted panels, but no longer!
Science/Tech
A Chicago concert superfan Aadam Jacobs who has recorded more than 10,000 shows since the 1980s is working with Internet Archive volunteers to digitize the collection before the cassettes deteriorate. “So far, about 2,500 of these tapes have been posted on the Internet Archive, including some rare gems like a Nirvana performance from 1989,” reports TechCrunch. From the report: For many of these...

Motoring
Geely has officially launched the new E2, the cheapest electric car you can buy in South Africa.

Motoring
South Africa’s largest service station group is allegedly replacing its 93 Petrol with 95 Petrol as a result of fuel shortages.

Motoring
Dunlop has responded to industry claims that its tyre factory in South Africa is at risk of closing down.
Motoring
Health
If you are on the fence, or have already made a decision, we want to hear about it.

Health
The third report from the inquiry into the government’s handling of the pandemic says the NHS was close to collapse.
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.