Top Stories
Today at 23:23 PM, via Daily Maverick
Emperor penguins have just been declared endangered, pushed towards collapse by the reduction of sea ice. But another pressure is growing fast: a surge in Antarctic tourism that adds emissions, noise and disturbance to a species already under threat.
Top Stories
Today at 23:15 PM, via Daily Maverick
Twenty-four civil society organisations have joined forces to demand urgent, coordinated action on a disease that is now the country’s leading cause of natural death, and to hold themselves accountable, too.
Top Stories
Today at 23:10 PM, via Daily Maverick
For nearly seven days, taps in Chiawelo, Protea, and parts of Dlamini ran dry – an inconvenience reaching even President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Soweto family home. Joburg Water said it was cleaning the Chiawelo Reservoir, forcing residents to scrounge for water.
Top Stories
Today at 23:01 PM, via Daily Maverick
Eight years ago, South Africa lost one of its most recognisable and polarising political figures. Now, a new docuseries aims to shed light on the life and struggle of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, told through candid conversations she had with her granddaughters.
South Africa
Today at 21:31 PM, via SABC News
The state in the Meyiwa trial has accused Bongani Ntanzi of fabricating his claims of assault.
South Africa
Today at 20:45 PM, via SABC News
Authorities have raised significant concerns about the church’s operations.
South Africa
Today at 20:44 PM, via SABC News
Mogotsi says the Minister’s statement serves as a reminder to members to follow proper protocols
South Africa
Today at 20:23 PM, via SABC News
The bail application of suspended police sergeant, Fannie Nkosi, will be finalised on Wednesday.
World
Today at 22:14 PM, via NPR
As the clock ticks down on the ceasefire, Iran says it may not attend fresh talks with the U.S. That’s as a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon appears to be holding.
World
Today at 19:34 PM, via BBC News
The access route to Morro Dois Irmãos was blocked during the operation in Vidigal, leaving scores of alarmed sightseers stuck on the hill.
World
Today at 17:51 PM, via BBC News
The actor and producer also appeared in Melrose Place and Saved By the Bell.
World
Today at 13:02 PM, via NPR
President Trump said a U.S. delegation will head to Pakistan to resume talks to end the war with Iran, but Tehran expressed reluctance after the U.S. seized one of its cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Africa
Today at 19:38 PM, via BBC News
At the 1972 Miss World contest, Cynthia Shange was one of two contestants from South Africa – one black and one white.
Africa
Today at 18:25 PM, via BBC News
The youngest of those freed from an Allied Democratic Forces camp is a girl aged just 14, Uganda’s army says.
Africa
Today at 15:10 PM, via BBC News
Ecologist Iroro Tanshi is one of six winners of the international Goldman Environmental Prize.
Africa
Today at 13:28 PM, via BBC News
Shamim Mafi is accused of brokering the sales of arms to Sudan’s defence ministry on behalf of Iran.
Business
Today at 22:57 PM, via BBC News
John Ternus will take over running the technology giant as Cook steps up to become executive chairman.
Business
Today at 21:56 PM, via BBC News
The firm founded by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos is investigating the failed launch.
Business
Today at 17:00 PM, via BusinessTech
A school founded over 60 years ago and has achieved top matric results has been voted the best private school in Pretoria.
Business
Today at 16:49 PM, via BBC News
Businesses can apply online through a portal for refunds expected to total $160bn.
Politics
Today at 18:40 PM, via SABC News
The party says all conferences will be held no later than March next year.
Politics
Today at 16:48 PM, via SABC News
The party says communists will have to choose between the ANC and the SACP.
Politics
Today at 12:12 PM, via SABC News
ANC launched the party’s local government roll-call intervention in September last year.
Politics
Today at 07:36 AM, via SABC News
Senior ANC leaders are set to outline progress on the party’s Local Government Action Plan…
Sport
Today at 22:23 PM, via BBC News
Newcastle will sell Anthony Gordon if Bayern Munich match their £75m valuation, Manchester United keeping close eye on Aurelien Tchouameni, Yan Diomande top target to replace Mohamed Salah at Liverpool, plus more.
Sport
Today at 21:45 PM, via BBC News
Rory McIlroy and Lando Norris are rewarded for their respective successes in 2025 at the Laureus awards in Madrid.
Sport
Today at 20:35 PM, via BBC News
Debutant Jenna De Vera reveals how a misunderstanding led to her Filipino parents settling in west Wales.
Sport
Today at 20:03 PM, via BBC News
Fiona Hodge is found guilty of causing death by careless driving after her car hit Donna Crossman.
Education
Today at 22:54 PM, via New York Times
“CoachGPT.” A college “cookie house.” And the latest from Iran.
Education
Today at 20:52 PM, via The Guardian
Government amendment to children’s wellbeing and schools bill to replace existing guidance with statutory ban
A ban on mobile phones in schools in England is to be introduced by the government to ensure that “critical safeguarding legislation” is passed.
The government will table an amendment to the children’s wellbeing and schools bill in the House of Lords after the bill was held up by...
Education
Today at 19:24 PM, via BBC News
Education minister Jacqui Smith said the move would create “a clear legal requirement for schools”.
Education
Today at 16:52 PM, via New York Times
Catholic preschools in Colorado that decline to enroll families with L.G.B.T.Q. children or parents sued to participate in a state-funded program.
Lifestyle
Today at 22:44 PM, via The South African
Worth the pain? Experts have warned of the dangers of consuming spicy food challenges – like the viral Rocomamas Fire Wings Challenge…
Lifestyle
Today at 20:22 PM, via The South African
To South Africans, Patrick Muldoon was best known for his roles on Days of Our Lives and Melrose Place.
Lifestyle
Today at 17:57 PM, via The South African
From her career to her personal life, here are five things to know about late veteran actress and beauty queen Cynthia Shange.
Lifestyle
Today at 16:38 PM, via IOL
Entertainment
Today at 20:22 PM, via The Citizen
Catch up on the biggest stories of Monday, 20 April 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.
Entertainment
Today at 20:00 PM, via The Citizen
A total of R500 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 20 April 2026.
Entertainment
Today at 19:57 PM, via The Citizen
Tshwane CFO Gareth Mnisi explained to the Madlanga commission that the messages between him and Sergeant Fannie Nkosi were not as they seem.
Entertainment
Today at 19:26 PM, via The Citizen
Khayelitsha vocalists Thanda Choir demand rights and independence.
Science/Tech
Today at 23:02 PM, via Wired
John Ternus, the company’s senior vice president of hardware engineering, will replace Cook as CEO on September 1. Cook will stay on as executive chairman.
Science/Tech
Today at 23:00 PM, via Slashdot
Alex Bores, a former Palantir employee and current Democratic House candidate in New York, is proposing an “AI dividend” that would send direct payments to Americans if AI drives major job losses. “At its core, the AI Dividend is simple: if AI dramatically increases productivity and concentrates wealth, the American people have a stake in those gains,” a memo on the policy reads. Axios reports:...
Science/Tech
Today at 22:52 PM, via Wired
The actor-director discussed his least favorite currency and read a series of mean tweets—about us!—at our inaugural WIRED@Night event.
Science/Tech
Today at 22:43 PM, via New York Times
The longtime chief executive of the iPhone maker will be replaced by John Ternus, the company’s head of hardware engineering.
Motoring
Today at 17:06 PM, via TopAuto
Chery has announced that it will launch the new Q in South Africa later this year.
Motoring
Today at 15:00 PM, via The Citizen
A timeline for the GT-R’s arrival hasn’t been announced.
Motoring
Today at 14:57 PM, via IOL
Health
Today at 17:00 PM, via New York Times
The kea gained fame for learning to use a pebble to groom himself. Scientists were astounded by his next innovation.
Health
Today at 08:46 AM, via BBC News
Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?
Health
Today at 07:05 AM, via BBC News
Evie Solomon has started a support group for women due to her experience while being diagnosed.
Health
Today at 03:35 AM, via BBC News
Governments around the world have introduced measures to limit the impact of price increases.