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Six brilliant SA scientists have been selected for the prestigious 75th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in Germany.

Testimony highlights long-running gaps in prosecutions over apartheid-era killings

Ramaphosa has raised South Africa’s investment target to R3 trillion after nearly R890 billion in pledges at this year’s investment conference, with Sasol’s R60 billion commitment emerging as one of the biggest – and a sign of business confidence tied to policy certainty

The newly announced sanctions relief is the latest U.S. recognition of Rodríguez as a legitimate authority in Venezuela ever since the U.S. military captured her predecessor, Nicolás Maduro.

The quake struck between the islands of Manado and Ternate. Tsunami warnings have now been lifted.

After delays and technical issues, the first crewed Moon mission in 50 years finally took off from Florida and is now in Earth’s orbit.

New DNA testing has solved the 51-year-old case of murdered teenager Laura Ann Aime, according to investigators.

The army has been deployed to five of South Africa’s nine provinces for a year-long operation.

DR Congo are back at the World Cup for the first time since 1974, with fans in Kinshasa celebrating the team’s 1-0 play-off win over Jamaica.

This is just the second time that DR Congo have reached the World Cup finals, sparking celebrations in Kinshasa.

The new law imposes a maximum penalty of 10 years in jail and criminalises the “promotion” of same-sex relations.

Revolut is hiring several specialist roles across South Africa as the international banking giant prepares to officially launch in the country.

Live Well North East holds fitness classes for parents which cost £4 but offers free childcare.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Thursday, 2 April 2026.

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi announced his cabinet reshuffle on Wednesday night.

Dunga replaces the African National Congress’s (ANC) Lebogang Maile who is now MMC for Education

She explains, that concern led to calls for reports and intervention in stalled matters

The Electoral Commission says candidate nominations for the elections is end of July.

Veteran Proteas batsman Rassie van der Dussen has announced his immediate retirement from international cricket.

Victor Wembanyama scores a season-high 41 points as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Golden State Warriors 127-113 for their 10th successive win.

Donegal midfielder Hugh McFadden feels recent kick-out tendencies under the new rules have contributed to greater aggression around the middle of the field.

Kabelo Dlamini’s contract is coming to an end soon but will the Orlando Pirates talented midfielder join rivals Kaizer Chiefs?

Two-thirds of secondary school teachers report a decline in core abilities such as writing and problem-solving

Pupils using artificial intelligence are losing their capacity for critical thinking, according to a survey of secondary school teachers in England.

Two-thirds said they had observed the decline among children who they also said no longer felt the need to spell because of voice-to-text...

Details about compensation for personal injury awarded to UK school staff revealed by NASUWT

A teacher who became ill from a rat infestation and another who was injured after a pupil threw a toaster and chair are among UK school staff who received a share of £15m paid out in compensation.

The details were revealed by the NASUWT union ahead of its annual conference in Birmingham later this week,...

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus enjoyed quality time with his family at his daughter Nikki’s university graduation celebration.

Ranger and Puma are again being recalled, this time for different suspected troubles.

Traffic volumes have increased significantly on the N3 Toll Route since the Easter break kicked off.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Eastern Cape has welcomed the heavy sentence.

Eben Etzebeth returns for the Sharks, but they have sent a mostly second-string side to Ireland.

CallMiner unpacks why organisations keep finding churn signals too late — and how AI can change that.

Businesses want AI to elevate their operations but often have zero idea of where or how to integrate it, says TrueMark’s Jonathan Leibbrandt,

Amazon is reportedly in talks to buy satellite group Globalstar as it moves to challenge SpaceX’s Starlink.

Video footage can ease the insurance claims process in South Africa, making a dashcam a powerful tool.

The South African car industry achieved incredible sales figures this March, though this momentum is unlikely to continue in April.

Prasa is under the microscope following corruption allegations.

Debi Angell says the kits they make help women and girls who can not afford period products.

Social club the Secret Life of Dads aims to provide a safe space for dads to bond with each other, and to learn skills to help them at home.

The Welsh Ambulance Service said newly qualified paramedics would not be offered roles this year due to “financial and operational issues”.