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Five things TMPD top cop said about controversial multimillion-rand tender
Bolhuis denies authorising any work for Gubis85 Solutions

South Africa
Naledi Pandor installed as Nelson Mandela University Chancellor
Academic Naledi Pandor has been installed as the new chancellor of the Nelson Mandela University.

South Africa
Mogae’s family thanks Batswana for support after his hospitalisation
The late Festus Mogae took over from Sir Ketumile Masire, from 1998 to 2008.

South Africa
More than R22 billion invested in Mpumalanga roads: Creecy
Minister Creecy says more than R22 billion has been invested in Mpumalanga roads.

South Africa
Sharpeville Swimming Pool temporarily closed after drowning incident
The decision to close the pool will enable a thorough review of the incident.

World
Germany suspends military approval for long stays abroad for men under 45
The requirement to obtain permission had gone largely unnoticed until a German newspaper reported on it.

World
Oil prices plunge and stocks soar after U.S. and Iran agree on ceasefire
Investors around the world breathed a sigh of relief at the prospect of peace — and an easing of the global energy crisis.

World
U.S., Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire. And, Trump-backed Clay Fuller wins House race
The U.S. reached a last-minute ceasefire with Iran just before Trump’s deadline for the country to meet his demands. And, Trump-backed Clay Fuller wins the U.S. House race in Georgia.

World
Greece to ban social media for under-15s from next year
It follows similar moves in other European countries, including France and Spain.

Africa
Nigeria begins mass trial of 500 terrorism suspects
Very few people are ever prosecuted following terror attacks with suspects often held without trial.

Africa
Cameroon ‘military contractors’ killed in Russia-Ukraine war – BBC confirms leaked message
The government usually refrains from commenting on the participation of its citizens in the conflict.

Africa
Madagascar declares state of emergency over severe fuel shortages linked to Iran war
The presidency says it is taking action as it fears fuel shortages could lead to public disorder.

Africa
Fifa starts disciplinary action over Spain v Egypt chants
Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against the Spanish FA after “Islamophobic and xenophobic” chants during a friendly between Spain and Egypt last month.

Business
Most expensive place in South Africa to buy groceries right now
This is the most expensive place in South Africa to buy food in as of the end of March 2026.
Business

Business
Government profiting from rising costs ‘not right’
The consumer council says the government is profiting from rising fuel costs via taxation.

Business
Massive changes coming for visa and immigration rules in South Africa
Cabinet has approved a Revised White Paper that aims to make sweeping changes to immigration policies in South Africa, putting it on the path to implementation.

Politics
ACM leader Hlaudi Motsoeneng being lobbied for Maluti-a-Phofung mayor role
Motsoeneng says he wants to “take over properly” as coalition talks continue in the troubled Maluti-a-Phofung municipality

Politics
ActionSA calls for cabinet performance agreements to be made public
ActionSA MP Athol Trollip says it is unacceptable that the agreements are not public.

Politics
Former MK Pary secretary-general Bongani Mncwango joins IFP
IFP President Velenkosini Hlabisa introduced him as a new party member at a press briefing.
Politics
News24 | Schreiber unveils ‘most fundamental’ overhaul of SA immigration system
Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has hailed the revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection as the “most fundamental reform” of South Africa’s citizenship and immigration frameworks.

Sport
Fire damages roof of Rio Olympic velodrome
A large fire damages the roof of the velodrome in Rio de Janeiro’s Olympic Park, but the venue’s track is not affected.

Sport
How are the Scottish Premiership post-split fixtures decided?
The Scottish Premiership split has again been a controversial talking point, so why does it exist and why is it so complicated?

Sport
Scotland lose to Oman as rain hits again in Namibia
Scotland lose a reduced-overs match against Oman by 12 runs in what has been a frustrating World Cup League 2 visit to Namibia.

Sport
Nortje returns to boost Blitzboks’ strike power at World Champs in Hong Kong
Quewin Nortje makes his first appearance of the season as the Blitzboks target World Championship glory in Hong Kong.
Education
Nigeria: Zamfara Bans Signing Out Carnivals
[Leadership] Zamfara State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has banned carnivals for signing out and all related immoral practices in educational institutions in the state.

Education
Rightwing group PragerU thinks ‘western civilization is in danger’. Their plan? Infiltrate US schools
As teachers eagerly adopt its free lesson plans and the White House boosts its videos, the non-profit’s leaders are intent on one goal: attracting young people to conservatism
In the fall of 2013, a silver-haired conservative radio host named Dennis Prager flew to Texas to woo a pair of rightwing billionaires. A few years earlier, Prager had co-founded a digital education non-profit, Prager...
Education
Africa: Africa’s Edtech Boom Drives Surge in Student Migration, Says Industry Report
[Vanguard] The rapid expansion of Africa’s education technology (EdTech) sector, alongside increasing international student mobility, is transforming how African students access global education opportunities, industry stakeholders have said.
Education
Kenya: Over 80 Kmtc Graduates Placed in Germany As Demand for Physiotherapists Grows
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Graduates from the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) are making significant strides in the international job market, securing the largest share of recent healthcare placements in Germany.

Lifestyle
Tyla embraces Zulu roots through grandmother’s historical token
Grammy award-winning musician, Tyla, showed off a historical token from her beloved grandmother, as it symbolises her Zulu roots.

Lifestyle
How many doses of breakthrough HIV prevention jab have arrived in SA?
South Africa has finally received its first batch of Lenacapavir, a new twice-yearly HIV prevention jab expected to expand protection options.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Joburg to Cape Town flight prices have doubled – an example
Domestic flight prices have soared after new fuel surcharges. Here’s what that looks like on SA’s busiest route…

Entertainment
Tshwane lacks full vetting policy for officials, TMPD deputy chief tells Madlanga commission
Some senior TMPD officials have refused to be vetted by the SSA.

Entertainment
‘No driver stunts’: Dancing driver hands himself over to traffic officials (VIDEO)
KZN transport department tracked motorist after viral stunt video, with MEC saying road safety laws must be respected.

Entertainment
Sinister Night Edition handed to Mercedes-Benz A-Class
The third Night Edition model possibly signals the final encore for the current generation A-Class.

Entertainment
Pirates coach Ouaddou hails ‘phenomenal’ Mofokeng
“He has talent. It is in his blood, and he’s still young,” said Ouaddou.

Science/Tech
ZK Prover Code “Venus” Released to Dramatically Reduce L2 Fees and Scale Web3
San Francisco, USA — Open‑source software released today could significantly lower transaction fees on zero‑knowledge rollups, potentially ending the trade‑off between low cost and strong security that has long defined Ethereum layer‑2 scaling. The code, named “Venus,” was published by Cysic, a verifiable compute network. It is a hardware‑optimized proving backend built on top of […]
Science/Tech
Valve Releases Native Steam Link App For Apple’s Vision Pro
Valve has released a native Steam Link beta for Apple Vision Pro, letting users stream their existing Steam games onto a large virtual screen in visionOS. It supports up to 4K resolution and will let you dynamically adjust the curve of the display. The Mac Observer reports: Steam Link does not support VR titles in this beta, and Valve clearly states that the app is limited to 2D game streaming,...
Science/Tech
Apple and Lenovo Have the Least Repairable Laptops, Analysis Finds
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Apple earned the lowest grades in a report on laptop and smartphone repairability released today by the consumer advocacy group Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) Education Fund. The report, which looks at how easy devices are to disassemble and how easy it is to find repairability information, gave Apple a C-minus in laptop...

Science/Tech
The Next Attorney General Will Probably Be an Election Denier
Pam Bondi’s DOJ left election deniers frothing for more. Potential candidates for the attorney general job could give them what they want.

Motoring
Great news about Mahindra’s bakkie factory in South Africa
TopAuto recently spoke with Mahindra South Africa’s CEO to learn about the carmaker’s ambitious plans for our market.

Motoring
New special-edition Mercedes-Benz A-Class goes on sale in South Africa – Pricing and features
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the A-Class Night Edition in South Africa.
Motoring
Motoring
Health
Patients Are Using Chatbots to Fight Medical Bills, With Mixed Results
While chatbots like Claude and ChatGPT can help narrow the information divide between patients and providers, they can also dispense flawed advice.

Health
‘Month of worry’ over doctor strike surgery delay
The strike further delays Tom Lawson’s gastric bypass surgery after a more than three-year wait.

Health
Hospitals coping well with doctors’ strike so far – NHS boss
Resident doctors in England – the new name for junior doctors – are taking part in their 15th walkout in a long-running pay dispute.

Health
Researchers look into island’s health benefits
The team aims to find out what it is about the Isle of Wight that makes people feel better.