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When will the Iran war end? Tracing the Trump administration’s timelines
Experts say many US presidents have offered a timeline for a conflict – only to then shift their estimates.
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Experts say many US presidents have offered a timeline for a conflict – only to then shift their estimates.

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More than 550 Putco buses have been deployed to transport thousands of Zion Christian Church members travelling to Moria in Limpopo for the Easter pilgrimage
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World food prices climbed in March to their highest level since September last year and could rise further if the Middle East conflict that pushed up energy prices continues, the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation said on Friday.

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The US is upending the way it delivers medical supplies for diseases such as HIV and malaria to lower-income countries, according to seven sources and an internal e-mail, risking a second dislocation of life-saving services in just over a year.

South Africa
Thirty two undocumented Zimbabwean nationals have been detained, in Bloemfontein

South Africa
Various law enforcement agencies are conducting roadblocks as holidaymakers travel

South Africa
A surgical procedure to separate them was conducted by a team of surgeons more than two weeks ago.

South Africa
The two injured people have been taken to hospital.

World
President Trump announced yesterday that Pam Bondi is out as Attorney General. And, NASA’s Artemis II has left Earth’s orbit and is heading toward the moon.

World
Iranian officials said one of the longest bridges linking Tehran to the city of Karaj was destroyed overnight, while Iranian missiles and drones hit Israel, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait’s largest oil refinery, setting some units on fire.

World
Troops and their families have been pushed back to the United States after their bases in the Middle East were threatened by Iranian counterattacks. Community groups are scrambling to react.

World
Iran has introduced a new toll system for ships it allows to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, asserting its control over the key waterway.

Africa
Capt Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power in 2023, says democratic rule would not work for his country.

Africa
More than 250 Kenyans have gone to fight for Russia in Ukraine, mostly willingly, Kenya’s foreign minister says.

Africa
The suspect is in custody but his motive is unknown, the police say in a brief statement.

Africa
Human Rights Watch says Capt Traoré, other military leaders and jihadists “may be liable” for the killings.

Business
South Africans have been told to not store fuel at their homes, as it can contains fire, health, and environmental damage.

Business
The EFF now have a role on the Gauteng Provincial Government, with oversight over the province’s finances.

Business
Stats SA’s latest Quarterly Employment Survey reveals which government jobs are paying the highest average salary in the country.

Business
The South African Institute of Taxation (SAIT) has thrown its weight behind the appointment of Dr Ngobani Makhubu as the new SARS commissioner.

Politics
The ANCYL says Panyaza Lesufi’s pick of Nkululeko Dunga sidelines youth and ignores party rules

Politics
Mashatile is expected to be joined by Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, Health MEC Faith Mazibuko.

Politics
This week the court dismissed the application brought by Zuma and Mbeki for Khampepe’s recusal

Politics
Lesufi says the appointment will help strengthen relations with the ANC’s coalition partners.

Sport
Baloyi believes Manqoba Mngqithi is ready for Kaizer Chiefs, but says Pitso Mosimane would only consider a select few roles.

Sport
Head coach Danny Rohl wants Rangers to retain the mindset of “hunters” in the three-way battle for the Scottish Premiership title, even his side go top this weekend.

Sport
Uncapped striker Cora Chambers is included in new Northern Ireland boss Michael McArdle’s first squad for their April World Cup qualifying double-header against Malta.

Sport
For the first time in 28 years, no athlete has been found to have taken a banned substance at an Olympics – so far.

Education
For this year’s Formula Student competition, the UK’s most prestigious university team are designing the fastest race car possible
At the Oxford Brookes Headington campus, more than 100 students are busy building the fastest, best designed race car possible for this year’s Formula Student competition.
Oxford Brookes Racing (OBR) is the UK’s most prestigious Formula Student team. They’ve...
Education
As Muslim private schools try to join Texas’ new voucher program, top Republicans have vowed to stop what they call “radical Islamic indoctrination.”
Education
A Connecticut high school said that it was aware of the Instagram posts and that antisemitism is “repugnant and antithetical to our values as a school.”
Education
[Leadership] About 600 Nigerian students stranded in war-ravaged Iran have called for urgent intervention from the federal government to facilitate their evacuation from the country as the aerial bombardment by the US and Israeli forces intensified.

Lifestyle
Struggling to fall pregnant? New research suggests that everyday diet patterns could affect our chances of conceiving.

Lifestyle
The granddaughters of Winnie Mandela explore and define their grandmother’s legacy in a new documentary, ‘The Trials of Winnie Mandela.’

Lifestyle
Blake Lively suffered a major blow when Judge Lewis Liman dismissed 10 of her 13 causes of action.

Lifestyle
How did pickled fish become a beloved Easter tradition in Cape Town and beyond? This is the story of a classic Cape Malay delicacy…

Entertainment
There are quite a few changes in general to the side that featured in the URC last weekend.

Entertainment
South Africa is not a primary destination for people fleeing war, according to the minister.

Entertainment
The Bulls meet Glasgow nearly a year since their victory at Scotstoun Stadium. Since then, the Scottish side have won 11 consecutive home matches.

Entertainment
The ODI series is level at 1-1 heading into the third and final match.
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Science/Tech
We break down the current iPad lineup to help you figure out which of Apple’s tablets is best for you.

Science/Tech
The General Services Administration is hiring “approximately 400 positions,” according to an internal email viewed by WIRED. Last year the agency lost thousands of workers as part of DOGE’s rampage.
Science/Tech
“The platforms should be absolutely begging Congress to regulate them, because the alternative is they get sued into oblivion by a bunch of law firms.”
Science/Tech
Longtime Slashdot reader fahrbot-bot writes: CU Boulder researchers are reporting that they have discovered an appetite-suppressing compound in python blood that helps the snakes consume enormous meals and go months without eating yet remain metabolically healthy. The findings were published in the journal Natural Metabolism on March 19, 2026. Pythons can grow as big as a telephone pole,...

Motoring
Incoming bakkie styled to resemble American ‘pick-up trucks’ with power to boot.

Motoring
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy warned that there will be surprise roadblocks on highways and smaller roads this Easter weekend, and that cars will be impounded over certain issues.

Motoring
Volvo may soon build its Chinese sister brand’s cars in its factories.

Motoring
Motorists are misdiagnosing their car issues, leading to problems down the line.

Health
“I want to tackle loneliness and we feel like this group can do that,” the organisation’s founder says.
Health
The move drew praise from leaders of the Make America Healthy Again movement who had recently criticized the agency’s handling of toxic chemicals.

Health
The Bowelbabe fund, set up by Dame Deborah James in 2022, helps to support Cancer Research UK.

Health
Summer 2025 was the warmest UK summer on record, with four heatwaves, a top temperature of nearly 38C and a mean temperature of 16.1C