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Court orders broke man to repay ex-wife almost R100k for benefiting from marriage
A woman has successfully convinced the court to force her ex-hubby to reimburse her R96,780 for the financial support she provided during their brief marriage.

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The Lab joins the Sentinel Ocean Alliance Camps Bay beach cleanup
More than 90 volunteers joined Sentinel Ocean Alliance and The Lab at Camps Bay for a community beach cleanup and ocean stewardship event. On 7 March, Sentinel Ocean Alliance hosted a community beach cleanup at Camps Bay, bringing together more than 90 volunteers committed to protecting the coastline. The event was supported by The Lab, […]

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Ian Huntley died from prison attack head injury, inquest hears
An inquest opens into the death of Soham murderer Ian Huntley, who was fatally attacked in prison.
South Africa
Talks on efforts to accelerate climate change adaptation underway
Talks on efforts to accelerate climate change adaptation underway
The Government of South Africa is hosting representatives from Kenya, Ghana, and the Netherlands in Johannesburg for discussions on strengthening national action to adapt to climate change impacts.
“Successful adaptation requires an integrated approach. This includes factors that turn adaptation planning into...

South Africa
21 learners injured in two separate accidents in KZN
Motorists are urged to exercise caution when transporting children.
South Africa
Withdrawal of legal challenge of online verification service fees welcomed
Withdrawal of legal challenge of online verification service fees welcomed
The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, has welcomed the decision by the Association of Comms and Technology (ACT) to withdraw its court application challenging fee corrections related to the department’s Online Verification Service (OVS).
ACT had filed legal papers in December 2025 in the Gauteng...

South Africa
Hlabisa set to lead a National Disaster Management Strategic Indaba
The gathering aims to strengthen the country’s ability to prevent, prepare and respond to disasters.

World
French woman, 86, held by ICE after moving to US to reunite with long-lost love
The son of pensioner Marie-Thérèse told French media he is worried for his mother’s frail health as she is detained in a Louisiana ICE centre.

World
Eric Swalwell will resign from Congress. And, Trump feuds with Pope Leo over Iran War
Eric Swalwell is resigning from Congress after multiple women accused him of sexual assault and misconduct. And, Trump is feuding with Pope Leo, calling him weak on crime for opposing the war.

World
Israel and Lebanon set to meet for first direct talks in more than 30 years
An official briefed on Israel’s strategy for the talks described Tuesday’s meeting as “preparatory” and aimed at laying out a framework for future negotiations.

World
Police officers among seven arrested over deadly Haiti stampede
An investigation is under way into what led to the deaths of 25 people at Laferrière Citadel on Saturday.

Africa
Cameroon separatists to pause fighting ahead of Pope visit
The separatists say their decison reflects responsibility, restraint and respect for human dignity.

Africa
Benin’s Wadagni wins presidency by landslide
Electoral commission says Romuald Wadagni has won with over 94% of the vote with most ballots counted.

Africa
Can this man broaden the appeal of a South African party seen by some as ‘too white’?
The Democratic Alliance’s new leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis, admits the party’s support is too narrow.

Africa
Ghanaian footballer killed in armed attack on his team, Berekum Chelsea
The team was returning from a fixture when they were attacked, officials say.

Business
Morrisons plans to cut 200 jobs at head office
The supermarket says the redundancies form part of a restructure at its Bradford headquarters.
Business

Business
Slow-moving tractors disrupt traffic in Belfast
Drivers are being told to allow extra time for journeys due to a convoy over soaring energy prices.
Business

Politics
Adv Sello seeks clarity on Mkhwanazi’s absence last month
Sello says they’ve determined that the woman who passed away was Mkhwanazi’s stepmother

Politics
LIVE: Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla’s trial | 14 April 2026
Zuma-Sambudla faces charges under the Terrorism Act and inciting violence during 2021 July unrest.

Politics
LIVE: TRC Cases | Khampepe Commission of Inquiry: 14 April 2026
The TRC Cases Inquiry is taking place in Newtown, Johannesburg.

Politics
LIVE: Madlanga Commission of Inquiry Day 89
Julius Mkhwanazi’s testimony was postponed last month due to his mother’s death.

Sport
‘It’s make or break for him’ – is it silverware or the sack for Arteta?
Speaking on the Monday Night Club, former Premier League striker and BBC Sport pundit Chris Sutton says Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta must win the Premier League or the Champions League this season or risk losing his job at the Emirates.

Sport
Barcelona’s complaint over VAR dismissed by Uefa
Uefa dismiss Barcelona’s complaint over a “grave lack of VAR intervention” during last week’s 2-0 Champions League defeat by Atletico Madrid.

Sport
Collier-Keywood not forced out of WRU – Tierney
Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Abi Tierney denies departing chairman Richard Collier-Keywood was forced out by the governing body’s board.

Sport
Head coach Tomkins leaves Catalans Dragons
Catalans Dragons head coach Joel Tomkins leaves the club after nine months in the role – saying that being away from family was behind his decision to quit.
Education
Nigeria: Gov Lawal Approves 120-Day Intervention Plan for Zamfara Education
[Daily Trust] Governor Dauda Lawal has approved a 120-day Rapid Intervention Action Plan to address critical systemic failures in Zamfara State’s education sector.
Education
Africa: Dr Chambas Calls for Holistic Reform of Africa’s Education System
[Ghanaian Times] THE African Union High Representative for Silencing the Guns, Dr Mohamed Ibn Chambas, has called on African leaders, particularly Ghana, to adopt a holistic approach to addressing challenges in the education sector.
Education
Liberia: U.S.$100k Modern School Facility for Louisiana Township
[Liberian Observer] First Baptist Church of Louisiana has officially broken ground on a modern school facility valued at more than US$100,000, marking a major step in advancing its long-standing commitment to education and community development in Louisiana, Montserrado County.
Education
Uganda: Sudanese Embassy Appeals for Eased University Entry for Displaced Students Sitting Exams in Uganda
[Nile Post] The Sudanese Embassy in Uganda has appealed to authorities to ease university admission requirements for Sudanese students sitting national examinations in Kampala, warning that current conditions risk delaying their access to higher education.

Lifestyle
Fuel crisis: BP ramps up oil exploration off Namibian coast
Energy giant BP is expanding its oil exploration footprint off the coast of Namibia, as global fuel markets face renewed uncertainty.
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Entertainment
AFI to light up Metro FM Awards weekend with fashion and culture showcase in Durban
The awards will take place in Durban on Saturday, 25 April.

Entertainment
‘Enough is enough!’: Dobsonville community demands no bail for rape-accused church leader
The 58-year-old man’s formal bail hearing at the Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court has been postponed.

Entertainment
Was Starlink offered empowerment pathway to get into SA?
Solly Malatsi insists EEIPs cannot be offered to multinationals, as ICASA’s regulations only recognise direct equity ownership.

Entertainment
Have a credit card with Standard Bank? Fraudsters may be after you
It is understood that the majority of Standard Bank credit card customers may have been affected by the data breach.

Science/Tech
The 23 Best iPhone 17 Cases and Accessories Out of More Than 100 (2026)
Protect your expensive iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone Pro, or iPhone 17e with our favorite cases and screen protectors.

Science/Tech
Metacom – the backbone of a billion meals
How Metacom’s enterprise networking solutions powered Hungry Lion’s expansion across seven countries.
Science/Tech
Air Force Pushed Out UFO Investigator
J. Allen Hynek started as an Air Force consultant brought in to help explain away early UFO reports, but over time he grew frustrated with what he saw as the government’s effort to minimize unexplained cases rather than seriously investigate them. Longtime Slashdot reader schwit1 shares an article from Popular Mechanics, in collaboration with Biography.com, that argues Hynek’s shift from...

Science/Tech
These Are the 3 Power Tools You Need (2026)
New to DIY and home repair? These are the essential power tools that will make your life easier, no matter what you’re building and repairing.
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
Red flags over increase in car write-offs in South Africa
Cars in South Africa are being written off for as little as 35% of their value.

Motoring
R4-billion upgrade for South Africa’s longest road tunnel
The South African National Roads Agency is working on a R4-billion upgrade for a road tunnel in the Western Cape.
Health
Global Wildlife Trade Fuels Spread of Disease from Animals to People
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
Should we be using cotton buds to clean our ears?
Greg Foot asks whether we should be using cotton buds to clean our ears.

Health
Are spider bites on the rise in England?
NHS figures for England suggest a small increase in admissions and experts say noble false widow spiders could be to blame.

Health
Nurse wins settlement in trans pronouns dispute
Melle was racially abused by a transgender woman at a hospital after she addressed them as “Mr”.