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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.

President Donald Trump said the US “hasn’t started destroying what’s left in Iran”, reiterating vows to increase the ferocity of attacks on its infrastructure as countries sought ways to restart vital energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.

While the Department of Home Affairs’ extended visa concession provides temporary relief for applicants, it does little to address persistent processing delays, leaving many reliant on legal intervention.

Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez will sit out their next two games after he “crossed a line”, says manager Liam Rosenior.

Various law enforcement agencies are conducting roadblocks as holidaymakers travel

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

The two injured people have been taken to hospital.

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.

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.

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.

NPR’s A Martinez asks the Atlantic Council’s Olga Khakova how China and Russia could potentially benefit from the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Franco Smith’s record at Glasgow Warriors has boosted his credentials amid rumours he could be in line for the Scotland head coach job.

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

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

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

Meghan Markle shared rare footage of her husband, Prince Harry and their son, Prince Archie skiing on Good Friday. Take a look…

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

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

The ODI series is level at 1-1 heading into the third and final match.

Khawula was previously arrested and charged with his former partner’s death.

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.

Nutrition tracking? Gear tracking? Garmin’s latest software updates aim to add value to the company’s line of premium sports watches.

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

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.

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

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

“I want to tackle loneliness and we feel like this group can do that,” the organisation’s founder says.

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

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