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MIDDLE EAST CRISIS: Iran, US receive plan to end hostilities, with immediate ceasefire, source says
Iran and the US may soon reach a ceasefire plan, initiated by Pakistan, to end hostilities and reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
MONDAY, 06 APRIL 2026, 11:24
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Iran and the US may soon reach a ceasefire plan, initiated by Pakistan, to end hostilities and reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz.

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Intelligence-driven tactics ensures Operation Shanela is a huge success
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Standard Bank processed over R164 trillion in payments in 2025, driven by rising digital transactions across Africa.

South Africa
This after the death of seven between a car and truck in Gqeberha on Sunday.
South Africa
Government to engage residents on Vaal Special Economic Zone
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic), the Gauteng Provincial Government and the Local Municipalities of Lesedi and Midvaal, will host public consultations on the planned designation of the Vaal Special Economic Zone (SEZ).
This follows the publication, on 3 March 2026, of the Minister of Trade,...

South Africa
N3TC’S Thania Dhoogra explains the plans they’ve put in place to ensure the free flow of traffic.

South Africa
This as traffic increases on the R71 linking Moria and Polokwane as well as the N1.

World
The rapper Ye was announced as the headliner for the Wireless Festival in London. He’s gained notoriety over the years for his antisemitic comments and activities glorifying Nazis.

World
NPR’s Rob Schmitz speaks with Zsuzsanna Vegh, program officer at the German Marshall Fund of the United States, about what’s at stake in the upcoming election in Hungary.

World
NPR’s Tom Bowman reports on the race to rescue a U.S. airman after his fighter jet was shot down.

World
The rescue could impact how Trump views a ground operation to take Kharg Island or to seize enriched uranium sites.

Africa
Five civilians were killed by the gunmen and their bodies were recovered at the scene, the army said.

Africa
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, 93, won his eighth successive term last year in a disputed election.

Africa
The fuel cost is nearly double what the government budgeted for putting pressure on stretched finances.

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

Business
According to market research firm Euromonitor International, South Africa’s beauty market grew 7% year on year to reach to $3.9 billion in 2024, which is over R65 billion at current conversion rates, outpacing the 0.6% GDP growth at the time.

Business
Sasris has relaunched Wrap Cover, five years after it was withdrawn following the July 2021 unrest.

Business
The Felix Project is among the organisations feeling the effects of increased costs due to the conflict in Iran.

Business
Bosses say a good start to the year has been put at risk, but opportunities have also emerged.

Politics
Ndou adds that the inclusion of parties like the EFF would be a sign of unity for parties

Politics
The DA congress will take place in Johannesburg next weekend.

Politics
DA FC spokesperson says many young people have put up their hands up to serve in top positions

Politics
Mashatile spoke to the media after a Good Friday service hosted by Amandla Ngawethu Universal Church

Sport
Teenage rookie Cooper Flagg continues his superb run of form by scoring 45 points as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Los Angeles Lakers 134-128.

Sport
How will Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs line up in this Betway Premiership against Orbit College at the Nelson Mandela Stadium?

Sport
American Sha-Carri Richardson overcomes a disadvantage of up to 10 metres to become only the third woman to win the Stawell Gift from the back of the field.

Sport
Orlando Pirates will play Golden Arrows in a Betway Premiership clash midweek. The Buccaneers are two points behind Sundowns.
Education
We’re supposed to give students a map. I don’t even know the terrain.
Education
It can be tricky to look nice without stealing the spotlight. Our critic has some tips on dressing as smart as the graduate.
Education
The Trump administration’s campaign to curtail international students is not just hitting the elite schools targeted by the government.
Education
[ENA] Addis Ababa — Leaders of Ethiopia’s major civil society organizations (CSOs) have reaffirmed their commitment to supporting a peaceful, fair, and democratic process in the country’s upcoming 7th general election, scheduled for June 1, 2026.

Lifestyle
Shauwn ‘MamMkhize’ Mkhize is turning 51 today, and what better way to celebrate than with the help of AI.

Lifestyle
In a captivating Netflix documentary, former basketball player Lamar Odom shared what attracted him to reality TV star Khloé Kardashian.

Lifestyle
First SA woman to be crowned Miss Universe, Margaret Gardiner showed Natasha Joubert support on her postpartum journey.

Lifestyle
Gayton McKenzie has been reminded over his failed weight loss challenge after indulging in Easter egg treats in a TikTok video…

Entertainment
There was a brief tornado that occurred in Bishopstowe on Sunday afternoon.

Entertainment
South African teams now shift focus to climbing the URC table: Stormers second, Lions fifth, Bulls eighth and Sharks 10th.

Entertainment
‘When you win trophies, you always hear your name,’ said Galaxy head coach Adnan Beganovic.

Entertainment
“It would be presumptuous to assume that we’ll definitely advance,” said honorary Bayern president Uli Hoeness
Science/Tech
From our jokes and slang to the White House’s policy messaging, internet “brain rot” has escaped our phones to take over … well, everything.

Science/Tech
Advanced chip packaging is suddenly at the center of the AI boom. Intel is going all in.
Science/Tech
Russia’s “great crackdown” on VPNs — and a clampdown on Telegram’s messaging platform — had an unintended side effect, reports Bloomberg. It “triggered the widespread banking outage seen across the country this week, Telegram’s billionaire founder Pavel Durov said.””Telegram was banned in Russia, yet 65 million Russians still use it daily via VPNs,” Durov said Saturday in a post on...

Science/Tech
The draft AI policy builds on a 2024 framework and aims to balance innovation with responsible regulation and oversight.

Motoring
A multi-car pile-up is no different from any other accident as far as insurers are concerned.

Motoring
Petrol exporting countries have committed to higher outputs from next month.

Motoring
There are a few simple steps motorists can take to ensure their car is running smoothly and using less fuel.
Motoring
Health
For the families of the Artemis II astronauts, the mission “begins at assignment.”
Health
The strike comes at the end of the bank holiday weekend and NHS managers fear demand could be “challenging”.

Health
Northern Ireland becomes first part of UK to bring in legal entitlement for parents affected by miscarriage at any stage of a pregnancy to have paid leave.
Health
A long stay in intensive care can bring physical, cognitive and mental health challenges that can take months or longer to resolve.