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Attempts at resuscitation in vain after teenager pulls man out of the water

MR.DIY has plans to double its footprint in South Africa by the end of 2026, driven by strong demand for affordable goods and a strategy focused on large mall-based brick-and-mortar stores.

From Francesco Totti to Matthew Le Tissier, one-club men share a rare and special bond with the fans – we’ve ranked the top 10 here.

In the field for this week’s 90th Masters there will be no player seeking a first Augusta crown with a better pedigree than Justin Rose, writes Iain Carter.

The Director of Public Prosecutions has formally charged Nokuzola Kolwapi.

Authorities are concerned about a surge in Flu cases as the season starts earlier than usual

Pollsmoor Correctional Facilit has around 8000 offenders

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Monday, 6 April 2026.

Criminals are increasingly targeting South Africans with banking apps installed on their phones.

The US president said Iran’s bridges and power plants would be destroyed unless it opened the Strait of Hormuz.

Countries around the world, including the US, have already stopped imports over the outbreak.

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

The DA congress will take place in Johannesburg next weekend.

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

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

Manchester United look to sell Uruguayan midfielder, Real Madrid forward sparks Premier League interest, Liverpool eye swap deal, plus more.

There were 11 minutes of stoppage time at the end of the second half of West Ham’s FA Cup quarter-final against Leeds – but was that an excessive or an explainable amount of added time?

Watch Pascal Struijk’s score the winning penalty in Leeds United’s shootout against West Ham to send the Yorkshire side to their first FA Cup semi-final in 39 years.

Leeds United’s Ao Tanaka starts and finishes a well-worked move to give his side the lead against West Ham United in their FA Cup quarter-final tie.

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

Members of the SANDF were mocked on social media over these viral videos taken at Joburg’s Rand Show this weekend…

Mama Joy has expressed her annoyance after Minister of Sport Gayton McKenzie has denied her funding to go to the FIFA World Cup.

Researchers found that heart failure risk from belly fat may be driven by hidden inflammation, even in people with a normal BMI.

Consumers are increasingly turning to electric and hybrid vehicles as fuel costs continue to climb.

The scrumhalf hasn’t played for the national team in years despite showing good form.

Stormers boss John Dobson said the Stormers did not deserve to win as much as Toulon, after falling short in a few areas.

Leeds will face Chelsea in the semifinals at Wembley later in April.

In today’s newsletter: Far from Earth and out of contact, the four‑person crew ​of Artemis II​ continues a journey designed ​to test​ endurance and the limits of deep‑space exploration

Good morning. For a short period today, the four-person crew of the Artemis II mission will be alone in space, unable to contact anyone on Earth. Facing the far side of the moon, the astronauts will be further...

Icasa research shows pay-TV broadcasters are spending more on content and earning less from it as viewers seek alternatives.

How to watch the spring constellation defined in ancient Babylon, where it was associated with the god Enlil

Several weeks past the equinox, the northern spring constellation of Boötes, the herdsman, is rising to prominence in the eastern sky after dusk.

The chart shows the view looking east from London at 21.00 BST on 6 April, although the view will be essentially unchanged all week. By this...

There are a few simple steps motorists can take to ensure their car is running smoothly and using less fuel.

The tide of Chinese car brands entering South Africa isn’t slowing down anytime soon, as five more companies plan to launch here in the near future.

Fuel price pressure in South Africa is pushing more motorists towards hybrids.

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.

The images are used in consultations to show what happens to the womb, ovaries and fallopian tubes.