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‘Endless fears’: Even if fighting stops, the damage to Iran’s children will endure
The BBC has been able to obtain testimony from parents and those trying to help children deal with the distress that comes with war.
THURSDAY, 09 APRIL 2026, 18:15

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The BBC has been able to obtain testimony from parents and those trying to help children deal with the distress that comes with war.
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South Africa’s healthcare system is in crisis, plagued by staff shortages and inadequate facilities, demanding immediate reforms rather than waiting for the National Health Insurance.

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Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Friday, 10 April 2026.

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Brighterdaysahead powers to victory in the Aintree Hurdle as Gordon Elliott and Jack Kennedy secure two wins on the first day of the Grand National meeting.

South Africa
Police are investigating a case of murder and attempted murder following the incident.

South Africa
Con Court confirmed that its decision on the Phala Phala scandal will be delivered within a month

South Africa
The ceremony highlighted the country’s progress in promoting literacy and academic excellence.

South Africa
Tembe died in nearly five-years ago after she fell from the 10th floor of a Cape Town hotel.

World
The U.S. government long saw giving international aid as a way to build goodwill throughout the world. Did it work? And what does the reducing of foreign aid mean for that effort now?

World
Attacks persist across the Middle East despite the two-week ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran. And, Bill Gates is set to testify in the investigation of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

World
The new bill will make it easier for provincial governments to allow mining projects in glacier regions.

World
President Trump met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte Wednesday to discuss the future partnership after Trump disparaged the alliance.

Africa
The foreign minister says the accusations, involving children, were investigated and found to be unsubstantiated.

Africa
The state department has also asked US citizens to “reconsider” travel plans to the West African country.

Africa
Very few people are ever prosecuted following terror attacks with suspects often held without trial.

Africa
The government usually refrains from commenting on the participation of its citizens in the conflict.
Business

Business
Stephan and Petrus Bredell have quickly grown the Plato brand from a container store Centurion into one of South Africa’s largest coffee companies.

Business
The British perfume designer and Zara are being sued by Estée Lauder over a collaboration.

Business
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has reiterated his department’s clampdown on non-compliant contractors.

Politics
EFF leader Julius Malema says the state is seeking a 15-year jail term in his case.

Politics
The NFP’s disciplinary action against Shinga could have major implications for the balance of power in the provincial government

Politics
Nkabinde Enquiry Chairperson, has criticised Adv. Riley for unnecessarily delaying the proceedings

Politics
Julius Malema was found guilty of unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition.

Sport
Curtis Blaydes says he is “rooting” for former opponent Tom Aspinall to return to the UFC after the Briton underwent surgery on both eyes earlier this year.

Sport
Jannik Sinner drops a set at an ATP Masters event for the first time in 186 days but he reaches the Monte Carlo quarter-finals.

Sport
Scotland confirm a friendly against Bolivia in Harrison, New Jersey on 6 June as their final warm-up game before this summer’s World Cup finals.

Sport
Pirates winger Relebohile Mofokeng has scored 10 goals this season, but ex-Bucs star warned it might not be enough to take him to Europe.

Education
Student Finance England tells about 22,000 students their universities wrongly told them they were eligible
More than 20,000 university students in England who received government maintenance loans and grants worth thousands of pounds have been told they will have to pay them back because their universities wrongly told them they were eligible for the money.
About 22,000 students studying for...
Education
Hugh T. Clements Jr. was a fixture of the Providence Police Department before becoming Brown’s interim chief after the fatal attack in December.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] A community whose livelihoods were affected following the redesignation of the site.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] Poor nutrition and limited parental support is hampering the ability of children in Ghana to achieve their educational goals, the Co-founder and Executive Director of Learning Masterminds, Dr Mama Laryea, has stated.

Lifestyle
Lungelo KM is exploring his television career on SABC 1’s program, ‘Daily Thetha’, where he will co-host alongside four other people.

Lifestyle
The Department of Home Affairs is being called to verify the status of beauty queen Chidimma Adetshina and a Nigerian ‘king’ residing in SA.

Lifestyle
The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction.

Lifestyle
Advocacy group DignitySA has launched a legal challenge seeking to decriminalise medical assistance in dying for terminally ill patients in South Africa.

Entertainment
From Bonteheuwel streets to global stages, Lee-ché Janecke is rewriting what dance success looks like.

Entertainment
Fouchee was accused of administering medication that led to complications at birth, as well as practising as a midwife without a licence

Entertainment
The seven are believed to have disappeared when the national team arrived in South Africa en route from Eswatini to Eritrea.

Entertainment
The cost of the basic household food basket increased from approximately R4 051 in January 2021 to around R5 401 by January 2026.
Science/Tech
BrianFagioli writes: Little Snitch, the well known macOS tool that shows which applications are connecting to the internet, is now being developed for Linux. The developer says the project started after experimenting with Linux and realizing how strange it felt not knowing what connections the system was making. Existing tools like OpenSnitch and various command line utilities exist, but none...

Science/Tech
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has imposed an administrative penalty of R1 500 000 on Mr Ian Roscoe (Mr Roscoe) and debarred him for a period of 20 years. The FSCA stated that the regulatory action follows an investigation by the Authority in respect of Mr Roscoe. The FSCA confirmed that the investigation found […]

Science/Tech
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) announced today that it welcome the judgment delivered by the Gauteng Division of the High Court on 23 March 2026, which interdicted Fusion from issuing its construction guarantees and confirmed the FSCA’s longstanding position that registration under the National Credit Act 34 of 2005 (NCA) by a party issuing […]

Science/Tech
“The online right wasn’t supportive and there wasn’t anything that was going to change that,” says one person familiar with the Republican influencer pipeline.
Motoring

Motoring
Japanese auto giant Toyota will be investing heavily in South Africa’s auto sector energy transition.

Motoring
A new model broke into South Africa’s top-selling hatchback list this March.

Motoring
The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources is reviewing South Africa’s fuel price formula to reduce costs for motorists.
Health
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya objected to the study’s methodology, saying it gave an inaccurate picture of the vaccine’s benefits.
Health
New research is upending what we thought about the consciousness of patients, leaving families with agonizing choices.

Health
Aimee Oliver never imagined that giving birth would ultimately cause her to need surgery for incontinence.

Health
Will Adolphy helps men and boys escape the influence of the online manosphere.