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England ‘feckless, reckless and legless’ in Ashes – Wisden
England were “feckless, reckless and legless” on their dismal Ashes tour of Australia, according to the editor of the prestigious Wisden Almanack.
MONDAY, 13 APRIL 2026, 23:59

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England were “feckless, reckless and legless” on their dismal Ashes tour of Australia, according to the editor of the prestigious Wisden Almanack.
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SA has finally selected an ambassador to the US, but is working on the formalities.
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South African couple Melany and Peet Viljoen were arrested in America about a month ago for alleged shoplifting. They have now both pleaded not guilty, but remain in US immigration enforcement detention while the case against them unfolds.
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SA’s Cardinal Brislin slams the US president’s attacks on Pope Leo XIV, insisting the papacy is not political theatre.

South Africa
The Hawks have arrested suspects for R14m fraud scheme.

South Africa
Nxumalo is hoping that the prosecutions of those responsible will be quick.

South Africa
Modack, along with 14 co-accused, face more than 100 charges, including the 2020 murder of Kinnear.

South Africa
Families and opposition parties say full criminal accountability is essential to ensure justice.

World
BBC Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega joins paramedics on duty in Nabatieh – a city that was once vibrant, but is now abandoned.

World
Russia has offered “pragmatic” relations, but Péter Magyar says he will not call Vladimir Putin himself.

World
Begoña Gómez is accused of using her relationship with Pedro Sánchez to advance her private career.

World
A U.S. blockade of Iranian ports has gone into effect Monday, while President Trump claims Iran wants to make a deal.

Africa
The team was returning from a fixture when they were attacked, officials say.

Africa
A BBC Disclosure investigation has uncovered significant questions about what happened at the hotel where Charmain died.

Africa
UK government officials say they are not entirely abandoning the agreement but have run out of time.

Africa
Judges handed down sentences ranging from five years to life imprisonment following mass trials.

Business
Some of the cheapest fuel in the country can be found on tribal land due to tax exemptions.
Business

Business
Drivers in the south of England are feeling the financial strain from the US-Israel war with Iran.

Business
The number of homes sold in the US hit a nine-month low, with economists warning of the slowdown could worsen.

Politics
Zuma-Sambudla is on trial, facing charges of inciting violence and sedition linked to the unrest.

Politics
Elvis Chiwawa says they want NSAFAS funding to be extended to include all students.

Politics
The tour is expected to focus on jobs, service delivery and community safety.

Politics
The court has heard testimony from several State witnesses in the Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla trial

Sport
Leeds boost their Premier League survival hopes with a 2-1 win against 10-man Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Sport
Former Manchester United assistant manager Carlos Queiroz is appointed as Ghana’s head coach for the upcoming World Cup.

Sport
Former Chelsea and Arsenal player Jorginho issues a statement saying pop singer Chappell Roan was not involved in an incident in which a security card reduced his daughter to tears.

Sport
Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall is a target for Chelsea and Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United eye RB Leipzig defender David Raum, Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen considers his future, plus more.
Education
The government has accused Harvard of harboring antisemitism. Harvard says it prevailed in a similar case last year, and wants the lawsuit moved to the judge who ruled in its favor.
Education
[Nile Post] The International Peace Support Operations Training Centre (IPSO-TC) International Peace Support Operations Training Centre on Saturday received a distinguished delegation from the United States Army War College US Army War College as part of an official study tour aimed at enhancing professional exchange and deepening collaboration in peace support operations.
Education
[Namibian] Now that we have celebrated our independence, it is time we rethink the use of Afrikaans in our schools. Namibia’s independence in 1990 marked the end of direct political control by the then minority white apartheid South Africa. Nevertheless, the legacy of colonialism continues to shape many aspects of our society.
Education
[Namibian] In Namibia, discussions about economic growth often revolve around sectors such as mining, agriculture, fishing and manufacturing.

Lifestyle
Despite Elon Musk’s frequent criticism of South Africa, his father Errol -who lives in Langebaan – has heaped praise on his country.

Lifestyle
Cape Town woman Juliette Bryant – who survived an ordeal by convicted sexual offender Jeffrey Epstein – has sent a message to Melania Trump.

Lifestyle
South African actress and author Ayanda Borotho dedicated a beautifully written ode to her ancestry on Instagram.

Lifestyle
Beloved South African snack brand Simba has launched a revamped version of its popular potato flavoured chips.

Entertainment
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Entertainment
The Public Protector found Ramaphosa did not breach the ethics code after Steenhuisen told Trump the DA blocked the MK party and the EFF from the GNU.

Entertainment
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Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories of Monday, 13 April 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.
Science/Tech
The FBI searched the Texas home of a 20-year-old man accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman’s San Francisco residence. Authorities say the suspect also made threats at OpenAI’s headquarters, and reports indicate he had written extensively about fears over AI and opposition to AI executives. The suspect reportedly authored a Substack blog and was a member of the Discord server...

Science/Tech
The internet’s most jacked leftist shares the tech and daily rituals that fuel his marathon streams.

Science/Tech
As ships return to the Strait of Hormuz, mines, sonar, and congestion continue to reshape the Gulf beneath the surface.

Science/Tech
Trump has pushed unfounded claims of Tylenol use in pregnancy being tied to ‘a very increased risk of autism’
Taking acetaminophen – known in the US by the brand name Tylenol – during pregnancy has no effect on later autism diagnoses, according to a sweeping new study from Denmark published Monday.
The Trump administration has targeted Tylenol use in pregnancy as a major cause of autism in...
Motoring

Motoring
Mahindra confirmed to TopAuto that a new bakkie is in the pipeline for South Africa.

Motoring
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition is planning to build a new international airport and smart city in South Africa.
Motoring

Health
Greg Foot asks whether we should be using cotton buds to clean our ears.

Health
NHS figures for England suggest a small increase in admissions and experts say noble false widow spiders could be to blame.

Health
Melle was racially abused by a transgender woman at a hospital after she addressed them as “Mr”.
Health
A psychologist, she urged patients to confront the things that frightened them, revolutionizing her field’s approach to post-traumatic stress disorder.