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BBC boss Tim Davie says it was ‘very clear’ Scott Mills had to go
Outgoing BBC boss Davie says on his final day Scott Mills’ sacking “was a real shock to the organisation”.

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US tech giant pumping R7.5 billion into South Africa
Global data-centre provider Equinix plans to build more facilities in South Africa as part of a R7.5 billion plan to capitalise on the continent’s artificial-intelligence boom.
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NEWSFLASH: Ramaphosa picks ‘steady hand’ Ngobani Johnstone Makhubu as new SARS boss
Makhubu, who has been deputy commissioner in charge of taxpayer engagement and operations since 2023, is seen as a steady hand well-placed to continue Edward Kieswetter’s drive to turn the revenue service around after it was reduced to a husk of its former self during the period of State Capture under disgraced former president Jacob Zuma.

South Africa
UFH Vice Chancellor to get full pay during his suspension
University of Fort Hare Vice Chancellor ,Prof Buhlungu to get full payment during his suspension

South Africa
N1 closed outside Polokwane after fatal crash kills two, injures one
The N1 Road has been closed outside Polokwane, after a crash that killed two people and one injured

South Africa
Senior NPA lawyer denied bail for domestic violence charges
The NPA says the court’s decision reiterates that acts of domestic violence will not be tolerated.

South Africa
SA eyes rebuilding oil refining capacity: Khumbudzo Ntshavheni
Ntshavheni’s comments come amid rising fuel prices and supply challenges.

World
Ancient golden helmet recovered more than a year after Dutch heist
The helmet and three golden bracelets were stolen in January 2025, but one bracelet is yet to be found.

World
Baby shot dead in pram in New York City, police say
The seven-month-old child is the unintended victim of a suspected gang-related shooting, officials say.

World
‘Be serious… don’t speak every day’: Macron criticises Trump approach to Iran war
The comments were an apparent jab at the US leader’s sometimes contradictory stance on the US-Israeli war against Iran.

World
Macron calls Trump’s remarks on his marriage ‘inelegant’
French President Emmanuel Macron has said Donald Trump’s comments about his marriage were “neither elegant nor up to standard”.

Africa
Four children stabbed to death at Ugandan school
The suspect is in custody but his motive is unknown, the police say in a brief statement.

Africa
Over 1,800 killed since junta seized power in Burkina Faso, rights group says
Human Rights Watch says Capt Traoré, other military leaders and jihadists “may be liable” for the killings.

Africa
South African army arrive in crime hotspots to help tackle gangs
The army has been deployed to five of South Africa’s nine provinces for a year-long operation.

Africa
DR Congo qualify for World Cup: ‘Amidst pain and war, this victory makes us proud’
DR Congo are back at the World Cup for the first time since 1974, with fans in Kinshasa celebrating the team’s 1-0 play-off win over Jamaica.

Business
What is the triple lock and how much is the state pension worth?
The triple lock guarantees that the state pension is not overtaken by inflation or wage increases.

Business
Easter warning for homeowners and renters in South Africa
Security and insurance experts have sent a warning to homeowners and tenants travelling over the Easter long-weekend.

Business
FPG’s New Olive Crest Estate Raises the Bar on Secure Estate Living in Sought-After Plattekloof
On 30 April, the 59 luxury homes of a prestigious new residential estate in Plattekloof will be released to the market — and exclusive sales agents Pam Golding are expecting rapid sales based on unmet demand for quality housing in this sought-after Northern Suburbs neighbourhood.

Business
Goodbye Edward Kieswetter – Ramaphosa appoints new SARS commissioner
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed the new commissioner of the South African Revenue Service, replacing Edward Kieswetter from 1 May 2026.

Politics
Cabinet describes Nigerian chief’s coronation as a ‘kindergarten gimmick’
Violent protests erupted in parts of the SA, including KuGompo, this week following the coronation

Politics
Lesufi was under pressure to appoint Dunga: DA
Economic Freedom Fighters’ (EFF) Gauteng Chairperson Nkululeko Dunga was appointed as Finance MEC.

Politics
ANC welcomes Dunga as Gauteng Finance MEC
Premier Panyaza Lesufi announced Dunga’s appointment during his cabinet reshuffle on Wednesday

Politics
DA urges SARS to probe PA’s funding
PA leader Gayton McKenzie dismissed allegations that he is involved in organised crime as baseless

Sport
Bafana is camp over: Sundowns to overtake Pirates on Good Friday?
Miguel Cardoso’s Mamelodi Sundowns return from the FIFA break with a Betway Premiership fixture against Chippa United.

Sport
Lake injury a blow for Ospreys and worry for Wales
Hooker Dewi Lake is a doubt for Wales’ Nations Championship campaign in July and will not play again for Ospreys before his move to Gloucester for the 2026-27 season.

Sport
Is Scottish Premiership title race set for fresh twist?
After a two-week break from the carnage, what’s next in one of the most gripping title fights in Europe?

Sport
Molinari to be European Ryder Cup vice-captain again
Italy’s Edoardo Molinari will reprise his role as a vice-captain for Europe at the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor in Ireland.

Education
NEU leader says schools ‘running on empty’ as he challenges Labour on education record
Daniel Kebede tells delegates, government’s education policies fall short as he signals growing support for Greens’ among teachers
The leader of the UK’s biggest education union has torn into the government’s record on schools, accusing Labour of letting down the nation’s children and failing to deliver on its promises for education.
Daniel Kebede, general secretary of the National Education...
Education
South Africa: Manamela Calls for Disability Inclusion in Higher Education Systems
[SAnews.gov.za] Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has called on African universities to fundamentally rethink inclusion, stressing that disability must be treated as a central design principle rather than an afterthought.
Education
Uganda: Use Library to Improve Academic Performance, Air Force Tells Entebbe Students
[Nile Post] The Deputy Commander Air Force, Major General David Isimbwa, representing the Commander Air Force, Lieutenant General Charles Okidi, has urged students of Entebbe Air Force Secondary School to responsibly utilise the newly commissioned multi-million library to enhance their academic performance.
Education
South Africa: From Survival to Solution
[UCT] When Matome Lethwane arrived at the University of Cape Town (UCT) in 2019, he carried with him a dream shared by many young people in the developing world: to build a better future through education.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
‘That woman is evil’: MaCele dragged for insulting MaKhumalo
‘Uthando Nes’thembu’ fans dragged MaCele for her insulting and insensitive remarks about MaKhumalo’s struggles with infertility.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Good Friday weather: Mixed weather with rain, heat and fire danger
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for Good Friday, 3 April 2026.

Entertainment
No bail for senior NPA prosecutor accused of attacking wife
The senior prosecutor is denied bail after allegedly violating a protection order and attacking his wife in Pretoria North.

Entertainment
Why art can be therapeutic
You do not have to tell anyone how you feel. All you need to do is express it via painting, sculpting, photography or whatever medium you choose.

Entertainment
Tyler Perry’s ‘Beauty in Black’ Season 3 was filmed in just six days, a new record for the Netflix drama
Third and final season wrapped in an astonishing six days of filming, even quicker than season 2’s 16 episodes shot in 12 days.
Science/Tech
Steam On Linux Use Skyrocketed Above 5% In March
Valve’s March 2026 Steam Survey shows Linux gaming usage jumping to a record 5.33% share — more than double macOS’s 2.35%. Phoronix reports: Steam on Linux was never above 5% and easily an all-time high for the Linux gaming marketshare, especially in absolute numbers. It was a massive 3.1% spike in March while macOS also jumped surprisingly by 1.19% to 2.35%. The Steam Survey numbers show...

Science/Tech
Fewer UK adults posting on social media, Ofcom finds
Some experts believe it highlights a social media shift as platforms boost short video.

Science/Tech
Artemis II marks Nasa’s new moon age, wrapped in patriotism and global promise
The moonshot gave US spectacle a broader face with the first woman, first person of color and first non-American
It gave the appearance of a true all-American moment: a Nasa moon rocket blasting into a clear Florida sky on the US space agency’s first crewed lunar mission in more than half a century, and a prominent stars and stripes flag flapping in the breeze alongside an oversized countdown...

Science/Tech
Networks emerge as critical bottleneck in AI adoption
Gaps in network infrastructure, skills and data resilience could limit the scale of AI adoption, says Hewlett Packard Enterprise.

Motoring
What it costs to drive from Cape Town to Joburg at R23 per litre this Easter
April’s petrol price hikes kicked in right before motorists are expected to head out for the Easter weekend.
Motoring

Motoring
One of South Africa’s biggest cities is getting electric minibus taxis
Cape Town will soon be home to electric minibus taxis.
Motoring

Health
Fewer heat-related deaths in 2025 despite warmest summer
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

Health
Review finds 250 patients need repeat bone scans
Review finds care for some patients was “below the level that would have been expected”.

Health
Sewing group helping women in period poverty
Debi Angell says the kits they make help women and girls who can not afford period products.
Health
F.D.A. Approves New Eli Lilly Weight-Loss Pill, Foundayo
The drug, made by Eli Lilly, could offer a more convenient option for patients who want to avoid injections.