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Starmer to visit Middle East after US and Iran reach ceasefire deal
The Prime Minister welcomed the ceasefire deal and said the UK would do “all we can to support and sustain this ceasefire”.
WEDNESDAY, 08 APRIL 2026, 08:50

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The Prime Minister welcomed the ceasefire deal and said the UK would do “all we can to support and sustain this ceasefire”.

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Madagascar declared a nationwide state of energy emergency for 15 days on Tuesday, citing disruptions in energy supply caused by the conflict in the Middle East, its cabinet said.

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For the third year running, Codehesion has proven itself to be the deserving winner of this prestigious award.

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South Africa’s fixed investment levels are declining, and one reason for this is late payments by the government, which is severely affecting the local construction industry.

South Africa
One of the unemployed teachers, Mbali Duma is demanding answers from the department.

South Africa
A SAPS captain accused of fraud and theft granted bail and will return to court later this year.

South Africa
Two key witnesses are set to take centre stage, after the enquiry’s Easter recess.

South Africa
Other security companies include Gubis 85 Solution and Izingwenya 210 Investments.

World
Pakistan has a historic relationship with Iran, but an agreement was far from certain, writes the BBC’s Caroline Davies

World
The provisional truce comes more than a month after the US and Israel launched coordinated attacks on Iran.

World
The path to the two-week ceasefire with Iran may have fundamentally altered the way the rest of the world views the US.

World
He will serve out the rest of Marjorie Taylor Greene’s term, which ends in January 2027.

Africa
Yetbarek Dawit is alleged to have operated a multi-million-dollar operation, using torture to raise money.

Africa
Mourning the deaths, the president says it was a “race against the clock” to find others affected.

Africa
Several footballers have absconded in the past leaving behind what rights groups call a repressive government.

Africa
There are fears South Sudan may be plunged back into a civil war less than a decade after it ended.

Business
The rand has taken a sharp turn as markets celebrated a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, averting potential disaster in the Middle East—for now.
Business

Business
Here are the five important things happening in South Africa on Wednesday, 8 April.
Business

Politics
The political parties are calling for judges to undergo lifestyle audits, citing accountability concerns, judicial overreach and the delayed Phala Phala judgment

Politics
Faro says she learned with shock about what has been happening at the TMPD.
Politics
Amid a bitter succession battle in the Eastern Cape, Small Business Development Minister Stella Ndabeni has begged ANC leaders to unite, cautioning that their divisions are making the party a “laughing stock”.

Politics
Madlanga Commission of Inquiry is probing political Interference in the criminal justice system.

Sport
Conor Benn believes WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia is “good for boxing” but says the American is a “liability”.

Sport
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has welcomed the growing Betway Premiership title race following his side’s dominant 5-0 win over Golden Arrows.

Sport
2025-26 looks like a tense title race as we enter the final stages.

Sport
What’s his best position?
Education
[Namibian] Windhoek High School has extended condolences to the family of its pupil Venturo Uerikua after his death in a road accident in the Otjozondjupa region on Friday.
Education
Jay O. Rothman’s departure brought an end to a four-year stint as leader of the university system following a public struggle for power.
Education
President Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s eagerness to recount details of the rescue of a downed airman followed weeks of silence on the deadly Tomahawk missile strike on an Iranian school.

Education
Watchdog finds complaints against City of Sanctuary UK were ‘misleading and false’ after online attacks over its migrant welcome project
A refugee charity subjected to vicious social media attacks over a migrant welcome project in schools has been cleared after watchdogs found allegations it encouraged pupils to send Valentine’s Day cards to asylum seekers were misleading and false.
City of...

Lifestyle
Security issues on the SABC TV licence online payment portal are preventing customers from transacting, and worse …

Lifestyle
From speeding to sparring: Watch these Checkers Sixty60 drivers come to blows with each other on the pavement of a busy road…
Lifestyle
Nandi Madida joins the Gates Foundation as a Global Creative Councillor, continuing her advocacy for mothers and children across Africa.

Lifestyle
Kanye West, who now goes by YE, is in hot water over his controversial comments in the past.
Entertainment

Entertainment
Analysts say rising frustration at community level is fuelling tensions and could trigger wider unrest if left unresolved.

Entertainment
A KwaZulu-Natal farmer’s struggle highlights systemic failures and alleged corruption within land reform processes.

Entertainment
Former presidents Zuma and Mbeki took Khampepe’s refusal to recuse herself as commission chair on review to the Johannesburg High Court.

Science/Tech
Nasa’s Artemis II moon mission captivated millions, offering a rare moment of global unity amid grim headlines.

Science/Tech
The days of passive sports consumption are effectively over. In 2026, the modern spectator is a highly interactive participant, driven by predictive analytics, fantasy leagues, and real-time digital engagement. As the global sports ecosystem continues to evolve, audiences are increasingly blending their love for traditional athletics with high-stakes digital strategy. This transformation...

Science/Tech
Tempe, AZ — Genius Monkey, a leading programmatic advertising platform and meta-DSP, announced today a new integration and strategic partnership with CTM (formerly CallTrackingMetrics), delivering the industry’s first seamless connection between impression-level programmatic data and advanced call tracking attribution. CTM is a premier call tracking and conversation analytics platform...
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: A group of Russian government hackers have hijacked thousands of home and small business routers around the world as part of an ongoing campaign aimed at redirecting victim’s internet traffic to steal their passwords and access tokens, security researchers and government authorities warned on Tuesday. […] The hacking group targeted unpatched...

Motoring
Oil prices already recovered following the announcement of a ceasefire in the Middle East.

Motoring
The Changan Uni-S is a midsize SUV for under R400,000.

Motoring
Chery has added a new model to the Tiggo 7 SUV family in South Africa.

Motoring
There has been renewed interest in work-from-home policies to help motorists save money amid the ongoing fuel crisis.

Health
The team aims to find out what it is about the Isle of Wight that makes people feel better.

Health
Two Kent women share their experiences with endometriosis in hopes to raise awareness.
Health
An analysis of hundreds of images from several studies shows how hallucinogenic drugs drive activity in various regions of the brain.

Health
What’s the latest on Collagen?