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Julius Malema ‘confident’ ahead of potential 15 years in prison
The EFF leader is hoping for the best, but preparing for the worst, as he waits to learn his fate in KuGompo City.
TUESDAY, 14 APRIL 2026, 17:03

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The EFF leader is hoping for the best, but preparing for the worst, as he waits to learn his fate in KuGompo City.
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Astron Energy has reached a major milestone in its rebranding program with the unveiling of its 700th site in Villiersdorp, Western Cape.
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South Africa
Lucky Maduna stabbed and killed his wife with a broken beer bottle at a local tavern.

South Africa
The court found that Khawula wrote defamatory and untrue accusations about Malema and his wife.

South Africa
Ledwaba says he accepted no money when presiding over the Molefe’s bail application.

South Africa
Federal police say the gang was liable for other kidnappings and armed robbery across the region.

World
China, the biggest buyer of Iranian oil, says the US naval blockade undermines an “already fragile ceasefire”.
World
An Israeli whose parents were killed on Oct. 7, 2023, and a Palestinian whose brother died from injuries in Israeli custody say they’ve become like brothers. Their new book is The Future Is Peace: A Shared Journey Across the Holy Land.

World
The official tells the BBC that the armed group will not move forward with talks until Israel fully complies with its commitments.

World
The prime minister announced new tax cuts to try to end the crisis that began after the U.S.-Israel war on Iran led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The government could face a no-confidence vote over its response to the fuel protests.

Africa
The separatists say their decison reflects responsibility, restraint and respect for human dignity.

Africa
Electoral commission says Romuald Wadagni has won with over 94% of the vote with most ballots counted.

Africa
The Democratic Alliance’s new leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis, admits the party’s support is too narrow.

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

Business
The IMF’s latest economic outlook for South Africa has axed the country’s growth prospects for 2026, warning that things could get much worse if the Middle East war continues and dominoes start to fall.

Business
A major Middle Eastern oil giant is in advanced talks with Shell to acquire its retail fuel stations in South Africa.
Business

Business
Families will be able to get help with back to school costs for children in reception to Year 11.

Politics
Gauteng CoGTA MEC Jacob Mamabolo has hit back at ActionSA.

Politics
The recommendation will be sent to President Cyril Ramaphosa who will have the final say.

Politics
Sello says they’ve determined that the woman who passed away was Mkhwanazi’s stepmother

Politics
Zuma-Sambudla faces charges under the Terrorism Act and inciting violence during 2021 July unrest.

Sport
Tyson Fury’s win over Arslanbek Makhmudov on Saturday was one of the most watched fights in the UK in the past decade.

Sport
England fast bowler Brydon Carse is ruled out of his Indian Premier League (IPL) stint with Sunrisers Hyderabad because of a hand injury.

Sport
Spanish cyclist Jaume Guardeno remains in a critical condition after suffering serious injuries in a collision with a vehicle last month.

Sport
Former Springbok coach Jake White is stepping away from his role at Selborne College, citing a host of issues that made his job untenable.
Education
[Daily Trust] Governor Dauda Lawal has approved a 120-day Rapid Intervention Action Plan to address critical systemic failures in Zamfara State’s education sector.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] THE African Union High Representative for Silencing the Guns, Dr Mohamed Ibn Chambas, has called on African leaders, particularly Ghana, to adopt a holistic approach to addressing challenges in the education sector.
Education
[Liberian Observer] First Baptist Church of Louisiana has officially broken ground on a modern school facility valued at more than US$100,000, marking a major step in advancing its long-standing commitment to education and community development in Louisiana, Montserrado County.
Education
[Nile Post] The Sudanese Embassy in Uganda has appealed to authorities to ease university admission requirements for Sudanese students sitting national examinations in Kampala, warning that current conditions risk delaying their access to higher education.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
South Africans are mocking Starlink founder Elon Musk amid reports of a Wits physics professor’s plans to build the world’s fastest internet.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Tenants are being urged to take proactive steps to safeguard their rental deposits before vacating a property.

Entertainment
Captain Marcell Coetzee and flyhalf Handré Pollard said the Pretoria side are focusing on keeping their own DNA.

Entertainment
The Agulhas lighthouse precinct is located at Cape Agulhas where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet.

Entertainment
Authorities arrested two suspects, however 11 others fled the scene.

Entertainment
The Madlanga commission will not hear the testimony of the North West businessman and ANC member this week.

Science/Tech
Globalstar satellites, radio frequency spectrum, and operational expertise will enable Amazon Leo to add Direct-to-Device (D2D) services to future generations of its low Earth orbit satellite network. New Amazon Leo D2D system will help mobile network operators extend voice, text, and data services to customers beyond the reach of terrestrial cellular networks. Amazon and Apple […]

Science/Tech
Many DStv subscribers never watch sport. The cross-subsidy funding SuperSport is getting harder to sustain.

Science/Tech
Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), the Software Support and Agentic AI ERP Company™, and the leading third-party support provider for Oracle, SAP and VMware software, today announced the following upcoming 2026 Investor Events Schedule.

Science/Tech
The recent influx of new automotive brands and models into South Africa has significantly revitalised the local industry – a trend clearly reflected by the robust growth in monthly sales figures. However, this market enthusiasm isn’t reserved solely for entirely new entrants. Updates and facelifts to established product lines generate a similar level of anticipation […]

Motoring
Dunlop has responded to industry claims that its tyre factory in South Africa is at risk of closing down.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring

Health
The third report from the inquiry into the government’s handling of the pandemic says the NHS was close to collapse.
Health
Live animal markets and the illegal sale of wildlife pose particular dangers, but any sale of wild animals or animal products poses spillover risks, a new study suggests.

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.