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‘Lazy’ dog owners hide poo bags in Hadrian’s Wall
Northumberland park rangers are asking people to treat the wall with respect and take poo bags home.
MONDAY, 06 APRIL 2026, 14:50

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Northumberland park rangers are asking people to treat the wall with respect and take poo bags home.

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A KwaZulu-Natal man arrested for drunk driving hours before his wedding called his father to come and pick up his vehicle only for him to also be arrested for attempting to drive the car while drunk.

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The past two winners of the Grand National – I Am Maximus and Nick Rockett – head the five-day confirmations for Saturday’s race at Aintree.

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There was a time when premium motoring was almost entirely defined by the badge on the bonnet. For many buyers, that’s no longer the case.

South Africa
BMA Assistant Commissioner, Azwi Managa, says they have deployed enough personnel to the situation

South Africa
While she welcomes the army’s presence, Wilson believes it is only part of the solution.

South Africa
In the Durban CBD, fallen trees and debris are being cleared from roads.

South Africa
In the Durban CBD, fallen trees and debris are being cleared from roads.

World
Hunger is a likely reason the whale, dubbed Willapa Willy, travelled inland, experts say.

World
Trump threatened to bomb Iran’s power plants and bridges unless it opens the Strait of Hormuz. And, NASA’s Artemis II crew prepares to make its closest approach to the moon.

World
Iran’s top officials pushed back against President Trump’s deadline to open the Strait of Hormuz, striking a defiant tone as the warring sides traded missile attacks.

World
More than 100 people, mostly children, have been killed by measles since mid-March, officials suspect.

Africa
A Turkish government-owned drilling ship is expected to arrive in Somali waters later this week.

Africa
The country will start receiving deportees from this month but has not said how many they will accept.

Africa
Five civilians were killed by the gunmen and their bodies were recovered at the scene, the army said.

Africa
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, 93, won his eighth successive term last year in a disputed election.

Business
Stats SA’s latest quarterly employment survey shows that the average monthly salary in South Africa increased to R29,690 in the fourth quarter of the year.

Business
The Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration has highlighted the government’s challenges in conducting lifestyle audits.

Business
According to market research firm Euromonitor International, South Africa’s beauty market grew 7% year on year to reach to $3.9 billion in 2024, which is over R65 billion at current conversion rates, outpacing the 0.6% GDP growth at the time.

Business
Sasris has relaunched Wrap Cover, five years after it was withdrawn following the July 2021 unrest.

Politics
ANC’s Fikile Mbalule is leading the annual commemoration anti-apartheid activist Solomon Mahlangu.

Politics
SANCO says Nkululeko Dunga’s appointment is an insult to Gauteng residents

Politics
Ndou adds that the inclusion of parties like the EFF would be a sign of unity for parties

Politics
The DA congress will take place in Johannesburg next weekend.

Sport
Falkirk have upset the Scottish Premiership apple cart – and given the league’s organisers a fixtures headache.

Sport
Promoter Ben Shalom tells BBC Radio Wales Breakfast that Lauren Price is expected to sign a two-fight deal with undisputed heavyweight champion Claressa Shields.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs have made two changes in the team to face Orbit College in the Betway Premiership at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.

Sport
How hard is it for athletes to become stars on TV dancing shows?
Education
We’re supposed to give students a map. I don’t even know the terrain.
Education
It can be tricky to look nice without stealing the spotlight. Our critic has some tips on dressing as smart as the graduate.
Education
The Trump administration’s campaign to curtail international students is not just hitting the elite schools targeted by the government.
Education
[ENA] Addis Ababa — Leaders of Ethiopia’s major civil society organizations (CSOs) have reaffirmed their commitment to supporting a peaceful, fair, and democratic process in the country’s upcoming 7th general election, scheduled for June 1, 2026.

Lifestyle
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi celebrates six years of the Kolisi Foundation and thanks partners, staff and communities for their support.

Lifestyle
Sylvester “Cully” Union Jr. was father to Gabrielle and her two sisters, Kelly and Tracy.

Lifestyle
Rachel Kolisi opens up about having a ‘solo’ Easter while her two kids spend the holiday with their dad, Siya Kolisi in Durban.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
A source close to the club has indicated that no discussions have taken place over a new deal.

Entertainment
Just two points separate the Buccaneers from log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns.

Entertainment
The SA side lost six of their eight matches on their tour of New Zealand which concluded last week.

Entertainment
The bus carried 32 undocumented foreign nationals in addition to 43 passengers properly processed at Beitbridge border.

Science/Tech
Four astronauts are set to become Earth’s farthest travelled and exceed a 1970 record on the sixth day of the mission
Artemis II astronauts are on course to set a new distance record Monday when they fly by the moon without stopping there – and then swing around for planet Earth.
The four astronauts – Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch of the US space agency Nasa; and Canadian...

Science/Tech
You finally caved and bought an Apple Watch. These are our favorite bands, screen protectors, and chargers to go with your new smartwatch.
Science/Tech
“It’s finally time,” writes Phoronix — since “no known Linux distribution vendors are still shipping with i486 CPU support.” “A patch queued into one of the development branches ahead of the upcoming Linux 7.1 merge window is set to finally begin the process of phasing out and ultimately removing Intel 486 CPU support from the Linux kernel.” More details from XDA-Developers:Authored by Ingo...

Science/Tech
The acting head of the DOJ’s voting section told a judge last week that the agency had not touched the nonpublic voter roll data it has collected. That wasn’t true.

Motoring
Chinese carmakers have found several ways to lure South African buyers away from legacy brands.

Motoring
E-hailing giant Uber has committed to investing R5 billion in South Africa.

Motoring
A multi-car pile-up is no different from any other accident as far as insurers are concerned.

Motoring
Petrol exporting countries have committed to higher outputs from next month.
Health
For the families of the Artemis II astronauts, the mission “begins at assignment.”
Health
The strike comes at the end of the bank holiday weekend and NHS managers fear demand could be “challenging”.

Health
Northern Ireland becomes first part of UK to bring in legal entitlement for parents affected by miscarriage at any stage of a pregnancy to have paid leave.
Health
A long stay in intensive care can bring physical, cognitive and mental health challenges that can take months or longer to resolve.