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The Mail & Guardian Digital Edition – 24 April 2026

Shebe Maburna has been behind bars at the Polokwane Correctional Centre since November last year.

The man was shot in his head while the woman sustained two gunshot wounds to her chest.

Operations will focus on major routes linking economic hubs and minor roads.

Sherpas cannot prepare the route to the world’s highest peak because a huge block of ice is in the way.

Ahmed Shihab-Eldin reportedly faced charges, including spreading false information, after he re-posted images related to the Iran war.

The approval came as Donald Trump is to attend a dinner with billionaire Paramount backers the Ellisons.

Beast Industries has strongly denied claims of sexual harassment and workplace gender bias.

Cyril Ramaphosa said the suspension was because of the critical role Fannie Masemola plays in fighting crime.

Opposition parties accused the security forces of killing protesters but the official report does not say who was responsible.

At 17, Rasheed Wasiu was detained as security forces cracked down on protests against police brutality.

Zambia authorities and Edgar Lungu’s family are in a dispute over where former leader’s remains should be buried.

Airlines are putting up prices and cancelling flights in response to higher jet fuel prices.

If Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.

Puleng Dimpane has been appointed as the Acting National Police Commissioner.

The election of the mayor and speaker was set to take place after their sudden resignation on Monday

Advocate Shamila Batohi has formally declined to continue giving evidence at the Nkabinde Enquiry.

The DA has laid criminal charges against Minister Sisisi Tolashe.

There is indeed a silver lining to the Two Oceans scandal that went viral – both locally and internationally – earlier this month.

After Spain’s Lamine Yamal was ruled out of the rest of his club season, BBC Sport looks at other key names racing to be fit for the World Cup – and those who are set to miss out through injury.

Manchester United interim boss Michael Carrick continues to take a long-term view of management despite the reduced longevity of head coaches.

Leicestershire and England leg-spinning all-rounder Rehan Ahmed signs for Delhi Capitals for the rest of this year’s IPL.

Bristol University project aims to help directors make better movies and take greater risks – with one already onboard

At first glance, it looks like any high-end cinema: booming surround sound, a razor-sharp 4K projector and rows of reclining seats. But instead of clutching popcorn, a headset records my brain activity and a heart rate monitor wraps around my arm while infra-red cameras capture...

Sindi Dlathu shares an emotional tribute following the passing of legendary beauty queen Cynthia Shange at age 76.

Investing in property can be one of the most rewarding long-term financial decisions, but it also comes with risks that require careful planning.

A Cape Town preacher has defended his decision to welcome Marc Lottering onto his church’s podium amid public backlash…

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The decision comes just days before The Rockets take on Durban City in the Nedbank Cup final.

CS 153 has gone viral on the Palo Alto campus—and on X. Not everyone is happy about it.

JAC has introduced South Africa’s cheapest double-cab bakkie to the market.

The AGSA has warned that SAA is at risk of being declared insolvent in the next 12 months.

Carmakers are bringing safer versions of their cars to South Africa.

Drinking the odd pint of beer can provide “substantial levels” of an essential brain-boosting vitamin in your diet, according to new research in a respected journal.

The data of hundreds of thousands of people who participated in the UK’s health data project was for sale on the website Alibaba.