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UN watchdog voices ‘deep concern’ as Iran reports new attacks on nuclear plant
The International Atomic Energy Agency urges restraint to avoid a nuclear accident at Iran’s Bushehr plant.

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US arrests relatives of deceased Iranian general Qasem Soleimani
The niece and grand-niece of Qasem Soleimani are in the custody of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, officials said.

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Two arrested after boy killed and two hurt in crash
Police say a vehicle collided with three teenagers, two riding a bike and another on a scooter.

South Africa
Ngwathe SMME Expo focuses on tackling unemployment, empowering youth
The expo, in Parys in the Free State, is part of the week long Ngwathe Easter experience

South Africa
Garden Route district reports no new foot and mouth disease cases
State Veterinarian, Leana Janse van Rensburg, says all cases are still contained within Mossel Bay

South Africa
Ekurhuleni Metro police officer killed, four injured in Musina crash
The deceased officer has been identified as Thivhulawi Malala.

South Africa
Over 130 drivers arrested for drunk driving in EC during Easter
Most of the arrests were recorded between Thursday and Friday.

World
Australians told to continue Easter travel plans despite fuel shortages
Hundreds of petrol stations across Australia have run out of fuel as the Iran war disrupts global oil shipments and pushes up prices.

World
‘London Falling’: A teenage imposter, an aging gangster and a body in the Thames
In 2019, 19-year-old Zac Brettler leapt towards the River Thames from a fifth-floor luxury apartment in central London. Patrick Radden Keefe investigates the story of the teen’s double life in a new book.

World
Iran war enters its 6th week as military searches for downed jet crew member
The war in Iran enters its 6th week as the search continues for the missing U.S. service member who bailed out of a fighter jet shot down over Iran on Friday.

World
The busiest place you’ve never seen
Photographer Julia Gunther and writer-filmmaker Nick Schönfeld chronicle the rhythms of daily life on Tristan da Cunha, the world’s most remote inhabited island.

Africa
Senegal bans ministers from foreign travel as oil price rise bites
The fuel cost is nearly double what the government budgeted for putting pressure on stretched finances.

Africa
Burkina Faso must ‘forget’ about democracy, military leader says
Capt Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power in 2023, says democratic rule would not work for his country.

Africa
Sixteen Kenyans missing in Russia after army recruitment
More than 250 Kenyans have gone to fight for Russia in Ukraine, mostly willingly, Kenya’s foreign minister says.

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.

Business
Goodbye Australia, UK, and Canada – reverse emigration trend hitting South Africa
A growing number of skilled South Africans are returning home after building careers overseas in countries such as Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom (UK).

Business
10 most valuable brands in South Africa worth R771 billion
Accountancy firm Brand Finance recently published a report listing South Africa’s top 100 brands in 2026, with Africa’s largest mobile network operator MTN maintaining its position as South Africa’s most valuable brand.

Business
The woman who didn’t become a doctor out of fear of blood is now the CEO of major bank in South Africa
First National Bank (FNB) Personal Segment CEO Lytania Johnson will assume the role of CEO for FNB in April 2026, succeeding current CEO Harry Kellan.

Business
South Africans withdrawing millions of rands from their pension funds
JSE-listed financial services group Alexforbes recently announced that it has processed and paid more than one million savings pot withdrawal claims since 2024 when the two-pot retirement system was introduced in South Africa.

Politics
Hill-Lewis, Dyonase enter race for DA federal leader position
DA FC spokesperson says many young people have put up their hands up to serve in top positions

Politics
ANC open to working with parties like EFF and MKP: Mashatile
Mashatile spoke to the media after a Good Friday service hosted by Amandla Ngawethu Universal Church

Politics
South Africa will not collapse: Mashatile on huge fuel price hike
Mashatile says government is looking at increasing its capacity to refine crude oil

Politics
ANCYL demands young leaders in Panyaza Lesufi’s cabinet
The ANCYL says Panyaza Lesufi’s pick of Nkululeko Dunga sidelines youth and ignores party rules

Sport
Coleraine defeat Larne in extra time to make final
A goal by substitute Matthew Shevlin in the second period of extra time secures their passage into the Irish Cup final courtesy of a 2-1 win over Larne.

Sport
Huddersfield revival continues with win over York
Huddersfield Giants beat York Knights to record back-to-back Super League victories for the first time since August 2025.

Sport
Haaland resurgence throws down gauntlet for run-in
Manchester City have beaten Arsenal and taken apart Liverpool in their past two games and Erling Haaland’s return to goalscoring form has laid down the gauntlet for the run-in.

Sport
Bath hold off brave Saracens to reach last eight
Bath hold off a brave effort from out-of-form Saracens to book their place in the Champions Cup quarter-finals.
Education
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Education
Some Borrowers Are Moving Abroad and Abandoning Their Student Loans
A record number of student loan borrowers are in delinquency and default. Some are making the drastic decision to leave the country and abandon their loans.

Education
Voters in Wales failed by inaccurate UK media reports on devolved issues, study finds
Reports on English policies seen in Wales as relating to whole of UK contribute to widespread confusion, researchers say
UK media is failing to report properly on devolved issues in Wales, leaving voters ill-informed about May’s Senedd elections, a report has found.
A Cardiff University study of more than 3,000 news items found repeated patterns in coverage across different broadcasters and...

Education
A ‘masculinity crisis’ is brewing in UK schools, union says
Misogynistic abuse of female staff is increasing, leaving teachers feeling ‘traumatised’ and ‘humiliated’
Teachers’ leaders have said a “masculinity crisis” is fermenting in schools across the UK, with misogynistic abuse of female staff on the increase, leaving victims “traumatised”, “demeaned” and “humiliated”.
Almost a quarter of female teachers who took part in a union survey said they have...

Lifestyle
Jackie Phamotse completes two-year house arrest
Controversial author Jackie Phamotse says she is ready to “live boldly” again after completing her two-year house arrest.

Lifestyle
Olwethu Leshabane embraces new era of maternity care as doula
South African media personality Olwethu Leshabane proudly announced her new career path as a doula at a maternity clinic in Johannesburg.

Lifestyle
Anele Mdoda’s husband Mgudlwa breaks silence amid PPE scandal
Mgudlwa denies linking Anele Mdoda to PPE scandal, says contracts predate their relationship and vows to challenge tribunal ruling.

Lifestyle
Rocking The Vaal gears up for Guinness World Record attempts
Ready to get down to good music and break two tasty Guinness World Records in the process? The Rocking The Vaal festival’s got you covered!

Entertainment
Love triangle jealousy turns deadly: 59-year-old kills girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend in Eastern Cape
The suspect had arrived to find his girlfriend drinking with the deceased, who was reportedly her ex-boyfriend.

Entertainment
South Africa faces damaging waves and scattered storms on Sunday
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 05 April 2026.

Entertainment
Champions Cup result: Toulon pip Stormers in round of 16 thriller
The Stormers kept it close despite losing the possession and territory battles, a late TMO decision proving the difference between the sides.

Entertainment
Lamola: Iran waived an exit visa to aid people trapped in Middle East, and that was largely it
With Iranian airspace completely shut down from the start of the conflict, the only routes out were overland.
Science/Tech
What Teens Are Doing With Those Role-Playing Chatbots
Harassing bots with “funny violence.” Confiding about a broken heart. Chatting with a block of cheese. Filling a void of loneliness.
Science/Tech
The Document Foundation Removes Dozens of Collabora Developers
Long-time GNOME/OpenOffice.org/LibreOffice contributorMichael Meeks is now general manager of Collabora Productivity. And earlier this month he complained when LibreOffice decided to bring back its LibreOffice Online project, as reported by Neowin, which had been inactive since 2022. After the original project went dormant — to which Collabora was a major contributor — they forked the code...

Science/Tech
Medicines watchdog to investigate UK peptide clinics over health claims
Exclusive: Guardian investigation finds several clinics making potentially unlawful claims about benefits of unregulated therapies
What are peptides, are they safe and is there evidence to back up the hype?
The medicines regulator is investigating whether UK clinics are breaking the law by making claims about the benefits of unregulated, experimental peptide therapies, the Guardian can...
Science/Tech
‘Cognitive Surrender’ Leads AI Users To Abandon Logical Thinking, Research Finds
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: When it comes to large language model-powered tools, there are generally two broad categories of users. On one side are those who treat AI as a powerful but sometimes faulty service that needs careful human oversight and review to detect reasoning or factual flaws in responses. On the other side are those who routinely outsource their...

Motoring
5 fastest hatchbacks you can buy in South Africa
South Africa is home to some top-notch hot hatches.

Motoring
The new car brand South Africa was supposed to receive in 2026
Tesla was set to launch in South Africa this year, but ongoing tensions have put these plans on hold.

Motoring
Iran war disrupts shipments from major carmaker
Car exports from Asian carmakers have been disrupted by the Middle East conflict.

Motoring
Official petrol price for April, big update for South Africa’s new airport, and how much fuel you are legally allowed to store at home
These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.
Health
For Many Patients Leaving the I.C.U., the Struggle Has Only Just Begun
A long stay in intensive care can bring physical, cognitive and mental health challenges that can take months or longer to resolve.

Health
AR tech prepares patients for endometriosis surgery
The images are used in consultations to show what happens to the womb, ovaries and fallopian tubes.
Health
‘Under Protest,’ Raw Dairy Farm Recalls Cheddar Linked to 9 E. Coli Cases
Raw Farm, a dairy producer in California, denies that its products have caused the outbreak, which has sickened people in three states.
Health
H.H.S. Takes a First Step Toward Restoring Vaccine Advisory Committee
A federal judge last month questioned the legitimacy of the panel and overturned its recent work. A notice suggests that it may be revived on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s terms.