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April 22, 2026 Parkinson’s ZA, a non-profit charity, hosted an awareness walk in Durban to support patients, reduce stigma, and grow a nationwide support community. April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month in South Africa, dedicated to educating the public, reducing stigma, and supporting those affected by this progressive neurological illness. To mark the occasion, Parkinson’s ZA

April 20, 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa undertook a working visit last week to the Kingdom of Spain. “His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa is this evening undertaking a working visit to the Kingdom of Spain, where he will have an audience with His Majesty King Felipe VI of Spain and hold a bilateral engagement with the

April 17, 2026 Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) President Julius Malema has been sentenced to a minimum of fifteen years in prison following the conclusion of his firearm discharge trial, which spanned several years. Presiding Magistrate Twanet Olivier delivered the ruling at the East London Regional Court in KuGompo City, Eastern Cape, on Thursday, 16 April

April 14, 2026 Officials from U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration are holding internal discussions about the details of a potential second, in-person meeting with Iranian officials before the ceasefire between the United States and Iran expires within the two-week deadline, should the opportunity arise, a source familiar with the talks told CNN. It remains unclear

April 13, 2026 The eThekwini Municipality has officially launched the “Digitally You” platform, introducing a technology-driven, centralized system that streamlines how vacancies are advertised, applications are submitted, and candidates are screened. The municipal council has formally unveiled its e-recruitment portal. This computerized software system replaces the traditional paper-based method of hiring civil servants with a

April 10, 2026 After nearly four weeks of carnage and air strikes, the United States and Iran agreed to a two‑week ceasefire. This comes as a relief not only for South Africa, but also for the rest of the developing world. Escalating oil and commodity prices have long been a major concern for these countries.