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 16, 2026 South Africa’s economic growth rose in March despite the overall impact of the United States-Iran war, though the nation still faces obstacles. According to the PayInc Economic Index, economic activity increased by 0.9% on a monthly basis, reaching an index level of 104.7 in March, said Shergeran Naidoo, Head of Stakeholder Engagements
April 15, 2026 The elite swimmers of South Africa are set to descend on Gqeberha to compete in the Bombela Concession Company SA National Swimming Championships from 14 –18 April. National titles and crucial qualification spots for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, will be the main focus. The five – day competition, taking place
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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
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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
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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.
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April 9, 2026 South African Revenue Service (SARS) Commissioner-designate Dr. Ngobane Johnstone Makhubu stated in an official announcement that the R3 per litre fuel tax relief granted to South African consumers in April will need to be repaid in one form or another. Speaking at an introductory briefing on his appointment as the new SARS
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April 8, 2026 Israel’s Parliament, the Knesset, has passed a law allowing the hanging of Palestinians convicted of killings during militant attacks. The law uses language that effectively exempts Jewish perpetrators of nationalist violence. The legislation, drafted by the ruling coalition of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has been described as discriminatory and unconstitutional (although
April 7, 2026 This is how wars start – not with missiles, but with deadlines. Donald Trump has issued a stark warning: if Iran does not comply within days, its critical infrastructure – power systems, bridges, national arteries – could become targets. His latest rhetoric on Truth Social wasn’t subtle. It was forceful, public, and
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April 7, 2026 South Africa is not without its fair share of athletic talent, especially in distance running. When it comes to young talent, Tiisetso Malungane takes the crown. A sixteen-year-old middle-distance runner from Pretoria, he is the son of Catharine Malungane, herself an experienced marathon and ultra-marathon runner, who began training him from the
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