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On This Day: April 1 – From April Fools’ Pranks to Historic Firsts, Milestones That Shaped the World

Greg Hutson|Published

On this day in history

Letters to the editor: From global politics to local sovereignty and a tongue-in-cheek plan

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Letters to the editor

Durban High Court Deals Another Blow to Calvin Mathibeli as Bid to Appeal Mkhwanazi Retraction Order Fails

Daily News Reporter|Published

Calvin Mojalefa Mathibeli's legal attempts to challenge a court order against his defamation claims have been thwarted, as the Durban High Court rules in favour ...

Eastern Cape COGTA condemns Nigerian coronation as a threat to sovereignty

Sipho Jack and Karabo Ngoepe|Published

The Eastern Cape COGTA has condemned the coronation of a Nigerian national as a king, labelling it a threat to South African sovereignty. Local leaders express outrage, ...

Unpacking government’s plan to ease fuel price pressure

IOL Reporter|Published

Recent data from the Central Energy Fund Group suggests historically high fuel price increases from April 2026

EFF rejects Ngizwe Mchunu’s attacks on Julius Malema as distractions

Willem Phungula|Published

The EFF in KwaZulu-Natal stands firm against Ngizwe Mchunu's attacks on Julius Malema, emphasising their commitment to fighting monopoly capital and addressing urgent ...

No fuel shortage, says SA Petroleum Retailers Association

Jason Woosey|Updated

South African Petroleum Retailers Association says fuel queues are due to a surge in demand, not a national shortage.

Trending: Medicare24 CEO & Ekurhuleni Deputy Chief Under Fire as Social Media Users Demand Answers

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Have your say: Zim’s Fuel Crisis, Religious Rights, Trump’s Folly Ignite Readers’ Fury

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On This Day, March 31: From Historic Rescues to Modern Shocks, Milestones That Shaped Our World

Greg Hutson|Published

On this day in history

Violence Erupts in KuGompo as Protest Over Nigerian ‘King’ Coronation Turns Chaotic, Cars Torched

Sipho Jack|Published

Residents of KuGumpu protest the installation of Chief Solomon Ogbonna Ezikos as a Nigerian king, citing concerns over cultural integration and illegal immigration. ...

Yvonne Chaka Chaka's husband, Dr Mandlalele Mhinga, in court for alleged tax evasion

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Dr Leonard Mandlalele Mhinga, husband of celebrated singer Yvonne Chaka Chaka, faces over 100 serious charges in court for alleged tax evasion

MK Party's bid to block Shamila Batohi’s pension benefits dismissed in court with costs order

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Batohi, who served as NDPP with distinction, has been at the center of scrutiny over high-profile prosecutions and the handling of sensitive corruption cases during ...

Gayton McKenzie: 'I was an armed robber, not a drug dealer'

Theolin Tembo|Updated

Gayton McKenzie confronts explosive drug trade allegations during a Facebook Live broadcast, asserting his innocence and challenging the claims made by inmate Jermaine ...

" Sleepless Nights" for Cyril Ramaphosa, ahead of Massive Petrol and Diesel Hikes from April 1

Daily News Reporter|Updated

President Cyril Ramaphosa warns South Africans of impending petrol and diesel price increases, attributing the hikes to global economic pressures and geopolitical ...

Protest erupts in Eastern Cape after 'Nigerian man crowned king'

Brandon Nel|Published

Upset that a Nigerian man was allegedly crowned king in the Eastern Cape, residents, political parties and traditional leaders took to the streets on Monday, calling ...

Zuma and Mbeki’s bid for the removal of Sisi Khampepe dismissed by court

Zelda Venter|Updated

Retired Justice Sisi Khampepe will continue to lead the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into political interference in TRC cases, following the Gauteng High Court's ...

Trending: Bafana Bafana Selection Drama Sparks Fan Backlash Ahead of the World Cup

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Letters: Readers Sound Off on Mugabe’s Son, Trump, TV Shake-Ups and the Gaza Crisis

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Fannie Masemola's summons 'a political strategy to shield corrupt officials'

Manyane Manyane|Published

The summons against National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola raises serious questions about political motivations and the integrity of South Africa's justice ...