Lesedi Matsunyane-Ferguson talks new role in eagerly awaited film, Destroying Desmon
Actress is back at work with new comedic film with distinctive South African humour
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Big petrol and diesel price relief on the cards as oil plunges
Oil plunged below $100 a barrel after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that’s expected to halt the American-Israeli military campaign in exchange for Tehran reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Zwane frustrated after Usuthu drop points against Sekhukhune
Usuthu next face mammoth task against Pirates
Free workshop gives freelance dancers new hope
Choreographer Mnguni gives over 80 dancers rare chance to train, connect
SA’s super fans accept they are not entitled to tournament freebies
Machaka, Mamello say govt has never paid for them
MALAIKA MAHLATSI | Challenge inhumanity of refusing medical help on religious grounds
To allow a child to suffer when a blood transfusion would save his life is unthinkable
SOWETAN | Govt failing its most vulnerable citizens
With each day of the war, more problems are emerging, with inflation here in SA expected to rise
Germany intelligence agency warns of Russian APT28 cyber spying
BERLIN, April 7 (Reuters) – Germany’s domestic intelligence agency warned on Tuesday of cyberattacks by the Russian state-linked hacker group APT28, saying it had compromised vulnerable TP-Link internet routers to spy on military, government and critical infrastructure targets.
Trump agrees to two-week Iran ceasefire, drops threat to destroy ‘whole civilization’
WASHINGTON/DUBAI/CAIRO, April 7 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, less than two hours before his deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face devastating attacks on its civilian infrastructure.
EXPOSED: How Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe defied the President
Since September 2025, Daily Maverick has documented governance failures at the Department of Social Development under Minister Sisisi Tolashe. A letter sent to Tolashe by President Cyril Ramaphosa in March reveals the most recent: Tolashe charged her own Director-General with misconduct and advertised for his replacement without the legal authority to do either.
Top Australian soldier to remain in jail over alleged war crimes
Ben Roberts-Smith faces five charges of the war crime of murder, which has a penalty of life in prison.
Why did US and Israel attack Iran and how long could the war last?
Conflict spread across the Middle East after the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran on 28 February.
News24 | Trump blinks or Iran caves? Both sides claim victory as ceasefire deal is struck
Iran’s plan, according to wire agencies, includes its continued control over the Strait of Hormuz, the withdrawal of US combat forces from the region, the cessation of war on all fronts, including in Lebanon, and acceptance of Iran’s uranium enrichment programme.
Tributes after British teenager dies while visiting Vietnam
Orla Wates, reportedly killed in a road accident, is remembered by her mother as “beautiful, independent and very funny”.
Why the Strait of Hormuz matters so much in the Iran war
Tehran says it has agreed to open the Strait of Hormuz for two weeks “if attacks against Iran are halted”.
Gilgo Beach serial killings suspect to be charged in death of eighth victim
Architect Rex Heuermann will appear in court on Wednesday when he is expected to plead guilty to murder charges.
The Papers: ‘World holds its breath’ and ‘No Kan do’
The papers are dominated by Donald Trump’s threats against Iran.
Two vetoes and a deadline: Tuesday was a bad day for rules, and a costly one for South Africa
On the same day Trump threatened Iran with power plants and bridges, Russia and China killed a UN resolution in its sleep. South Africa sat square in the wreckage of both.
World’s best keeper? Raya helps Arsenal get back on track
David Raya is the best goalkeeper in the world, according to his Arsenal team-mates – and the Spaniard played a key role in his side’s 1-0 win at Sporting.
Alexander-Arnold fails to ease Tuchel concerns as Kane stars
Thomas Tuchel’s doubts about Trent Alexander-Arnold and reliance on Harry Kane are confirmed on the England manager’s Madrid mission.
‘He stalked me, but I was the one arrested’
Jodie Morrow went to the police after being harassed, but later found herself in custody.