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Mantashe moves to secure fuel supply as Middle East crisis disrupts global oil markets

Minister Simelane demands bold action to close SA's 2.6 million housing gap

Suspect nabbed for killing of Madlanga Commission witness

Ramaphosa pushes for deeper economic partnership between South Africa and Brazil

Former Rustenburg court clerk fined R20 000 for stealing cash-in-transit bags
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Good Friday Reflection: The Cross That Changed History Forever
World NewsZelenski offers Ukraine's expertise to help reopen Strait of Hormuz
Crime & JusticeSeven jailed for kidnapping and extortion of 13-year-old girl in Kriel
SA NewsGrade 11 learner dies unexpectedly at Voortrekker fieldwork camp near Brits
Crime & JusticeTraffic officer gunned down during routine stop on N7 highway
SA NewsLimpopo mourns loss of conjoined twin after separation surgery complications
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Former Rustenburg court clerk fined R20 000 for stealing cash-in-transit bags
Former Swartruggens court clerk Gontle Maphologela fined R20 000 after conviction on eight theft counts involving R42 800 in stolen court funds.

Seven jailed for kidnapping and extortion of 13-year-old girl in Kriel
Seven people were each sentenced to four years in prison for kidnapping a 13-year-old girl in Kriel and demanding R200 000 ransom from her mother.

Traffic officer gunned down during routine stop on N7 highway
A West Coast traffic officer was shot by a motorist during a routine stop on the N7 near Klawer and is recovering after surgery.

Thirteen wanted suspects nabbed in Northern Cape tracing operation
Thirteen suspects aged 18 to 52 arrested in Roodepan as part of Operation Shanela II for offences including murder, robbery and assault.
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Good Friday Reflection: The Cross That Changed History Forever
A Good Friday reflection on Mark 15:33-41 explores the paradox of the cross, where Christ's death fulfilled a Divine plan and opened the way to God.

Grade 11 learner dies unexpectedly at Voortrekker fieldwork camp near Brits
Grade 11 Waterkloof High pupil Zané de Jager died unexpectedly at the Thaba Voortrekker fieldwork camp near Brits. The cause of death is not yet known.

Limpopo mourns loss of conjoined twin after separation surgery complications
One of the conjoined twins separated at Mankweng Hospital in Limpopo has died on Good Friday after developing severe sepsis and multiple organ failure.

Cream cheese-topped cookie bars offer a sweet Easter treat
Sweet cookie bars with cream cheese frosting from the Huis-huis cookbook make an ideal Easter dessert, available at select Pretoria bookshops.
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Community radio station surprises Pretoria motorists with free full tanks
A Pretoria community radio station surprised 19 motorists with free full tanks worth over R16 000, turning April Fools' Day into a day of generosity.

Global markets surge as ceasefire hopes lift investor sentiment
Global stocks surged and oil prices dropped as Trump's suggestion of a Middle East ceasefire within weeks lifted market sentiment, though analysts warn significant risks remain.

Minister Simelane demands action on investment pledges, not just promises
Minister Simelane urges South Africa to move from investment pledges to real delivery, positioning the country as a gateway for continental growth.

R1.4 billion infrastructure project transforms water supply for Thembalethu residents
A R1.4 billion water infrastructure project has been officially handed over in Thembalethu, George, promising improved water security and local economic benefits.
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Zelenski offers Ukraine's expertise to help reopen Strait of Hormuz
President Zelenski has offered Ukraine's expertise in breaking naval blockades to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid Iran's disruption of the critical shipping route.

Trump Extends Iran Energy Strike Pause Into April Amid Stalled Negotiations
Trump extends pause on Iran energy strikes to 6 April while threatening severe consequences, as Tehran rejects US peace terms as one-sided amid a conflict roiling global markets.

Mantashe reassures nation: SA's fuel supply is secure despite global tensions
Minister Mantashe has assured South Africans that fuel supplies remain stable despite global disruptions, with imports secured through mid-April 2026.

European Elections Signal Growing Rightward Shift Across the Continent
Municipal elections in France, Germany and the Netherlands this week highlight Europe's accelerating rightward political shift amid voter frustration over immigration and governance.
