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Key Events Today
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Julius Malema sentenced to 5 years in jail, granted bail.
Top Trending News
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Taxi explosion in South Africa: On April 16, 2026, between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM local time, a South African minibus taxi exploded. It was returning from a funeral in Nkayi. About 18 people died. The vehicle belonged to Best Care Funeral Services.
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Madam Boss turns 41.
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Belinda Chinowawa appointed Executive Director of ZLHR.
Business
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PSG Financial Services had a record year (ending Feb 28, 2026). Recurring earnings per share rose 33.5% to 135.0 cents. Core income grew 22% to R8.28 billion, assets under management increased 19.9% to R564.6 billion, and return on equity improved to 31.7%.
Africa
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Ramaphosa arrives in Spain.
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SA Home Affairs: Zimbabweans with ZEP permits do not qualify for permanent residency. A decision will be announced within 12 months. Permits expire on May 27, 2027.
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Malawi arrested 513 illegal immigrants in the last 15 months (mostly from DRC and Ethiopia). 1,418 were deported in the same period. Recently, 133 Ethiopians were found hidden in a truck heading to Lilongwe.
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Land restitution payments delayed: The Commission on Restitution of Land Rights failed to pay beneficiaries by March 31, 2026, due to bulk payment system problems.
Notes
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Shandesh and Mimi Mogale (a famous Lekompo couple) started sharing their relationship online in early 2025 and got engaged in January 2026. They quietly separated in early 2026. On April 14, 2026, a TikToker accused Mimi of cheating. Shandesh then confirmed the breakup and sent a legal notice. On April 15, 2026, Mimi admitted to the cheating, took responsibility, and asked people to stop attacking Shandesh.
