Day: April 16, 2026
News24 | Turkey police order the arrest of 83 for praising school shooting online
Turkish police said on Thursday they had ordered dozens of arrests for people accused of posting controversial content on social media after two deadly school shootings this week.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Beloved commentator Johnny Davids dies
SuperSport has announced the passing of Afrikaans commentator, television host and musician Johnny Davids, who died suddenly in the early hours of Thursday.
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Continue ReadingNews24 | US to blockade Iran ports ‘as long as it takes’: Pentagon chief
The United States will blockade Iranian ports for “as long as it takes,” US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday, threatening renewed strikes if Tehran does not make a deal.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Russia hits Ukraine with ‘horrendous attack’, killing 16 people in drone, missile barrage
A massive Russian drone and missile barrage killed at least 16 people in cities across Ukraine, more than four years into the war with peace talks stalled, Ukrainian officials said.
Continue ReadingNews24 | YouTube suspends pro-Iran channel posting Lego-style Trump parodies over AI propaganda claims
YouTube has terminated a channel belonging to a pro-Iran group that produces viral Lego-themed AI videos ridiculing US President Donald Trump.
Continue ReadingNews24 | YouTube suspends pro-Iran channel posting Lego-style Trump parodies over AI propaganda claims
YouTube has terminated a channel belonging to a pro-Iran group that produces viral Lego-themed AI videos ridiculing US President Donald Trump.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Home Affairs sets record straight on reports of permanent residency for ZEP holders
The Department of Home Affairs has clarified that Zimbabwe Exemption Permit holders are not eligible to directly apply for permanent residency in South Africa.
Continue ReadingNews24 | TV, toast, rooibos: How 59-year-old Robben Island skins swimmer celebrated making history
Shortly after completing a gruelling 10-hour, 30km quadruple swim between Blouberg and Robben Island, endurance swimmer Karen Kennedy was not thinking about records or recognition. She was craving toast, avocado, eggs and a hot cup of rooibos tea.
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