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Pope Leo XIV in Equatorial Guinea, his final African stop

Pope in Equatorial Guinea criticises prison conditions

Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday made a tightly controlled visit to a notorious prison in Equatorial Guinea's biggest city, after launching a rare criticism of living conditions for inmates.

22 April 2026

Lesotho Minister of Local Government Lebona Lephema

Passport rules may ease for Basotho travellers to SA

A new study could soon allow Lesotho nationals to enter South Africa using IDs instead of passports, with plans for an online stay-extension system also on the table.

22 April 2026

Suspended Sedibeng Deputy District Commissioner Mbangwa Nkhwashu.

Nkhwashu denies doing Katiso Molefe any favours

Suspended Sedibeng Deputy District Commissioner Mbangwa Nkhwashu denies interfering in the murder investigation of Vereeniging engineer Armand Swart.

22 April 2026

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema stands in the dock at the East London Regional Court in KuGompo, formerly known as East London, on April 16, 2026, for sentencing over firing an assault rifle at a rally eight years ago.

EFF, Malema take on firearm case prosecutor

The EFF and Julius Malema have lodged a complaint with the National Prosecuting Authority, accusing prosecutor Joel Cesar of unlawful conduct over the return of a firearm without a court order.

22 April 2026