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1. Bantry Bay runner hit by alleged drunk driver, flung over side wall

A man has been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol after hitting two runners on Victoria Road in Bantry Bay on Sunday morning.

Both runners, a man and a woman, were reportedly thrown into the air from the force of the impact.

The woman was flung over the wall on the side of the road leading to a rescue operation.

2. Schools get an extra week off during April

While kids enjoy a break after today, in term two, they will have extra time off.

In the second term of the 2025 South African school calendar, there's a special school holiday week added to the calendar from 29 April to 2 May in addition to regular public holidays.

The special holiday week is due to some public holidays in April falling over weekends but observed during the week.

3. Joshlin Smith: Police say Minister Gayton McKenzie could face charges of interfering with justice

Police have confirmed that complaints of kidnapping and interference with justice in the Joshlin Smith case involving Patriotic Alliance (PA) leader Gayton McKenzie have been thoroughly investigated.

McKenzie played an active role in the search for six-year-old Joshlin, who went missing from her home in Saldanha Bay in February of last year.

4. You may have a share of R88bn in unclaimed benefits: Here's how to check and claim

Billions – R88 billion, according to Moodley – in unclaimed benefits, remain unpaid to rightful recipients.

If you suspect you may be owed money, there are several ways to check and claim what is yours.

Unclaimed benefits can include retirement savings, investment payouts and dormant bank accounts.

5. South Africa's Three Ships Whisky bags 'World's Best Blended Whisky' award (again!)

The Three Ships Whisky Bourbon Cask has just been crowned World’s Best Blended Whisky at the prestigious 2025 World Whiskies Awards.

At this renowned global competition, whiskies from every corner of the world are rigorously blind-tasted by an independent panel of the most esteemed whisky experts.

This proudly South African whisky wowed the judges, earning the top spot in the Blended Whisky category and beating fierce competition from iconic whisky-producing countries.

6. WATCH: Is it okay to dump your trash in a neighbour's bin?

A Facebook video captured by a homeowner's CCTV has left many feeling dumped on, showing a man driving up to the curb, checking his neighbour's bin for space, and then stuffing trash from his boot into it until it was overflowing.

With over 130k views, the video has sparked the question: Is it acceptable to toss your excess trash into a neighbour's bin?

According to Twigg, the answer is a firm no – it could be considered illegal dumping.

7. ‘There is no justice in South Africa, the corruption runs deep’ – Hit-and-run victim

In December 2023, 27-year-old Navy employee Garth Pasha crashed into triathlete Dewald van der Westhuizen, and failed to stop at the scene.

Van der Westhuizen reportedly went through five surgeries, immense pain, and almost lost his leg after the accident.

Last week, the Simon’s Town Magistrate’s Court handed down its ruling in the hit-and-run case, and the cycling community is outraged.

8. Shock findings: Contraceptive injection may be tied to brain tumours

In parts of the world, class actions have been brought against the manufacturers of Depo Provera, Pfizer.

In an investigation covering two continents, Carte Blanche has found evidence that suggests a possible connection between the long-term use of Depo-Provera and the development of certain brain tumours.

Depo is a hugely popular 12-week lasting contraceptive injected into millions of women worldwide.

9. Global MPs back South Africa against US intimidation: ‘We can’t run a world in fear of United States' - Jeremy Corbyn, former UK Labour Party leader

To say that relations between the US and South Africa are strained would be an understatement.

Just over a week since Ebrahim Rasool was expelled as ambassador, the US has cut all military ties with South Africa.

Some worry this is a prelude to economic sanctions.

10. Tennis lovers! How to watch the Tie Break Tens Highlights from Indian Wells 2025 - for free

Catch all the explosive action from the 2025 Tie Break Tens Eisenhower Cup at Indian Wells, USA – a unique, fast-paced tennis showdown featuring some of the biggest names in world tennis.

Watch ten-point tiebreak battles in a high-energy format that delivers thrills, drama, and superstar matchups.

From Fritz & Sabalenka to Tsitsipas & Badosa, witness mixed doubles tennis like you've never seen before – intense, unpredictable, and electrifying.

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