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Oil surges to four-year high after Trump’s ‘No more Mr Nice Guy’ warning

Independent online (SA) 30 Apr 2026
While Tehran submitted a fresh proposal this week to reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz, the US president reportedly did not believe it was negotiating in good faith ... Meanwhile, Trump told Axios ... Download the latest IOL App for Android and IOS now. .
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Cape Town Must Face the Hard Questions: JP Smith, the Black Books, the Tender Trail ...

Independent online (SA) 30 Apr 2026
But here in Cape Town, many residents are asking a sharper question. why is the same level of scrutiny not being applied to our own city? ... It raised a deeper issue ... ** The views expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of IOL or Independent Media.
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Durban City unfazed by Bernard Parker's arrival at TS Galaxy ahead of Nedbank final

Independent online (SA) 30 Apr 2026
Durban City’s response to Bernard Parker’s arrival as coach at TS Galaxy ahead of their Nedbank Cup final on Saturday suggests they are unfazed by the former football star ... "I'm happy to be back to 100 per cent fitness ... .
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David Guetta to Black Coffee: 'Working with you is always a solid yes'

Independent online (SA) 30 Apr 2026
Working with you is always a solid yes.”. These are the words exchanged between global dance music icons Black Coffee and David Guetta as they reflected on their creative partnership ... “That record we made together is so special.
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Soweto Derby muti mayhem and the dangerous game of silence from the PSL, Kaizer Chiefs ...

Independent online (SA) 30 Apr 2026
MUTI (Umuthi), the use of traditional rituals, has always been part of South African football, but rarely does it lead to questions about player safety as it did at the FNB Stadium on Sunday, April 26 ... Emphasis on "home" ... That was how the fire started.
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While Some Build Walls, China Opens its Market to 53 African Nations Duty-Free

Independent online (SA) 30 Apr 2026
What do African traders need most right now. more markets, fewer barriers, or partners who respect their choices? They are getting them all ... Take South Africa ... ** The views expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of IOL or Independent Media. .
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D4vd used Amazon chainsaws to hack up teen's body: prosecutors

Independent online (SA) 30 Apr 2026
R&B singer D4vd used chainsaws he bought from Amazon to cut up the body of the teenage girl he murdered and left to rot in the trunk of his Tesla, prosecution documents claimed ... He denies the charge ... Her fingers have not been recovered ... AFP .
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The Zen of Manie: Why Japan has given Libbok a chance to reset his mind

Independent online (SA) 30 Apr 2026
It's been a case of out of sight, out of mind as far as far as Springbok flyhalf Manie Libbok playing rugby in Japan is concerned. But it may have been the best for his own mind ... He is cooking in a league that prioritises his greatest strength ... .
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Situationship breakups: why losing a ‘maybe’ hurts more than losing a ‘forever’

Independent online (SA) 30 Apr 2026
One minute, you’re sharing body heat, leaving a toothbrush at their place, and acting like a couple without ever saying the words ... That’s the reality of modern dating ... The difference that changes everything ... You talk about the future ... It’s convenient ... .
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‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ review: fashion, fame and power plays dominate the long-awaited sequel

Independent online (SA) 30 Apr 2026
This week, my two-decade wait for the sequel to my all-time favourite movie, “The Devil Wears Prada”, finally came to an end ... And while it is still fashion-heavy, the new movie is far more reflective, as it echoes themes of power and survival ... .
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Ex-FBI director Comey appears in court over Trump threat charge

Independent online (SA) 30 Apr 2026
undefinedFormer FBI Director James Comey has been indicted for a second time by the Department of Justice ... Trump said this gesture was a coded threat ... Each charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison ... "It depends on the investigation ... AFP .
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Geordin Hill-Lewis' Gospel: 'Supply-Side Progressivism' in Cape Town

Independent online (SA) 30 Apr 2026
There is something uplifting about cutting away red tape—the frustrating regulations and endless forms that make it difficult to get anything done ... ** The views expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of IOL or Independent Media. .
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Understanding life insurance coverage for South Africans living abroad

Independent online (SA) 30 Apr 2026
Discover essential insights on how South African life insurance policies operate when you travel or live abroad, including coverage details, claims processes, and tips to ensure your family's financial security. Why overseas claims can take longer ... .
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How SIU corruption probe bust a lottery beneficiary project

Independent online (SA) 30 Apr 2026
One of South Africa’s most senior newsroom figures has stepped aside after being drawn into allegations in a corruption probe involving National Lottery funding ... Instead, investigators say a portion of the funds was redirected.
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Tim Sukazi eyes Nedbank Cup glory as TS Galaxy look to relive historic success

Independent online (SA) 30 Apr 2026
TS Galaxy’s historic success in the 2019 Nedbank Cup laid the foundation on which the club is built, which is why chairman Tim Sukazi is eager for another successful night in the competition at New Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday (6pm kick-off).
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