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April 20, 2026 · Daily Maverick

MADLANGA COMMISSION: Suspended City of Tshwane CFO was ‘just huffing and puffing and playing along’, inquiry hears
Suspended City of Tshwane CFO Gareth Mnisi faced a bruising barrage of questions at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry,
Tim Cook stepping down as Apple chief for new position
Tim Cook, who has led Apple since 2011, will become its next executive chairman, the company has announced.
Spear Reit acquires Watergate Centre in R442m retail deal
Portfolio growth driven by targeted acquisition in dense urban catchment.
Emerging-Market Stocks Erase War Losses on AI Demand, Peace Hope
Emerging-market shares recouped their Iran war-induced losses, lifted by a rebound in Asian equities driven by optimism
Latest news on Iran as ceasefire nears end
Charlie D'Agata, Olivia Rinaldi and Lana Zak report on the current state of Iran war, what we know about peace talks and