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Drivers ‘bit fed up’ with FIA leadership – Russell
Mercedes’ George Russell says the Formula 1 drivers are “a bit fed up” with the leadership of the sport’s governing body, the FIA.
THURSDAY, 21 NOVEMBER 2024, 07:28
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Mercedes’ George Russell says the Formula 1 drivers are “a bit fed up” with the leadership of the sport’s governing body, the FIA.
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While Jan van Riebeeck’s arrival at the Cape is an important aspect of the history taught in Grade 7, experts have welcomed steps to “move away from the parochial, Eurocentric and Cape-centric history of South Africa” taught to pupils.
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Some suspect the tourists consumed drinks laced with methanol, a deadly substance often found in bootleg alcohol.
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Guns are the most frequently used weapons in South Africa’s violent crimes, with firearm-related murders and attempted murders rising sharply over the last decade. Experts call for better data and better records.
South Africa
Unless bare walls and empty display cabinets are your thing, it would be unwise to plan a trip to the Johannesburg Art Gallery anytime soon.
South Africa
“I’ve seen people faint from heat stress, and others get sick and vomit.” This is the reality for many commuters bracing high temperatures in taxis during summer.
South Africa
The prestigious St John’s College and an ex-teacher accused of sexually abusing the boys in his care have been hit with a R60 million lawsuit over a past pupil’s alleged abuse and his subsequent suicide.
South Africa
The Department of Home Affairs has dismissed 18 crooked officials, effective immediately, for a range of offences, including fraud, corruption and sexual harassment.
World
The pair shared afternoon tea in London in celebration of Guinness World Records Day 2024.
World
It comes after Pyongyang’s reported deployment of thousands of soldiers to fight alongside Russia in Ukraine
World
One of the world’s richest people has been indicted on charges he duped investors in a massive solar energy project in India by concealing that it was being facilitated by an alleged bribery scheme.
World
The government has just tabled laws to block access to under-16s – but the proposal is divisive.
Africa
The International Criminal Court on Wednesday sentenced a jihadist police chief to 10 years in jail for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during a reign of terror in the fabled Malian city of Timbuktu.
Africa
The mausoleum of Patrice Lumumba, DR Congo’s independence hero, was vandalised sparking alarm over his tooth.
Africa
A veteran Ugandan opposition politician was kidnapped during a book launch in Kenya at the weekend, transferred to Uganda and is being held at a military jail in the capital, his wife said on Wednesday.
Africa
Abobaker Eisa says the “bigger cause” of the Sudanese civil war has been a motivating factor in their qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Business
Hwang was found guilty of fraud in a case that cost Wall Street banks billions of dollars in losses.
Business
Countries around the world are building new nuclear power stations.
Business
Burstone Group, formerly Investec Property Fund, sees potential for acquisitions locally, particularly in the “unloved” industrial property segment, emphasising it has never been “off SA” from an investment perspective.
Business
The government wants to address the loss of social housing, but critics say more action is needed.
Politics
As Mogale City residents drown in sewage, the political leadership, led by former mayor Danny Thupane, allegedly did not hesitate to purchase three luxury BMWs for the Troika, costing ratepayers R2.3 million.
Politics
An eyewatering R2 billion has so far been spent on the Department of Defence and Military Veterans’ flagship Project Thusano, which trains medical students in Cuba, but the programme is not accredited in South Africa, leaving returning students with little to no job prospects.
Politics
Under the theme solidarity, equality and sustainability, South Africa has for the first time been handed the G20 presidency which is made up of 19 countries including three of the world’s superpowers: China, the US and Germany.
Politics
Build One South Africa Gauteng MPL Ayanda Allie has attributed the Emfuleni municipality’s financial woes to misallocated funds, debt and a lack of transparency.
Sport
As a precursor to the Betway Summer Cup, the draw ceremony for Africa’s Richest Race was conducted in style.
Sport
Could this happen?
Sport
Which of these targets can be deemed realistic?
Sport
Khanyisa maya has hinted at joining Kaizer Chiefs in the future. In fact, he sees himself playing for Amakhosi and has made this very clear.
Education
[GroundUp] Construction on the R16-million facility began in September 2022
Education
Inequality still exists amongst the creative arts subjects, where privately educated pupils perform better
Pupils in England who attend fee-paying schools no longer outperform their state school peers in core GCSEs once results are adjusted for socioeconomic background, according to a new study.
Researchers say the findings indicate state school students are making strong progress in science,...
Education
Linda McMahon is known for her many years in the wrestling world. Though her education experience is more limited than previous secretaries, she has embraced both conservative and bipartisan ideas.
Education
[This Day] From the beginning of the 1st Basic Education School Sport (BESS) Games, Ondo State maintained its lead on the medals table and ultimately emerged as the overall champion.
Lifestyle
Rachel Kolisi opens up about divorce from Siya Kolisi, expressing gratitude for the support she’s received.
Lifestyle
Springbok Eben Etzebeth has jokingly denied stating that he would ‘break’ young player Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu…
Lifestyle
Miss Universe 1st runner-up Chidimma Adetshina makes headlines after revealing that she is relocating to Nigeria amid her woes in SA.
Lifestyle
Family and friends of One Direction star Liam Payne, who died after falling from a hotel room balcony, gathered for his funeral in Britain.
Entertainment
Pearl Thusi initially turned down taking the hot seat in the Roast of Pearl Thusi, but changed her mind when she realised that her decision was based on fear and anxiety.
Entertainment
Ringo Madlingozi has returned to music after spending time in the political arena as an EFF MP.
Entertainment
The film sector’s influence extends beyond filmmaking, generating significant demand in tourism-related industries.
Entertainment
Calling Chanel Brink a born foodie is not an exaggeration. Her father is a qualified chef and her mother worked at a deli
Science/Tech
Eskom’s retail tariff plan (RTP) — which could introduce big changes to how electricity tariffs are calculated — will hit small households with low to moderate electricity consumption the hardest.
Science/Tech
In a 23-page document (PDF) filed late Wednesday, U.S. regulators asked a federal judge to break up Google after a court found the tech giant of maintaining an abusive monopoly through its dominant search engine. As punishment, the DOJ calls for a sale of Google’s Chrome browser and restrictions to prevent Android from favoring its own search engine. The Associated Press reports: Although...
Science/Tech
Science editor Ian Sample joins host Madeleine Finlay to discuss some of the most intriguing science stories of the week. From a study finding that fat cells ‘remembering’ past obesity drives yo-yo dieting, to concerning developments in the bird flu virus, and research pinpointing which parts of the UK are best at spotting fake accents
Clips: RTE, BBC, Global News
Can you spot a fake accent?...
Science/Tech
John Calhoun designed an apartment complex for mice to examine the effects of overcrowding. It was hailed as a groundbreaking study of social breakdown, but is largely forgotten. So what happened?
Standing before the Royal Society of Medicine in London on 22 June 1972, the ecologist turned psychologist John Bumpass Calhoun, the director of the Laboratory of Brain Evolution and Behavior at the...
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
There are two ways to look at Brad Binder’s MotoGP season. On the one hand he deserves huge credit for…
Health
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning letter, but not a recall, after microorganisms were found in water samples and finished toothpaste products.
Health
Scientists are mapping out the 37 trillion cells of the human body and changing what we thought we knew
Health
How to avoid a contentious family holiday after the big election.
Health
Her fight for disability rights included founding a group called Not Dead Yet, which protested the work of Dr. Jack Kevorkian and others.
Nature
OPEC secretary-general Haitham Al Ghais on Wednesday told the COP29 climate summit in Baku that crude oil and natural gas were a gift from God, and that global warming talks should focus on cutting emissions not picking energy sources
Nature
A new version of the draft COP29 agreement will be released at midnight in Baku, Azerbaijan, as negotiators enter the last and most difficult stage of climate change talks, warning that “it will be difficult to find common ground by the finish”.
Nature
The union said that coal burn volumes have decreased by 12 million tonnes over the past decade, but the costs have grown by a staggering R25 billion.
Nature
Mashudu Mashau says it takes about two minutes to catch a penguin, a task he does weekly to investigate sightings of injured or sickly seabirds.