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Millions of children at risk across Africa as aid cuts impact food supplies
Emergency food supplies are running out in Nigeria, Kenya, Somalia and South Sudan, Save the Children warns.
THURSDAY, 28 AUGUST 2025, 20:43
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Emergency food supplies are running out in Nigeria, Kenya, Somalia and South Sudan, Save the Children warns.
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Tom Barrack says he was telling Lebanese journalists to ‘be civilised’ but notes that they were ‘just doing their job’.
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No immediate reports of casualties as Israel says it strikes military target. Houthis say civilians targeted.
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Both Liverpool and Manchester City will face 15-time winners Real Madrid in the league phase of the Champions League.
South Africa
This after the U.S. and Rwanda reached an agreement for the transfer of up to 250 people.
South Africa
SANParks says it is shifting from a fortress-style conservation effort, to one of inclusivity.
South Africa
15 taxi drivers has been interrogated after after one e-hailing service driver was assaulted
South Africa
SANTACO is not happy with the impounding of vehicles by officials.
World
The first group of deportees arrived in mid-August, according to government spokesperson Yolande Makolo.
World
UN rights experts voiced alarm on Thursday at reports of “enforced disappearances” of starving Palestinians seeking food at distribution sites run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, urging Israel to end the “heinous crime”.
World
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday Tehran would respond to a decision by France, Britain and Germany to trigger a mechanism reimposing UN sanctions under a moribund 2015 nuclear deal.
World
President Trump takes aim at Lisa Cook, a central bank official – we unpack what it all means.
Africa
Investigations have been launched following the footage posted to Instagram – which has since been deleted.
Africa
The West African nation’s security forces are accused of alleged rape, extortion and torture.
Africa
Malema’s party argues that his remarks were taken out of context.
Africa
There has been a backlash over the recruitment scheme and a government warning to young people.
Business
Business
Nelia Ngulube, known by many as Yaya, has gone from working as a domestic worker to building her own rusk empire.
Business
Automaker Ford South Africa has given official notice of its intention to retrench employees as part of a “realignment” to match market demand.
Business
Politics
The Cape Town Equality Court found EFF leader Julius Malema guilty of hate speech.
Politics
Sithole was shot and brutally killed in May while doing party political work in Katlehong.
Politics
Dr Moya confirmed that she has voluntarily authorised a monthly repayment to the Metro.
Politics
‘Impossible to imagine a greater catastrophe’ if case not treated urgently, says Zuma.
Sport
Olympic champion St Lucia’s Julien Alfred wins the women’s 100m at the Diamond League in Zurich as Jamaica’s Tia Clayton comes second and Britain’s Dina Asher-Smith third.
Sport
Patrick Bamford leaves Premier League newcomers Leeds by mutual consent.
Sport
Ali Orr’s century inspires Hampshire to a 42-run victory over Middlesex to send them into the One-Day Cup semi-finals.
Sport
Southern Brave’s Lauren Bell takes four wickets and produces “outstanding” bowling figures of 4-6 during their win over Welsh Fire in The Hundred.
Education
[Daily Maverick] A mega donation deal may turn Curro into a non-profit, opening doors for lower-income learners, but current Curro parents shouldn’t expect cheaper fees anytime soon.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] The newly enstooled Paramount Queenmother of Ngleshie Alata, James Town in Accra, Naa Affipong IV, has called on parents to prioritise the education of their children to contribute meaningfully to the development of the community and the nation at large.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] The Founder of the African University of Communications and Business (AUCB), Kojo Yankah, has called on the people in the Central Region to adopt coordinated structures in harnessing resources in the region for the required transformation and development.
Education
[Shabait] Mendefera, 28 August 2025 – As part of efforts to enhance students’ educational performance, training is being provided to over 1,700 pre-school teachers. The training is organized at the Adi-Keih College of Business and Social Science, with participants from the Southern, Central, Northern, and Southern Red Sea Regions.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
The Ndlovu Youth Choir will celebrate Heritage Day with a special grand finale performance at SunBet Arena in Pretoria on 24 September.
Lifestyle
International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola has rubbished the US’s refugee resettlement programme and bid to assist the country.
Lifestyle
Entertainment
Amapiano hit-maker Kelvin Momo, Afro-soul crooner Sjava, music icon Thandiswa Mazwai and house duo Black Motion lead the nominations for the coveted 31st annual South African Music Awards.
Entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment
Science/Tech
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Science/Tech
Every breath people take in their homes or car probably contains significant amounts of microplastics small enough to burrow deep into lungs, new peer-reviewed research finds, bringing into focus a little understood route of exposure and health threat. The Guardian: The study, published in the journal Plos One, estimates humans can inhale as much as 68,000 tiny plastic particles daily. Previous...
Science/Tech
Solana Breaks Past $200 After 9% Rally Solana (SOL) posted a powerful 9% rally over the past 24 hours, reclaiming the $200 level and reigniting bullish sentiment across the crypto market. The move sent its market capitalization past $107 billion, placing it firmly among the strongest-performing large-cap altcoins this week. Trading activity exploded, with futures […]
Motoring
Supply constraints means the GTI will, initially, be a launch model of which 300 have been secured for 2025.
Motoring
Like the acclaimed Afrikaans pop sensation, this bespoke ride is one-of-a-kind.
Motoring
Motoring
Health
Lawyers for the agency’s chief, Susan Monarez, insist that the impasse with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. can only be resolved by President Trump.
Health
A pilot program in six states will use a tactic employed by private insurers that has been heavily criticized for delaying and denying medical care.
Health
Susan Monarez’s brief tenure was roiled by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s decisions to overhaul vaccine policy and gut a critical advisory panel.
Health
The agency’s fall recommendations underscore the goals of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to limit access to the vaccines, which he has long opposed.
Nature
Eskom and the City of Johannesburg are still in discussions about how the metro will resolve its outstanding debt, says CEO Dan Marokane.
Nature
A peer-reviewed study, published in the journal Nature, found that the carbon emissions stemming from 111 of the world’s biggest fossil fuel producers resulted in at least $28 trillion in economic losses in the three decades to 2020, writes Nick Hedley.
Nature
The challenging global context has not deterred our commitment to the Just Energy Transition Partnership, writes the International Partners group.
Nature
Three organisations have partnered to showcase and display a block made from recovered glass and building rubble waste.