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Grooming report pulls no punches – but will it lead to meaningful change?
For survivors of sexual abuse, practical on the ground change will be vital, writes social affairs editor Alison Holt.
MONDAY, 16 JUNE 2025, 21:23
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For survivors of sexual abuse, practical on the ground change will be vital, writes social affairs editor Alison Holt.
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Israel’s air force dominates the skies while Iran relies heavily on ballistic missiles and drones.
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Strike on the secure media compound during a live broadcast is highly symbolic as tensions between Israel and Iran soar.
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South Africa
An Eastern Cape woman has handed herself over to police after allegedly killing her boyfriend, who was a police officer.
South Africa
The DA Youth says it is not moved by its former member and MP Liam Jacob’s defecting to Gayton McKenzie’s Patriotic Alliance during a late-night Facebook Live on Friday.
South Africa
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has conceded that many young people in South Africa are not living the future they hoped for.
South Africa
South Africans in Iran urged to register with the embassy
The South African government has encouraged all citizens currently in the Islamic Republic of Iran to contact the Embassy in Tehran to ensure that they are registered with, and that their whereabouts are known to, the Embassy.
Hostilities between the State of Israel and Islamic Republic of Iran have escalated in recent days...
World
The IAEA says radiation levels outside the Natanz and Isfahan facilities remain normal following Friday’s Israeli strikes.
World
The mayor is the latest local official to be killed in an area of Mexico where organised crime holds sway.
World
It’s a case of real life catching up with James Bond fiction: Britain’s MI6 spy agency named its first-ever female chief. She used to be Q. Now she’ll be C.
World
Hostility towards tourists in Spain grows as locals complain of being forced out of their own cities.
Africa
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu orders security officials to bring an end to the killings.
Africa
Eliud Lagat has been under pressure to resign after lodging the complaint that saw the blogger’s arrest.
Africa
A previous law that activists said was used to silence opponents was struck down by the Supreme Court.
Africa
At least 29 people were killed in Kinshasa as homes were swept away in unusually big downpours.
Business
Ensus says the recent UK-US tariff deal “fundamentally undermined its business position”.
Business
Chris van der Merwe started two of South Africa’s largest private education companies, worth over R12 billion combined.
Business
Business
People who link their WhatsApp account to Facebook or Instagram will see personalised ads.
Politics
IFP leader tells young people to tackle poverty, unemployment, and shape a successful future.
Politics
Young people, who attended the DA Youth Day celebration called on the government to create jobs
Politics
Mmusi Maimane says computer programmes should be prioritised in schools
Politics
EFF leader says free, quality education is key to honouring 1976 youth and fixing broken schools.
Sport
Will they open the purse?
Sport
Kaizer Chiefs believe they’ve found the perfect opportunity to sign a player from arch rivals Mamelodi Sundowns.
Sport
In case you’ve been out of touch. Betway Premiership legend Percy Tau is home after leaving Qatar SC in May. Kaizer Chiefs are in the market for experienced attackers.
Sport
South African Jordy Smith retains his no. 1 position on the world surf rankings, despite an early exit in California …
Education
The university has largely complied with the administration’s demands, but has adjusted them in meaningful ways. One department offers a window into that effort.
Education
[Leadership] Almost a year after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed the new minimum wage of N70,000 into law, most states have extended its implementation to teachers and local government workers. Initially, many states adopted piecemeal payment, citing limited funds, while some restricted the payment to core civil servants, excluding teachers and local government workers.
Education
[Daily News] Dodoma — Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has directed leaders of the Tanzania Higher Learning Institutions Students Organisation (TAHLISO) and Zanzibar’s TAHLIFE to champion ethical conduct among students while promoting academic excellence in institutions of higher education.
Education
Hundreds of graduate students are writing to their hometown newspapers to defend their research, as the Trump administration drastically reduces science funding.
Lifestyle
The City of Cape Town has said that the upgrades at Muizenberg beachfront are progressing well, and parking areas may soon open.
Lifestyle
The beaches of the Western Cape serve up sunsets that stop time – here are seven sunset spots worth visiting for the view…
Lifestyle
One SA city was found to be a top destination for foreigners buying property in 2025, with over R1 billion already spent.
Lifestyle
South Africans are currently enjoying a long weekend – and a Monday off from work – thanks to the Youth Day public holiday.
Entertainment
Here’s how you can assist the Black Coffee Foundation to help those affected by the flooding in the Eastern Cape
Entertainment
Master’s students in Data Science and Big Data at Hassan II University in Casablanca have developed an AI-powered system that predicts wildfire risks and supports smarter agricultural management. Unveiled at the “AI for All–ESSOR” event, the project uses historical weather data and real-time satellite imagery from NASA’s FIRMS to forecast wildfires. It applies machine learning […]
Entertainment
Naver announced plans to build a next-generation AI data center in Morocco in partnership with NVIDIA, Nexus Core Systems, and investment firm Lloyd Capital. The consortium will launch phase one in the fourth quarter, aiming to offer sovereign AI computing services across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Leveraging Morocco’s strategic location – just […]
Entertainment
A team of researchers from USC, Microsoft’s AI for Good Lab, Amref Health Africa, and Kenya’s Ministry of Health has developed an AI model that can forecast acute child malnutrition in Kenya up to six months in advance with 86% accuracy. By combining clinical data from over 17,000 Kenyan health facilities with satellite imagery on […]
Science/Tech
A Dutch court on Monday confirmed a 2021 consumer watchdog’s ruling saying that Apple had abused its dominant position by imposing unfair conditions on providers of dating apps in the App Store. From a report: The Rotterdam District Court ruled that the Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) was therefore right to impose an order subject to a penalty for non-compliance. The court ruled...
Science/Tech
These rechargeable and battery-powered toothbrushes take the guesswork out of oral hygiene.
Science/Tech
Microsoft has disabled Windows Hello’s ability to authenticate users in low-light environments through a recent security update that now requires both infrared sensors and color cameras to verify faces. The change forces the system to see a visible face through the webcam before completing authentication with IR sensors. Windows Hello earlier relied solely on infrared sensors to create 3D...
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader shares a report: Japan is the latest nation hoping to tempt disgruntled US researchers alarmed by the Trump administration’s hostile attitude to academia to relocate to the Land of the Rising Sun. The Japanese government aims to create an elite research environment, and has detailed a $693 million package to attract researchers from abroad, including those from America who...
Motoring
Silver Arrows’ first victory of the year was backed-up by its rookie driver, Kimi Antonelli, finishing third to score his first ever Formula 1 podium finish.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Health
The question for the justices is whether the centers may pursue a First Amendment challenge to a state subpoena seeking donor information in federal court.
Health
Former footballer Mel Tottoh was diagnosed with myeloma after months of rib and back pain.
Health
New testing methods which are more accurate than previous tests lead to the changes.
Health
The free Wolverhampton session is aimed at showing women what support is available, organisers say.
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.