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A former KwaZulu-Natal Road Accident Fund employee who demanded a bribe of R500 000 from a claimant was sentenced to 10 years’ direct imprisonment after she was found guilty of corruption.
Top Stories
England’s Euro 2022 final match-winner Chloe Kelly is included in the Lionesses squad for the friendlies with Germany and South Africa.
Top Stories
Arsenal confirm that head coach Jonas Eidevall has resigned after just over three years in charge.
Top Stories
From one war zone to another, and back again – how some of the most vulnerable cannot escape wherever they turn.
South Africa
The Gauteng Department of Education is confident that the 2024 matric exams will run smoothly and pupils will ace their assessments.
South Africa
An argument over a parking spot in the Mahikeng CBD in the North West turned violent over the weekend and claimed the lives of two men in their 30s, according to an organisation.
South Africa
A Limpopo pastor and two congregants have been sentenced in terms of a plea and sentencing agreement they had reached with the State in a case in which they were accused of torturing a western barn owl at their church.
South Africa
A call to carry out urgent safety inspection of all commercial fishing vessels is too little too late for the families of 11 men who died when their trawler sank earlier this year.
World
King Charles III this week begins his first tour of Australia as monarch, reigniting debate about whether the country should sever ties with the British monarchy.
World
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World
Google is investing in the development of the next generation of nuclear power, backing a company that’s building small modular reactors and agreeing to purchase energy once the sites start supplying US grids.
World
The Canadian government has expelled six diplomats in response to alleged criminal activities by Indian government agents. Canadian officials link the agents to homicides and acts of violence.
Africa
Falling launch costs have given African nations a chance to send their own satellites into orbit.
Africa
With game-changer drugs coming out, US technocrats want to secure five-year funding for the hugely successful Pepfar programme – before 21 years of gains are reversed.
Africa
Nigeria’s players say they will boycott their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Libya on Tuesday after being left stranded at an airport.
Africa
Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich breaks the record for the fastest women’s marathon to win the Chicago Marathon on Sunday.
Business
The jobless rate fell to 4% between June and August, official figures show.
Business
What could happen if Donald Trump drastically increases tariffs as he has promised to do?
Business
Alabama woman’s case led to law, signed by Barack Obama, that gave Americans more rights to sue for pay discrimination.
Business
The late Tito Mboweni’s main economic legacy will be his role in an economic triumvirate, that included Trevor Manuel and Thabo Mbeki, which saw growth surge close to 6% between 2005 and 2007.
Politics
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will chair the dispute resolution committee
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Politics
Reminiscent of Mao’s Little Red Book during China’s cultural revolution, the MKP’s constitution requires its cadres to “read and internalise” a speech by its corruption-accused leader, former president Jacob Zuma.
Politics
In what appeared to be a veiled response to South African Communist Party secretary-general Solly Mapaila, ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa said those who criticise the government of national unity must come up with a better option.
Politics
A visibly annoyed Mbalula addressed the demonstrators, accusing them of trying to “ruin our beautiful event”.
Sport
Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams challenged his team to get an early goal against Congo in Brazzaville in order to silence the home crowd in their crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
Sport
Monday Night Club’s Chris Sutton talks about Scotland’s recent performances and talk of replacing manager Steve Clarke.
Sport
Watch the moment a snake invades the Los Angeles Dodgers dugout during their MLB game against the New York Mets.
Sport
Kaizer Chiefs face SuperSport United this weekend in the Carling KO. This is the first cup competition Amakhosi will compete in this season.
Education
[Observer] The Uganda National Examinations Board (Uneb) has given schools until October 30, 2024, to compile and submit Continuous Assessment (CA) scores of senior four candidates under the revised curriculum on their portals.
Education
[World Bank] Washington — Despite signs of a fragile economic recovery, Sub-Saharan Africa, remains stuck in “low gear” with a large youth population at risk of being left behind. According to the latest edition of Africa’s Pulse, the World Bank’s twice-yearly regional economic update released on October 14, two factors are critical to jumpstart inclusive growth: stabilizing economies and...
Education
[The Conversation Africa] The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a shift towards the use of social media platforms in teaching. The South African Department of Basic Education, for one, instructed all schools to adopt online teaching and learning to save the 2020 school year, disrupted by the pandemic and the forced closure of schools.
Education
[Business Day Africa] UK-based charity FIA Foundation has invested USD 25,000 (Sh3.2 million) at Kayole One Primary School in Nairobi, to enhance pedestrian safety and reduce road traffic injuries.
Lifestyle
The cost of living is putting a strain on many South African families. Here’s where you could save a few rands on your next grocery shop.
Lifestyle
‘We will buy flour and bake our own’: South Africans respond to the soaring Bakers Choice Assorted biscuits priced R370.
Lifestyle
A recent technical issue on board a Qantas flight resulted in passengers – including kids being shown an R-Rated movie against their wishes.
Lifestyle
Discover the best dog breeds for apartment living in our comprehensive guide! We explore which breeds thrive in smaller spaces and which ones may struggle.
Entertainment
Idols SA alumnus Mmatema Gavu, née Moremi, has gotten personal about her faith, career and submitting to her husband of six years Tshepo.
Entertainment
The Queenstown Kings is centred on an amateur football team’s journey from playing on dusty fields to the highest level.
Entertainment
The awards were held at the Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton on Saturday.
Entertainment
Bruce’s family announced in 2023 that he had been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia.
Science/Tech
In a world rapidly transitioning to an intelligent economy, Huawei is at the forefront of the digital transformation revolution. Speaking at the Huawei Industrial Digital and Intelligent Transformation Summit 2024 during GITEX Global in Dubai, Li Peng, Corporate Senior Vice President and President of ICT Sales & Service, outlined the company’s vision for an AI-driven […]
Science/Tech
The ability to work from virtually anywhere has shifted from being a privilege to a fundamental requirement.
Science/Tech
Ronnie Apteker describes what is going on in his adopted country as tragic. But he writes that despite the war, life goes on.
Science/Tech
Huawei Cloud will take its mission of building an equal, diversified, and prosperous digital South Africa to the next level, when it hosts its first ever South Africa Cloud Summit in Johannesburg. This landmark occasion will see over 600 industry leaders from a broad range of sectors meet at the Gallagher Convention Centre on the […]
Motoring
Thinly worded statement about the nature of the updates only names the interior, with no changes having take place outside or underneath the Tonale’s bonnet.
Motoring
Implementation of a 35.3% tariff hike on Chinese-made electric vehicles has ignited fears of a possible trade war.
Motoring
Last produced in 1994, the 4 joins the 5 as the second Renault model revived this year as an EV.
Motoring
Earlier this year, the conglomerate had to rename the Alfa Romeo Milano to Junior due to a rule forbidding products not made in Italy to be named after Italian sounding monikers.
Health
Diagnosis of Jaydi’s genetic disorder led to life-changing treatment, says her mum.
Health
Supplies of a highly nutritious treatment are running out, according to UNICEF.
Health
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall, which one of its commissioners said was “doomed to fail.”
Health
What is NHS care like for people with severe ME, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome?
Nature
Eskom CEO Dan Marokane said the power utility is eyeing a pipeline of 2 000MW of renewable energy projects for the next two to three years.
Nature
It’s important that we consider interim measures to unlock grid capacity and help Eskom get more use out of its existing power lines. There are plenty of solutions out there, says Nick Hedley.
Nature
South Africa is set to export hydrogen from its commercial ports within 10 years, according to the Transnet National Ports Authority.
Nature
Hurricane Milton is barreling down an unusual eastern path as it nears a potentially catastrophic landfall in Florida, but such unpredictable impacts may become more common as the ocean rapidly warms, according to scientists.